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Trailblazers Training and Camp Bursary Fund

AboutFace offers training focused on working with and supporting children and youth with a facial difference to camps across Canada. The Camp Bursary Fund provides bursaries for children and youth to attend Trailblazers-trained Camps.

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Camps that receive training will be “Trailblazers Approved,” indicating they are inclusive spaces for the facial difference community and eligible for bursary support from AboutFace.

The training covers topics such as:  

  • Introduction to facial differences 
  • Working with children and youth with a facial difference 
  • Inclusive programming, trauma-informed practice, and bullying

Camps that have partnered with AboutFace for this unique opportunity include:

  • Camp Maple Leaf, Ontario
  • Camp Manitou, Manitoba  
  • Brigadoon Village, Nova Scotia   
  • Easter Seals Camp Horizon, Alberta 
  • Easter Seals BC/Yukon

For any questions that you may have, please contact Kelsey at [email protected]

August 9 – 14, 2026

Register here

Dates in June, July, and August

Location: Headingley, MB

Day camp. Campers can choose one week in June, July, or August. The bursary is only available for one week of camp. 

Register here

July 26-31, 2026

Siblings of campers are welcome at Camp Maple Leaf, however, the bursary is only available for the child that has a facial difference. 

Register here

Location: Camp Horizon 

July 20-24, 2026

Register here

Our new camp partner in 2026! 

July 13 – 17, 2026

Register here

Testimonial

“I wanted you to know how truly grateful we are that Samantha had this opportunity to go to Camp Trailblazers at Brigadoon Village. She was full of excitement and stories upon pickup, and I don’t think she stopped talking the entire trip home! It was such a boost for her self-esteem, and she came away feeling so confident in herself. It was great for her to be in such an inclusive, supportive environment, and she made lots of friends. We are so thankful for the bursary! It was very much appreciated!”

  • Sharlene, Camp Parent
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