Pathways Family Camp Application - Adoption Council of Ontario

Eligibility

My child(ren) has/have already been placed with me.(Required)

Yes

No

Have you at any time adopted (or are fostering-to-adopt) through the Ontario Public System (Children's Aid Society)?(Required)

Yes

No

Eligibility:
Due to our current funding guidelines, outlined by the Ministry, participants must be an adoptive parent (including parents pre adoption finalization) or a foster-to-adopt parent, and must have adopted (or be fostering-to-adopt) through a children’s aid society, to attend our free Pathways program.

Exciting News! We also offer Pathways for Kinship Caregivers, as well as a Pathways for families who have adopted internationally, privately, or are fostering without a view. (on a fee for service basis). If you would like to be kept in the loop on when these new offerings become available, please be sure to sign up for our waitlist.

Important note: We do incur costs for cancellations, and we need to limit costs as much as possible in order to be able to continue offering events such a this one. Please take this into consideration when making your commitment to attend this event.

Pathways Participant Acknowledgement re Use of Zoom for Pathways trainings

For security and confidentiality purposes the ACO is using Zoom for Pathways with the following parameters in place:

- ACO will be using only paid Zoom subscription accounts which have a higher level of security (vs. free accounts).
- All Pathways Zoom meetings will be set up using a link with a built-in password.
- All Pathways Zoom meetings will be set up with a waiting room that the trainers will use to control entry of known Pathways participants. Trainers may choose to “lock” the rooms as well.
- Zoom links will only be sent to participants after intake calls and not be posted publicly.
- Zoom links are not to be shared with others.
- Pathways sessions will not be recorded by the ACO or the trainers. Participants are not permitted to record the sessions or parts thereof.
- Pathways participants should use a private space to take part in the Zoom Pathways sessions. No one other than participants should be present. This includes children.
- The use of headphones by all participants is encouraged to protect the privacy of other participants and the discussions.
- The use of participant video “on” is strongly encouraged to help us all build a sense of community among one another.

Despite establishing these parameters, ACO cannot guarantee 100% security and confidentiality through the Zoom platform and therefore participants should consider the extent of information they might want to share during the training. See more information on Zooms privacy and security here: Zoom's privacy & security webpage.

By participating in the Pathways training, participants are giving consent to share information within this understanding.

Please confirm that you have read this Participant Acknowledgement and are giving your consent to participate in the Pathways training within this understanding.

PATHWAYS TO PERMANENCE 2

COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The terms outlined below in this copyright acknowledgment will also be discussed by your Pathways trainers in the first session; should you have any questions about these terms, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

All materials distributed for the Pathways to Permanence 2 program are copyrighted and owned by the Kinship Center^©, and used under license by the Adoption Council of Ontario (“ACO”) unless otherwise noted and permission for use has been obtained from the copyright holder.

Kinship Center has licensed use and dissemination of this material to ACO for the personal use by the individual named below who registered to participate in Pathways to Permanence 2 program. Duplication for sale of any Pathways to Permanence 2 material is expressly prohibited. Distribution of any Pathways to Permanence 2 material for other than personal family use without the advance written consent of ACO or the copyright holder, is also expressly prohibited. Copyright by Kinship Center, 2012.

I understand that if I violate this agreement ACO may take action to the full extent possible under the law. In the event any dispute arises relating to the interpretation or enforcement of this agreement that venue shall be in Toronto, Ontario.

Any video or audio files I receive during the course of the Pathway training are for personal use only, for the duration of the training program. These files cannot be shared or used in any other manner or in any other timeframe. These files will be deleted after the completion of the Pathways training.

Additional Information

Full Program Commitment

Pathways is a psycho-educational training; this offering consists of virtual, self-paced, and in-person sessions. To complete the course, parents are required to attend all sessions, outlined as follows:

- - Some self study may be included during the program.
  - one three-hour online session pre-camp
  - attendance at all Pathways camp sessions for the week of Sun, July 19 - Fri, July 24
  - two three-hour online sessions post-camp

Additional Camp Information

Families will be welcomed on the evening of Sunday, July 19, to sign in for camp and check into the rooms. Pathways Camp will come to a close in the afternoon on Friday, July 24.

A full schedule and program details will be provided upon confirmation of each family's registration, following each applicant's intake call.

Childcare will be available for children ages 3 to 18 years; this event cannot accommodate children under the age of 3 years old, children over the age of 18 years old, and/or children who are still toileting.

Accommodation and meals included.

Childcare Limitations & Parent Expectations

Our childcare providers will not be able to support children who need toileting assistance, nor children who need one-on-one assistance. Parents will be attending Pathways sessions while their children are in childcare; parents are required to stay on the venue grounds while their children are in childcare.

