Activities

Halton Regional Police - Special Friends Day
Special Friends Day is a free event organized by the Halton Regional Police and other Emergency Services for individuals
who have developmental and physical disabilities of all ages. It will take place on June 13th, 2010 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at
Country Heritage Park in Milton. Registration is from 9:00am until 1:00pm on the 13th. Events will include an opening parade,
carnival games, crafts, musical entertainment, wagon rides and a BBQ. To pre-register or for more information please visit
http://www.hrps.on.ca/AboutUs/Events/Pages/SpecialFriendsDay.aspx or contact Karen at 905-825-4718.

Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre
Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre is a non-profit charitable organization that offers therapeutic riding lessons to children and adults with a physical or developmental disability. Therapeutic riding offers a chance to be successful at a unique activity while receiving educational and therapeutic benefits.

Note: Integrated summer programs are available for children ages five to thirteen years in July and August. For more information please call 519-837-0558 or visit www.sunrise-therapeutic.ca.

Burlington Able Sail at LaSalle Park
Burlington Able Sail provides sailing and sail instruction for individuals with a developmental disability. The program runs
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in July and August starting at 12:00pm. Instruction consists of one hour
sessions with one or two sailors (depending on skill level). For more information contact Able Sail at 1-905-547-0576 or by
email at kcivitarese@cogeco.ca.

AO2 Camp
Community Living Burlington has partnered with the City of Burlington to run an Adult Outdoor Opportunity Program (AO2) for
individuals over 21 years old. A typical day is filled with: swimming, day trips, sports and more. The program runs from July 5th until August 27th and there is a fee for the camp. For more information or to register please contact Dayalini at 289-337-8107.

Paddle All
Paddle All is a project of CanoeKayak Canada in collaboration with the Wai Nui O Kanaka Outrigger Canoe Club that offers
Canoe and Kayak programs for individuals who have a developmental disability and are over the age of 12 years. For more
information please visit www.wainuioutrigger.net or contact Wendy Perkins at 905-825-3182 or by email
info@wainuioutrigger.net.

Special Olympics
Special Olympics provides training and competition in several sports for individuals who have a developmental disability on a
year-round basis. Some sports include; golf, soccer and softball.
For more information please visit www.oakvillespecialolympics.org or call Kathryn (for Oakville) at 905-257-4647.

Summer Fun Guide
The Ontario Summer Fun Guide is a comprehensive online directory of family events, attractions and outdoor activities in
Ontario. It is designed for day trips and vacations for families within Ontario. To view the Summer Fun Guide please visit
www.summerfunguide.ca.

Note: Visit our Resources section on the website for information on Summer recreational opportunities and Financial assistance for summer activities and programs If you would like to receive a printed copy please call HSS at 905-849-8000 or email info@haltonsupportservices.ca.

Halton Support Services FYI newsletter is produced four times a year for persons involved with Halton Support Services (HSS). HSS does not control the information provided by organizations nor does it endorse any organizations. This newsletter is solely for the use of information sharing and is to be used at your own discretion. Any questions, comments and article suggestions can be forwarded to adult@haltonsupportservices.ca or 905-849-8000 ext. 338.