Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Niagara Region Adult Day Program/Recreation and Leisure Guide
*Please note that fees and program availability may change.
Name of
Organization
Autism Ontario Niagara Chapter
Bethesda Twin
Lakes-Residential
and Respite
Support
Bethesda
Program
Criteria
Location
ASD Social Club - Meets every 3rd
Wednesday of the month (evening).
Provides adults with autism or
Aspergers the opportunity to meet
fellow members of their community
and have fun taking part in events
tailored to their interests.
Regional Adult Respite Program
drop off 4:00 and pick up 2:00
WEEKEND: every six weeks;
CHRISTMAS: 7 days;
MARCH BREAK: 7 days;
SUMMER: July and August - 14 days
Day Activities
Offers a variety of day activity
options with an emphasis on
providing meaningful activities for
individuals who have a
developmental disability.
Various Locations
throughout the
Niagara Region
Age
18+
Functioning
Ability
Access & Contact
Person
1-15 ratio
OpenRegister online
Fees
Yearly Registration
Fee: $120
Event fee: Free of
charge to $15
Vineland
18+
3280 Schmon Pkwy
Thorold, ON
L2V 4Y6
18+
Must provide
proof of an
intellectual
disability
– only have two
wheelchair beds
DSO - Wait list
DSO – Wait list
$40/day
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Boys and Girls
Club
Niagara Falls
Connections
Focus of the program is to
encourage community integration,
friendship and life skill development
within a safe and welcoming
atmosphere.
16-30
1:3 ratio
If more support is
needed must
provide own
worker
Open - No wait list
$40/per day
Mon., Wed., Fri.
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
(905) 688-5222
18+
1:15 ratio
“high” functioning
- not wheelchair
accessible at this
time
DSO - Wait List
$25/day
18+
1:3 and 1:6 ratio
- wheelchair
accessible
DSO - Wait List
18+
Open
DSO - Wait List
8800 McLeod
Road, Niagara Falls
905-357-2444
Community
Living
St. Catharines
RALLY PAC DAY PROGRAM
Life Skills/Education
Community
Living
St. Catharines
THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Modified Life Skills/Education mainly Leisure/Recreation
(905) 688-5222
ONE TIME EVENTS
Individualized community
participation supports - either
through community or private
transportation. Examples: Mall Day,
Craft Day, Dance, Movies.
535 Sutherland
Avenue
Welland
(905) 735-0081
Community
Living
Welland Pelham
Community
Living
Port ColborneWainfleet
100 McRae Avenue
Port Colborne
(905) 835-8941
Fees range from
$50/day to $140/day
(The $140 would be
for a one to one.)
Transportation and
Activity Fees
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Cottage Retreat
Recreational Retreat Day &
Overnight Respite for Women
Activities vary and are tailored to
needs of individual
Cameo Cottage
3797 Main St.,
Jordan Station
18-40
Women with mild
developmental
disability
1:6 ratio
Open
Contact:
Lynn
(905) 562-1974
Day Program:
$50/Day
Tues, Wed., Thurs.
9 am - 5 pm
*Transportation
extra
Over Night Respite +
Day Program: $125
(Nov-Mar.)
Over Night Respite:
$50 (15 hrs)
CYO Heat Special
Needs Hockey
DSBN
Program - teaching skills, games,
tournaments
Runs mid Oct - April
GOAL - Greater Opportunities for
Adult Learning &
NALD - Niagara Adult Literacy for the
Deaf
Niagara Eagles
Friday Night Social Club
info@cyoheat.com
Adult and
Community
Education Services
The Lifetime
Learning Centre
535 Lake Street
St. Catharines
905-687-7000
Orchard Park Bible
Church
434 Hunter Road
Niagara-on-theLake
905-468-5731
All
Open
Medical Form Required
$250/season
-payment plans and
support for some
18+
Higher functioning
Open - Wait list at times
None
Must provide
worker if support
is required.
Open
Contact:
Eileen Goodyear
info@orchardparkbible
church.org
$35/year
Meet the 2nd & 4th
Friday of each month
16-30
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Friendship
Groups
Horse Alternative
Therapeutic
Services H.A.T.S.
