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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction to Resources 2

Childcare Subsidy 3

Active Assist Mississauga 5

Active Assist Brampton 7

Canadian Tire Jumpstart 9

Jerry Love 11

Boys and Girls Club of Peel 13

YMCA Subsidy 15

Big Brother/Big Sister Peel 16

Kids Sport 18

Play More: Mississauga Hockey 20

Got Skates? 22

Play in Peel 24

Walmart at Play 25

Erin Mills Youth Centre 26

Autism Ontario Peel ACTT 27

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The Active Families Healthy Families Low Income Resources was created with

the initiative to inform parents of resources that will help assist them in finding suitable

programming for their families needs.

The Recreation Subsidy List will help families be able to join in numerous

programs throughout Peel region that will enhance their experience in sports activities

and help build fundamental skills. These subsidies offer programs for both parents and

children to benefit from. Being active is crucial in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and

maintaining healthy relationships.

Subsidy resource found in this package include Active Assist, Canadian Tire

Jumpstart, Jerry Love Children’s Fund, Boys and Girls Club of Peel, YMCA, Big

Brothers/Big Sisters, KidSport Ontario, Play More Program, Walmart at Play, and

Childcare subsides of Peel Region.

The agencies listed are available throughout Peel Region. Contact information is

provided as well for each agency provided. The HEAL Network staff will be available for

assisting you in finding the necessary information in completing these forms.

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CHILD CARE SUBSIDY OF PEEL REGION

Child care fee subsidy is a program that helps qualifying families cover the cost of licensed child care for children up to the age of 12.

Subsidised care may be available in over 450 other centres and home-based child care programs. To see which centre is closest to you, please see the attached link: http://www.peelregion.ca/children/programs/subsidy/pdf/agency-list.pdf

Subsidy is available in a variety of child care settings. You choose the type of care you want for your child, either in a licensed day care centre or with a home child care provider through a licensed home child care agency.

Over 450 child care programs have subsidy agreements with the Region of Peel. It's a good idea to visit several child care centres and home child care agencies in your area to help you choose which program is best for your child.

Make a list of programs that meet the age(s) of your child(ren) and the hours of care you need. Some centres require you to register with them directly in order for your name to be placed on their waiting list. This is important as some centres have long waiting lists.

To be eligible for the child care subsidy, you must be:

-A Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or refugee with a valid work permit or school authorization -the parent, foster parent or legal guardian of a child up to 12 years of age

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-residing with the child(ren).

You will need: -A copy of Current Canada Child Tax Benefit Notice, which displays your Family Net Income or -Current Notice of Assessment/Reassessment, which displays your Net Income on line 236 and -Current Universal Child Care Tax Benefit Verification .

To assess your child care fee subsidy eligibility, you will be required to meet with a Children's Services Worker for an in-person interview and to provide documentation of your: -Income. -Personal information. -Residence in the Region of Peel. -Approved reason for care.

Three drop off boxes are available at: Region of Peel 10 Peel Centre Drive Brampton, ON L6T 0E3

Drop boxes are located at the west entrance doors, besides the main doors at the south entrance and a drive through box located at the south side of the building.

Application form is available online at: https://childcare.peelregion.ca/olaf/

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ACTIVE ASSIST MISSISSAUGA

ActiveAssist Mississauga is a fee-assistance program

designed to help low-income families and individuals in

Mississauga participate in Recreation and Culture programs.

Confidentiality is always maintained. This assistance is given

in the form of a credit to your Recreation account

Once your application is received and approved your account

will be activated. Each family member on your application will

receive a credit of $275 which is valid for one year. You will

receive an approval letter with account activation and

registration information. You may apply for and receive the

credit once per year. Any refunds from cancelled or

withdrawn programs will be returned to your account as a

credit. Any unused credits remaining at the end of your

enrolment period can not be carried over or transferred to

another individual or family member or redeemed for cash.

