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Supports diabetes research, service, education and advocacy * fundraises for research and education * awareness activities held in November for Diabetes Awareness Month * Future Professionals Conference held annually in November

Information and Resource Centre - Literature and lending library * information on financial assistance options

Summer Camps for Children with Diabetes (Camp Discovery) - Safe, medically supervised camp for children and youth with diabetes

Learning Series Presentations - Information sessions for groups about healthy lifestyles, living with diabetes, and research information * information displays available

Banting House National Historic Site - Open Tue through Sun 12noon-4pm

Clothesline Program - To donate clothing or household items call 1-800-505-5525 or visit the website for information about the closest drop-off box

Community Pharmacy Outreach Program (CPOP) - Pharmacy-based diabetes management services

Offers space for programming related to basic quality of life for people affected by poverty

Programs are designed and operated by the community * current programming includes:

• public legal education workshops
• community kitchen
• summer day camp program
• various workshops such as hearing testing and dental consultations
• music/food/community events
• Just 4 Girls teen peer mentoring group

Child care program for infants, toddlers and preschool age children * before and after school program * summer camp, healthy menu prepared fresh on premises * transportation to and from area schools

Direct services, advocacy and public education to help children and youth with physical disabilities and their families * resource links on website

Direct Financial Assistance - For prescribed equipment (can serve to top up Assistive Devices Program (ADP) support and other funders) such as wheelchairs, braces and communication devices (prior approval required)

Incontinence Supplies Grant Program - For children and youth 3-18 years of age with chronic disabilities (physical or developmental) that result in irreversible incontinence or retention problems lasting longer than six months requiring the use of incontinence supplies * the program is fully funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Camping - Summer camp programs for children and families at two accessible camps across Ontario * Camp Merrywood (Perth) and Camp Woodeden (London)

Child care program for infants, toddlers and preschool age children

School Age Program - Before and after school and school holiday program * locations:

• Forest Park Public School - 295 Forest Ave, St Thomas
  
• Pierre Elliot Trudeau French Immersion Public School - 112 Churchill Cres, St Thomas
  
• Locke's Public School - 22 S Edgeware Rd, St Thomas
  
• Kettle Creek Public School - 350 Carlow Rd, Port Stanley
  
• John Wise Public, School Age Program - 100 Parkside Dr, St Thomas
  

A 473 site campground with modern washrooms and laundry facilities. Lake excellent for swimming, boating, sailing and fishing. 30 kilometers of hiking and cycling trails, summer recreation programs, large day use area, special events include Family Fishing Derby, canoe and kayak rentals available. In winter, offers trails for hiking, snowshoeing, ungroomed cross-country skiing and groomed fat bike trails.

Environmental Education outdoors, hands-on, experiential programs that teach environmental concepts and foster an appreciation for the natural world.
Wildwood Outdoor School for school groups to Gr 12.
Wildwood Nature School - please contact directly for information.

United Church camp with weekly residential and short term camps for children, youth and families throughout the summer months.
Camps for children 5 and up with an outdoor pool. Member of The Ontario Camps Association and Accredited UCC Camp. Available for rent outside summer months. Not a campground. Fee subsidies available

Theatre Woodstock offers a season of 5 shows running from October to June. Subscriptions are available to purchase for a discounted rate. Contact the box office for more information.
Stages at Theatre Woodstock is a youth theatre company with productions throughout the year which include junior/sophomore and senior company productions, as well as a summer camp over the month of Aug. For information on how to register, contact General Manager Stefannie Flannigan.

Health, fitness and recreation programs, child minding and group fitness classes.

Currently unavailable * language instruction for new Canadians

Services and amenities * full fitness centre with cardio equipment, strength machines and free weights * double gymnasium * fitness studio and multi-purpose space * Child Minding room (free service for members) * meeting space for small groups

Great Big Theatre Company offers Acting Camps for youth ages 6-14 years. Camp Locations are held throughout Southwestern Ontario and the GTA * Activities include drama, theatre arts, song, dance, improv & games

Summer Nature day camp one week for ages 6-9 and one week for ages 10-12. Minimum 13, maximum 22 children.