Heartland Forest
I CAN-T.E.R.
"I Can
Therapeutic
Equestrian
Riding"
Mainstream
The Friendship Program nurtures
the spiritual growth of people with
intellectual disabilities in the context
of personal and meaningful
relationships.
Therapeutic Riding Program riding skills, grooming
(open all year)
An accessible nature experience with
trails, mini-putt, and fishing pond.
Groups can book Forest Discovery
Programming. Work experience
available - no supervision currently
available.
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Program
- riding, grooming, games, activities
RESOURCE CENTRE
Small group and individual
instruction takes place both at the
main location and in the community.
Covenant Christian
Reformed Church
278 Parnell Rd.,
St. Catharines
(905) 937-3942
Classic Farms
1020 Kilman Rd.,
Pelham
Email:
ride@hatsniagara.
org
8215 Kalar Road,
Niagara Falls
(905) 356-7384
1234 House Rd.,
Ridgeway
(905)894-FARM
(3276)
Email:
icanter@icanter.ca
263 Pelham Road,
St. Catharines
(905) 934-3924
Small Fee to cover
costs
Tuesday evenings
7:00 pm
Must provide
worker if support
is required.
Open
Open but if not
qualified to ride
horse there is a
cart program
Open
Completion of medical
form is required
Will be discussed at
registration
Must provide
worker if support
is required.
Open to the public
For programming
Contact:
info@heartland
forest.org
No Entry Fee Programming Fees
Available upon
Request
All
Open
Open
- Completion of medical
form required
$175 per 8 week
session
Schedule varies year round indoor &
outdoor rings
18+
Open
DSO - Wait List
$10/month
18+
All
All
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Mainstream
OPTIONS NIAGARA
Assists in the transition from school
to community life. Provide
individualized support so that each
person can develop personal goals, a
long-term vision and a network of
supports to assist them in achieving
the highest possible level of
independence.
263 Pelham Road,
St. Catharines
(905) 934-3924
18-28
Must have a
developmental
disability with the
ability to
participate
meaningfully in
identifying their
goals.
DSO - Wait List
No Fee
Open
Contact:
Elaine Piper
(905) 353-8243
piper@pppoe.ca
$90/Season
Registration opens in
September
Season: Oct-May,
Thursdays 5-6 pm
Program duration is 7 years or until
age 28, whichever comes first.
Merritton Skating
Club
Niagara Little
League Baseball
Skating Unchallenged
Challengers House League Division
Participants learn the structure of
the game and work on baseball
fundamentals like throwing, catching
and base running, with or without
assistance. Wearing a uniform like
any other ball players, they get to
experience team play, make new
friends and learn new skills.
Teams play once a week, with skills
practice occurring during the 1st part
and a game during the 2nd part.
Games are fun focused. Scores are
not kept and everyone bats.
Merritton Arena
5 Park Avenue
St. Catharines
BP Sports Park
1100 Niagara St.,
Welland
Open
4-18
or 22
(if still
in high
school)
Some support
available (1 High
School student
volunteer per
Skater)
Physical or
cognitive
challenges - will
accept any child,
regardless of their
challenge or their
ability to pay.
Challenger Buddy
accompanies
player
Contact:
maradee.noble@niagara
littleleague.com
905-329-5380
www.niagaralittleleague.
com
Vary by division–
Financial aid
available
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Niagara Support
Services (NSS)
Day Program Options and
Community Skills Program
120 Canby Street
Port Robinson
(905) 384-1172
18+
Open
DSO - Wait List
Yes
NTEC
Niagara Training
and Employment
Agency Inc.
Day Program Options
Pre-employment Services
ODSP Employment Supports
Provider
120 Canby Street
Port Robinson
(905) 384-1172
18+
Open
DSO - Wait List
No Fee
122 Queenston St.
St. Catharines
(905) 684-7111
16-30
Open
DSO - Must
be member of NCIL
$20/year
DSO - Must
be member of NCIL
Activity expenses
Niagara Centre
for Independent
Living
LEADERSHIP
One year program based on the
Duke of Edinburgh Awards to
challenges individuals to set and
achieve goals and build skills in four
areas: volunteering; physical
recreation; practical and social skills
and personal interests; expedition.
