2020 Therapeutic Summer Programs

for children and youth ages 2 to 18

Register online by March 31March 31 at erinoakkids.ca/summer

*You will need a password provided by your therapistand you will also be asked to provide your therapist’sname.Families will receive confirmation of their requests in May 2020

Contact for all Summer Therapy ProgramsSummer Program RegistrarTel: 905-855-2690 ext. 2918 Fax: 905-794-7644ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development Attention: Summer Programs10145 McVean Drive, Brampton, ON L6P 4K7

Time to sign up for Summer!

ErinoakKids Summer ProgramsThe programs listed are available for clients currently receiving services at ErinoakKids. Since these are therapeutic programs, please be sure that your child meets all of the criteria before registering.

Enrolment is limited, but we will do our best to accommodate all requests. You may also be asked to provide a support person for your child.

For more information, please go to erinoakkids.ca. Please indicate your specific choices when you register online at erinoakkids.ca/summer.

Table of Contents

Programs for Children

Splash and Play (ages 2-4)

Sports and Games (ages 5- 8)

Helping Hands (ages 5-9)

Programs for Pre-Teens and Youth

Riverwood Explorers (ages 8-13) Supporting Kids in Leisure and Life Skills (SKILLS) (ages 9-13)

Gym and Swim (ages 10-13)

Pump and Swim (ages 14-18)

Taking Care of Business (ages 14-18)

iCan Bike (ages 8-18)

This program provides a fun and exciting introduction to the water with a focus on exploration, building confidence and safety in and around a pool. Participants will also take part in circle time, games and activities outside of the pool. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to take a hands-on role to build confidence in accessing community pools and programs.

Your child should:• be receiving physiotherapy service at ErinoakKids• enjoy playing with others• be able to attend with a parent/caregiver who will support

them in the program• be seizure free for at least six months

Dates:July 27 – 31, 2020

Location and Time: ErinoakKids Brampton location 10145 McVean Drive 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Splash and Play (ages 2-4)

This program is for children to experience a variety of sports and cooperative games in a supportive and fun environment. Participants will take part in sport-based sessions to promote motor skill development such as balance, and ball skills, while learning to work with peers in a social setting.

Your child should:• be receiving physiotherapy and/or occupational

therapy service at ErinoakKids• be able to safely and successfully participate in a structured

large group program• be able to walk independently or with an assistive device• be seizure free for at least six months, and• be medically stable

Dates:July 6 – 10, 2020

Location and Time:ErinoakKids Brampton location 10145 McVean Drive 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sports and Games (ages 5-8)

• You child cupational therapy or physiotherapy services at ErinoakKidsattend this program on the recommendation of his/her therapist

• have hemiplegia affecting an arm and hand, with some use of the affected hand

• have the ability to follow directions and participate in a group setting, and• be seizure free for at least six months.

Dates:July 13 – 24, 2020 (10 sessions, weekdays only)

Location and Time:ErinoakKids Brampton location10145 McVean Drive9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Program fee: Cost of splint (if required)

Helping Hands (ages 5-9)This program is for children with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy with hemiplegia. Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is used to help children participate in a variety of activities using their affected hand while wearing a split on their other hand. Parent or caregiver involvement is essential to this program. As part of the program, your child will attend a pre-group assessment.

Your child should:

This program, in partnership with and supported by the Mississauga Garden Council, lets children enjoy outdoor activities at the Riverwood Conservancy, a 150-acre property with trails and wildlife and an indoor air conditioned facility.Participants will develop walking skills, endurance and cardiovascular fitness whileengaging in walks and other fun and recreational activities.

Your child should:• be receiving physiotherapy service at ErinoakKids• be able to participate in a group setting, follow directions and attend to a task• enjoy spending time outdoors, enjoy nature and be willing to try new activities• be able to walk for at least five minutes with or without the use of crutches,

canes or a walker• be able to climb up and down four steps with a hand rail with

or without assistance• be seizure free for at least six months, and• be medically stable.

Dates:July 20 – 31, 2020 (10 sessions weekdays only)

Location and Time:Riverwood Conservancy4300 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Riverwood Explorers (ages 8-13)

This program will provide participants with the opportunity to develop and practice skills related to recreation, leisure and independence. Participants will work on-site and in the community on valuable life skills such as transportation, planning outings, budgeting, money management, cooking and self-help skills, participants will develop leisure pursuits.

