Experience, Socialize and Connect
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Join a group of people who are ready to add excitement in their summer. Together you will experience what our community has to offer while having the opportunity to create friendships.
Where: Barrie  |  When: July & August
$450.00
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Taste Makers
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Join our “Taste Makers” after-school program from Sept. 15th – Oct. 27th where high school students dive into the joys of cooking! Over six weeks, participants will learn essential cooking techniques, create delicious meals, and embrace healthy eating habits in a fun, hands-on environment.
$225.00
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Youth Link
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Looking for a fun and engaging way to spend your Thursday evenings? Join Empower Simcoe’s Youth Link program! Each week offers a different exciting activity, from karaoke and arts & crafts to hands-on science experiments. Open to youth looking to express themselves, learn new skills, and make friends.
$0.00 – $25.00Price range: $0.00 through $25.00
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Summer Adventures Youth Camp
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Looking for a youth summer camp in Simcoe County? Empower Simcoe’s Summer Adventures Youth Camp offers 8 themed weeks of inclusive fun for high-school aged youth. With exciting trips, team challenges, hands-on projects, and activities in art, cooking, nature, STEM, and more, this unique summer camp runs in Barrie, Orillia, and Innisfil. New experiences each week—join us for the ultimate youth summer adventure!
$295.00 – $385.00Price range: $295.00 through $385.00
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Summer Adventures: Extended Hours Add-On
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Add flexibility to your child’s camp day with early drop-off or late pick-up—up to 30 minutes on either side of regular programming. Available weekly with limited capacity.
$30.00 – $80.00Price range: $30.00 through $80.00
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Circles Program
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A 6-week social skills program that teaches youth about personal boundaries and healthy relationships using a fun, colour-coded model, videos, games, and group discussion.
Dates: Wednesdays, May 7 – June 11
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: 39 Fraser Court, Barrie
$60.00
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Cooking Up Capability – Level 1
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Following the resounding success of 2024, Empower Simcoe is excited to announce the return of its exciting culinary course, ‘Cooking Up Capability’.
Location: Barrie
Dates: June 16, 2025 – August 11, 2025
$600.00
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Cooking Up Capability – Level 2
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This program is designed for people who have completed Cooking Up Capability Level 1 and are hungry for more. This 8-week program is aimed to help you get more comfortable working with a stove top while learning new recipes with your peers.
$600.00
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Life is What You BAKE It
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Unleash your inner baker with our 6-week ‘Life is What You Bake It’ program, where you’ll master new recipes, hone baking skills, and take home delicious treats each week!
Where: Barrie, ON
When: Wednesday mornings from February 5th to March 12th
$400.00
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March Break Bash
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Join us for the ultimate Youth March Break Bash, a vibrant and unforgettable camp experience designed exclusively for high school students from grades 9 to 12! Running from March 10th to 13th, 2025, this dynamic camp promises a week packed with engaging activities, inspirational guest speakers, and the chance to forge lifelong friendships.
$360.00
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SibShops Event: July 25, 2025
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Sibshops are designed just for siblings (ages 8 to 13) of kids and youth with disabilities or developmental needs. This group is specifically for kids who do not have developmental needs themselves. It’s a chance to have fun, make new friends, and talk about what it’s like to have a sibling with a disability or developmental need.
Date: July 25, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 2pm
$10.00
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Skills to Thrive
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“Skills to Thrive” by Empower Simcoe is an engaging 8-week program offering practical skills across eight crucial areas including safety, well-being, money management, and more. With expert guest speakers and interactive learning methods like games and hands-on activities, participants are set to gain essential life skills for thriving.
Where: 40 Fraser Court, Barrie
When: Monday mornings from April 7th to June 9th
$400.00
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