Inclusive Camp Hub

What Inclusive Camp Hub does

Inclusive Camp Hub is a free, grant-funded educational initiative that delivers evidence-based digital resources for inclusive camp practices. It is hosted within Western University's Faculty of Education in London, Ontario, and is led by Dr. Nicole Neil, an Associate Professor and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. The hub serves camp administrators, frontline staff, and the children — with and without disabilities — who attend camp programs, supplying content that helps operators apply inclusion frameworks in real camp settings.

The product surface consists of a Resource Hub of downloadable modules, templates, and infographics covering Universal Design for Learning, Positive Behaviour Support, Visual Supports, and neurodiversity, supplemented by a Featured Training program that includes S³ Camp as a structured learning pathway. Distribution is entirely web-based and self-serve: users access materials at no cost through the public website, giving the initiative a global, frictionless reach without a sales motion. The initiative is supported through grant funding from the Ontario Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility and partners with the National Inclusion Project to extend its reach and credibility in the inclusive-camp ecosystem.

The business model is non-commercial. There are no paid tiers, no subscriptions, no enterprise contracts, and no disclosed advertising or licensing revenue. All inputs are grant-based, supplemented by in-kind academic hosting at Western University. As a result, the entity functions as a publicly funded knowledge-distribution platform rather than a revenue-generating business, and traditional SaaS, marketplace, or services metrics do not apply.

Name

Inclusive Camp Hub

Legal name

Inclusive Camp Hub

Website

https://inclusivecamp.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Inclusive Camp Hub is a free, grant-funded educational initiative hosted at Western University that delivers evidence-based digital resources — including training modules and templates — to camp staff supporting children with and without disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inclusive Camp Education

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM & Science Camps (Biology, Chemistry, Space, Lab Science) (EDAMALAC), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Inclusive camp training
• Applied behaviour analysis
• Camp staff education
• Visual supports resources
• Inclusive recreation practices

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: The organization is supported by the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility, indicating grant-based funding to develop and disseminate free educational resources for inclusive camp practices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Inclusive Camp Hub develops and disseminates free, evidence-based online resources about inclusive practices for camp settings. Its core offering is a comprehensive Resource Hub containing training modules, visual templates, infographics, and downloadable guides covering behaviour support, visual supports, Universal Design for Learning, and neurodiversity, all designed for use by camp staff and administrators serving children with and without disabilities.

Product overview

The Inclusive Camp Hub is a unified educational platform offering free, evidence-based online resources for inclusive camp practices. The core offerings include a comprehensive Resource Hub serving as the central library of training materials, Featured Training highlighting key resources, and various standalone modules (Universal Design for Learning, Promoting Positive Behaviour, Using Visual Supports, Neurodiversity in Camps). The platform also provides practical templates (Environment Visuals, First-Then, Visual Schedule), infographics (Swimming Visual, Showering Visual), and downloadable resources (Pre-camp Behaviour Package, Standards for Inclusive Recreation Programs). Resources are organized by staff role (Counselors, Directors, Administration), support category, intervention stage, age group, and media type to facilitate targeted access for camp professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Resource Hub A comprehensive online library of modules, case studies, activities, templates, and educational resources about inclusive programming, social skill development, and supporting campers with diverse needs. Resources are categorized by staff role, support category, intervention stage, age group, and media type.
• Featured Training Curated training resources highlighting key educational modules and materials for camp staff and administrators focused on inclusive practices.
• Universal Design for Learning Module An educational module teaching Universal Design for Learning principles to create accessible and inclusive camp environments.
• Promoting Positive Behaviour Module A training module focused on evidence-based strategies for promoting positive behaviour and supporting campers with behavioural needs.
• Using Visual Supports and Strategies Module A module teaching camp staff how to implement visual supports and strategies to aid communication and comprehension for all campers.
• Neurodiversity in Camps Module A module educating camp staff about neurodiversity, neurodivergent profiles, and inclusive practices for neurodivergent campers.
• Environment Visuals Template A downloadable template for creating visual representations of camp environments to help campers understand and navigate physical spaces.
• First-Then Template A visual template using the first-then approach to communicate expectations and motivate campers through clear sequencing of activities.
• Visual Schedule Template A customizable template for creating visual schedules that help campers understand daily routines and transitions.
• Pre-camp Behaviour Package A downloadable PDF resource package designed to help camps prepare for supporting camper behaviour before the camp session begins.
• Swimming Visual A visual infographic resource to help prepare campers for swimming activities at camp, covering safety and process steps.
• Showering Visual A visual infographic to support campers with the showering/personal care routine, designed for younger age groups (Age 4-7).
• Standards for Inclusive Recreation Programs A downloadable PDF document outlining standards and best practices for creating inclusive recreation programs.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Seniors and AccessibilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing funding and support for the development and dissemination of free inclusive camp resources. This grant-based support enables the organization to provide all resources at no cost.
• Western University Faculty of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution housing the Inclusive Camp Hub, led by Dr. Nicole Neil who serves as Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Research. The university affiliation provides research credibility and academic rigor to the evidence-based practices.
• National Inclusion ProjectminorOthersReferenced as a resource partner - the National Inclusion Project works to bridge the gap for children with disabilities by providing recreational programs and community organizations the tools and training they need. Resources are shared/linked between organizations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Outdoors for All: Nonprofit offering adaptive and inclusive outdoor recreation programs, including camps. Its mission and audience (children with and without disabilities in outdoor/camp settings) directly mirrors the inclusive-camp focus of the Hub.
• Kids Included Together (KIT): Provides inclusion training and resources to youth-serving organizations, including summer camps, on supporting participants with disabilities. KIT is one of the closest commercial analogues to Inclusive Camp Hub's curriculum and training model.
• National Inclusion Project: Referenced by Inclusive Camp Hub as a resource-sharing partner. National Inclusion Project provides tools and training to recreational programs and community organizations serving children with disabilities - directly comparable mission and content scope to the Hub.
• AbilityPath: An organization focused on inclusion and advocacy for children and adults with developmental disabilities, including inclusive recreation. Comparable in mission (disability inclusion), audience (camp/activity providers), and educational content delivery.

Broad incumbents

• JCC Association: Operates a large network of Jewish community centers with summer day/overnight camps, many of which have inclusion programs for campers with disabilities. Represents a sizable institutional buyer of inclusive-camp training resources.
• American Camp Association: The leading national body for the camp industry in the US. ACA publishes accreditation standards and inclusion-focused guidance for camp operators and is the natural broad-scale peer whose standards the Hub's resources effectively help camps meet.
• Special Olympics: Global inclusive sports organization running recreational programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Operates at much larger scale but shares the same inclusive-recreation thesis that drives the Hub's content.
• The Arc: Largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates chapters nationwide that overlap with the Hub's disability-inclusion and family audience.

Emerging players

• PACER Center: National parent-training and information center for children with disabilities. Produces educational resources for families and youth-serving programs that overlap with the Hub's inclusion-training audience.
• Understood.org: Digital education platform serving families and educators of individuals with learning and attention issues. Adjacent in modality (online free resource hub) and audience (educators supporting diverse learners), though broader than camps specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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