Children are not permitted to attend the Pathways training sessions regardless of their age. This ensures a safe and comfortable environment for all participants. If a childcare provider believes a child needs the support of their parent at any point during a Pathways session, they will be asked to step outside of the class to attend to their child.

Parents are fully responsible for the supervision of their kids outside of childcare hours; please don't leave kids unattended during meals, breaks, and family/after hours time.

Covid-19 and Group Health Considerations

If you or a member of your family is suspected to have COVID-19 you understand that it is within your and the group's best interest to stay home. You also understand that by attending a group event there is a risk of being exposed to COVID-19 or other viruses.

Things to consider for group safety:
- Wear a mask is enclosed group spaces
- Bring hand sanitizer
- Consider testing yourself at home before attending

Masks are not currently a government mandate; you understand that other attendees may or may not be wearing a mask as per their individual comfort level.

If you or a member of your family have a confirmed case of COVID-19 (or any other flus/variants) we ask that you refrain from participating in the in-person weekend for your own health and wellness as well as that of the groups.

By checking this box you acknowledge having read and understood the COVID-19 and Group Health considerations.(Required)

Yes - I acknowledge that I have read and understand the COVID-19 and Group Health considerations.

Program & Activities Participation Agreement

Please note that there will be many activities taking place over the course of the week, primarily for, but not limited to, the childcare groups. Some of these activities, again primarily for the childcare groups (based on age and grade), may involve the risk of physical injury.

Some of these activities may include, but are not limited to:

Sports & recreational activities
Outdoor activities
Nature hikes
Campfires

By participating or allowing your child(ren) to participate in these activities, you/your child(ren) may be taking part in an activity that presents the potential for personal injury, and you assume the risks of doing so. You are responsible for providing, in this application form, any and all appropriate health history that may be needed for physical activity and/or medical intervention in the event of an emergency. In the event of an emergency parents will be notified/retrieved from their session. You are also responsible for identifying if there are particular activities that you aren’t comfortable with, or that your child(ren) aren’t comfortable participating in.

Pathways Attendance

	Schedule
Self-paced study	Some self-study may be included.
Online Pre-camp session	Thursday, July 9
In-person Family Camp	Evening of Sunday, July 19 to afternoon of Friday, July 24
Online Post-camp session #1	Thursday, July 30
Online Post-camp session #2	Thursday, August 13
Please note: Dates cannot be switched; all online sessions are from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Which Pathways event are you applying for?(Required)

Pathways Family Camp - Summer 2026

Have you taken Pathways?(Required)

Yes

No

Adoptive Parent/Guardian Registration

First Name - Parent or Guardian #1(Required)

Last Name - Parent or Guardian #1(Required)

Pronouns(Required)

Examples: she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs

Phone Number(Required)

Email(Required)

Please list any dietary restrictions that you have.(Required)

Will a second parent or guardian be attending?(Required)

Yes

No

First Name - Parent or Guardian #2(Required)

Last Name - Parent or Guardian #2(Required)

Pronouns(Required)

Examples: she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs

Phone Number(Required)

Email(Required)

Please list any dietary restrictions for parent #2.(Required)

Binder Shipping Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

Child Registration

REMINDER: Childcare is only available for children ages 3 to 18 years; this event cannot accommodate children under the age of 3 years old, over the age of 18 years old, or children who are still toileting.

How many of your children are you registering for the family camp?(Required)

If you have additional children to add, please contact us at [email protected]

First Name - Child #1(Required)

Last Name - Child #1(Required)

Preferred name

Pronouns(Required)

Examples: she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs

Age at the time of the family camp(Required)

REMINDER: Childcare is only available for children ages 3 to 18 years; this event cannot accommodate children under the age of 3 years old, over the age of 18 years old, or children who are still toileting.

Grade at time of the family camp(Required)

Please list any dietary restrictions that your child has.(Required)

Tell us a bit about who your child is in the world?

(Sensory needs, any triggers, whatever you feel important to share)

Do you have specific instructions for our childcare providers?

2nd Child

REMINDER: Childcare is only available for children ages 3 to 18 years; this event cannot accommodate children under the age of 3 years old, over the age of 18 years old, or children who are still toileting.

First Name - Child #2(Required)

Last Name - Child #2(Required)

Preferred name

Pronouns(Required)

Examples: she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs

Age at the time of the family camp(Required)

REMINDER: Childcare is only available for children ages 3 to 18 years; this event cannot accommodate children under the age of 3 years old, over the age of 18 years old, or children who are still toileting.