Summer camps. available across Ontario where children ages 5 to 13 can explore the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics through hands-on activities.

Half-day summer program with games, bible stories, and snacks. Operates one week during the summer

Worship Services - 10 am (with childcare provided) in person by registration or live on YouTube. Nursery, Kids Church (SK-Grade 5) and Jr High (Grades 6-8) programs available - 10 am. Coffee time immediately follows the service. Community Meals - in-person, at the church at 5;15 pm, on the fourth Thu of every month from Sept - May. MBC Young Adults meeting Mon 7 pm. MBC Youth meet Tue 7 pm-8:30 pm - for kids in Grades 6 - 12. Moms and Munchkins is an informal drop-in program for parents and their infants, toddlers and preschool aged kids - 9 am-11 am. VBS Kids' Day Camp offered each summer. Children's program for families going through divorce, see separate entries for details. All volunteers working with children have signed Child and Youth Ministry Protection Policy. Contact the church office or refer to website for more information on small groups, Bible studies and Divorce Care program.

COVID19 Facility open with limited hours and COVID19 protocols. Online programming for Mind-Body-Spirit HERE

Fitness classes for all ages, educational and social programs, preschool programs, aquatic programs, pool, gym, licensed child care, day camps, fitness centre and youth centres.

Summer day camps offer a variety of programming for children ages 3-16 including: cooking, yoga, singing, art, sports, canoeing, swimming and karate.

Virtual 2SLGBTQ+ Newcomer Peer Support Group (for High School Students in Stratford-Perth County) - join discussions, make connections and increase your sense of belonging within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Every week on Thu during Pride Month from 4 pm-5:30 pm via Zoom - attend as many, or as few, sessions as you like. Dates - Jun 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. For more information contact Rebecca Mallozzi - 226-808-7358, or EMAIL

Facilities include;

• Six outdoor courts
• lighting for night play
• change room, lockers and shower facilities are available on the premises
• tournaments throughout the summer
• kids programs and summer day camps available

Gallery Stratford's Summer Art Classes

2022 dates not available at this time

STEP Camp is a 2-day technology skills summer camp that is held at St. Michael Catholic Secondary School, Stratford and gives youth in Grades 5-8 exposure to various trades including woodworking, electrical, welding, graphic design, small engine repair, hair styling and culinary arts. Busing available from Clinton and Seaforth.

Three-day training camp for grade 8 girls that include workshops on body image, self-esteem, self-defense, high ropes course and an overnight camping experience

GIRLS stands for:

• growth
• independence
• respect
• leadership
• self-esteem

Overnight, co-ed camp program for children, youth and young adults. We can accommodate approximately 80 campers per week and children with special needs are included in our camp programs. We offer:

• 3-night/4-day Mini-Camp for ages 6-9
• Day camps for ages 5-11
• Overnight children's camp for ages 8-15
• SYAC (Supported Young Adult Camp) is a summer getaway for young adults with special needs ages 16-35
• Four-week Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program for 16 year olds
• Watsa Basketball camp for youth in grades 7-12
• Single Moms Camp for low-income single mothers and their children ages 5-12

All camp registrations are on a first come, first-serve basis.

Offers winter and summer residential camp programs in a Christian environment. Chapel time offered twice a day. Integration of special needs children may be accommodated and will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Child care centre offering infant, toddler, preschool programs.
Also offers before and after school care, PD day and March Break programs and summer camps for school aged children.

Camp-based community partner dedicated to enriching lives through outdoor education and recreation. Provides year-round recreational facilities for group rentals, seasonal camping, children's summer camps, and outdoor education programs for elementary and high school students

Child care centre offering infant, toddler, preschool programs.
Also offers before and after school care, PD day and March Break programs and summer camps for school aged children.

Offers a variety of one week camps during the summer. Senior Camp for Grade 8's. Two year Leader-in-Training (LIT) program also available.

Accredited by the Ontario Camps Association.