Youth Link
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.
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Summer Adventures Youth Camp
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!
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Summer Adventures: Extended Hours Add-On
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.
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Connect to…Adventure!
Imagine embarking on a week-long journey of adventure that will introduce new opportunities for you to try, all while fostering new friendships.
Location: Orillia and Surrounding Area
Dates: June 23 – 27, 2025
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Cooking Up Capability – Level 2
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.
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Create and Inspire Art: 8-Week Artistic Exploration
An 8-week art program introducing individuals to various forms of art. A hands-on artistic experience for creative expression using techniques introduced weekly to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind art. On the final day an art exhibit to celebrate creativity and accomplishments will be displayed.
Duration: October 28 – December 16, 2024 (Mondays, 10 AM – 12 PM)
Location: Orillia
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Express Yourself class – Orillia
The ‘Express Yourself’ course is a unique blend of melody and motion, designed to unleash your creativity and get you moving in a fun, inclusive environment. Come join us and discover the joy of movement, the power of music, and the freedom of self-expression!
Orillia: May 6/25 – June 24/25
Social & Connections
Empower Simcoe’s ‘Connect & Thrive: Social & Connections Series’ is a dynamic six-week program designed to enrich lives through social interaction and skill-building activities. This program is the perfect avenue for those looking to foster new friendships, share thoughts and ideas, and enhance their social development in a fun and inclusive setting.
Where: Orillia (The Moose Lodge)
When: May 22/25 – June 26/25