*Applicants in receipt of the Jerry Love Children's Fund

cannot receive benefits from the ActiveAssist fee assistance

program within the same calendar year. Families that have

previously benefitted from the Jerry Love Children's Fund will

be advised that they will need to reapply for ActiveAssist in

the following calendar year

To qualify you must be a resident of Mississauga and; • have a total net individual or combined family income below the Low Income Cut Off amounts (Statistics Canada). • be able to provide current, official documentation that shows total family net income, and proof that all dependants are the legal responsibility of the adult and reside in the adult’s household, using one or more of the following original statements/documents: • Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessment form (T451) showing net income/earnings (Line 236) • Ontario Disabilities Support Program Drug Benefit Eligibility Card • Ontario Works Drug/Dental Benefit Eligibility Card • Canada Child Tax Benefit Notice • Ontario Child Care Supplement for Working Families Entitlement Notice • Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit Notice

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LOCATION

• Ontario Sales Tax Benefit

Programs NOT included in ActiveAssist •Green fees at BraeBen and Lakeview golf courses •Hershey SportZone leagues • Private or semi-private swimming and skating lessons; other private or semi-private lessons/instruction (e.g., squash); low ratio instructor-to-participant programs (i.e., one-to-four or less) and personal training (e.g., fitness and aquatic therapy) • Marina slip reservations (Port Credit Village Marina and Lakefront Promenade) • Theatre box office tickets or rentals • Room or facility rentals or park permits • Single admission (pay-as-you-go) or swipe visits for swimming, skating, fitness and youth drop-in programs • Seniors bus trips • Museums' admissions • Additional fees that are payable on top of registration fees (e.g. National Lifesaving Society instructional book, lost card fee)

Apply for the ActiveAssist fee assistance program at any City

of Mississauga Recreation Community Centre or the

Recreation Customer Service Centre or online at

http://www5.mississauga.ca/rec%26parks/websites/activeass

ist/img/ActiveAssit_Application_Form.pdf

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LOCATION AND

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ACTIVE ASSIST BRAMPTON

ActiveAssist Brampton is a fee-assistance program

designed to help low-income families and individuals in

Brampton participate in Recreation and Culture programs.

Confidentiality is always maintained. This assistance is given

in the form of a credit to your Recreation account

Each eligible ActiveAssist Brampton participant will receive

both an annual subsidy amount in the form of an account

credit ($150 per person per year) that can be applied to

program registrations or a personal membership and a

Swim/Skate Membership. Each eligible ActiveAssist

Brampton participant will be enrolled for a 2-year period.

To be eligible for ActiveAssist Brampton, the following must be submitted: -Proof of Brampton residency -Canadian documentation to show total individual or family net income -and Proof of legal responsibility for all dependents (where applicable) Note: The following documents contain all of the necessary eligibility criteria: Canada Child Tax Benefits Goods & Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit Notice Ontario Child Care Supplement For Working Families Entitlement Notice

Drop off at any Community Centre or at 8 Nelson St, 6th

floor.

By mail addressed to:

City of Brampton – Public Services, Recreation and Culture

ActiveAssist Brampton

2 Wellington St. W., Brampton, ON

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Or online at

https://www.brampton.ca/EN/residents/recreational-

Activities/active-assist/Pages/Online-Form.aspx

Application form:

http://www.brampton.ca/EN/residents/recreational-

Activities/active-

assist/Documents/ActiveAssist%20Application.pdf

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CANADIAN TIRE JUMPSTART

Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a nationally registered charity

dedicated to removing financial barriers so kids across

Canada have the opportunity to get off the sidelines and into

the game.

Whether it’s the chance to try a sport for the very first time or

to continue with a favourite physical activity, Jumpstart

makes it possible for all kids to participate. We see it as

equipping kids for life because quality physical activity in kids

does more than improve health and well-being. It helps build

confidence, leadership, productivity and creativity.

Jumpstart helps kids between the ages of 4 to 18 by assisting

with the costs associated with registration, equipment and/or

transportation for sports and physical activity programming.

Jumpstart has a unique charity model that involves working

with an extensive network of 330 local Jumpstart Chapters in

communities across Canada. Chapter members are

volunteers and community leaders who are committed to

helping get kids active and healthy. These Chapters work

collectively with over 3,100 Jumpstart Community Partners

across the country such as the local Municipal Parks and

Recreation department, the local Boys and Girls Club and the

YMCA/YWCA to help them submit applications for Jumpstart

funding as well as identify kids from financially disadvantaged

families who would benefit from participating in sports and

physical activity programming. These Chapters and

Community Partners play a key role in making Jumpstart

successful and this model helps us ensure that the funds are

directed to those who need it most.

