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Fun, developmental and holistic youth experience with focus on character development, education and athletic performance * programs in Ajax, Oshawa, Courtice, Bowmanville, Whitby

COVID19 - Visit website or call for current information


Children's Day Camps

• regional summer camps and summer day camp experience at the Salvation Army at 570 Thornton Rd N

Community Garden - SUSPENDED for 2022 due to renovations

• seasonal program
• garden space, seeds and instruction
• share experience and garden responsibilities, reap the harvest

Emergency Disaster Services

• assists with food, clothing, counselling and various resources in emergency situations
• work in cooperation with Fire and Police services

Tax Clinic

• no cost seasonal income tax clinic to low income individuals and families

Assist children, families and adults impacted by poverty

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Backpack Program

• age appropriate backpacks and school supplies are distributed, at no cost, in late August to early September.

After School Program

• neighborhood safe place for sports, recreation, character development, leisure and creative activities during the after school hours
• nutrition breaks served each day including hot meals five evenings per week
• homework helpers support children in grades one to eight
• enrichment classes in music, art, dance, reading and drama

Fitkidz

• variety of physical activities including performance arts and sports skills development
• offered to elementary school aged children

March Break Camp

• day camp for school aged children during the week of March Break

Sun Fun Camp

• summer day camp offered to school aged children through the months of July and August

Children's Winter Ski Program

• multiweek program that starts in January
• reasonable prices and ski equipment available for those who do not have/cannot rent

ADULT PROGRAMS

Seniors' Lunch and Leisure Activities

• seniors invited to enjoy nutritious, low cost lunches, companionship, outings and activities of interest

Basketball and volleyball sports camp * March Break and two weeks of July in Whitby and Oshawa schools * individual attention, basic fundamentals, team strategy and advanced skills * sportsmanship, fun and building self esteem are stressed * team shirt and personal evaluation * daily games and tournament competition * qualified experienced teacher-coaches

Programs for children and teens

• arts and crafts
• gym, games program and special events
• Teen Leaders to help teens build relationships, develop new skills and learn about leadership
• After-School Program, March Break, PA Days, Holiday Camp, and Summer Camp programs

March Break and Summer theatre arts day camps July & August

• confidence and skill-building experiences for every child
• an assortment of theater games, dramatic scenes, short plays, storytelling, musical theatre and improvisations
• year-round drama classes

Drama classes, theatre arts camps and acting workshops for elementary-age school youth throughout the school year and summer

• March Break and Summer Theatre Arts Day Camp
• Summer Theatre Arts Camps - July and August
• Drama Classes - 13 week sessions - September-May
• confidence and skill-building experiences for every child
• an assortment of theatre games, role play, dramatic scenes, short plays, musical theatre and improvisations

Food bank and family services programs, including

• Pathway of Hope program
  • case management approach with targeted services for families with a desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability - see sawhitby.ca/pathway-of-hope/ for details
• Free Take Away Lunch - seasonal
• Back to School Program - seasonal
• Children's Snack Bags - weekly
• Outreach for Children - monthly
• provide thrift store vouchers - once a year
• children's camp - seasonal
• Christmas Assistance Program - seasonal
• assist with LEAP application form
• Anger Management and Positive Lifestyles
• Durham Housing Retention Program
• Cafe Connection - Monthly Drop In
• outreach at Thrift Store
• Community Church Sundays at 10:30
• Ladies Book Club
• Bible Study
• volunteering

Riding lessons and summer riding camps * indoor arena and two outdoor arenas with heated viewing area * show jumper courses

After school youth drop-in centre

• ball hockey, basketball, billiards
• on-site kitchen for cooking program
• computers with internet
• movie nights
• workshops
• community events
• summer day camp
• volunteer opportunities for High School Community Service hours

Food bank and coffee house for Clarington and Blackstock residents

• food bank accessible once per month
• Christmas hamper and toy program
• The Hub Coffee House drop in
• opportunities for Clarington area children to attend summer camp
• Back-to-School Backpack Program

Visual arts centre * art classes, courses and workshops * exhibitions * summer camps and March break camps * art rental service * free parking

