PANDA AAC Camp 2025

PANDA AAC Camp is organized by BC Association for Advancing Communications in collaboration with the University of British Columbia Edith Lando Virtual Learning Centre

PANDA (Promoting and Advancing) AAC Camp is designed specifically for children with disabilities whose primary mode of communication is AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication).

Our goal is to improve AAC education, communication, and literacy through training and collaborative learning with students, families, and educators. We support and encourage hands-on application for speech-generating devices.

PANDA AAC Camp 2025 was amazing!

Connect

Campers and leaders used their speech-generating devices to communicate. It was a week of AAC immersion!

Parents attended workshops and made connections with other families.

Motivate

In the mornings, the campers participated in Lit Lab, Music Makers, and AACtion Zone. In the afternoons, we had different big group activities, including having outdoor play time, seeing Mike's Critters, going to the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, making art, and dancing with DANCEPL3Y!

Empower

We provided children who use speech-generating devices opportunities to build confidence and improve their communication and social skills. We celebrated all the achievements made. So proud of everyone!

PANDA AAC Camp Theme Song

CELEBRATION VIDEO

FAIRCHILD TV NEWS INTERVIEW

HIGHLIGHTS OF EACH DAY AT PANDA AAC Camp!

Leaders' Training Day

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3: Activities

Day 3: Guest Speakers

Day 3: Beaty Museum

Day 4

Day 5: Dance Party

Day 5: Celebration Time

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Click below to watch our Save the Date video.

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TESTIMONIALS

"Thank you for changing my daughter's life."

"Seeing how the kids engaged with others was absolutely amazing. Listening to other parents sharing moments was extremely helpful."

"Don't be afraid to make mistakes in learning and communicating with AAC. Enjoy and embrace the learning of AAC! Have fun!"

"Powerful information for parents, beautiful stories, motivation, everything. So grateful."

"I appreciate all the time, energy, and work that was put into this camp to make it a great success! Thank you to Joseph, Joyce, Reiko and all the leaders and volunteers who made this camp happen!"