Willowbridge

Connect Adventure Summer Camp - Intermediate: Connect Crew (Ages 9-12)
2026-07-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-17 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Games Group
2026-07-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-03 14:00 - 15:00 and 4 more dates | 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.

Walk-In Counselling Session
2026-07-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-29 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.

Move & Mingle
2026-07-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-24 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.

Connect Adventure Summer Camp - Senior: The Social Circle (Ages 13-18)
2026-08-04 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
The Social Circle is all about confidence, independence, and showing up as your best self.
This group is designed to feel cool, relevant, and empowering, with an emphasis on leadership, self‑awareness, and real‑world life skills teens can actually use.
Social Circle will focus on:

Leadership and self‑advocacy
Navigating friendships and group dynamics
Managing stress and emotions
Problem‑solving in real‑life situations
Building routines that support well-being

Through team missions, life‑skills practice, creative projects, and leadership opportunities, campers are encouraged to take ownership of their growth and support one another along the way.
Less lectures, more real talk, teamwork, and confidence‑building challenges.
*Age ranges may vary in order to ensure programming is meaningful and individualized to the diverse needs of all campers!

When: August 4 to 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Who can attend: Children ages 13 to 18 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 younger kids? Check out our Play Pals camp for kids 6-9 (June 29-July 3) or our Connect Crew camp for kids 9-12 (July 13-17).

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.

The Coping Cafe
2026-08-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
This free, 1-day interactive event invites participants to be the barista of their own mental health. Take your time exploring 4 interactive stations. At each stop, sample a unique coping skill alongside a cafe drink or treat!
Date: Tuesday, August 25
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Who Can Join: Open to Everyone
Cost: Free!
Location: Gasworks – 141 Park St. N., Hamilton
Registration: To register, contact kwiersma@willowbridge.ca or call 519.753.4173.

Cooking With Confidence: Stirring Up Independence
2026-09-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Designed to build independence in the kitchen, this 6-week group will teach kitchen safety, affordable meal planning, and how to prepare delicious, healthy recipes. Plus, each participant will receive 1 small kitchen item and a local grocery store gift card for attending!
Dates:
– September 24
– October 9
– November 9
– December 8
– January 11
– February 2
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Who Can Join: Developmental Services Adults Only (18+)
Cost: Free!
Location: 54 Brant Ave, Brantford
Registration: To register, contact welcome@willowbridge.ca or call 519.753.4173.
