Searching for Camps

Social, athletic, cultural and religious activities, including summer leadership camp; youth plan programs with adult advisors to develop leadership, public speaking and community organizing skills; Jewish environment

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

Conservation, watershed management and education

• monitors and reports on environmental health
• input and expertise on water and flood management, resource conservation, natural heritage and cultural heritage
• volunteer opportunities

Education programs for teachers and school and adult groups

• camps, PA Day, workshops, seminar
• professional development for teachers
• leadership and team building retreats
• training for sustainability professionals

ESL program engages newcomers through in-class environmental educational programs at English language learning centres and outdoor field trips

Recreation, fitness and aquatics activities for all ages

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

Publishes online Camps Guide of accredited day and residential camps for children and youth, including camps for children with special needs and camps with subsidies

• online job board
• training events and conferences for camping professionals

To find camps or outdoor centres visit website for list of accredited programs, or to search online directory

COVID19 -- Some programs run online, see website for details


Programs for children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities (LDs) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) including parent and adult support groups, tutoring services, advocacy and information and referral

Tutoring

Volunteer tutors from different diverse and educational backgrounds work one-on-one with children in grades 4-8 on:

• supporting students with homework help
• recognizing comfortable learning styles, learning strengths, and study habits which assist children in better learning
• assisting children with numeracy and literacy skills which need further development

Girls Connect

• designed for girls ages 7-18 with a primary diagnosis of LDs and/or ADHD
• participants divided into age appropriate groups addressing the unique needs of girls with LDs and ADHD.

SOAR Transitions Elementary

• for students in grades 7-8 diagnosed with LD and/or ADHD
• assists in developing life skills to succeed academically and vocationally

SOAR Transitions Secondary -- supports students in secondary schools diagnosed with learning disability or ADHD gain practical coping and advocacy skills in one to one and group sessions

Strategies for Life

• one-on one program that focuses on the socio-emotional effects of LDs and Attention Deficit Disorder
• identifies unique challenges the participant may face and assists youth in developing resiliency.

Summer Camp

• day camp for children with a primary diagnosis of Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD
• safe, encouraging and positive environment for learning social skills
• activities include outdoor swimming, nature walks, and arts and crafts

Job Fit Program

• helps adults and/or youth with LD's and/or ADHD explore interests, strengths, and areas of need in order to pursue employment
• covers how to ask for accommodations in the workplace
• ensures clients have a full understanding of their LD's and develops client's confidence to join the workforce

Parent Support Group

• virtual support group to help guide caregivers through different stages of accepting and managing their child's Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD
• monthly opportunity to meet and share common experiences, handle emotions, strategize for strengths and challenges in a positive way

Adult Support Group

• opportunity to network with individuals with LD's and/or ADHD, gain social support, problem solve and share successes.
• learn different strategies to deal with and manage LDs and/or ADHD.

Provide counselling, support and tutoring services to children, youth and adults with Learning Disabilities. Help them achieve their full potential through a variety of programs tailored for the specific challenges they face.

Some programs are in person, some are online. See website for details.

Summer Camp available in Bradford for families in Simcoe County: July 30th to August 4th, 2023.

COVID19 -- Office closed until further notice • support available by phone, email or online * visit COVID-19 Updates

Community centre

• newcomer services
• children and youth programs
• training and certification
• student examination supervision
• meeting room rentals
• also locations in Brampton and Mississauga

Children's Programs

• after school programs
• tutoring
• summer learning camps
• March and winter break camps
• Home Alone safety course

Newcomer Supports

• outreach and settlement services
• Information and referral
• learning programs such as General Education Development Program (GED), computer training, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• empowerment programs such as financial literacy, employment coaching, business set-up assistance
• newcomer repository - The Newcomer (www.thenewcomer.ca)