Applications for assistance can typically be submitted from January 15 to November 1, (varies by Chapter) with the goal to be equitably distributed over Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter activities. The funding is distributed with a focus on maximizing the cost and length of participation per activity per child.

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Call our toll free number, 1-877-616-6600 and based on your postal code a representative will provide a contact to the closest Canadian Tire Jumpstart Chapter

When calling your local Canadian Tire Jumpstart Chapter representative, be prepared to provide your contact information and the details of the sport or recreational activity your child would like to participate in. You may also be asked to provide financial information in order to prove eligibility for funding.

All information will be kept confidential and you will be notified by the local Canadian Tire Jumpstart Chapter representative if you are approved or if further information is required. Please be patient as the local Chapter representatives respond to all submissions for the community.

All information received is kept confidential.

All approvals are at the sole discretion of local Jumpstart Chapters and designated Jumpstart personnel.

http://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/en/what-we-do/how-to-apply

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JERRY LOVE CHILDREN’S FUND

Administered by Mississauga Recreation & Parks, the Jerry

Love fund raises thousands of dollars each year to help

hundreds of children enjoy the benefits of participating in

recreation programs.

The funds are raised through the support of individuals, city

staff, local business, service clubs, community groups, and

other funding bodies such as the Toronto Star Fresh Air

Fund.

Only Children's recreation programs that are operated by the Recreation Division are eligible for subsidy. The subsidization program is restricted to residents of Mississauga 15 years of age and under. Subsidy does not apply to H3O, Semi Private or Private Lessons. Eligible children may receive a subsidy for 1 course code per calendar year, or a 1 or 3 month Swim/Skate Pass. The maximum amount of subsidy for any program or session is $160. Since funds are limited, the agency or parent/guardian will be required to pay the difference for any program exceeding the $160 maximum. Subsidy does not include extra costs associated with program. Applicants in receipt of the Jerry Love Children's Fund cannot receive benefits from the ActiveAssist fee assistance program in the same calendar year.

The child's school social worker or a social worker from a

Community Agency can assess the family situation, and if

they qualify, will fill out a "Jerry Love Referral for Subsidy"

form, which then must be attached to a completed

Registration Application Form. The Referral form is to be

completed by the Social Worker for the client. If an

additional payment is to be made by the parent/guardian or

agency, then it must be submitted with these forms, or placed

on the Family Account at any Mississauga Community

Centre; registrations will not be processed until additional

payment is received.

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LOCATION AND

CONTACT

INFORMATION

All completed subsidized registration information is to be

forwarded to Dana Clarke, Recreation Division Customer

Service Centre, Ground Floor, Central Library building, 301

Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga ON L5B 3Y3.

Phone (905) 615-3200 extension 4274, FAX (905) 615-4101.

http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/jerrylovechildrensf

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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PEEL

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Peel Region

shares with its national parent organization,

the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, a set

of core values that guide both our long-term

strategic direction, as well as our day-to-day

operations and interactions. These

programs build capacities of families and

communities to support the health and

aspirations of children and youth. This

category includes programs that foster

positive family communication, involvement

and support. They help families connect

with broader social networks and those that

work with neighbourhoods, communities

and levels of government to ensure that

children and youth have the resources they

need. These include special events (talent

shows, sporting events, community

playground builds and family dinner nights);

workshops and activities focused on

problem solving, communication, stress and

anger management; and parent-child

education programs and workshops through

health services or family service agencies.

The programs offered by the Boys and Girls

Clubs of Peel Region are relevant and

accessible to all children and youth

regardless of socio-economic status.

Boys and Girls Club programs are

developed in response to the local needs of

children, youth and families in communities

across Peel Region.

Children and youth like our programs

because they’re fun and parents like them

because they’re safe, reputable and

reliable. Club programs aim to enrich the

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development of children of all ages, by

fostering in each child a sense of belonging,

personal empowerment, achievement, and

self-confidence. Programs also offer

children opportunities to develop the skills

and knowledge they need to achieve their

full potential in life.

Programs run after school from 3:30-

8:00pm and summer programs are offered

as well. Programs include Homework

programs, Youth programs and summer

programs

In order to participate in our programs all

children and youth need to have completed

registration forms and membership fees.

Our membership period is from July to June

the following year and the cost is $5 per

child and $8 per family per year. Individual

sites may have additional costs for field trips

and activities.

