Camp Papillon’s Little Sister

Located in Otterburn Park, on the shores of the Richelieu River, the Colonie Les Bosquets Albert Hudon was established in 1947. It was the fruit of a trust which, according the wishes of the famous Montreal entrepreneur, had the mission of welcoming catholic, orphan, and poor children.

Since then, various non-profit organisations have become, in turn, the beneficiaries of the trust: they are, among others, the Institut Dominique-Savio and the Base de plein air Honoré-Mercier. Today, the Colonie Les Bosquets Albert Hudon offers quality vacations entirely adapted for people living with an intellectual disability, “the new orphans of our society”.

In December 2003, the Trust donated the site and its buildings to the Quebec Society for Disabled Children. Therefore, the Colonie Les Bosquets Albert Hudon will carry on its activities mainly in favour of people who have a pervasive development disorder (autism or other P.D.D.) as well as people living with an intellectual disability. For example, the Emergo Respite Services and P.D.D. offer on the site of Colonie Les Bosquets Albert Hudon services that meet the specific needs of autistic individuals from all over Quebec. The Society has furthermore implemented a respite program in support of families who have a child with a disability.

The country in the heart of the city, well… almost.

Less than forty minutes from downtown Montreal, the Colonie Les Bosquets Albert Hudon occupies a surface of more than 5 million square feet in Otterburn Park. The site has lots of green spaces and heavily wooded areas criss-crossed by acres of trails. Winter and summer, the Colonie can host in its facilities some 120 campers and counsellors at a time. It offers, year in and year out, more than 12,000 night-stays to 1,000 people for vacation stays.

Sponsored by the International Order of Alhambra, the site also includes a cafeteria, a respite residence, recreational areas, as well as a swimming pool.

Group Stays

The Colonie Les Bosquets Albert Hudon is an ideal place to enjoy a rewarding camp experience. Its large grounds, magnificent wooded areas, superb facilities and proximity with major cities (Montreal, Saint Jean or Sorel) make it an exceptional site for stays with friends and family.

No time to be bored

Camping, hiking, soccer, swimming, etc. everything is possible at Colonie Les Bosquets! And in the wintertime: tobogganing, snowshoe trekking, cross country skiing, skating, campfires... Camp Les Bosquets’ soft blanket of snow is very impressive!

An unforgettable stay

Scout troops, school groups, music camps, church outings, excursions in the country, family reunions, country celebrations, Colonie Les Bosquets welcomes any organized group who wishes to benefit from its facilities. The site, the equipment and the buildings are entirely at your disposal. The cafeteria service is ensured by qualified personnel.

Activities Volleyball Basketball Football Soccer Petanque Badminton Table games Swimming pool (under certain conditions)

Lodging

Chalet # 1 has nine rooms and can accommodate over 40 people. Entirely renovated in 1996, it offers 4 large modern bathrooms, one of them adapted for people with limited mobility. In addition, it has a huge common room and 4 living-rooms that allow to divide the group according to your needs.

Chalet # 2 offers two entirely independent lodging units (2A and 2B). Renovated in 1997, the two units offer spacious and sunny bedrooms. The bathrooms are equipped with modern facilities, one of them entirely adapted for people with limited mobility. The 2A offers two activities or relaxation rooms and can accommodate 24 people. Upon request, we can merge the two units to host a larger group.

The Residence offers 12 rooms and can accommodate up to 30 people. The advantage of the Residence lies in the fact that it is a completely autonomous chalet with a fully equipped kitchen, 3 bathrooms, 2 large common rooms and 2 living-rooms. It is the ideal chalet for groups who do not require cafeteria service.

Reservations

For reservations or for further information concerning group stays, please contact:

Nicole Amzallag
Telephone: 514.937.6171 ext. 212
Toll-free: 1 877 937.6171 ext. 212
Fax: 514.937.0082
E-mail: namzallag@enfantshandicapes.com

For all other information, please contact Mr. Richard Rioux, Site Director, at: (450) 467-3918 ext. 221.