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COVID-19 -- online/virtual programming * visit Facebook and Instagram for daily updates

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Girls empowerment and social association

• after-school club * in-school workshops
• evening and weekend workshops, summer camps, Prom prep events, Mother-Daughter workshops and events
• After school program on Georgina Island for girls to strengthen life skills, leadership, anti-bullying, nutrition, positive body image, self-defense, active living, violence prevention

Community-based centre managed by Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS) offers the following programs and services to women, children (6-12 years), youth (13-24 years) and to seniors:

Women Services -- programs and services to empower immigrant women to become physically and mentally healthier, self-confident, relationally competent and financially independent

• parenting skills training
• communication and conflict resolution training
• health and wellness; e.g. Yoga class, Zumba class, mental health workshop series and stress management support group
• WE (Women Empowerment) program through volunteering
• computer skills training
• English Conversation Circle
• Food Handler Certificate training
• First Aid and CPR training
• SOAR Program - occupation-specific training for office administration for immigrant women

Youth Services -- academic-related and social connection programs for youth

Academic Related Programs

• English language and academic/mentorship support including Homework Club
• pre-employment training
• education pathways resources, help with post-secondary applications
• leadership opportunities

Social Connection

• community engagement and volunteer opportunities - online and in person
• life skills training including First Aid and CPR training
• summer and March Break camps; group activities and social events delivered to immigrant youth ages 13-24 at no cost, after school, on PA days, and throughout March Break and summer

Seniors Services -- develop friendships, enhance knowledge and skills for daily life, promote physical and mental wellness, participate in social activities and become engaged in their communities

• Senior Active Living Clubs
• exercise groups
• English literacy hub
• iPad / Android tablet class
• festival celebration
• recreational / community trips
• information sessions on a wide variety of topics such as health, Old Age pension, senior's benefits, social housing, will and Power of Attorney, and retirement planning

French events, activities, entertainment, volunteer coordination, research funding

• partnerships with other Francophone community organizations
• annual fundraiser
• membership drive
• summer camps

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

COVID19 -- Following the Government of Ontario's announcement, EarlyON and Family Centres are permitted to re-open in-person programming with limited capacity and strict safety restrictions in place * the earliest an EarlyON program can re-open is September 1 * opening dates of EarlyON centres across York Region vary; call organization for details


Programs/Services

• licensed child care centres (see separate listings)
• home child care services
• before and after school programs
• camps

Hidden Bay Leadership Camp -- summer overnight camp for 7 to 16 year olds and year round outdoor education facility in Parry Sound

Adventure Camp -- day camp for 5 to 12 years old, in East Gwillimbury

COVID-19 -- all facilities and programs will operate in compliance with current provincial and regional public health guidelines and regulations; check Town website for information and updates on health protocols and other requirements; as of March 1, 2022 -- proof of vaccination no longer required to enter Town facilities or to participate in programs but face masks and physical distancing will remain in place


Town of Aurora recreation programs, cultural services, facilities and facility bookings

• fitness and wellness programs
• aquatics
• skating, hockey and other winter activities
• programming for children, youth, adults and seniors; all ages and abilities

Programs offered at various community centres, pools, arenas and other facilities -- see website for details

Recreation, fitness and aquatics activities for all ages

• summer and school break camps
• special events posted on website
• facilities available for rent

COVID-19 Update
Camps will follow camp guidelines released by the Ontario Ministry of Health and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Regular Service
Offers summer day camps for children 4-12 years of age

• children aged 4-5 yrs can register for Summer Kids Club at 11 different licenced child care locations
• children aged 6-12 yrs can register for Day Camp at 8 different locations offering a variety of programs
• Camp activities include sports and games, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities
• complete list of program offerings and information on how to register can be found at YMCA Summer Camps

Sport and Recreation Division Offers:

• Preschool programs
• Youth programs
• General Interest programs
• Fitness programs
• Virtual programs
• Mobile Youth Centre
• Innisfil Youth Connex Committee grade 8-12 students
• Summer Camps for children ages 4-12 years during July-August
• Counsellor in Training for youth 13-15 years who want to gain leadership development

Visit website for a complete list of programs

United Church offering the following services:

• Sunday Worship 10:30 am
• Sunday School for children ages 3 and up
• United Church Women
• Summer Vacation Bible School
• Choir
• Bible study
• Confirmation classes
• Outreach to local community
• Provides periodic community dinners, call church office for details.

Rental Facilities are available. Meeting space has a maximum capacity of 100 with/without kitchen facilities. Call church office for rates and fees.

Visit website or contact office for updates on events and Online Worship services.

Environmental education programs

• outdoor centre, school classes, youth groups and adult groups
• day visits or weekend programs
• overnight visits with accommodations, meals, and educational outdoor activities provided by expert staff
• outreach programs to classrooms

Facilities

• two dormitories named Bond House and Snively House can accommodate 38 and 46 participants respectively
• each has classroom, lounge, kitchen area, mudroom
• Davies Hall serves as the dining facility and administrative offices

Programs also offered at Kortright Centre for Conservation, Bruce's Mill Conservation Area and other locations

Licensed daycare offering:

• full and part day child care programs
• nursery school
• before and after school for JK and SK children, see separate listing for older ages
• March break, Christmas and summer camp

Visit website for further details.

