Willowbridge

Games Group
2026-07-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
A mix of Bingo, Pictionary, and Trivia. Open to current Willowbridge participants.
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Registrant Requirements: Open to Developmental Services clients only.
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free!
Registration
To register, contact Amanda Downs at 905.741.4723 or adowns@willowbridge.ca.

Move & Mingle
2026-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Williams Cafe, 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, ontario, L8L 8K4, Canada
Looking for a fun, inclusive community? Move & Mingle is here for adults 18+ with developmental disabilities! We gather every two weeks to enjoy walks, games, and a chance to connect socially in a supportive environment.
Date: Every other Thursday starting January 8
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Williams Cafe, 47 Discovery Dr., Hamilton, ON*
Registration: To register, fill out our registration form.
For questions, reach out to Sarah at smcvey@willowbridge.ca or 289-659-1568.

Walk-In Counselling Session
2026-07-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Free, specialized walk-in single counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families in Brantford-Brant. Walk-in sessions are free, 50 minutes long and designed to be impactful, helping you work toward improve mental health.
Age Range: All ages
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Cost: Free!
Registration: No registration required. Just walk in! Appointments will be offered on a first come, first-served basis.

Connect Adventure Summer Camp - Intermediate: Connect Crew (Ages 9-12)
2026-07-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
The Connect Crew is where skills level up—and teamwork becomes the name of the game.
Designed for kids who are navigating friendships, growing independence, and bigger emotions, this group blends active challenges, group games, and hands‑on projects with real‑life skill practice.
Connect Crew will work on:

Communication and collaboration
Problem‑solving and flexible thinking
Handling frustration and big emotions
Building stronger peer relationships
Gaining confidence in group settings

Campers will take on crew challenges, outdoor missions, games that test strategy and patience, and reflection time to connect skills to everyday life—without it ever feeling like “work.”
Think teamwork, leadership moments, and learning how to be a great teammate and friend.

When: July 13 to July 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Who can attend: Children ages 9-12 with autism and/or developmental disabilities
Location: 54 Brant Ave.
Cost: Thanks to available funding, the weekly camp rate is subsidized to $500 per camper
Registration: To create low-stimulation, supportive learning environments, group sizes are limited to a maximum of eight children. With limited space available, families are encouraged to register early.

Looking for our summer camp for other ages? Check out our Play Pals camp for kids 6-9 (June 29-July 3) or our Social Circle for kids 13-18 (August 4-7).

To learn more or enrol your child, email autismservices@willowbridge.ca and a member of our team will follow up to complete the registration process and answer any questions you may have.

Connect Adventure Summer Camp - Junior: Play Pals PM (Ages 6-9)
2026-07-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-02 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Our Play Pals are learning how to shine — together!
This group focuses on building foundational life skills like emotional awareness, cooperation, flexibility, and confidence through play‑based activities and guided social experiences. Camp days are structured, supportive, and full of movement, creativity, and imagination.
Play Pals will practice:

Making and keeping friends
Naming feelings and expressing them safely
Taking turns, sharing, and working as part of a group
Trying new things and celebrating effort
Calming their bodies and minds

Through games, crafts, stories, outdoor play, and team challenges, campers build skills in a way that feels fun, achievable, and confidence‑boosting.
Lots of encouragement, big smiles, and “I did it!” moments.

When: June 29 to July 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.*
Who can attend: Children ages 6-9 with autism and/or developmental disabilities
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Cost: Thanks to available funding, the weekly camp rate is subsidized to $250 per camper
Registration: To create low-stimulation, supportive learning environments, group sizes are limited to a maximum of eight children. With limited space available, families are encouraged to register early.

Looking for our summer camp for older kids? Check out our Connect Crew camp for kids 9-12 (July 13-17) or our Social Circle camp for kids 13-18 (August 4-7).

To learn more or enrol your child, email autismservices@willowbridge.ca and a member of our team will follow up to complete the registration process and answer any questions you may have.

*There will be no camp on July 1.

Connect Adventure Summer Camp - Junior: Play Pals AM (Ages 6-9)
2026-07-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Our Play Pals are learning how to shine — together!
This group focuses on building foundational life skills like emotional awareness, cooperation, flexibility, and confidence through play‑based activities and guided social experiences. Camp days are structured, supportive, and full of movement, creativity, and imagination.
Play Pals will practice:

Making and keeping friends
Naming feelings and expressing them safely
Taking turns, sharing, and working as part of a group
Trying new things and celebrating effort
Calming their bodies and minds

Through games, crafts, stories, outdoor play, and team challenges, campers build skills in a way that feels fun, achievable, and confidence‑boosting.
Lots of encouragement, big smiles, and “I did it!” moments.

When: June 29 to July 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.*
Who can attend: Children ages 6-9 with autism and/or developmental disabilities
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Cost: Thanks to available funding, the weekly camp rate is subsidized to $250 per camper
Registration: To create low-stimulation, supportive learning environments, group sizes are limited to a maximum of eight children. With limited space available, families are encouraged to register early.
To learn more or enrol your child, email autismservices@willowbridge.ca and a member of our team will follow up to complete the registration process and answer any questions you may have.

Looking for our summer camp for older kids? Check out our Connect Crew camp for kids 9-12 (July 13-17) or our Social Circle camp for kids 13-18 (August 4-7).

*There will be no camp on July 1.

Summer Social Group - Tie Dye T-Shirts
2026-06-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Willowbridge Community Services – Hamilton Office, 141 Park Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Join us every Monday this June at Willowbridge for a relaxed and enjoyable social group designed for adults who want to connect, have fun and build social skills in a welcoming environment. Each week will feature a different summer-inspired activity, including board games, pottery painting, pet therapy, a picnic and tie dye.
This group focuses on providing a fun, low-pressure space to socialize, make new friends and enjoy engaging activities together. Whether you’re looking to meet new people or simply take part in creative and interactive experiences, there’s something for everyone.
Come for the activity, stay for the connection!

All Summer Social Groups
– June 1 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Board Games
– June 8 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Pottery Painting
– June 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Pet Therapy (dog visit)
– June 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Summer Picnic (lunch will be provided)
– June 29 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Tie Dye T-shirts (pre-registration required for shirt size)

Who can attend: Developmental Services Adults Only
Location: 141 Park St. N., Hamilton
Cost: Free!
Registration: To register, contact Abby at across@willowbridge.ca.
Registration Bonus: Those who are pre-registered and attend will receive a gift card!
Registration is required for all sessions. T-shirt size is also needed for June 29 session.

Building Safe Relationships
2026-06-24 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-17 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-10 14:30 - 16:30
We are starting a new group about healthy and unhealthy relationships, consent, boundaries, sexual health, and dating. This group is for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We will learn together and try different games and activities. Your experiences can help us make the future group fun and helpful for others.
When: Wednesdays on June 10, June 17 and June 24 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Cost: Free
Registration: To sign up or ask questions, contact Rose Singh at 519.753.4173, ext. 248 or rsingh@willowbridge.ca.
Registration Perk: You will get a $50 gift card if you come to all three days
By joining these three afternoon sessions, you will help us build this new group.

Summer Social Group - Summer Picnic
2026-06-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Willowbridge Community Services – Hamilton Office, 141 Park Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Summer Social Group - Pet Therapy (Therapy Dog Visit)
2026-06-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Willowbridge Community Services – Hamilton Office, 141 Park Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