Your child should:• be able to set goals and communicate needs effectively• be able to transfer independently or with one person assisting• be independent or require only minimal assistance with mobility and toileting,

and• be medically stable and seizure free for at least six months.

Dates:August 17 – 28, 2020 (10 sessions Monday to Friday)

Location and Time:ErinoakKids Halton location2000 Glenorchy Road, Oakville9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Program fee: $150

Supporting Kids in Leisure & Life Skills (SKILLS) (ages 9 – 13)

A program for pre-teens to explore fitness in a gym and pool environment. Participants will take part in a daily workout program as well as sports and games to develop strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness.

Your child should:• be receiving services from an ErinoakKids physiotherapist• be able to walk independently with canes, crutches or a walker, or, if using

a wheelchair, must have independent arm movements to do exercises• be able to follow instructions• be able to participate and work in a group setting• have active movement in arms and/or legs• be able to maintain fairly good bench sitting balance (i.e., trunk and neck control)• be able to transfer independently or with one person assisting• be comfortable in the water• be medically stable and seizure free for 6 months• all swimmers who are incontinent must wear pool pants

Dates:August 17 – 21, 2020

Location and Time:ErinoakKids Brampton location10145 McVean Drive12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Gym and Swim (ages 10-13)

• be receiving services from an ErinoakKids physiotherapist• be able to walk independently with canes, crutches or a walker, or, if using awheelchair, must have independent arm movements to perform exercises• be able to follow instructions, and participate and work in a group setting• be able to maintain good bench sitting balance (i.e., trunk and neck control)• be able to transfer independently or with one person assisting• be comfortable in the water, and medically stable(Participants with a heart condition must have written consent from their physician).* Please note: All swimmers who are incontinent must wear pool pants.

Dates:August 4 – 14, 2020 (9 sessions weekdays only)

Week 2Gore Meadows Community Centre and Library10150 The Gore Road, Brampton

Location and Time:12:30 – 4 p.m. Week 1 ErinoakKids Brampton location 10145 McVean Drive

Program Fee: $35

Pump and Swim (ages 14 – 18)In this program, teens learn to improve their fitness level while participating in an individual workout program in a weight room and pool environment. They will learn to exercise and safely use gym equipment, and acquire the skills and knowledge to continue with a fitness routine on their own.

Your participant should:A one month pass to Gore Meadows Community Centre is included!

TCOB enables young people with disabilities to develop pre-vocational skills while developing and implementing a business plan. Participants are challenged to create and run a food service business to serve ErinoakKids staff. Each participant may have the opportunity to work on applying for a job, food preparation, shopping, money management, marketing, communication, organization and team work. Participants are encouraged to set their own goals and work towards them in a supportive environment. Youth have the opportunity to explore individual interests and continue their journey toward independence

Your child should:• be seeing an ErinoakKids occupational therapist who recommends this

program• have the ability to participate in a group setting, including group discussions,

following directions, attending to a task and problem solving• demonstrate basic literacy, math and organizational skills• be motivated to develop employment skillsDates:July 20 -31 (10 sessions weekdays only)

Location and Time:ErinoakKids Mississauga location1230 Central Parkway9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Taking Care of Business (TCOB) (ages 14 – 18)

The goal of iCan Bike is to teach children with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle and become lifelong independent riders. Children will use adapted bicycles and receive 75 minutes of specialized instruction each day.

Your child should:• be able to walk independently without assistive devices• be able to side step to both sides• wear a properly fitted bike helmet• not exceed the weight maximum of 220 pounds• have a minimum inseam (inside leg length) of 20 inches• be able to follow basic instructions in a group setting• be motivated to learn to ride a bike, and• be able to attend all 5 days.

Please note: Parents must attend an orientation on July 7 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. For the program itself, participants are assigned a 75-minute session which they must attend each day. (Upon acceptance to the program, clients will indicate their top three session preferences.)

Dates and Location:July 13 – 17, 2020 (5 sessions, weekdays only) Paramount Centre5500 Rose Cherry Place, Mississauga

Program Fee: $150

iCan Bike (ages 8 – 18)