Youth Programs

• career advise and counselling
• leadership engagement
• pre-employment skills training
• employment support
• homework/tutoring assistance
• programs for newcomer youth
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development
• Home Alone safety course
• Babysitting course
• leadership engagement
• financial literacy
• Youth Magazine publication - The Youth Mind (Home - Youth Mind (theyouthmind.ca)

Seniors/Low-income Earners

• computer training and pad computing
• combating food insecurity through food boxes
• income tax preparation
• promoting Black excellence and women publications - Black Voice, Home - Youth Mind (womenquest.ca)

Emergency material assistance including

• food, household effects as available
• food bank
• referrals

Christmas assistance program
Residential summer camp for children

COVID-19 -- check website for information on how the current public health situation may be affecting programs and services

Recreation, sports, camps, swimming and fitness activities for all ages and abilities

Drop-in and registered programs

School break camps

Summer camps and programs

Fitness programs

Skating and hockey

Sport facilities

Neighbourhood centre, including counselling and support, child development and literacy, and recreation programs

• individual and group counselling
• counselling for assaulted women
• before and after school program for children 4 1/2-13 years, including breakfast and bagged lunch
• recreation programs for youth, including boys and girls club (see separate listing)
• homework assistance
• summer and March break camp
• recreation programs for seniors

Licensed child care centres primarily located in public schools in York Region, Toronto, and Simcoe County

• infant, toddler, preschool, school-age programs
• day and summer camps

Community centre includes fitness and recreation, nursery school and licensed child care, day camp and after school programs, and arthritis education program

Cultural, social, education and recreation programs

• health and fitness
• open registration social clubs
• hobby groups
• performing and nonperforming arts
• seniors club
• holiday events

Fitness, recreation and social programs for singles, families, persons with physical and developmental disabilities

• Multiple Sclerosis Support and Fitness Group
• Stroke Recovery Group
• Parkinson's Support Group

Social, athletic, cultural and religious activities, including summer leadership camp; youth plan programs with adult advisors to develop leadership, public speaking and community organizing skills; Jewish environment

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

Counselling and family support services, including child and adolescent therapy, anger management, court diversion services, youth day camp, outreach to street youth, and professional consultation and support program for community agencies

Family Support Program
Assessment and treatment planning, crisis intervention, and individual therapy for children, youth and adults

• child management sessions
• strategies for enriching school performance
• aftercare follow-up for youth discharged from residential treatment or foster care
• parenting courses for teen mothers and families with young children or teens

Child and Adolescent Therapy Program
Individual and family therapy, and parent consultation, for children and youth 3-16 years who are coping with anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, poor self-esteem, bullying, abuse and trauma, and adjustment challenges to significant changes such as moving, new school, adoption or foster care, or birth of a sibling

• play therapy
• cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)
• trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural therapy (TF-CBT)

Anger Management Clinic
11-week individual or group course on personal control for children, youth and adults

Get Off The Streets (GOTS)
7-week summer day camp program for youth 13-19 years in designated high risk areas, includes leadership, mentoring, life and social skills, includes sports, outings and cultural events, and volunteer hours opportunity for high school students

JumpAhead After School Program
For students 12-18 years, includes development of social and academic skills, and therapeutic support to transition from elementary to high school and navigate social situations

COVID19

• drop-in and group services have resumed
• appointment preferred
• masking is not mandatory but suggested for all visitors
• people who have symptoms of illness are urged to wear masks or access services online

Family Services

• domestic violence prevention and crisis intervention
• men's mental health program
• parenting groups
• family life education - transitional housing support

Seniors Programs

• application for old age benefits and subsidized housing
• social and recreational activities

Children Programs

• summer, March-break and teacher professional activity day programs

Youth Programs

• children and youth recreation
• leadership training
• newcomer adaptation

Community programs and recreation at various locations

• breakfast clubs, after school clubs, homework club
• parent support and education
• March Break and summer day camp
• leadership training, violence prevention
• special events