Pioneer village and living history museum * 18 buildings dating from 1810s to early 1900's * includes blacksmith's shop, general store, school house, temperance hotel, and chapel * guided tours for schools and community groups available by appointment * several buildings and areas available for weddings and events from April to October * special events, programs, workshops, dramatic productions, birthday parties * educational and volunteer opportunities throughout the year * picnic area and gift shop * summer day camps available in July and August * daily guided tours available, self guided tours now available

Certified, accredited zoological park featuring rare and endangered wildlife from around the world

• visitors and campers learn about nature through hands-on experiences
• develop awareness and concern for endangered wildlife and habitats
• children's playground, picnic area
• gift and souvenir shops, snack bar
• Behind the Scenes program, daily guided Feeding Tour
• Night Safari Adventure (guided evening tour, meal, campfire)
• residential Safari Zoo Camp for children
• bed and breakfast apartments available overlooking Jungle Cat World

Variety of programs at several locations

Middle Years Centre (6-12 years)

• after school programs
• PA Day program, winter, March break and summer camp
• homework support
• recreation
• personal health, nutrition and wellness programs

Youth Centre (13-24 years) -- leadership and self confidence programs including Choices, Malvern Youth Cabinet

• youth drop in
• girls programs
• youth support counselling
• youth outreach worker
• recreation, sports, seasonal camps and after-school programs

volunteer opportunities

Some programs offered at 1321 Neilson Rd -- call for details

Culturally-based programming with focus on community capacity building, empowerment and self-determination

• sweat lodge ceremonies
• visiting elders
• drop-in services

Children and Youth Programs

• after school programming
• social and recreational activities
• breakfast program
• traditional dance
• homework club, summer camp, girls group
• youth drop in
• high school equivalency (GED) for youth 18-20 years

Parent and Family Programs

• addictions counselling, individual and family counselling
• case management
• support group
• housing workers
• community kitchen
• parenting skills classes
• Indigenous EarlyOn program -- parent-child drop in for children birth-6 years

EarlyON program

• drop-in programs for families with children birth-6 years
• parenting programs and workshops
• school readiness programs
• referrals and community information

EarlyON Child and Family Centres -- see separate entries
Licensed child care centres -- see separate entries

Children and Early Teens

• breakfast, after school and out of school programs (PA Days,holiday/summer camps) for children 6-12 years
• leadership development
• inclusion services for children who need extra support in EarlyON Child and Family Centres
• recreation activities that promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize potential.

Seniors Programs

• to connect with peers
• participate in various activities/workshops incuding fitness classes
• access to resources and services in the community

Volunteer Services

• volunteer opportunities (i.e. assisting with program delivery, tutoring, special events, etc.)
• student internship/placement experience for high school, College and University students
• community service orders

Operates and maintains one indoor pool, one squash court * fitness activities, summer camps

Basic Needs Support

• families support programs
• Christmas assistance
• Back Pack - back to school program
• Camping program
• Pathway of Hope program
• spiritual guidance and counselling
• Material assistance (by referrals only)

COVID-19 -- counselling conducted virtually and in-person

• individual counselling, transitional housing and support, violence against women counselling, Together We Can Youth Mentorship sessions run virtually or in-person
• START for Life Skills Training Groups are facilitated in-person, pending public health advisories
• Stop Now And Plan for Black African & Caribbean Kids Groups are facilitated virtually
• all other in-person sessions are suspended

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Counselling

General counselling -- clinical support for individuals and families

Violence Against Women Counselling and Transitional Housing and Support - for women and children who have experienced gender-based violence

• clinical counselling, crisis intervention, safety planning, advocacy and referral
• supportive counselling to help access housing, safety and transition planning, educational groups, court accompaniment

Youth Counselling -- clinical counselling for at-risk or high risk youth age 12-21 years

• facilitates re-engagement with a caring adult, connects youth with supportive services and enhances their identity, sense of culture and belonging

Intervention Groups

SNAP BACK (Stop Now And Plan for Black, African & Caribbean Kids) -- 13-week cognitive behavioural program for children ages 6-11 years with disruptive behavioural problems and their parents or caregivers

• instruction for children about stopping to think before they act, making better choices
• parents/caregivers learn effective parenting/caregiving skills including how to support children in decision-making
• includes individual and family sessions and in-school support

START For Life (Success Through Aggression Replacement Training) -- life skills development

• 10-weeks, skills training sessions with a cognitive behavioural intervention and prevention group that supports individuals 18 years or older to strengthen positive social skills, anger control and healthy decision-making

