Parks & Recreation
Brampton Parks and Rec. 905-874-2300
Provides list of recreation programs, parks, and special events in Brampton.
Caledon – Parks & Recreation 905-584-2272 ext. 2248
Provides list of recreation programs, parks, and special events in Caledon.
Mississauga Parks and Recreation 905-896-5342
Provides list of recreation programs, parks, and special events Mississauga.
Special Olympics ~ Brampton
Provides sport training, through clubs and competition, to people who have a developmental disability.
Contact: John Collins @ 905-793-9488
Special Olympics ~ Mississauga
Provides sport training, through clubs and competition, to people who have an intellectual developmental disability.
Call 416-322-1623
Boys & Girls Club 905-451-3203
Provides social and recreational activities for youth including after school and evening programs, breakfast programs; also offers support for children with behavioural issues who participate in their summer camp programs.
Summer Programs
Brampton Caledon Community Living
Options day program supports people in the community participate in cultural, recreational, educational, and leisure activities in the community.
Learning Disabilities Assoc. North Peel-Mississauga 905-791-4100 or 905-272-4100
A full day program designed to incorporate learning and fun for children between the ages of 6 and 12. They will be encouraged to develop and/or improve study skills, learn keyboarding/computer skills and take part in exciting social skills activities.
Community Living Mississauga- Day Programs
Provides children, teens and adults with a wide variety of activities and outings during the summer. These programs include: Summer Teen Activity Program, Children's Summer Support Program and the Summer Work Experience Program.
Camps
Shadow Lake Centre
Provides a residential camping program for people who have an developmental disability; programs are held during the months of June, July, and August.
Camp Prospect
Provides a summer session as well as other sessions throughout the year for children, teens, and adults with special needs
Blooming Acres 705-487-3076
Offers a residential program for people who have neurological disorders; it also has respite programs, retreats and a summer program for teenagers and adults with autism.
Christian Horizons
Seeks to meet spiritual needs in a context of loving care, fun activities, and excellent service provided by dedicated Christians.
Camp Winston
Camp Winston operates a residential recreational summer program for campers with complex neurological disorders; they also offer Behaviour Management and Skills Workshops and weekend retreats.
Ontario Camping Association
Look at their online camping guide to find a camp for your child.
Reach for the Rainbow 416-503-0088
Offers integrated recreation programs for children and young adults with physical and developmental disabilities within Ontario.
Movie Discounts for Support Workers
The Access 2 Entertainment card gives support people for those with disabilities a discounted rate at movie theatres.
Applications for the cards are available immediately at www.Access2.ca or by mailing a request for an application form to: ACCESS 2 Entertainment, 90 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 208, Toronto, ON, M4P 2Y3.