Parent and child programs and activities, including social, recreation, education and health programs, parenting resource library, toy library, community garden

EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in activities for parents/caregivers and their children birth-6 years, contact 647-273-5558, earlyon@braeburn.net for information or visit website for Braeburn EarlyON Program Calendar

• nutritious snack program
• literacy, numeracy and school readiness
• play and socialization
• child development information and support
• online videos, including sing along, early literacy, art activities, STEM, snack and cooking, and physical fitness

Braeburn Boys and Girls Club
After school programs for children up to 12 years, at The Elms Junior Middle School, Braeburn Junior School and Thistletown Collegiate Institute

• children's breakfast club
• homework help
• workshops and seminars
• leadership development, peer tutors program
• summer day camp
• gardening opportunities

Braeburn Woods Day Care Centre licensed child care, see separate listing

COVID19 Virtual and telephone services available; contact for update on availability of in-person services

• remote telephone counselling and support for youth, seniors and families; for crisis and family counselling, call counsellors directly at 416-540-7780; 647-528-6016; 416-527-3554
• racialized families with children 6-11 years requiring assistance from or referral to SNAP, email snap@dfrc.ca
• Critical support, email jallen@dfrc.ca or cynthia@dfrc.ca

Food Pantry
For emergency food access email stijani@dfrc.ca, or call 2-1-1 or Daily Bread Food Bank 416-203-0050 for referral to alternate food bank

Support for youth in contact with Criminal Justice System, and their families
Information and referral, counselling and support

• telephone counselling for youth and their families on dealing with stress and anxiety, representational supports during video court proceedings such as bail hearings
• support letters for court related matters
• email kwilliams@dfrc.ca

YouTube Channel

• parenting programs and activities for children and families
• Weekly Wellness group sessions for community members, and Brave - Caring for Caregivers group sessions for social services sector staff; Wednesdays until June 3rd, registration required
• call, email or visit DFRC website for updates and information during COVID19 health crisis, including group sessions, dates and times

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Community development and capacity building, services for children and families, settlement and legal resources, programs for youth and seniors

Food Pantry
Emergency food access, member of North York Harvest Food Bank

Family resource programs
Programs for parents/caregivers and their children

• play group
• parenting workshops for families including those with special needs children and teenagers
• multicultural drop-in
• parent relief
• child care registry
• toy lending library
• early literacy program
• after school program
• training for home child care providers

Stop Now and Plan (SNAP)
Culturally appropriate counselling for children 6-11 years, and their families; focus on those of African descent

Settlement services
Employment support and information and referral for landed immigrants and refugees

Community development and capacity building

• community kitchen and food skills training
• leadership and skills development training
• Humber Summit Green Project
• violence prevention education
• Humber Summit Getting Active
• community conversation circles
• community events
• residents group capacity building, community office
• one to one support
• anti-black racism education
• volunteer placements

Youth Programs

• peer mediation training
• leadership training
• eco club
• basketball
• employment skills development
• summer camp
• youth group, advises Delta on youth programs

Services available at satellite locations, including Rexdale Community Hub (Albion Neighbourhood Services, Rexdale Multiservice Hub) at 21 Panorama Court, 416-741-3000 (see separate listing)

Community access services, community engagement, food security programs, Financial Advocacy and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program, seniors programs and youth programs

Food Security Programs

• community gardens
• gardening programs
• cooking programs
• connecting residents to available food support

Financial Empowerment and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program

• financial literacy workshops
• year-round income tax clinic

Community Access Services -- internet access, photocopiers, holiday gift partnership

Youth Programs

• youth outreach worker youth 12-21 yrs
• Youth Violence Prevention 12-24 yrs
• the Blackstone Foundation Library
• breakfast program
• peer mentors for 13-18 yrs
• youth and child after school programs
• summer break programs for 7-12 yrs

Adult Programs

• information and referral to services
• computer access
• resume Support
• fitness Programming
• cooking Programs