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Operates and maintains a variety of recreational facilities and programs, and parks, sports fields and trails
Programming for all ages and abilities ; programs vary by facility ; recreational skating and hockey, swimming, fitness programs, sports leagues and sports instruction, golf, preschool programs, March Break programs, winter and summer day camps, creative and cultural programs, learning programs
ActiveAssist -- fee subsidy program to help low-income families and individuals participate in recreation programs for a qualification period of 1 year ; confidential ; assistance given in the form of a $275 per year credit for each family member on the application ; some exclusions apply ; application form available online or from Customer Service Centre or any Mississauga Community Centre ; must provide proof of residency, net family income and proof of legal responsibility for all dependents listed on application -- see website for details
For a directory of Mississauga Community Centres with their programs, hours and other details CLICK HERE
- summer camp
- community development
- volunteer opportunities
Virtual adult/youth mentorship program for youth 13-18 years, includes peer connections and support network
Generation Z
Leadership program for youth 13-18 years through sports and recreational activities
Kickin' it with Kings
Adult/youth mentorship program for Black male youth 13-18 years, addressing issues around mental health, well being, and access to culturally appropriate resources, through music and spoken word
Youth Employment Program
Skills and knowledge development to assist in job search
- interview preparation
- resume and cover letter assistance
- guest speakers, information, advice
The school offers preschool, elementary and middle school programs Also offers Co-curricular programs including:
- Drama classes
- Multi-sports
- Chess Club
- offered at the end of the school day
Summer Camp:
- Casa
- Elementary and Middle school
- operate for 4-week session, five days a week beginning at the end of June
- accredited by the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA)
- operates a government-licensed Child Care Centre
Programs are offered to children ages 4-14 in various areas of interest, including: arts, adventure, sports, science, and resume-boosting leadership programs for youth
Visit the Recreation and Culture Registration and Booking system to browse the variety of camps and workshops including:
- Babysitter Training (ages 11-14)
- P.A. Day Art Camp Junior (ages 6-8)
- Senior (ages 9-12)
- before and after-care is available for select programs only
Drop-in activities must also be pre-booked and paid for online, additional recreational swims and skates may be offered
- visit Drop-in Programs for more information
Youth Dimensions -- volunteer opportunities for at risk youth to develop personal skills and community engagement
Individuals Conquering Addictions Now (ICAN) -- one on one recovery support for individuals facing addictions
Pre-employment support services -- assistance with job search, resume writing, developing references, volunteer placements
- access to computers and telephone
Choices Retreat -- fee for service program for Peel students to raise awareness on the issues of hunger, poverty, and homelessness through educational and interactive activities
Information and referral * summer camp for low income children * intergenerational mentoring between seniors and at risk families * workshops on the prevention and management of diet related illnesses * Holiday Hampers for needy families, with donated food, toys and clothing
Before & After School Program
- Mon-Fri, 7-8:30am & 3 pm-6 pm
- Grade JK-8
- email youth@opnc.ca or bacare@opnc.ca for more information
Seniors Program
- Monday & Tuesday 1-4
- 3 classes a day & Friday afternoon social time
- email hello@opnc.ca for more information
Tawasol Newcomer Support
- email tawasol@opnc.ca for more information
Girl Guides
- extra fee involved
- see here for more information
SOS First Aid Clinics & SOS Kids
- extra fee involved
- see here for more information
Summer Recreation Program
- for adults with disabilities
- email youth@opnc.ca for more information
Summer Camp
- Mon-Thu, 1 pm-5 pm, Jul-Aug
- email youth@opnc.ca for more information
Wei Yan Art studio
- email yuran527@yahoo.ca for more information
Wu's Taekwondo
- extra free involved
- held on Tuesday
- email bwugbrown@gmail.com for more information
Acorns Language Program
- Mandarin language instruction
- email acornseducation9@gmail.com for more information
Talkallam Academy
- Arabic Language instruction
- email info@takallam.ca for more information
Other services offered by Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre
Family & Young Child Programs
- for more information on Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre's Family & Young Child programs, see here
Licensed Child Care Centre
- for more information on Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre's Licensed Child Care programs, see here
Low Income Supports