Grade at time of the family camp(Required)

Please list any dietary restrictions that your child has.(Required)

Tell us a bit about who your child is in the world?

(Sensory needs, any triggers, whatever you feel important to share)

Do you have specific instructions for our childcare providers?

3rd Child

REMINDER: Childcare is only available for children ages 3 to 18 years; this event cannot accommodate children under the age of 3 years old, over the age of 18 years old, or children who are still toileting.

First Name - Child #3(Required)

Last Name - Child #3(Required)

Preferred Name

Pronouns(Required)

Examples: she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs

Age at the time of the family camp(Required)

REMINDER: Childcare is only available for children ages 3 to 18 years; this event cannot accommodate children under the age of 3 years old, over the age of 18 years old, or children who are still toileting.

Grade at time of the family camp(Required)

Please list any dietary restrictions that your child has.(Required)

Tell us a bit about who your child is in the world?

(Sensory needs, any triggers, whatever you feel important to share)

Do you have specific instructions for our childcare providers?

4th Child

REMINDER: Childcare is only available for children ages 3 to 18 years; this event cannot accommodate children under the age of 3 years old, over the age of 18 years old, or children who are still toileting.

First Name - Child #4(Required)

Last Name - Child #4(Required)

Preferred Name

Pronouns(Required)

Examples: she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs

Age at time of the family camp(Required)

REMINDER: Childcare is only available for children ages 3 to 18 years; this event cannot accommodate children under the age of 3 years old, over the age of 18 years old, or children who are still toileting.

Grade at time of the family camp(Required)

Please list any dietary restrictions that your child has.(Required)

Tell us a bit about who your child is in the world?

(Sensory needs, any triggers, whatever you feel important to share)

Do you have specific instructions for our childcare providers?

If you have additional children to add, please contact us at [email protected].

Please also note as a friendly reminder that we CANNOT accommodate children under the age of 3 years old, over the age of 18 years old, or children who are still toileting at this event or on-site at the venue.

Accommodation Arrangements

Accommodation styles vary; room types are assigned based on capacity. If you have special needs for accommodations, please contact [email protected].

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How many nights do you need accommodation for?(Required)

Both nights

None

Only Friday night

Only Saturday night

Other

In Case of Emergency

Emergency Contact - First Name(Required)

Emergency Contact - Last Name(Required)

Phone number of Emergency Contact(Required)

Relationship to your family(Required)

Are there any known allergies and/or health conditions that we need to be aware of?(Required)

Yes

No

Please list all known allergies and health/medical conditions that we need to be aware of for each attendee:(Required)

Use ONE row per person. Please use the + button, located at the right end of the row, to add a row for each person. DON'T put details for multiple people in the same row.

Name of person with allergy/condition

Allergies

Health/Medical Conditions

Consent Policy

I am an adult with decision-making authority for all those named on this application, including the above named minor(s), and I recognize that there are risks, including those relating to COVID-19, associated with participating in the recreational activities planned for the Pathways Family Camp.

I confirm that I have made sufficient inquiries to make an informed decision about whether or not myself and all above named applicants, including the above named minor(s) should participate in the Pathways camp.(Required)

Yes, I confirm that I have made sufficient inquiries to make an informed decision about whether or not myself and all above named applicants, including the above named minor(s) should participate in the Pathways camp.

Media Release

I, as named as the primary registrant above, hereby grant permission to the Adoption Council of Ontario (ACO) to use my (and that of those who I have registered for this event) names, voices, and any content (including but not limited to photographs, videos, audio recordings, and written material) in connection with ministry reports and ACO promotional material & content. This consent is granted for an indefinite period. I know I can revoke consent at any time by emailing contact@adoptontario and requesting this.

I confirm that I have read and agree to the Media Release terms for all of the registrants outlined on this application form.(Required)

Yes, I confirm that I have read and agree to the Media Release terms for all of the registrants outlined on this application form.

General Information

What are you hoping to take away from this experience?(Required)

Confirmation of Commitment

Below is a summary of the agreements and acknowledgements that you have viewed in this application form.

Accountability Acknowledgement
Participant Zoom Acknowledgment
Copyright Agreement
Additional Information Acknowledgement
COVID-19 AND Group Health Considerations Acknowledgment
Program & Activities Participation Agreement
Consent Policy Agreement
Media Release Agreement

Pathways Family Camp - Camp Hermosa

Eligibility

Additional Information

Covid-19 and Group Health Considerations

Program & Activities Participation Agreement

Pathways Attendance

Adoptive Parent/Guardian Registration

Child Registration

2nd Child

3rd Child

4th Child

Accommodation Arrangements

In Case of Emergency

Consent Policy

Media Release

General Information

Confirmation of Commitment