Adaptive Summer Camp
for neurodiverse youth.
Ages 6 - 17
Move, explore, build, and grow.
At your child’s pace.
Welcome to Community Lab — a different kind of summer camp.
Designed for neurodiverse youth who benefit from calmer environments, predictable rhythms, and flexible ways to participate.
Community Lab blends movement, exploration, creativity, and autonomy into one adaptive experience.
3 Flexible Pathways
Explorers
Confidence through exploration and supported engagement.
Pathfinders
Growing independence through choice and adaptability.
Navigators
Practicing real-world independence and self-advocacy.
One Shared Experience
Our Adaptive Summer Camp is designed to meet participants where they are, with all Pathways sharing the same foundation: small groups, flexible expectations, and respectful support.
We thoughtfully adapt and group participants based on strengths, interests, and support needs when planning each week.
What happens next:
• We schedule a short 15–20 minute call
• We learn about your child and what supports help
• We determine if the program is a good fit
• If it is, we guide you through next steps
Small group sizes. Intentional support. Consistent structure.
Designed to create an environment where children feel safe, capable, and understood.
What You Can Expect
Meet our Program Lead
Dayanara Joseph
Dayanara brings a background in adaptive recreational programming and direct experience supporting neurodiverse children and youth. She holds a Bachelor of Health & Physical Education from Mount Royal University, with a focus on physical literacy and inclusive recreation.
Her work centers on intentional, engaging activities that build confidence and independence. She adapts programming thoughtfully to each participant’s strengths and needs, in partnership with families.
She has been directly involved in delivering adaptive programing with the YMCA, Vecova, AAFS, and SLS.
Why Community Lab Exists
Community Lab was created to offer something many families struggle to find — a summer experience intentionally designed for neurodiverse youth.
This work began within our own family and grew from a desire to build the kind of environment we wished existed.
We believe the design of an environment shapes what is possible.
When structure is clear, movement is integrated, and support is respectful, confidence grows naturally.
Our program is grounded in lived experience, professional practice, and a commitment to thoughtful, adaptive design.
We keep our groups small. Our standards high. And our approach grounded in dignity and competence.
Who is Community Lab
This program was created by a family navigating neurodiversity firsthand. We built what we couldn’t find.
Community Lab was founded by parents whose professional work and personal journey have both been shaped by neurodiversity.
Our experience includes supporting youth across educational and community settings, leading and coordinating within specialized service environments, training Behavioural Aides, coaching families within the ASD community, and years of individualized home-based education.
We understand how multidisciplinary approaches work — and how structure, communication, and environment design directly impact regulation, learning, and confidence.
Community Lab is built to be safe and structured, with thoughtful, adaptive program design.
We understand what it feels like to search for something that actually fits your child.
❊ FAQs
You’ve got questions,
we’ve got answers
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A typical day includes activities that encourage movement, exploration, development, and growth. There are also scheduled breaks for snacks, lunch, and reset. Each day is intentionally balanced.
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We maintain small group sizes with a typical staff-to-participant ratio of approximately 1:3 to 1:4, depending on the needs of the group.
Ratios are intentionally adjusted based on participant profiles to ensure safety, regulation support, and meaningful engagement.
We do not operate large-volume groups.
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Community Lab is led by professionals with experience supporting neurodiverse youth across fitness, educational and specialized service settings.
Our team understands regulation, sensory needs, and communication differences. Staff are trained in response strategies, structured support practices, and maintaining safe environments.
We prioritize preparation, supervision, and thoughtful modification throughout the program.
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Pathways are based on readiness, interests, and support needs — not just age. We begin with a Participant Profile and welcome any and all conversations to ensure thoughtful placement and strong fit.
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No. Community Lab is a unique summer camp experience built on lived experiences and adaptive principles. We are not a clinical or therapy program.
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No. We support youth at different stages of independence. Our goal is growth within structure — not perfection.
In you have a qualified aide who is familiar with your child, they are welcome to help provide direct supplementary support. -
We encourage a conversation to ensure alignment.
• We schedule a short 15–20 minute call
• We learn about your child and what supports help
• We determine if the program is a good fit
• If it is, we guide you through next stepsPlease contact us.
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You will receive regular communication and a summary of observations throughout the week.
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Yes! Please contact us directly to discuss.