Boys and Girls Club of Peel is located at:

315 Traders Boulevard, Unit 11

Mississauga, Ontario

L4Z 3E4

(905)-712-1789

info@bgcpeel.org

http://www.bgcpeel.org/

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YMCA MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE

The YMCA strives to include all members of the community. Through the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, individuals and families can apply for financial assistance in order to participate in YMCA programs and services they otherwise could not afford. Our belief as a charity is that no one should be denied access to any YMCA program or service based on their financial circumstances. Anyone interested in applying for Membership Assistance can be interviewed on the spot at any local YMCA centre. To apply, complete the Membership Assistance application form. Once complete, bring in the form along with documentation of your income, proof of your expenses (please see list on next page) and a void cheque or credit card. Your interview will be an in-person assessment of your financial situation and will be completely confidential. It will take approximately 30 minutes for an interview, a tour and membership signup or renewal. YMCA membership terms and conditions apply and you will receive a copy for your records when signing up for or renewing a YMCA membership. People whose financial circumstances make them unable to pay the full fee for a General membership. Family Memberships are available as well. Please have a void cheque or credit card available at your appointment should your assistance application be approved. All applicants who have been approved for membership assistance have four weeks to activate their membership. Anyone interested in applying for Membership Assistance can be interviewed on the spot at any local YMCA centre http://www.ymcagta.org/en/files/PDF/assistance_form_09.pdf

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BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF PEEL

As Canada’s leading child and youth mentoring charity, Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens.

Programs include Big Brother Game On!. Game On! is a group mentoring program for providing boys and young men with information and support to make informed choices about a range of healthy lifestyle practices. Through non-traditional physical activities, complemented with healthy eating support, participants are engaged in life skills, communication, and emotional health discussions designed to engage participants in the pursuit of life-long healthy lifestyles. Game On! a seven week school based mentoring program for boys age 11-14. Explores pressing issues facing boys and young men through physical activity, healthy eating, self esteem and communication skills. Male mentors are fully trained to lead sessions in participating schools

And Big Sister Go Girls! Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds is a group mentoring program that targets girls in grade 7 and 8 and is designed to provide them with the tools to assist them in making healthy choices related to physical activity, healthy eating and positive self esteem through an interactive curriculum. Adolescence can be tough - especially for girls who are facing issues in today's world. Acting as a role model, the volunteers support the girls in dealing with the emotional, social and cultural issues they may be facing. This program takes place once a week for 7 weeks during which time the participants take part in fun and active games, healthy snack breaks and discussions aimed at developing self esteem.

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Children 6-17 years of age living in the Peel Region

Children and their parent(s)/guardian(s) have decided that they would enjoy and benefit from a mentoring relationship

Children who want to have fun, feel safe and share new experiences with trusted adults

Children who are able to form a two-way friendship with a volunteer

Children who have limited extracurricular activities

Children and parent(s)/guardian(s) are able to make a commitment to the program for at least one year

Application forms are available at: http://www.bbbspeel.com/site-bbbs/media/peel2012/APPLICATION%20FOR%20SERVICE%202011.pdf

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel office is located at, 71 West Drive, Unit 23 Brampton, ON L6T 5E2 (905) 457-7288 Info.peel@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca http://www.bbbspeel.com/en/Home/default.aspx

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KIDSPORT ONTARIO

In 2000, the KidSport program was launched in Ontario by Sport Alliance Ontario, a leading sport development agency in the province. Since that time, KidSport has assisted more than 16,500 under-resourced kids play a season of sport, by providing over $3.2M in grants for registration and sports equipment. KidSport Ontario currently consists of 24 volunteer community chapters who assist in providing over 2,750 grants to kids in need each year KidSport Grant Program: It all begins with a child in need who has a desire to play sports. KidSport Ontario provides grant assistance to Ontario children and youth 18 years old or younger who are facing financial barriers preventing them from joining organized sport. Funzone Program: The FunZone is KidSport Ontario's signature awareness program. It is a community based, sport themed event that allows kids to experience a variety of sport activities. The FunZone is run in communities across the province to demonstrate the importance of sport and its availability to all kids. Interactive sport demonstrations are led by local sport teams and organizations, allowing kids to experience structured sport activities available to them beyond the event KidSport considers social and economic barriers facing the child’s family when determining eligibility.Children must be 18 years of age or under to be eligible for KidSport. The KidSport grant covers up to $250 per child, per calendar year, to go towards registration fees and personal sports equipment. If you are applying for hockey the grant can cover up to $500 per

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child which is funded through the Hyundai Hockey Helpers program. Applications must be submitted 45 days prior to activity start date.