Socio-educational Groups

• Women Empowering Women Support Network: life skills educational activities
• Gentlemen's Forum: life skills educational activities for men
• Caribbean Lime: life skills and recreational programs for individuals 50 years or older, including book club, bingo, Lime Time and social check-ins

Youth Support -- social and educational programs for ages 9-24 years

• Together We Can Youth Mentorship Program -- Black, African, Caribbean youth or others develop the social skills to be successful in education, civic engagement and employment through interaction with positive role models

Youth Development & Education

Rise Above Youth -- for youth ages 14-18 years, self-development and self-awareness program

• group activities and discussions, focus on building self-esteem and self-worth
• online platform with games for connecting

Defy Your Label Boys & Girls -- support, inspiration, and guidance for ages 9-13

• promotes cultural experiences
• healthy communication, self-esteem, prosocial skills
• online platform with games for connecting

Education -- some programs have fees

• tutoring for grades 1-12, in math, English, science
• programming in STEM and coding

Social/Recreational

March break and Camp Tropicana for children and youth age 4-13 years

Parenting programs

• information and workshops on parenting and child development
• parent-child program
• parenting program for mothers and children (4-18) years who have witnessed domestic violence
• teen mothers' program including healthy meals and snacks, workshops and informal counselling

Girls' Centre

• drop-in centre for girls and young women 9-18 years
• life skills, self-esteem building workshops
• discussion groups
• leadership program
• March break and summer camp

On-site child care, snacks and TTC provided to participants of some programs

Provides outdoor programming in both recreation and education, including:

• Willowgrove Outdoor Education Centre provides field trips for children 4-15 years
• Willowgrove Day Camp provides summer camp programs for children 4-15 years
• Nature School providing inquiry-based, private education that follows the curriculum for students 6-12 years
• Facility rentals for corporate, groups or family function
• Seasonal events: Harvest Festival, Toronto Mennonite Festival, Maple Syrup, Christmas on the Farm, Apple picking

Also operates Fraser Lake Camp (Bancroft) which provides overnight camp for children 8-15 years

Immigrant Resource Centre -- multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages

Settlement and Employment Services

• information and referral
• orientation, needs assessment
• translation and interpretation
• supportive counselling
• bridging services
• form filling
• workshops and tours
• seasonal income tax clinic

Community Connections Mentorship Program

• group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development - contact 416-940-3360

Professional Development and Small Business Resource Centre

• walk-in centre
• resource materials for internationally trained professionals
• business information
• referrals

Settlement and Integration Resource Centre

• drop-in centre providing settlement and integration information and resources
• access to computers, Internet

Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto (SEPT) (Settlement Workers in Schools)

• outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and summer school programs from July to mid-August
• homework club
• multi-languages service in North York area, connecting parents and students with the schools, parent interviews with schools, parenting group sessions, settlement information sessions - contact 416-292-7510 ext 301

Employment Resource Centre

• walk-in job search centre
• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
• staff assistance available
• resource materials
• job boards
• labour market information
• resume clinics
• mock interviews
• workshops

Early Years Services

• EarlyON Child and Family Centre, preschool education program for children and their parents
• social and learning skills for preschool children
• parenting education
• parent-child interactive activities

Children and Youth Programs

• after school program
• summer camp
• Saturday enrichment classes
• leadership and life skills training, homework help
• employment readiness

Seniors and Family Programs

• form filling
• supportive counselling
• client intervention assistance
• social, educational and recreational programs
• support groups
• health information workshops

Volunteer Services

• training and development
• placements
• public education

Community Kitchen including

• food skills training programs
• also facility or hall rentals

Settlement services

• information and referral -- ID (including health cards and Permanent Resident Cards), legal, housing
• NAMF ESL program
• family counselling
• health and welfare programs -- parenting support group, seniors group, cancer support group
• academic and employment counselling -- skills development, networking, assistance with resumes

Halal Food Bank -- by appointment only, open to all in need, identification and proof of income required

• Monday-Friday 12 noon-4 pm

Also runs

• NAMF Day Care Service for children 1.5-4 years
• NAMF Academy, kindergarten-grade 8
• gender specific evening and weekend fitness activities
• summer camp
• hall rental
• Friday prayer services