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| July Days of Significance | | |
| Park and Splash Pad Days This Summer | |
Join our Community and Family Coordinators and partners from our network for some inclusive and accessible fun in the sun this summer!
Kids and youth can have fun with friends and family while practicing skills on accessible playgrounds and splash pads.
Simcoe County
- Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Painswick Park, 231 Ashford Dr., Barrie, Ontario
York Region
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Celebration Park and Splash Pad, 120 Kirkham Dr., Markham, Ontario
Snacks, drinks and activities will be provided. No registration necessary, just drop by and say hi! If you have any questions, please contact Niki Huxtable at nhuxtable@ctnsy.ca.
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| Mood Walks in the York Regional Forest | Kids, youth and their families are invited to join the Child and Family Wellness Program this summer for a series of four Mood Walks, a new initiative in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association. Mood Walks is a province-wide initiative that promotes physical activity in nature to improve both physical and mental health. The virtual orientation is on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 and the first of four walks is the following week. | | |
| CTN's 2024-25 Annual Report – 20 years of celebrating all kids! | |
This year, CTN is celebrating an incredible milestone – 20 years of supporting all kids, youth and families! Our 2024-25 Annual Report highlights important work across the network and heartwarming family stories.
We hope you check out the report and learn more about how CTN and partner organizations work together to support a community of approximately 39,000 kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and their families.
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CTN's Summer Bash in Barrie
Thursday, July 17, 2025
from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Join CTN for some fun summer activities, planned by the Georgian College OTA/PTA Program.
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Paint and Clay Art Class in Markham
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025
from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Kids and youth ages seven to 12 can enjoy a hands-on paint and clay art class at Creative Genius Academy.
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Rewilding Education Farm and Forest School
Monday, Sept. 15, 2025
from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Kids, youth and families are invited to experience the magic of nature and outdoor learning and play.
| | Spots are still available for some of our Summer Sport Series events in Simcoe County and York Region! These free events allow kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs to try new sports in an inclusive environment. Families can register to attend any event regardless of the region they're from. Click the buttons below to download the flyer for each region and to learn more about each event and register. | | | | 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. Visit the calendar on our website for more events! | | Our Family Resource, Education and Support Hub (FRESH) Facebook Group is a dedicated platform for parents, caregivers and guardians of all kids and youth accessing services and support through CTN. It creates an online community where families can connect. Read more on our website. | | Our four-part Caring for the Caregiver video series provides caregivers with skills and strategies that can be used in their day-to-day lives. Videos can be watched at your own viewing pace, individually or as part of the series. Learn more and watch the videos on our website. | | Mealtime Adventures Video | This Mealtime Adventures video looks at the sensory factors that impact feeding and provides strategies for individual experiences, sensory needs and preferences. It also shares ways to introduce new foods to a child using their curiosity and interest. Watch the video on our website. | | Connect is a monthly newsletter for families of kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and the service providers who support them. If you want to share feedback, have story ideas or want to volunteer to write an article, please email info@ctnsy.ca. | |
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