Application forms available at: http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/site/assets/files/1728/kidsport_ontario_grant_application.pdf .

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PLAY MORE PROGRAM- MISSISSAUGA HOCKEY LEAGUE

The Mississauga Hockey League and its eight member Associations, in partnership with Canlan Ice Sports (Oakville), are proud to announce the Play-More Program, a program that assists players unable to participate due to severe financial constraints. The Program addresses the cost of playing hockey and enhancing player experiences. Assistance from the Play-More program provides any eligible resident hockey player with the opportunity to play hockey at all competition levels. Hockey is one part of a player’s experience. Education is another part. The Mississauga Hockey League plans to work with students and parents on this initiative to help monitor the player/student’s progress academically and on the ice. Positive feedback from both could result in renewal for the following season, providing the assistance conditions remain the same. 1.Player must be a Mississauga resident and prove residency based on the City of Mississauga Recreation and Parks criteria. 2. The player cannot be currently registered with any hockey league. 3. There must be an opening within the age and skill level within the MHL. 4. The MHL will decide what Association the player will be registered with. 5. No releases will be granted once registered. 6. Parent must write a brief letter explaining the hardship. 7. Player must write a brief letter explaining why he/she wants to play hockey for the MHL. 8. Application for the Play-More Program must be received by the MHL office no later than August 1st of the playing season.

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9. Notification on acceptance or rejection will not happen until September 1st of the playing season. 10. A “School Liaison” volunteer will be appointed and assigned to the Player Assistance Committee. This person will provide guidance to the committee and the players on questions regarding the academic requirements of the program. Players may be considered to continue the program at any skill level the following season, if: -a player receives a positive report from their school -the player did not receive a Gross Misconduct penalty -the player did not appeal before the Discipline and Appeals Committee -the hardship still exists. A letter from the parent attesting that conditions have not changed will be required. Should the parent falsify this statement, the player will be subject to immediate deregistration of the Play-More Program

Applications must be received by August 1. Must be a resident of Mississauga. Application forms are available at http://www.hockey.on.ca/pdfs/playmore%20application(2).pdf Please mail applications to: Executive Director Mississauga Hockey League 3065 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 34 Mississauga, ON L5L 5M6

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Got Skates?

Enersource Corporation and the City of Mississauga are pleased to offer this new initiative to encourage activity in children by giving them the opportunity to learn a great Canadian pastime in a friendly and safe environment.

Through generous sponsorship, Enersource Corporation and the City of Mississauga are able to offer students FREE skate lessons which includes the FREE use of our skates and helmets

This program will allow grades 3, 4 and 5 students 4 visits to one of our participating arenas where they will receive FREE lessons from certified instructors and pro skaters. These lessons will take place during school hours. Teachers and volunteers from each school will help organize the students’ skate sizes, tie skates and return skates back to their designated places. Students will also receive a coupon for a free skate and rental for them and a family member to be used at a later date.

Please email: goskates.info@mississauga.ca Participating locations include: Cawthra Twin Rinks 1399 Cawthra Road 905-615-4800 Chic Murray Arena 1500 Gulleden Drive 905-615-4630

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Malton Arena 3430 Derry Road East 905-615-4640 Mississauga Valley Arena 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd 905-615-4670 Port Credit Arena 40 Stavebank Rd N 905-615-4840 Mississauga Celebration Square 300 City Centre Dr 905-615-4640 Erin Mills Twin 3205 Unity Dr 905-615-4770 Hershey Community Rinks 5500 Rose Cherry Pl 905-615-4660 Meadowvale 4 Rinks 2160 Torquay Mews 905-615-4780

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Play in Peel App

The Peel Children and Youth Initiative (PCYI) wanted to create a one-stop-shop for children, youth, adults and families in Peel to provide better access to recreation, arts, culture and library programs that we are know are important for improving mental health, physical health, educational and social outcomes.