Niagara Centre
for Independent
Living
PEER SUPPORT
Social and Recreational Activities including monthly dinner club.
Participation
Niagara
DAY PROGRAM
Sports and Recreation
122 Queenston St.
St. Catharines
(905) 684-7111
Grantham Lions
Club
732 Niagara Street
St. Catharines
(905) 228-1911
18-28
18+
All disabilities
welcomed but if
there is a
developmental
disability must go
through DSO
1:6 or 1:8 ratio
Do not provide
personal care/
toileting support.
Open
CONTACT:
Stephen Vukovics
svukovics@participationn
iagara.com
$60/day
Mon-Fri
8 am - 5 pm
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Port Weller
Soccer League
Red Roof Retreat
Red Roof Retreat
Red Roof Retreat
Special Needs Division
Program Focus: fun and team play
Port Weller
ADULT DAY PROGRAM
Program - access to animals, walking
trails, creek, wetlands and horse
pastures as well as planned outings
in the community (bowling/
shopping/swimming/library, etc.)
1594 Concession
Six, RR#2
Niagara-on-theLake
(905) 684-0235
TEEN NIGHT
pizza dinner, special guests,
swimming, dances and movies
-Preregistration & Payment Required
Burleigh Hill Public
School
15 Burleigh Hill Dr.,
St Catharines
HORSEBACK RIDING
Individualized programs
Riding/Grooming/Tacking/Feeding/
1594 Concession
Six, RR#2
Niagara-on-theLake
(905) 648-0235
-weight restriction 150 lbs
Open
21-40
16-21
All
Ratio for support
unkown, depends
on number of
volunteers
Open
Register online:
www.portwellersoccer.
com/
1:1 ratio
Attempt to
accommodate all,
an intake will
determine a fit
Open
Contact
Christa Rawsthorne
christa@redroof
retreat. com
1:3 ratio
-SSAH workers
welcomed,
reduced rate $20
Open
Contact:
Karissa Vantwel
(289) 228-2767
karissa@redroof
retreat. com
1 Instructor &
2-3 Volunteers
per rider
Open
Medical form required
Contact:
Steffanie Bjorgan
(905) 684-0235
steffanie@redroof
retreat.com
$75
14 Week Program
May - August
$130/day
Mon. - Fri.
9 am - 4:45 pm
$40/night
Two Nights every
month from
Oct - May
5-8pm
$30/hour
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Brock University
Special Needs
Activity
Program (SNAP)
Special Olympics
South Central
Region 3
Walker Family
YMCA
Special Needs Activity Program Activity stations addressing fine
motor, gross motor, fitness, games,
imaginative play, group play and
sensor-motor skills. The stations are
designed to foster a variety of
special needs and developmental
issues.
Basketball / Curling / 5-Pin Bowling /
10-Pin Bowling / Floor Hockey /
Soccer / Martial Gym / Rythmic
Gymnastics / Powerlifting / Softball /
Athletics / Aquatics / Bocce / Figure
Skating / Golf
KALEIDOSCOPE
Program creates opportunities to be
involved in fun, age appropriate
activities. Focuses on life skills
development and recreational
activities both at the complex and in
the community.
Ian Beddis Gym
Brock University
500 Glendridge
Avenue,
St. Catharines
Various Locations
throughout Niagara
Region
St. Catharines
YMCA
25 YMCA Dr.,
St Catharines
905-934-9622
(Niagara Falls,
Welland, Grimsby
and Port Colborne
do not offer
programs)
13-28
1:1 or 3:1
Autism Spectrum
Disorder or
Intellectual
Disability
13+
Must provide
worker if support
is required.
13-25
1:3 ratio
participant profile
must be
completed prior to
program start date
to ensure proper
support provided
Open-no waitlist
email
snap@brock.ca or m
Connect with head coach
or team manager to
register.
Welland Coordinator:
Greg Belmore
welland.coordinator@
specialolympicsontario.ca
St. Catharines
Coordinator: Clare Harris
claire_harris@live.ca
Open-Must register
3 days prior to session
date.
