Empower Simcoe
Site: Orillia - 35 West St N
Service: GET OUT (Orillia Ultimate Thursdays) and Youth in Action
Record #:
BAR1073
Last Modified:
24 Feb 2023
Last Full Update:
20 Aug 2021
Description
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response The following Empower Simcoe programs are temporarily closed until further notice:
Empower Simcoe promotes the inclusion of all youth, regardless of ability, in both their school and community. Youth programs include Orillia Ultimate Thursdays (Get OUT) during the school year, and the summer Youth in Action (YIA) program. Get OUT offers fun, social and recreational activities to high school aged youth regardless of ability.Youth plan and participate in a variety of events including bowling, movies, sports, dances and more. Youth workers also work with local high schools and community groups to promote and develop inclusive opportunities for youth such as Circle of Friends, Youth conferences, March Break activities and short term workshops. YIA is a summer program that provides young people with the opportunity to expand their communication, social, leisure, work and life skills while participating in community projects. YIA is broken into one and two week sessions that each have a unique focus. Each week includes one day trip, activities and practical learning experiences. YIA also offers two overnight camping trips. |
Service Details
| Public Comments | COVID-19 Response The following Empower Simcoe programs are temporarily closed until further notice:
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| Hours | COVID-19 Response Not running at this time Regular Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Orillia Ultimate (Get OUT): Thu evenings, call or check website for time and location Youth in Action (YIA): call for information Dates: Get OUT: Sep-Jun, YIA: Jul-Aug |
| Dates | Get OUT: Sep-Jun * YIA: Jul-Aug |
| Areas Served | Barrie ; Orillia |
| Eligibility | Youth, young adults with an intellectual disability and/or physical disability and their peers
Age Requirements: 13 year(s) - 21 year(s); |
| Application | Registration form to be completed prior to any event participation. Can complete form at event or on website under the 'youth' link. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - Based on activity |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Orillia |
| Address & Map | 35 West St N Orillia, ON Canada L3V 5B9 |
| Intersection | West St N and Coldwater Rd W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-327-5391 |
| Fax | 705-726-6875 |
| inquiries@empowersimcoe.ca | |
| Website | https://www.empowersimcoe.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerSimcoe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower_simcoe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-simcoe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmpowerSimcoe |
| Primary Contact | Tamara Hannon, Family Services Supervisor; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 2256; Email: thannon@empowersimcoe.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Michele Kapteyn, Supports and Services Manager; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 2377; Email: mkapteyn@empowersimcoe.ca |
| Mailing Address | 35 West St N Orillia, ON Canada L3V 5B9 |