The app’s development is rooted in PCYI’s Recreation and After School Strategy, a five-year, comprehensive plan that has brought partners in Peel together to collaboratively increase the number of children and youth who participate in high quality, safe recreation and after school activities. You will see all of the programs provided by the app partners, in order of closest distance to the address you search or your location the time of searching – you chose. When you click on a program, you will see a description, fee information, facility information, other programs at this facility, a map with walking or driving directions and a link to learn more or register. You also have access to one-click social media links so you can share the program information with your friends.

Play in Peel is a web application (app) that curates recreation, arts, culture and library activities across Peel Region into one convenient place. It is accessed on your computer, tablet or smartphone at www.PlayInPeel.org.

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WALMART AT PLAY Introduced In 2006, At Play Mississauga offers a no cost drop in program at Community Centres and various other locations through our Mobile At Play initiative in areas of need. Operating 40 weeks of the year and focusing on the age group of 10 to 18 year olds, "At Play" introduces children to a diverse menu of sports, education, and arts. Each session is comprised of introductory instruction and play time around a specific sport, artistic endeavour, or homework module in an atmosphere of supervised safe fun. "At Play" Mississauga is a program designed to support children city-wide by providing them with a free program that will guide and develop their skills. The learning component, structured play and mentors from the community and the corporate world make At Play a truly unique program.

Walmart at Play programs run in Mississauga and are free for participants 10 to 18 years of age. Programs include sport learning, introduction to art, introduction to dramatic arts, introduction to dance, homework help and after school drop-in programs. Groups are served on a first come first serve basis, so please try to arrive a bit early to ensure you can sign up for the program Programs are run at various community centres across Mississauga. Please visit the link below to find the appropriate program and location: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/walmartatplay

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ERIN MILLS YOUTH CENTRE

The Erin Mills Youth Centre provides

community-based services, engaging youth

in activities that lead to their physical,

emotional, social and intellectual

development as individuals and as active

community members.Our vision is to

provide a community-based centre where

youth are engaged in their developmental

process.

Erin Mills Youth Centre provides programming for children and youth including breakfast and lunch programs, after school activities, summer camp, and supporting grass-roots community development initiatives in collaboration with other community partners. The target communities within Erin Mills are two fold: 1. Colonial/Collegeway 2. Fowler/Roche Court 3010 The Collegeway Mississauga, ON 905-820-3577 info@erinmillsyouthcentre.com http://www.erinmillsyouthcentre.com/

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Autism Ontario Peel ACTT’s

Vision

Acceptance and opportunities for all individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Mission

To ensure that each individual with ASD is provided the means to achieve quality of life as a respected member of society.

Active Start- Beginner program for individuals with increased difficulties. Participants work on following group instruction, develop basic movement skills, and follow a routine with visual supports. The goal is for participant to have the physical skills and fitness ability to participate in physical activities. Suggested age group is 4-12 years old. FUNdamentals- Advanced program for individuals who are able to follow group instruction. Participant learns physical literacy; the more fundamental skills necessary for activities and sports. Intention is for individuals to participate in school and organized physical activities with confidence. Participants will learn to interact with one another in a team environment. Suggested age is 6-12 years old. Teen- Further advanced group for individuals who are able to follow group instructions independently. Program provides opportunity for participants to work together and gain confidence with their peers while playing team sports/ activities as well as increase motor planning and function. Goal is to participate in individual and team sports with increased success. Suggested age is 12-19 years old.

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LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION

ADMISSION: FREE ***Due to high interest in this program, a $50 deposit is required. This deposit will be returned to all who attend a minimum of 6 weeks of the program.

Children and youth with autism. Age requirements are specified above. Parent/ guardian must attend for support.

Brampton Location Conestoga Public School 300 Conestoga Drive (Between Bovaird and Sandalwood Pkwy) Brampton, ON L6Z3M1 Mississauga Location San Lorenzo Ruiz Elementary School 100 Barondale Drive (Matheson and Hurontario St) Mississauga, ON L4Z 3R1 Register Online: ActiveStart: http://mondaysportsbeginners2014.eventbrite.ca FUNdamentals: http://mondaysportsadvanced2014.eventbrite.ca 416-246-9592 peel@autismontario.com http://www.autismontario.com/client/aso/ao.nsf/Peel/ACTIVESTART