Cooking Up Capability – Level 1
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
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Experience, Socialize and Connect
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: June 9th – June 13th
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Journey To Independence
Combining a personalized approach with outcomes-driven learning, Journey to Independence empowers participants to master essential life skills that are crucial for thriving at home, in the workplace, and within their communities.
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Snoezelen Room Rental
Snoezelen Multi-Sensory Environments are relaxing spaces that help reduce agitation and anxiety, but they can also engage and delight the user, stimulate reactions and encourage communication.
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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 Camp
Empower Simcoe’s Summer Adventures Youth Program offers 8 themed weeks of fun and discovery for high-school aged youths. With exciting field trips, hands-on projects, and inclusive programming, participants will explore sports, art, nature, cooking, STEM, and more. Every week is a new adventure—join us in Orillia, Barrie, and Innisfil for the ultimate summer experience!
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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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Circles Program
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
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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