YNC Foundation for Inclusion and Access
OUR PURPOSE
The YNC Foundation for Inclusion and Access is opening before summer 2026, it aims to help children from marginalized communities enjoy fun programs like summer camp. With community help, fundraising, and caring volunteers, we provide financial aid so every child can join in. We're creating a happier, more welcoming future, one great experience at a time! For support now, please check the financial support section in the header. More updates are coming soon!
Our Goal
One to one support
More than 75% of parents with children with disabilities say high costs stop them from enrolling in their chosen camp. In London, Ontario, few camps offer free one-on-one support, and spots are limited. Hiring a private aide can cost $720 to $1,200 for one week. The YNC Foundation has a goal to provide a support to campers who need to in able to join summer camp with their friends without the additional financial burden put on to caregivers.
Tube feeding care
Imagine paying $2000 a week for your child to eat at camp. this is the reality for parents of children requiring tube feeding support. Most camps require a Registered Nurse to provide feeding care at summer camp. All kids have the right to eat without creating a massive financial burden in parents. YNC Foundation has a goal of hiring a registered nurse on staff to provide feeding to our campers so that they can have lunch along side their peers without the massive financial burden on caregivers.
Financial aid
In London, Ontario, approximately 20 to 30 percent of children live in households experiencing poverty, which significantly limits their access to opportunities such as summer camps. YNC Foundation has a goal to support families who cannot afford to send their child to summer camp by offering a sliding scale for eligible applicants.
Support for newcomers
Newcomers to London frequently encounter substantial financial obstacles when seeking recreational opportunities for their children. In addition to economic challenges, language barriers and a lack of familiarity with funding, and regostrations can complicate the process of finding a program suitable for their child. YNC Foundation has a goal to help children and caregivers with translation services, registration assistance , funding and more. So children new to London have an equal chance to make friends and have fun at summer camp.