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Delivers full-day workshops and hosts day camps at the Guelph Arboretum. Workshops and camps involve:

• teaching of creative and technical skills in photography
• interactive lessons, field trips, editing and feedback sessions
• nature awareness and sensory activities
• inspiring long-term interest in protection of local ecosystems

**Program workshops are held principally in local school classrooms (Grades 4-6)

Programs and services offered at various locations in the Ward.
Office at Tytler Public School by appointment only

Two Rivers Neighbourhood Group Food Bank open to Ward residents on Thursdays (drop in only) from 1 pm-6 pm at 69 Huron St (please enter using the 2nd door at the side of the building - follow the signs!)

Visit/ follow the Facebook page or contact Melanie at the Neighbourhood Group for more information trngprograms@guelphneighbourhoods.org

Contact Maryann (Parent Outreach Worker) for family support 519-803-0989

Activities include outdoor programming, events throughout the year, summer camps, community garden and food access.

Member of the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition

Offers in-person and online virtual Summer & March Break Drama Camps, year round Theatre Arts classes, and In-School Acting Workshops for youth ages 4-14 years. Individual Drama Coaching sessions are also offered year round.

Day camp adventures providing confidence and skill-building experiences for every child. Express yourself through an assortment of theatre games, role play, dramatic scenes, plays, musical theatre, improvisations, storytelling and stage artworks.

Welcomes volunteers to assist with camps and year round programs. Training for camp volunteers takes place the first week of July. Contact for more information about volunteer opportunities.

Offers golf and tennis lessons

• clinics with certified professionals
• Cutten tennis programs for members
• banquet facilities available to the public for weddings, corporate events (up to 200 people)
• children's golf and tennis day camps available (club membership not required)
• free parking (members, guests, event participants)

Facility offers air-conditioned fellowship lounge, dining room, seminar rooms and auditorium * motel-style rooms, cabins and dorm rooms all with private washrooms * all meals provided * group rentals available all year on weekends or weekdays

Grounds include a pool, water slide, shuffleboard, mini golf, gymnasium, horseshoes, sand volleyball, climbing wall, tuck shop, tennis courts, gift shop, eating and sleeping facilities.

COVID-19 Update: Services continue to operate by appointment only. Please call 519-836-9824 or e-mail familyservices@guelphsa.ca.

Services include:

• bi-monthly food hampers ; bread, baked goods and produce
• clothing, personal care items ; small household items
• baby items
• utility support ; transportation
• prescriptions ; glasses
• emergency accommodations ; mattresses
• referrals
• Christmas Hampers
• backpacks/School Supplies ; summer camp

COVID-19 Update: Service hours, programs and events have changed; visit website or contact for more information.

Programs and activities include:

• EarlyON prenatal and infant groups
• EarlyON parent and child drop-in
• EarlyON kindergarten readiness and early literacy groups
• Workshop Wednesdays
• school age - after school programs
• Breakfast Club - Mon-Fri mornings
• day camps - Summer and March Break
• teen drop-in programs
• community model of learning English
• leadership development
• programs provided by partner agencies include job search, health promotion, violence prevention
• community garden, must live within the community

Inclusive faith community committed to providing a variety of worship opportunities, Christian Education, groups and programming geared to all ages.

Programs and services include:

• Children's Community Choir, club and camps
• Children's Camps including March Break, PD Day Camps
• Prayer Shawl Ministry
• Therapeutic Touch
• Book and Bible Studies
• family sports and games nights
• community yoga
• Men's and Ladies Dinners
• Adult badminton, pickleball, volleyball
• Sunshine Club (social gathering including cards for seniors)
• Children's Theater Program
• Zumba
• Sports and Tutoring with Anishnabeg Outreach
• Additional programs will be added this year please check our website or facebook for more information

For summer 2023, there will be 8 weeks of children's camp. Rainbow Day camp provides an environment that embraces diversity and encourages personal growth based on each participant's uniqueness, needs, strengths, and abilities.
Programs include:

• children's camp
• Leader-in-Training (LIT) program (4 programs available in 2023)
• teen camp (for teens with special needs) (3 weeks in 2023)
• volunteer program
• one-to-one support program for campers with special needs
• 3 days a week water play, weekly themes, and special events on Fridays
• Partners with Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington and other community professionals to include children and youth with special needs

• Nationally certified professional coaching staff
• gymnastics-for-all programming for boys and girls
• competitive women's artistic gymnastics program

Other services:

• winter, spring break, summer and PD-day camps
• children's birthday parties
• Drop-In Play Zone

Programs and services include:

• children's recreational programs (subsidized spaces available upon approval)
• after school program
• summer camp
• practical needs shelf
• various seasonal events and activities

Committees available for community member participation include: yearly planning team, finance team, coalition meetings

Builds community through connecting people with programs, events, resources, and involvement opportunities.

