A range of services designed to meet the unique needs and goals of individuals with disabilities, such as skill development, socialization opportunities, and community engagement programs.
Customized service plans that consider the individual’s interests, strengths, and preferences to ensure a personalized experience.
Ensuring that services and activities are accessible and inclusive for individuals with various types of disabilities.
Trained and experienced staff who can provide support, guidance, and supervision as needed.
Regular assessments and feedback mechanisms to ensure the effectiveness of services and make necessary improvements.
Empower Simcoe’s Summer Adventures Youth Camp offers 8 themed weeks of fun and discovery for high-school aged youths.
Location: Orillia, Barrie and Innisfil
Dates: Weekly Programs July to August
Time: 9:30am – 4pm
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
Upcoming Dates: October, 2025
Ages: 18+
Safe @ Home is a practical, interactive program for high school-aged youth covering everyday safety skills including internet safety, handling phone calls and visitors, recognizing hazards, responding to emergencies, fire safety, calling 911, and basic kitchen safety.
A 6-week after-school program where high school students explore cooking, create meals, and embrace healthy eating.
Location: Barrie
Dates: Sept / Nov / Jan / Mar
Ages: 14-18 (High School)
Where art meets exercise. Music mixed with creative art and movement. Creative Movement combines hands-on creative projects with energizing movement breaks.
Location: Orillia
Ages: 18+
Soothing, engaging spaces that reduce anxiety and agitation, available to book online in Barrie and Orillia.
Location: Barrie / Orillia
Dates: Year-round
Ages: All ages
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.
Location: Orillia
Empowering participants to gain kitchen independence through an adaptive course focused on essential cooking skills and confidence.
Location: Barrie and/or Orillia
Dates: Spring / Fall
Ages: 18+
Join a group of people who are ready to add excitement in their fall. Together you will experience what our community has to offer while having the opportunity to create friendships.
Where: Barrie
When: October 19th – October 23th
Ages: 18+
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: TBA
A lively 6-week program promoting social interaction through games, pool, and meaningful conversations in a friendly environment.
Location: Orillia
Dates: Mar / May / Sept / Nov
Ages: 18+
An after-school and evening program fostering belonging, growth, and skills through engaging activities, mentorship, and support.
Location: Barrie / Orillia
Dates: September – June
Ages: 14-18 (High School aged)
A week packed with engaging activities, inspirational guest speakers, and the chance to forge lifelong friendships.
Location: Barrie
Dates: March Break
Ages: 14-18 (High School)
A fun group for siblings (ages 8-13) of kids with disabilities, offering support, new friendships, and shared experiences.
Location: Barrie
Dates: TBA
Ages: 8-13
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Learn more about Empower Simcoe, our history, vision, and mission. Get to know our leadership and the values that guide us.
Discover our strategic direction and the key initiatives we are pursuing to improve and expand our services.