- for more information on Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre's Low Income Support programs, see here
After school programs
- learning help for grades 3-6
- music, art, science activities
- summer day camps
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information
- social and recreational activities
- information and referral to community programs
Offers cello, flute, guitar, piano, violin, and viola lessons
- theory, Kodaly and early childhood music classes are also part of the program
- private lessons available
- Performing Arts Camp is held in July
Conducts workshops in schools, and day camps in the summer
Workshops and camps involve:
- teaching creative and technical skills in photographs
- interactive lessons, field trips, editing and feedback sessions
- nature awareness and sensory activities
- inspiring long-term interest in protection of local ecosystems
- workshops are usually held in school classrooms (grades 4 to 12)
After school programs
- learning help for grades 2-6
- music, art, science activities
- summer day camps
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information
- social and recreational activities
- information and referral to community programs
Art camps and classes are taught in English and French by professional artists and arts educators in lakeside studios at Gairloch Gardens
Camps and classes take place throughout the year and include:
- Saturday programs
- PA Day workshops
- March Break camps
- Summer camps
Visit the website for complete details
COVID-19 -- City of Brampton facilities, including City Hall, Recreation and Community Services and Brampton Public Library locations are closed to in-person service or have limited service until further notice; some services available by appointment only -- check ahead
Many recreation programs are resuming, with capacity limits and enhanced safety and hygiene protocols in place; entry to Recreation Centres is limited and by reservation only -- call 3-1-1 or reserve online; some virtual recreation programs available -- check website for details
For information on the City of Brampton's response to COVID 19, including reopening and recovery CLICK HERE
- recreational and fitness programs for all ages and abilities at community centres, swimming pools, ice rinks and indoor sports fields
- March Break programs and summer camps for children and youth
- multipurpose room rental available at many centres
ActiveAssist -- fee subsidy program to help low-income families and individuals participate in recreation programs for a qualification period of 2 years ; confidential ; assistance given in the form of a $275 per year credit for each family member on the application ; some exclusions apply ; application form available online or from Brampton City Hall or any Brampton recreation centre ; must provide proof of residency, net family income and proof of legal responsibility for all dependents listed on application ; for more information CLICK HERE
Community Services
- confidential, culturally appropriate support line, see separate listing
- seasonal tax clinic
- tutoring program
- social programs
- summer camp
- youth counselling
- business mentorship - for youth 16-24 who aspired to manage their own business
- advocacy for issues with school
- support for substance abuse issues
- individual counselling, support groups
- for Violence Against Women (VAW) services including court accompaniment, see separate listing
- individual counselling, anger management
- monthly speaker forum
- family counselling
- support groups, parenting skill support
Volunteer Opportunities
Primary health care and health promotion services
Services
- primary health care; foot care and chiropody; physiotherapy
- dental clinic for government funded dental programs for children, youth and seniors
- health promotion and wellness workshops
- counselling for registered clients on mental health conditions, relationship issues, substance use, depression, grief and trauma and other challenges
- sexual health testing, counselling and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- diabetes education
- seniors services including wellness workshops, gentle exercise and social interaction
- youth camp for children and youth 8-16 years
Programs are offered to children ages 4-14 in various areas of interest, including: arts, adventure, sports, science, and resume-boosting leadership programs for youth
Visit the Recreation and Culture Registration and Booking system to browse the variety of camps and workshops including:
- Babysitter Training (ages 11-14)
- P.A. Day Art Camp Junior (ages 6-8)
- Senior (ages 9-12)
- before and after-care is available for select programs only
Drop-in activities must also be pre-booked and paid for online, additional recreational swims and skates may be offered
- visit Drop-in Programs for more information
Early-ON and Family Centre
- caregiver and child drop-in
- family resource library
- parenting workshops and courses
- educational workshops for newcomer women
- school-age and youth programming
- home work club
- March break and summer camp (age group 6-12 years)
- youth drop-in program
