Participation Programs

Life is all about participation!

TVCC offers a range of participation programs (camps and activities) helping clients and families to be their best. 

The primary purpose of Participation programs is to ensure kids have access to an appropriate range of activities and experiences to optimize their growth and development.

These participation programs offer clients the chance to get involved in opportunities and activities that they may not otherwise experience. These opportunities range from groups held at TVCC or community locations for early skill development to supports for participation in fully integrated community programs. Is there something that you would like to see? Contact  us tr [at] tvcc.on.ca (tr[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca)

Participation Programs

Teen with paint on hands

Expressive Arts & Crafts Series (8-11 yrs)

(In-person, Apr 9-30) TVCC clients are invited to this new series that will inspire creativity and foster self expression through arts and crafts! In this series, we'll get messy and creative while trying out new artistic modalities and projects. Each week will include creative warm up activities followed by a focal project.
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parents meeting over coffee

Caregivers Connecting: Caregivers of Children/Youth

(In-Person, 3rd Tues, Apr - Aug) Caregivers and parents, of TVCC clients ages, with disabilities can share their experiences, information, challenges, successes and strategies, or just hang out and drink some coffee!
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Jump into Play (3-5 yrs)

(In-person, Fri - May 2-23) Get ready to play together with your child in fun and engaging fundemental movement skills. Through structured and unstructured play we will create movement activities focused on learning and practices catching/throwing skills, movement stations, circle time, active games and more.
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Drumming hands

Therapeutic Drumming and Music (7 yrs +)

(Weds, May 7 - 28) Each week participants will be guided through various activities using drums and other musical instruments. Led by Music Therapists from Connections Music Therapy, this program will utilize facets of music therapy and expressive arts to encourage creativity, social wellness, and self-confidence. 
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Quiet Swim (2-6 yrs)

(In-person, Weds/May & Tues/June) This program is designed to provide a calm, low stimulation environment to allow children to become comfortable in the water with the support of a parent/caregiver. This program is unstructured and child led, and facilitated by a Recreation Therapist to support early transitions and comfort in the water.
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Teens playing Nintendo.

Nintendo Switch Party (12 yrs+)

(In-person, May-June) Join Horizons and The Wellness Project for Nintendo Switches parties! We connect TVCC's Nintendo Switch consoles to two big screens for everyone to play together. We have a few games to choose from, or youth are also welcome to bring any multiplayer games they'd like to play with the group.
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parents having coffee

Pop-up Caregivers Connecting (745 Fanshawe)

(In-Person, May 22) Caregivers and parents, of TVCC clients ages, with disabilities can share their experiences, information, challenges, successes and strategies, or just hang out and drink some coffee!
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mother and child in the pool

Swim Stars! (4-8 yrs)

(In-person, May 30) This two-part swim group is designed for school-age children with special needs as an introduction to structured swim skills and comfort in the water.
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kids in pool

Jumping Jellyfish (3-5 yrs)

(In-person, June 3-24) Children, will explore readiness and basic swim skills including group songs, safe participation, pool entry/exits, floatation and specialized equipment.
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child in wheelchair with basketball

Adaptive Multi-Sport Jr & Sr (5-9 yrs & 10 yrs +)

(In-person, Weds, June 4-25) TVCC clients, who use mobility aids and/or have unique physical needs can join us for this open-gym series to try new sports and physical activities, including adapted sport opportunities. Each week will feature a new sport to try out!
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kids exploring nature

Wild Child Try-it (6 m-5 yrs)

(In-person, Jun 4) At Wild Child, we will head into the woods to play and explore in a natural setting. We will be touching and observing different plants and insects and exploring the natural environment.
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Volunteers

Exploring Volunteer Opportunities: Big Blooms (12 yrs +) OWEN SOUND

(In-person, June 6, 2025) Youth can join us to volunteer on June 6. While the students have a PD day, they can earn some of their high school volunteer hours in a supported and low stress environment. 
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