The Summer Adventures program provides young people with the opportunity to expand their communication, social, leisure, work and life skills while participating in community projects. Summer Adventures is broken into one week sessions, each with a unique focus. Each week includes one great day trip, cool activities and practical learning experiences.
These amazing summer sessions are designed to provide youth returning to High School in fall-2024 with the opportunity to expand their social, recreational and independent living skills while learning about who they are! Examples of these skills include how to effectively take city transit, preparing and cooking a meal, nutrition and money management!
Interactive workshops and activities are incorporated into the sessions to promote skill development and a healthy lifestyle.
YIA Youth Workers support youth to participate in all skill-building activities and recreational adventures!
Location: Anten Mills Community Centre, 3985 Horseshoe Valley Rd West, Minesing
Price: $285
Description: A short week of minimal outings focusing on a whirlwind of sensory delights. Dive into a world of vibrant colors, captivating sounds, tantalizing tastes, soothing textures, and delightful aromas, all while staying close to the site.
Location: St Andrews Church, 99 Peter St North, Orillia
Price: $340
Description: Get ready for a wet and wild adventure! Enjoy beach fun, paddleboarding, kayaking, and other aquatic activities that promise sun-soaked memories.
Locations: St Andrews Church, 99 Peter St North, Orillia, and 40 Fraser Court, Barrie
Price: $385
Description: Embark on a wild adventure with activities like animal tracking, hiking, and a trip to Toronto Zoo. Explore nature’s wonders and learn survival skills.
Empower Simcoe makes every effort to provide supports that meet the needs of all individuals. The youth program offers a 1:4 ratio during all summer sessions, if a 1:1 Support Worker is required for a youth to participate this must be arranged by the family.
In order for a family-employed Support Worker to accompany a youth to this program, that Support Worker must either:
1 – Submit a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that has been completed within the last 90 days from the time of submission, or
2 – Must be a screened CHAP worker (Community Helper for Active Participation) through supportyourway.ca/respiteservices.com
Confirmation must be provided at the time of registration that the 1:1 support worker meets the above criteria
Registration for the 2024 youth Summer Adventures camp open May 9th
