Frequently Asked Questions

Respite costs $750 per weekend. Financial assistance may be available based on family income.

Respite begins on Friday at 6:30 PM and ends on Sunday at 6:30 PM.

Yes, it’s possible. We adapt to all situations based on the needs of the users and their parents/caregivers.

While exact wait times are hard to predict, you can expect a wait of approximately 6 months. We strive to provide prompt service to users and parents.

Please bring the user’s medications and personal belongings, such as clothes, incontinence underwear, and toiletries. The Papillon Residence provides meals, snacks, bedding, soap, and shampoo.

We accept payments via Interac e-Transfer, credit card, check, direct deposit, or cash. Payment plans in multiple installments can be arranged.

Yes. An RL-24 slip will be sent to you before the end of February for the previous year’s attendance at the Papillon Residence. The Social Insurance Number (SIN) and residential address of the person responsible for the user are required for issuing the RL-24 slip.

The cost is $750 per weekend. Financial assistance may be available based on family income.

From Friday at 7 PM to Sunday at 3 PM.

You need to bring the user’s medications and personal items: clothing, incontinence underwear, toiletries, etc. A detailed list will be sent to you upon confirmation of the stay.

We accept payments via Interac e-Transfer, credit card, check, direct deposit, or cash. Payment plans in multiple installments can be arranged.

Yes. An RL-24 slip will be sent to you before the end of February for the previous year’s attendance at the Weekend Respite at Camp Papillon. The Social Insurance Number (SIN) and residential address of the person responsible for the user are required for issuing the RL-24 slip.

Sers can attend up to three days a week, subject to availability.

• A packed lunch, containing their midday meal and snacks
• Spare clothing
• If necessary, incontinence underwear and sanitary products.

Users can arrive from 9 am and must depart by 4 pm.

Yes, transportation planning is the responsibility of parents.

• Pre-registration: Complete the online form. We operate on a first-come, first-served basis. However, pre-registered camper files undergo a thorough review by our Day Camp management and care team to ensure we can meet each camper’s specific needs. Pre-registration is the initial step, and it does not guarantee automatic placement.
• File Review
• Official registration for campers granted a spot.

Generally, we accept campers from the age of 5, but exceptions may be considered after evaluation by management.

There is no age limit.

Campers with physical and/or intellectual disabilities or those living with autism spectrum disorder can join us at Camp Papillon, regardless of their level of autonomy.

Yes, subject to availability. Our goal is to accommodate as many campers as possible. If a session has openings, we’ll gladly offer you a spot.Campers with physical and/or intellectual disabilities or those living with autism spectrum disorder can join us at Camp Papillon, regardless of their level of autonomy.

No, but subject to availability, you can rent a cottage on our site to be close to your child.

Yes, under certain conditions. Please arrange this with our User Records Manager, Laury Guérin-Michaud, before the start of the stay at 514 937-6171, ext. 229.

Yes, with written notice to the Papillon Foundation at least 30 days before the session start date.

PAPILLON FOUNDATION
Attention: Laury Guérin / Camp Papillon
2300, René-Lévesque Blvd West
Montreal, Quebec H3H 2R5
Email: lguerin@fondationpapillon.ca

Accommodation fees are refundable only if the cancellation deadline is met. However, Camp Papillon may grant a partial refund for medical reasons, in certain cases only. Medical proof will be required.

Yes. A Relevé 24 will be sent to you before the end of February following the stay at Camp Papillon. The Social Insurance Number (SIN) and the residential address of the person responsible for the camper are required for issuing the Relevé 24.

•  Yes. An RL-24 slip will be sent to you before the end of February for the previous year’s stay at Camp Papillon. The Social Insurance Number (SIN) and residential address of the person responsible for the user are required for issuing the RL-24 slip.

Is it possible to receive financial assistance?

