All families who want to participate in any of the In-Person programs listed below will be eligible to receive a $100.00 discount. To claim the rebate, please send your receipt to Anna Taverna – DSAT Program and Administrative Coordinator at anna.taverna@dsat.ca.
Fun and Exciting Camp & Programs
Sensory Workout Project
Walk to Win! March Challenge
Friendly fitness challenge for people with developmental disabilities in the GTA with their staff, friends or family
Change to win 1 of 5 $100 gift cards
Opportunity to connect with peers from across the DS sector
People supported, DS staff and families are all eligible to participate
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Monthly Virtual Dance Parties
Dances hosted by professional DJ Dax via Zoom
Held on the last Friday of every month from 7:00-9:00pm
Everyone is the DS sector is welcome to join! Families, staff and people supported
Prizes awarded for the best dance moves!
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Sunflower Developmental Services
Sunflower Developmental Services offers a variety of different programs for our participants to learn and develop new skills; they are able to use in their everyday life.
The majority of the programs are developed by the staff and tailored to the skills and developmental level of the participants and their changing needs.
Programs are easy to adapt to and are introduced at a slow pace for the acceptance and comprehension by the participant.
The programs are developed to help the participant learn the skills needed to help them function in their changing environment.
Learn more about Adaptive Programming for individuals with special needs
Learn more about Integrated Programming for persons with Special Needs
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre Camps
Your children can spend the whole summer with us, or just one P.A. day a year. Whatever you choose, you can rest assured that their time spent at the J will be fun, structured and full of ways to get all their sillies out! And for those of you who can’t pick up your kids from school at the final bell, we’ve got you covered as well; our After School Program is one of the best in the city and always in demand. Children of all abilities are welcome. Our camp staff have been trained by Autism Ontario and Variety Village. We offer a partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of Toronto.
BREAK CAMPS: (MARCH, PASSOVER, WINTER)
SUMMER CAMPS
SCHOOL’S OUT – P.A. DAYS
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Offers In-person programming
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre Summer ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION Programs
At the MNjcc, we believe in a community where everyone acknowledges and respects differences, and celebrates contributions. All of our programs are open to people of all abilities. Want to swim in our saltwater pool, sing in a choir, or attend a lecture? We strive to remove barriers to making all of our programs accessible. In the spirit of “Nothing About Us Without Us”, we work with our Community Advisory Committee on Access and Inclusion, and our Youth Advisory Committee on Access and Inclusion to co-design programs by and for people with disabilities and their families.
We also recognize that financial accessibility is part of accessibility. Share your experiences, your ideas, and your needs any time at inclusion@mnjcc.org,
SOCIALIZING AND GAMING
ARTS AND CULTURE
REEL ABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL
FAMILY SUPPORT
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
Offers In-person programming
Variety Ontario – At Variety, there is a place for children with disabilities to be themselves, and to be better than ever.
Summer Camps 2022 Programs Guide
Offers In-person programming
Christian Horizons: The Village – Community First Services
In-Person Program- The Village – Midweek Social! – 13 to June 15, 2022
The Village is excited to return to in-person participation in April! We are launching a new evening program and Midweek Social is one of our favourites! Register now and join us Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm for dances, movies, senior social time, baking, games, and so much more!
Offers In-person programming
dickiescookingschool.com
Offers In-person programming
leasidemusicschool.com
Offers In-person programming
martialartstoronto.ca
Offers In-person programming
card.ca
Spring 2022 Arts Programs for all abilities
Fall registration now includes two new programs at no additional cost. Key program benefits:
- Builds creativity
- Develops social interaction
- Encourages independence
- Teaches life skills
- Enhances self-esteem
- Promotes physical activity
NBS Kids Adaptive Dance Program
The NBS Kids – Adaptive Dance Program was created by Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS), in consultation with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. The program offers adapted creative movement classes for children ages 6-9 with diverse physical, cognitive and developmental needs. These 45-minute sensory-friendly dance classes provide opportunities for children to explore creativity and expression through the use of movement and music.
Term 2 dates: February 6th – May 8th (12 classes)
No classes: February 20 and April 17
Winter Registration
YMCA of Greater Toronto Day Camps
Registration for our Summer 2022 programs is now open! We are thrilled to be operating over 30 Y Day Camp locations, with programs for 6 – 12 year old’s, as well as Y Family Adventures and Y Virtual Camp Programs.
With over 15 unique programs to choose from, we are sure to have a program that captures your child’s interests! All camp programs fall under the following categories:
- Art & Dance
- Outdoor
- Science
- Sports
- Variety (a mix of activities based on the camp location)
City of Toronto – CampTO
Summer CampTO programming will be shared when information becomes available. Camp will look different this year, but fun is still the goal! Experienced staff are hard at work adapting games and activities this summer.
Camp and Workshops at Pawsitively Pets Kids!
Pawsitively Pets encourages all children to explore their love of pets and animals. Working with animals is not only a great learning experience for children, it allows them to build confidence, self-esteem and a sense of compassion and enhances their imagination and interest in learning about science and nature. Our wonderful team of rescue animals will take your child on an educational learning adventure, bring camp fun and learning to life!
Great Big Theatre Company
Camps in your neighbourhood and online too ! Founded in 1994. Our experienced, caring staff will introduce your kids to stage performance & guide them toward self-expression. Plays, monologues, mime, improvisation, theatre games, musical theatre, stagecraft. Weekly performances! Fun for all — a great confidence-and-skill-building experience! One-week sessions, 45 locations
Camp Monarch Toronto – Leslieville School of Dance & Music
Sing, Dance, Drum, Paint, Stretch, and Play the Days Away with Us!
Engaging and inspiring programming for children ages 4 to 10. Each week is crafted around a different theme and finishes with an informal performance and art show for family and friends.
Daily classes include singing, drumming, art, dance, drama, and yoga, as well as plenty of free-play time outdoors. We break for morning and afternoon snacks as well as lunch mid-day. Campers are asked to pack their own food and bring comfortable clothing they can move in, an art smock, and a yoga mat or towel.
4CATS Art Studio Kids Classes
We love our 4Cats families and offer exploratory class perks as a way of saying thank you to all the amazing families who continue to sign up for Exploratory Art Class from session to session.
Community Access Learning Centre
Registration for Summer 2022 is now open for the Adult Day Program!
Are you a parent, guardian, or individual who is looking for a structured learning environment and fun, interactive program for a child, youth, or adult with exceptional needs? Community Access Learning Centre offers safe, enjoyable, and reliable programs that will foster individual skills, independence, personal goals, interests and growth.
APPLICATION FORM- DAY PROGRAM
SATURDAY RESPITE HANGOUT
AFTER SCHOOL RESPITE
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