- food, clothing, household effects as available
- counselling and referrals
- support program for newcomers
- moms support group
- seniors group
- Christmas assistance program
- residential summer camp for children
Office: 416-652-9374
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- leadership training for girls 16 years and older
- family camp
- outdoor education and team building for women, families and community groups
- located on Georgian Bay, 2 1/2 hours from Toronto
Programs are offered to children ages 4-14 in various areas of interest, including: arts, adventure, sports, science, and resume-boosting leadership programs for youth
Visit the Recreation and Culture Registration and Booking system to browse the variety of camps and workshops including:
- Babysitter Training (ages 11-14)
- P.A. Day Art Camp Junior (ages 6-8)
- Senior (ages 9-12)
- before and after-care is available for select programs only
Drop-in activities must also be pre-booked and paid for online, additional recreational swims and skates may be offered
- visit Drop-in Programs for more information
Meals for youth and their families, by appointment; visit website for online registration
Some virtual programming available, contact for details
Offers youth programs which promote social interaction and opportunities for growth, teach new skills while building self confidence and creating a feeling of community
- free internet and technology use
- encouragement through mentorship/friendship
- drop-in program
- homework support
- sports and games
- after school drop-in program for junior students
- leadership opportunities for high school students
- summer day camp in July and August
- summer programs
- girls specific programing
- youth community meals
- spiritual engagement program
- Highschool basketball
See website for all program updates
Art camps and classes are taught in English and French by professional artists and arts educators in lakeside studios at Gairloch Gardens
Camps and classes take place throughout the year and include:
- Saturday programs
- PA Day workshops
- March Break camps
- Summer camps
Visit the website for complete details
Helps local churches and organizations connect with local subsidized housing communities for the purposes of poverty relief and community investment
Food Bank
- weekly food distribution
- food supplied by Food for Life
- fresh food and canned goods are distributed
More than a Meal
- prepared dinners delivered to homeless, elderly shut ins and in special circumstances
Community barbecues and dinners
- coordinates on site summer barbecues and community dinners at subsidized housing sites
- gives the participants opportunities to get to know each other, moving them from loneliness to engagement
Camp Dakota
- an outreach program that serves children and youth who live in subsidized, low income housing communities
- a summer day camp program run in Halton Region and 5 sites in Toronto
- activities include basketball, field hockey, wide games - capture the flag & prisoners base, track and field, soccer, frisbee, hip hop dance, crafts and story time
- all programs are provided at no cost to the camper or the family
- see website for more information
Healing Wheelz
- the bike doctor (Phil Carver) makes house calls and does on site bike clinics to do bike repairs so no kid is without a bike
- if it can't be repaired on site, he'll take it to the shop
- for those who want to learn how, he will provide training to become a bike doctor
Father's House Cafe
- held every Mon evening from 5 pm-9 pm
- a coffee house format, where the atmosphere is warm and inviting, refreshments are served, personal stories and experiences are shared, encouragement is given, prayer is available and the unconditional love of God dispensed
Life Happens
- program helps neighbours living in poverty, connect to community resources through advocacy and referral
Winter outerwear distribution
Christmas toy distribution
Annual fundraiser in May
- coaching expertise that will benefit new paddlers to those seeking world-class racing opportunities
- outrigger canoe, surf ski, SUP, river kayak
- regatta schedule is established each season which includes local, regional, and international competition opportunities for members
- PaddleAll program for those with disabilities in conjunction with Canoe Kayak Canada
Programs:
- Learn to SUP (Stand up Paddle)
- Seniors/Kupuna Daytime Paddling
- river/ sea kayak
- eight large outrigger crew boats (6 man) and many small boats (2 man and singles) available
- summer camps, mornings only, month of July
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Services
- primary health care; foot care and chiropody; physiotherapy
- health promotion and wellness workshops
- counselling for registered clients on mental health conditions, relationship issues, substance use, depression, grief and trauma and other challenges
- sexual health testing, counselling and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- diabetes education
- seniors services including wellness workshops, gentle exercise and social interaction
- youth camp for children and youth 8-16 years