• The Papillon Foundation automatically provides financial aid based on the camper’s family income. Our rates are adjusted accordingly.
•  The Benny&Co. Foundation also offers stays at Camp Papillon to certain campers. For details, contact Laury Guérin-Michaud, User Records Manager at 514 937-6171, ext. 229.
• Camp Papillon is a host camp for Destination C.A.M.P., an initiative of l’Association des Camps du Québec (ACQ) that enables free camp stays for young people aged 11 to 17.
• Learn more about this program at https://campsquebec.com/destination-camp .

• Your reduced-rate placement includes access to 10 continuous hours of childcare per day, for a maximum of 261 days per year.
• 2 snacks.
• Lunch.
• Educational materials for your child’s use during daycare hours.

•  If a child shows symptoms of a contagious illness or is unwell and unable to participate in activities, parents must immediately notify Papillon Daycare’s management, and the child will not be able to attend daycare during this period.
• If a child develops symptoms while at Papillon Daycare, parents will be notified and must come to collect them. A 24-hour symptom-free period must be observed before the child can return to daycare.

Yes. As per the contract, parents must pay the daily contribution if the child is absent, whether due to illness, vacation, or other reasons.

• All food served at the Papillon Daycare is peanut-free.
• We offer both meat and vegetarian meals.
• Meals are pureed on-site for children who require it.

On the first day, we ask parents to leave the child for a period of 2 hours. After the initial integration day, we discuss with the parent to determine if the child is ready to attend daycare full-time.

The Papillon Daycare holds a permit from the Ministry of Families allowing it to accommodate 18 children with special needs. Their integration into daycare is facilitated by a caring team of educators, a specialized educator, an occupational therapist, and an on-call nurse.

Yes. An RL-24 slip will be sent to you before the end of February for the previous year’s attendance at the Papillon Daycare. The Social Insurance Number (SIN) and residential address of the person responsible for the user are required for issuing the RL-24 slip.

To enroll your child at Papillon Daycare, you must first visit the La place 0-5, the sole gateway to recognized daycare spaces in Quebec. You will then need to create an account to access the registration form and your child’s file.

• Assessment (2 sessions required): $150 per session
• Assessment report: $300

We provide receipts for sessions at our clinic, but please check with your insurer for coverage details.

We accept payment via Interac e-Transfer, credit card, or cash.

Cancellation fees may apply for appointments canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice or for no-shows.

• Pre-registration: Complete the online form. Enrollment operates on a first-come, first-served basis. However, the pre-registered files must be reviewed by the Camp Director to ensure we can meet the individual’s specific needs. Pre-registration is only the first step and does not automatically guarantee a spot.
• File Review
• Official Registration: Individuals who are allocated spots will be officially registered.

Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Before and after care is available from 8 AM to 9 AM and from 4 PM to 5 PM (limited spots available).

We generally accept children and youth from 4 to 25 years old.

The camp is open to youth with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, as well as those with autism spectrum disorders.

During registration, please indicate your preferred weeks (in order of preference) and those you are not interested in. Our goal is to assist as many families as possible, so we aim to offer a spot for 4 weeks to each enrolled child. Additional weeks may be granted based on availability.

A cold lunch with an ice pack, two snacks, a water bottle, a swimsuit and towel, a hat or cap, sunscreen, and a change of clothes.

Yes, we have a designated person on-site responsible for administering medications.

Yes. An RL-24 slip will be sent to you before the end of February for the previous year’s attendance at the Papillon Day Camp. The Social Insurance Number (SIN) and residential address of the person responsible for the user are required for issuing the RL-24 slip.

The Papillon Caravan is currently on pause. We will share updates on our website and social media channels when new information is available.

Since 2014, the Papillon Caravan has explored the Saguenay, Lac Saint-Jean, Gaspésie, Ontario, and the Eastern Townships.

Our travelers showcased their adventurous spirit by participating in activities such as adaptive skiing, a gold rush simulation, observing the Perseids at the Mont-Mégantic ASTROlab, and enjoying the Amazoo water park at the Granby Zoo.