Please note: The Five Counties Children’s Centre does not endorse any specific organizations, services, programs and/or individuals. Families are encouraged to do their own research and make decisions they feel are best for their child and family.
There are currently 21 Websites in this directory
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Autism Ontario
Ongoing Recreational and Social Events for families and youth.
Our Events | Autism Ontario
Our Events | Autism Ontario
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Camps
• Easter Seals Ontario Summer Camps
Easter Seals Camps – Easter Seals Ontario Recreational Programs
• Ontario Camping Association – Special Needs Camp Directory
Campers with Special Needs « Ontario Camps Association
• Special Needs Summer Camp Listing — Special Needs Roadmaps
• Camp Awakening – Camp Awakening - Camp Awakening
• Kinark Outdoor Centre- Autism Program/Respite - KOC Autism Programs : Kinark Child and Family Services
• Camp Kennebec – Summer Camp for Kids & Teens with Special Needs | Camp Kennebec
• Summerfest Summer Camp – Epilepsy Ontario.
Easter Seals Camps – Easter Seals Ontario Recreational Programs
• Ontario Camping Association – Special Needs Camp Directory
Campers with Special Needs « Ontario Camps Association
• Special Needs Summer Camp Listing — Special Needs Roadmaps
• Camp Awakening – Camp Awakening - Camp Awakening
• Kinark Outdoor Centre- Autism Program/Respite - KOC Autism Programs : Kinark Child and Family Services
• Camp Kennebec – Summer Camp for Kids & Teens with Special Needs | Camp Kennebec
• Summerfest Summer Camp – Epilepsy Ontario.
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Heads Up for Inclusion
Home - Heads Up for Inclusion Heads Up for Inclusion promotes and encourages connections leading to the development of permanency in relationships, so any individual facing barriers to inclusion can participate more fully in the life of their community (Peterborough City and County).
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Jooay.com – Connecting children and youth with disabilities to leisure
Jooay is a free app that helps children with disabilities and their families to locate leisure opportunities that are: close to where they are, accessible, suit their needs and abilities, match their preferences, can help them develop and participate in society. Jooay is also a community, to help parents, rehabilitation professionals, educators and community to connect, exchange, and learn from each other.
Jooay.com
Jooay.com
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Nova’s Ark, Durham
Using the natural environment and a variety of therapy animals, a unique and inclusive learning environment is fostered to support development for all. Camps, day programs etc.
Nova’s Ark – Where Special is Welcome
Nova’s Ark – Where Special is Welcome
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Parasport Ontario/Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association
Sport equipment trials, demonstrations, mentor/coaching, programs
ParaSport Ontario
ONPARA, Ontario Para Network, OWSA, Ontario Wheelchair Sports
ParaSport Ontario
ONPARA, Ontario Para Network, OWSA, Ontario Wheelchair Sports
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Recreation Subsidy Programs
• Access 2 Entertainment Card The Access 2 EntertainmentTM Card provides persons with a disability to receive either free admission or a significant discount for their support person at member movie theatres across Canada and other venues E.g. CN Tower, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Marlies, ROM.
• Canadian Tire Jumpstart: Jumpstart (canadiantire.ca)
• Disability Travel Card - Application for the card is available through Easter Seals Canada. This card provides identification to a person with a permanent disability, which will allow an adult attendant, travelling with the person with a disability to travel at no cost.
• Kid Sport: KidSport Canada | So all kids can play
• Recreation Subsidy – City of Peterborough
• Canadian Tire Jumpstart: Jumpstart (canadiantire.ca)
• Disability Travel Card - Application for the card is available through Easter Seals Canada. This card provides identification to a person with a permanent disability, which will allow an adult attendant, travelling with the person with a disability to travel at no cost.
• Kid Sport: KidSport Canada | So all kids can play
• Recreation Subsidy – City of Peterborough
Riding | Therapeutic Riding
• Peterborough Therapeutic Riding Association – PARD PARD THERAPEUTIC RIDING - Home
• THRIL – Therapeutic Riding Association, Lindsay. Horse Therapy, Therapeutic Horse Riding In Lindsay, T.H.R.I.L. (thril.ca)
• Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association, Minden, ON. http://walkaboutfarmtra.com/
• THRIL – Therapeutic Riding Association, Lindsay. Horse Therapy, Therapeutic Horse Riding In Lindsay, T.H.R.I.L. (thril.ca)
• Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association, Minden, ON. http://walkaboutfarmtra.com/
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Sledge Hockey
• Northumberland Predators, Bewdley | The Predators – FishAbility Sports Club
• Kawartha Blazers Sledge Hockey Team, Peterborough
• Kawartha Blazers Sledge Hockey Team, Peterborough
Special Olympics
• Peterborough Special Olympics Ontario – Peterborough - Visit our website, find us on Facebook, or email peterborough.youth@specialolympicsontario.ca
• Northumberland & City of Kawartha Lakes Special Olympics Ontario
• Northumberland & City of Kawartha Lakes Special Olympics Ontario
Sports Facility: Abilities Centre
Adapted programs, sports teams and fitness
Community Hub & Inclusion Incubator | Abilities Centre Whitby
Community Hub & Inclusion Incubator | Abilities Centre Whitby
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Upopolis
A networking site for children, and teens with hospital experience to allow them the ability to socialize and interact with other children in similar situations.
Home – Upopolis
Home – Upopolis
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Wind Reach Farm: Ashburn, Durham Region
An accessible working farm, onsite accessible accommodation, volunteer opportunities, special events, Therapeutic Riding
www.windreach.org
www.windreach.org
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