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Avoid the boredom this March Break and register for one (or all) of our March Break Boredom Buster events! CTN welcomes kids and youth with disabilities and/or developmental needs and their families for a week of fun and fitness opportunities.
Families can register to attend all events across Simcoe County and York Region. Check out the dates and locations below and register today! You can also download a copy of the flyer to share.
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Heartworks Art Studio in Orillia
Monday, March 11, 2024
from 1 to 3:00 p.m.
11 Coldwater St E, Orillia, ON, L3V 1W4
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Sensory Friendly Movie in
Alliston (Monsters Inc.)
Monday, March 11, 2024
from 1 to 3:00 p.m.
Circle Theatre (19 Victoria St. E., Alliston, ON, L9R 1T3)
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Reptilia Zoo in Vaughan
Monday, March 11, 2024
from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
2501 Rutherford Rd,Concord, ON, L4K 2N6
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Animal Fun in Richmond Hill
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
from 9:30 to 11 a.m or 10:30a.m. to 12 p.m.
13175 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON, L4E 0G6
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Inclusive Gymnastics in
Orillia
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
655 Harvie Settlement Rd,Orillia, ON, L3V 6H2
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Inclusive Gymnastics in
Barrie
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
145 Welham Rd, Barrie, ON,L4N 8Y3
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Try-It Para Ice Hockey in King City
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
15 Old King Road, Nobleton, ON, L0G 1N0
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Pottery Painting in
Collingwood
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
from 10 to 11 a.m.
200 Hume Street, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 1V9
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Free Family Swim in
Collingwood
March 12 & March 14, 2024 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
200 Hume Street, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 1V9
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March Break Art Activity in Markham
Thursday, March 14, 2024
from 10 to 11 a.m.
8110 Birchmount Rd Unit 3, Markham, ON, L6G 0E4
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Sensory Friendly Movie in
Richmond Hill
Friday, March 15, 2024
from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
8725 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 6Z1
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Spring Bash in Barrie with
CTN and Georgian College
Friday, March 15, 2024
from 1 to 3 p.m.
165 Ferris Lane, Barrie, ON, L4M 2Y1
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Looking for an event after March Break? On March 26th, CTN and the Town of Penetanguishene invites families to try swimming in an inclusive environment. Learn more and register here. | | |
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February Awareness Days and Holidays |
- Black History Month
- Lunar New Year - February 10th
- Valentine's Day - February 14th
- International Childhood Cancer Day - February 15th
- Family Day - February 19th
- Pink Shirt Day - February 28th
- Rare Disease Day - February 29th
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Celebrating Black History Month in February | Children’s Treatment Network proudly celebrates Black History Month. See how we are amplifying diverse voices,, including those with disabilities and developmental needs and foster open conversations that recognize the struggles, achievements and rich history of Black culture. Read more about this important month and access resources about black history, culture and inspiring historical figures on our website. | | |
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What Keeps Your Boat Afloat? Children's Healthcare Canada Family Network Meeting | |
Children’s Healthcare Canada Family Network wants to know what keeps your family afloat, what drags you down and what are your hopes for the future as we collectively work toward improving and right-sizing children’s health systems.
On February 15th, the Family Network Steering Committee invites you to connect with other families and caregivers across the country for a virtual interactive activity to better understand what is working and what needs to improve in children’s healthcare. Learn more and register on their website.
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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. Some of the winter equipment available includes a snow coach, sledges for adapted skating and hockey and Polar Ski sets. 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. | |
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There are some great events this month for kids, youth and families. Check out the ones below and visit the 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.
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