Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation programs are available to any child/youth with a special need living in Durham Region. Programs are designed and facilitated by our recreation staff. All activities provide the opportunity for participants to learn new skills, meet new friends and enhance self-esteem and personal growth.
Grandview's Therapeutic Recreation programs focus on physical, creative and social activities and are offered during the day, after school and on weekends, depending on the type of program. Participation in therapeutic recreation activities and leisure education will help children and youth to enjoy their leisure activities, function with the least amount of assistance and participate as fully as possible in their community. We also offer seasonal Family Recreation opportunities at various times throughout the year.
Registration is necessary and a nominal fee applies in most cases.
Summer Camp 2013: Therapeutic Recreation Activities for children and youth with special needs (age 4 to 19 years) - online registration is open now!
Click here to download a Summer Camp 2013 brochure; copies are also available at all Grandview locations.
NEW! Registration for Summer Camp 2013 Therapeutic Recreation Activities at Grandview is ONLINE - no paper forms!
Registration for Summer Camp 2013 is open now!
Two options to pay:
- online by credit card: click here
- in person by cash or cheque (online registration must be completed first)
A Participant Profile (required once every three years) will also be completed online. The profile provides essential information to recreation staff to ensure that the needs and interests of participants can be met successfully. All clients must attend an interview with recreation staff when the participant profile is completed. At this meeting, the child’s recreation goals are discussed and strategies to achieve them.
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No internet access?
Inquire about on-site online registration at reception or by calling our Registration Hotline:
905-728-1673 x 2247 or toll-free 1-800-304-6180 x 2247
Spring 2013: Recreation Activities for children and youth with special needs (age 1 1/2 to 19 years) - to register, please call our Registration Hotline
Click here to download a Spring 2013 brochure; copies are also available at all Grandview locations.
Registration for all therapeutic recreation activities is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration for Spring 2013 is ongoing. Please call our Registration Hotline to find out which programs are available:
Registration Hotline: 905-728-1673 x 2247 or toll-free 1-800-304-6180 x 2247
There are 3 registration options for Spring 2013:
- in person: drop off your completed registration form with payment at any Grandview location
- mail: mail completed registration form and payment to Grandview Children's Centre, Therapeutic Recreation, 600 Townline Road South, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7K6
- fax: only available if paying by credit card; fax completed registration forms to 905-728-2961
Participant Profile
- A must be completed once every three years. The profile provides essential information to recreation staff to ensure that the needs and interests of participants can be met successfully. All clients must attend an interview with recreation staff when the participant profile is completed. At this meeting, the child’s recreation goals are discussed and strategies to achieve them. For more information, please call: 905-728-1673 x 2247 or toll free 1-800-304-6180 x 2247
Financial Assistance
Canadian Tire Jumpstart - applications for financial assistance can be submitted from January 15 to June 1 for spring/summer programs, and from July 1 to November 1 for fall/winter programs
Easter Seals Recreational Choices Funding Program - funding is no longer available for 2013 programs; applications for 2014 funding may be available beginning in December 2013
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