Licensed day care offering:

• before and after school child care
• breakfast with morning care and snack with afternoon care
• transportation to all five schools in Alcona
• summer and winter camps available

Visit website for further details.

The Resource Centre offers Ministry funded community participation day programs for youth and adults with an intellectual disability to promote meaningful community integration. Activities include: employment supports, volunteer support, recreation, leisure and life skills. Ministry-funded programs are accessed through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) - contact 1-855-277-2121CLASS.

CLASS also offers fee for service community participation programs, Passages, which supports people to independent living skills development, employment/volunteer preparation and community access to recreation and leisure activities in South Simcoe which can be accessed directly through intake at CLASS.

Facilitating Youth Involvement (FYI) is an after-school program and there is also a March and Summer day camp program for youth ages 13-21 who have an intellectual disability. Offers a wide range of recreation, leisure and educational activities.

Foundations Transition support - provides skill building and planning for transitional-aged youth who are leaving school and entering the adult world. Includes goal planning, employment and independence skill development. Coordinator works closely with schools and families to develop integrated transition plans and offers time-limited supports for youth.

Recreation and nature based program for schools

• seasonal activities and events
• summer camps
• volunteer opportunities

COVID-19 Update

• Centre has reopened for child care
• group activities and birthday parties are on hold

Regular Service

• Licensed child care centre providing care for children 1.5 to 12 years
  • full-time child care and before and after school programs
• Summer Day Camps held weekly for children and youth 4-14 years old
  • separate camps for ages 4-5 years, 6-9 years and 9-14 years
  • themed weeks, with one field trip and one park trip per week planned
• Offers private education for Grades K-8, call or visit website for more information
• Interactive fitness facility designed for children, youth and families
• programs for individuals, as well as groups such as sports teams, school groups, P.E. classes, Scouts and Guides
• birthday parties, PA days, Christmas camps and March Break Day camps offered

A multidisciplinary team of child-centred providers, who cater to the needs of children of all abilities. Service include:

Recreational Services

• Day Camp Programs
• Birthday Parties
• Social Groups
• Life Skills Group

Summer day camps held for 4 weeks in the summer

• Adventure camp is a week long day camp and includes games, craft and field trips such as go-karting and the zoo
• Sports camp includes sports related field trips such as canoeing, soccer and rock climbing
• Extreme Camp is for students in Grades 6-8 and includes at least 3 day trips, past trips have included tree top trekking, rock climbng and Elora Gorge

Private pre-school

• educational curriculum
• full day programs
• daily hot lunches freshly prepared and cooked by on-site chef
• 3600 sq ft natural grass and hard surface play area including an outdoor classroom
• Summer Program: 8 weekly programs during July and August for children 1 1/2 - 6 yrs old
• fully licensed by the Ministry of Education

March break gymnastics day camp

Offering full and half day programs

Visit website or call for more information

Summer Gymnastics Camp offering:

• Full day - 9 week program
• Before care and after care available

Visit website or call for more information

Outdoor education, programs and facilities for retreats and conference groups from 10 to 150 participants * meals served in dining hall, overnight accommodations, meeting facilities and a variety of outdoor experiential education programs * day camp runs during the summer and school breaks



Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program -- 4-acre organic farm, producing vegetables for sale at Farm Stands and enjoyed by visitors eating in dining hall * educates campers and students about organic vegetables and sustainable agriculture, and healthy food * members purchase food share and pickup fresh produce for several weeks through growing season

Affiliated with The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada

• Sunday services 8:30 am, 10 am and 11:30 am, Children's program available at all services
• Programs/activities include:
  • The Kid Life for ages 0-5
  • Wired for youth in Grades 5-8, Tuesday at 6:45 pm-8:15 pm (during school season)
  • The Student Life for students in Grades 9-12, Thursday Nights 6:30 pm-9 pm
  • The Young Life for Young adults 18 -30 yrs, Mondays at 7pm
  • Various other groups and programs - visit website for details
  • annual Remembrance Day ceremony on the Sunday before November 11
  • annual We Care Christmas Banquet held n December, call, email or check website for date
  • annual Summer Day Camp for children in JK-Gr 6 held in July

Community and Family Services

• Meal in a Box emergency food
• emergency clothing, furniture and household necessities
• referrals to community services such as homeless shelters
• newcomer and refugee supports
• Christmas assistance
• children and youth programming, including camps
• programming for adults and seniors
• backpacks and winter coats program
• pastoral support

Church worship held at Toronto Montessori School, 500 Elgins Mills E, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5G1

Lutheran Church-Canada congregation

Holds Vacation Bible School in July

• Offers March Break Drama Classes and Summer Theatre Day Camp
• Teaches children expression and creativity and builds self-confidence
• Weekly sessions combine theatre improvisation, character building and scene study exercises, with games and creative craft sessions in a packed day of activities
• Each weekly session ends with a final production for family and friends
• Pre and post camp daycare offered at additional cost
• Camps are held at the Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop St W, Barrie

Summer camp 2022
July 11 - 15, 2022
July 18 - 22, 2022