Summer Camp $25/day
Saturday
Movement Program$25/day
Annual Membership
$50 but may vary
$30 per session
2X per month,
Sept. - May
1-4 pm
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Contact Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) to determine eligibility for Adult Services and Supports.
Proof of disability will be required along with proof of identity.
1 - 877 – DSO - HNR4
1 – 877 – 376 – 4674
Email: info@dsohnr.ca
Please see additional ‘General’ Community Programs and Resources that follow!
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Name of
Organization
Program
St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics
Centre – Indoor Leisure Swim
City of St.
Catharines
All abilities
-double pool designed to
accommodate the needs of aquatics
participants of all ages and abilities.
Features:
- Barrier free access for persons with
disabilities, including ramp
entry to pools
-On-deck and off-deck viewing for
parents and guardians
Outdoor Leisure Swim –
six outdoor pools that operate only
during the summer months.
City of Niagara
Falls
Public Swimming – Niagara Falls
Outdoor Pools
-Five Outdoor pools that operate
only during the summer months
Criteria
Location
Age
Functioning
Ability /
Special Features
Access & Contact
Person
Fees
St. Catharines
Kiwanis Aquatics
Centre
425 Carlton Street
St. Catharines
All
No support
provided
Open to all
Open Year Round
Contact:
(905) 688.5601 x1800
Children/Youth (318) $2.25
All Abilities
Adults (19+) - $3.50
Various Locations
throughout St.
Catharines
Various locations
throughout Niagara
Falls/Chippawa
All
No support
provided
Open to all
All
No support
provided
Open to all
Hours of operation
are subject to
change based on
weather conditions
Hours of operation
are subject to
change based on
weather conditions
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
City of Welland
District School
Board of Niagara
Fort Erie Public
Library
Public Swimming – Welland
Outdoor Park Pools
General Interest Courses
(Golf, yoga, guitar, cake decorating,
calligraphy)
“Learn, Explore, Discover”
-Secondary School Credit Courses
-Credit and Certificate Programs
-Literacy and Language Programs
Adult Programs
In addition to books, video game
collection, on-line collection, music
and videos, the Fort Erie Public
Library offers a variety of
information sessions, guest speakers
and Adult Programs
Movie Night
Popular pre-DVD release movies are
shown that cover a wide range of
titles in order to accommodate all.
Various locations
throughout
Welland
Adult and
Community
Education
(905) 687-7000
All
18+
Various Branches in
Fort Erie, Crystal
Ridge, and
Stevensville
18+
Centennial Branch
136 Gilmore Road
Fort Erie
&
Crystal Ridge
Branch
89 Ridge Rd. South
Ridgeway
18+
No support
provided
No support
provided
No support
provided
No support
provided
Open to all
See Guide for registration
deadlines
Free of Charge
Hours of operation
are subject to
change based on
weather conditions
Pools open June
19th
Fees vary
CommunityEd@dsbn.org
www.dsbn.org/
community
Open to all
Fees vary
See website for additional
information
Open to all
See website for additional
information
Thursday - 6:30 pm
Centennial Branch
Encore showing
Tuesdays - 2pm
Crystal Ridge
Branch
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Grimsby Public
Library
Adult Programs
In addition to books, video game
collection, on-line collection, music
and videos, the Grimsby Public
Library offers a variety of
information sessions, guest speakers
and Adult Programs
Writers’ Circle
The goal of the group is to bring
together local writers interested in
improving their writing through
workshops and helping develop local
literary talent. The core focus of the
group will be fiction and poetry, but
all writers are welcome
Grimsby Film Club
The Library and Art Gallery are
pleased to offer this monthly series
of engaging films for adults and
teens.
18 Carnegie Line
Grimsby, ON
(905) 945-5142
18+
No support
provided
Open to all
See website for additional
information
18 Carnegie Line
Grimsby, ON
(905) 945-5142
18+
No Support
Provided
(905) 945-5142 for more
information
18 Carnegie Line
Grimsby, ON
(905) 945-5142
18+
No Support
Provided
Open to all
Contact the Art Gallery
for tickets
(905) 945-3246
Fees vary
$5 per show or
purchase a 4-movie
pass for
$18/person
Doors open at
6:45 pm
movies begins at
7 pm
Niagara Falls
Public Library
Adult Programs
In addition to books, video game
collection, on-line collection, music
and videos, the Niagara Falls Public
Library offers a variety of Adult
Programs
Offered at various
Branches
18+
No support
provided
Open to all
Fees vary
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Big Screen Tuesdays
Popular pre-DVD release movies are
shown that cover a wide range of
titles in order to accommodate all.
