December 2023

There's still time to register for a CTN Holiday Event!

Avoid the busy mall and visit Santa at a CTN location! Santa will be on-site for you to take a holiday picture of your child/family in a fully accessible, sensory-friendly environment.


Check out the remaining dates and locations below and register today! Visit our website for more information.

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Remaining Dates & Locations

Midland

Saturday, Dec. 9

from 9 to 10 a.m.



Home Hardware Penetanguishene

2 Poyntz St., Unit 61 Box 102

Register here

Collingwood

Monday, Dec. 18

from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.



Collingwood YMCA

200 Hume St.

Register here

NEWS & INFORMATION

Family Fun for the Holidays: Events and Activities in Simcoe County and York Region

Looking for inclusive and accessible holiday family fun in Simcoe County and York Region? Our Community and Family Coordinators (CFCs) have put together a list of activities for families this holiday season! Learn more about light shows, outdoor skating, festive activities and special winter events in your community.

Read on our website

Bell Let's Talk 2024 at CTN: Enhancing Resilience Workshop

Join Children’s Treatment Network (CTN) for a free virtual workshop on Bell Let's Talk Day led by Dr. Mary Louise Ireland from the Canadian Mental Health Association. Receive tools, strategies and coping mechanisms to help build resilience and manage stress in your life. This workshop will take place virtually on January 25th from 12 to 1 p.m. Download the flyer here.

Register here

CTN Try It On: Winter Recreation Day with Blue Mountain

The Winter Recreation Day with Blue Mountain is for kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and their families. On January 26th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., kids, youth and families can try out a variety of winter activities that create opportunities for more fun and fitness! CTN families will receive:

  • 40% off the price of a lift ticket for those participating in tubing, skating and skiing.
  • 40% off the price of a ticket for those participating in tubing and skating only.
  • Two tickets for family members/friends/caregivers will be included.


Payment will be made upon arrival. Download the flyer here.

Register here

Winter Recreation Equipment Available Through CTN's Equipment Loan Program

The CTN Equipment Loan Program (ELP) has equipment that supports participation in a variety of winter activities for kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs. Our winter recreation equipment can be borrowed for up to two weeks by families of kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs who live in Simcoe County or York Region.

Learn more about the ELP

Upcoming December Events

There are some great events this month for kids, youth and families. Check out the ones below and visit the events calendar on our website for more events!


Our network calendar features events hosted by CTN, our partner organizations and other local community agencies that may be of interest to your family. New workshops, programs and events are added each week.


Check out all Network Events
RESOURCES
Mental Health Resources and Support
CTN's Equipment Loan Program
Tips for Inclusive Birthday Parties for Kids

CTN supports kids, youth and families by focusing on CanChild's framework of the F-words for Child Development. Every child with varying abilities has the right to have fun, enjoy friends, function as they are, access fitness, plan for their future and join in on family activities.

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