PANDA AAC Camp 2026
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.
Connect
Great opportunity for increasing the expressive communication abilities, socialization skills, and confidence of children who use speech-generating devices.
Motivate
There will be music, stories, games, arts and crafts, and big group special events.
Empower
Campers will need a speech-generating device and provide a video of themselves using their device as part of camp application.
SAVE THE DATE FOR PANDA AAC CAMP 2026
PANDA AAC Camp 2026 is open to children ages 5-17.
CAMPER INFORMATION:
Camp dates: Tuesday-Friday, July 21-24 (9:30am-2:30pm) and Saturday, July 25 (9:30am-12:30pm)
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Where: Vancouver, BC (Exact location to be announced)
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Cost: $200 (includes camp fees and a T-shirt for camper)
​Camper application: (Available in mid-March) Deadline to be announced
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Please note: PANDA AAC Camp aims to have 50% new families and 50% returning families each year.
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VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
Camp dates: Training on Monday, July 20 (9:00am-5:00pm) and Tuesday-Saturday, July 21-25 (9:00am-4:00pm)
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Volunteer application: (Available in mid-March) Deadline to be announced
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Please note: Successful applicants will need to complete a criminal record check.​
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Contact: Joe Kwan at admin@bcaac.ca
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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!"