Please note: Pre-release movie titles
can be subject to change.
Niagara Falls
Public Library
contintued
18+
No support
provided
Open
No Registration
Various Tuesday
Evenings
See website for movie
titles and dates
Screening begins at
7pm.
FREE
-bring your own
popcorn and a
comfy cushion if
you like
and
Chippawa Branch –
Meeting Room
3763 Main Street
Niagara Falls
Adult Department
(905) 295-4391
Computer Instruction
Class size is limited to a maximum of
6, and each participant will have
their own workstation. Classes take
place in our fully equipped Computer
Training Lab.
Port Colborne
Public Library
Victoria Avenue
Library – LaMarsh
Room
4848 Victoria Ave.
Niagara Falls
Adult Department
(905) 356-8080
Adult Programs
In addition to books, video game
collection, on-line collection, music
and videos, the Port Colborne Public
Library offers a variety of Adult
Programs including painting, sewing,
information sessions, computer
classes and more!
Victoria Avenue
Library
4848 Victoria Ave.
Niagara Falls
18+
310 King Street
Port Colborne
(905) 834-6512
18+
No support
provided
See website for additional
information
$10 (tax included)
Adult Department
(905) 356-8080
No support
provided
See website for additional
information
Fees vary
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Port Colborne
Public Library
continued
Michaels
St. Catharines
Public Library
Film Buffs Discussion Group
Film Buff members watch a film at
home and then join the group for
discussion and review. Meetings are
held the last Wednesday of the
month. All films to be discussed are
available in DVD format to borrow
from the Library.
Michaels Creative Classes
Variety of classes- needlework,
paper crafts, painting, cake
decorating etc.
Adult Programs
In addition to books, video game
collection, on-line collection, music
and videos, The St. Catharines Public
Library offers a variety of Adult
Programs, Information Sessions, and
Computer Classes!
Adult Knitting Circle
Knitters of all skill levels are invited
to join the library’s Adult Knitting
Circle, held the second and fourth
Thursday of each month. Explore the
library’s knitting and crochet
collections and share current
projects with other knitters.
310 King Street
Port Colborne
(905) 834-6512
18+
No support
provided
See website for additional
information
18+
No support
provided
Contact local store or
website for event listings
Fees vary
Offered at various
Branches
18+
No support
provided
See website for additional
information
Fees vary
Central Library
54 Church Street
St. Catharines
18+
No support
provided
Open
For more information or
to register
(905) 688-6103 x227
Second and Fourth
Thursday of each
month.
2-3:30 pm
Story Hour Room
275 4th Ave, #100
St. Catharines
(905) 346-3180
7555 Montrose Rd,
Unit R4
Niagara Falls
(905) 371-3077
FREE
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
St. Catharines
Public Library
continued
Experienced knitters are invited to
bring their current projects, while
new knitters are asked to bring a ball
of worsted weight yarn and 5mm
knitting needles. Basic instruction
will be provided for those that
require it.
Adult Chess Instruction
For adults interested in learning the
game of chess and/or looking for an
opportunity to improve their game.
Welland Public
Library
Adult Programs
In addition to books, video game
collection, on-line collection, music
and videos, the Welland Public
Library offers a variety of Adult
Programs, Information Sessions,
Book Clubs, Computer Classes and
MORE!
Scrabble Club
Merritt Branch
149 Hartzel Road
St. Catharines
18+
No support
provided
For more information or
to register please call
(905) 688-6103 x400
Offered at various
Branches
18+
No support
provided
See website for additional
details
Main Branch
50 The Boardwalk
Welland
18+
No support
provided
Open
See website for additional
details
Friday afternoons
1-2:30 pm
Fees vary
*Please note that fees and program availability may change.
Monday
afternoons
1:30-4 pm