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
At PANDA AAC Camp 2026, opportunities were provided for increasing the expressive communication abilities, socialization skills, and confidence of children who use speech-generating devices.
Motivate
Campers enjoyed music, stories, games, arts and crafts, and big group special events.
Empower
All week during PANDA AAC Camp, the campers were in an AAC immersion environment. Every leader carried and used a speech-generating device. Thank you to SET-BC for their support!
Click below to sing along with our PANDA AAC Camp Theme Song
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Click below to watch the 5th Anniversary Celebration Video
Click below to watch videos from PANDA AAC Camp 2026
Day 1: Welcome to the Circus!
Day 1 was an incredible day of connection, communication, creativity, and fun!
Everyone is known, loved, and included at PANDA AAC Camp. Every voice matters, every camper belongs.
Day 2: Clown Day
Day 3: Acrobats and Jugglers
Day 4: Animal Acts
Dance Party
Day 5: Grand Finale
MINI VLOGS
A Day in the Life of a Peer Leader
Episode #1: Rachel
A Day in the Life of a
Speech Language Pathologist
Episode #2: Fiona
A Day in the Life of a
PANDA AAC Camper
Episode #3: Sami
A Day in the Life of a Peer Leader
Episode #4: Ellie
A Day in the Life of a
PANDA AAC Camper
Episode #5: Jayden
A Day in the Life of a
PANDA AAC Camper
Episode #6: Erick
A Day in the Life of a Leader
Episode #7: Jess
A Day in the Life of an
Instructional Lead
Episode #8: Jacob
A Day in the Life of an
AAC SLP Coordinator
Episode #9: Reiko
A Day in the Life of a Peer Leader
Episode #10: Daniel
A Day in the Life of a
PANDA AAC Camper
Episode #11: Olive
A Day in the Life of an
Occupational Therapist
Episode #12: Pearl
A Day in the Life of an
Instructional Lead
Episode #13: Claire
A Day in the Life of a Leader
Episode #14: Vivian
A Day in the Life of a
Family Counsellor
Episode #15: Lena
A Day in the Life of
Camp Coordinators
Final Episode: Joyce and Joe
Celebrating 5 years of PANDA AAC Camp--where every voice belongs, every camper is seen, and every family is welcomed.
Thank you to all the volunteers for making camp fun for everyone!
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Thank you to our sponsors!
TESTIMONIALS
"This was an incredible experience. Highlight of 2026 for us."
"Learned a lot! Learned more about different programs, AAC support organizations in adult world, and how to support my child using AAC at home...very inspired by the guest speakers (the Brown's family), and gained renewed hope and motivation."
"I gained a community that was able to connect and understand. There were so many resources to look into as well!"
"My son gained friends, and got to be surrounded by kids just like him, with volunteers that understood him and knew how to work with him."
"The volunteers were amazing and all knew how to interact with all of the kids and make them feel comfortable. The space was nice as well - it was a safe space for our kids and offered nice options both inside and outside."
"The leaders were exceptional and the camp was very well organized. The parent sessions were very valuable."