Activities include weekly programs during the school year and summer camps.

• summer soccer league
• fall and winter ball hockey

Onside Fall Ball Hockey is a ministry of Crestwicke Baptist Church (400 Speedvale Ave E, Guelph)

Onside Winter Ball Hockey is a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church (454 Arkell Rd, Guelph)

Onside Guelph Soccer League (games take place at the University of Guelph)

Onside Centre Wellington Soccer League is a ministry of Grand River Community Church (games take place at 288 E Mill St, Elora)

Summer Day Camps provide children with the opportunity to learn valuable life skills, make new friends and discover interests. Staff are trained in leadership, safety, emergency procedures, and possess current certification in First Aid, CPR and Healthy Child Development. Camps are located at the Y and Guelph Lake (Camp Conestogo). Themed weeks offer programs in sports, science, and the arts with traditional camp experiences such as water activities, arts and crafts, nature walks, camp songs and active outdoor play

School Break Programs: PD Adventure Day Camp, Holiday Adventure Day Camp, March Break Day Camp

Junior and Senior Kindergarten Camps: PD Day Camp, Holiday Day Camp, March Break Day Camp, Summer Day Camp

Leaders in Training (LIT): life skills training, practical training and hands on experience in a day camp program; LIT - Refresher Course: two-day program

Programs available to members include:

• fitness and health
• aquatics
• school break programs, day camp
• licensed child care, before/after school care
• programs for preschool, youth, teens, adults, older adults and families, offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership
• post-rehab chronic care programming for stroke/neurological, Parkinson, MS, spinal cord

Community services offered:

• Guelph Y Teenage Parents Program (TAPPS)
• Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP)
• Women of Distinction Awards Program

• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for animal emergencies (for after-hours emergencies, call 519-824-3091 and follow the prompts to report the animal-related emergency)
• emergency boarding to pets, especially if an owner is being hospitalized, evicted or arrested-helping lost pets in our community, and continuing efforts to reunite pets with their owners as quickly as possible-surrender services on an urgent and case-by-case basis
• wildlife care and assistance through the GHS Wildlife Program-sheltering and adoption of stray or surrendered animals
• dog / cat licensing
• humane education, through March Break and Summer Critter Camps, PA Day Camps, birthday parties and Junior Humane Club
• animal by-law enforcement for the City of Guelph, Township of Centre Wellington, and in the Township of Guelph-Eramosa

DocuPet Program: Online licensing system that allows pet owners to register both dogs and cats with the City of Guelph, as well as dogs in other parts of Wellington County. Pet registrations may be purchased online at https://guelph.docupet.com/en_CA/ or in person at the Guelph Humane Society. Learn more at https://guelphhumane.ca/services/licensing-your-pet or www.GuelphHumane.ca/license

Pets in Transition Program: Pets in Transition is a collaboration between the Guelph Humane Society (GHS), Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (WiC), Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA), and other local vet partners and animal welfare organizations. Support women who have animals and are experiencing violence by offering pet safety planning, resources and referrals and temporary emergency foster placement and care for the pets of women seeking shelter from domestic violence, as well as individuals who are hospitalized for mental health. All services are free of charge.Staff of Guelph Humane Society seek the best foster match for the animal(s) from a pool of caregivers with specialized training in caring for animals who may have experienced or witnessed violence.

Offers summer camps, March break camps, day camps, and leadership development programs for children and youth. Provides a one-to-one buddy program for children with developmental or physical disabilities. Programs are developed and operated in accordance with Catholic values.

Provides care for children from 18 months to 12 years of age including the following programs:

• Toddler (18 m to 2.5 years)
  
• Preschool (2.5 to 5 years)
  
• Before & After School Care (JK up to age 12)
  
• Summer Camp (JK up to age 12)

Day Camp (various programs, ages 5-13+): Structured and inclusive day camp program for children of all abilities. Activities include:

• group riding lessons
• stable management
• swimming
• crafts
• outdoor games
• slow ropes challenge course
• nature trails

Leader-in-Training program: provides youth ages 13-16 an opportunity to learn about leadership, activity planning, behaviour management, horse handling and job search skills through formal instruction and practical experience.

Provides care for children from 18 months to 12 years of age including the following programs:

• Toddler (18 m to 2.5 years)
  
• Preschool (2.5 to 5 years)
  
• Before & After School Care (JK up to age 12)
  
• Summer Camp (JK up to age 12)

Provides before and after school youth development programs. Most programs are co-located with a school (WCDSB/WRDSB).

Ski and summer resort offering activities for during the year for children, adults, and families

Provides before and after school youth development programs. Most programs are co-located with a school (WCDSB/WRDSB).

Child care centre

Provides before and after school youth development programs. Most programs are co-located with a school (WCDSB/WRDSB).