Inclusion and Support Services

Participants registering in 1:1 inclusive services, adapted programs, or those participating with external support are requested to complete an Inclusion Intake Form also known as an “All About Me” Profile.

This confidential form will be provided directly to the program staff working with the participant in order to best prepare and understand each individual participant, and to help the family find the right program fit according to their individualized needs.

Complete the All About Me package [PDF/376KB]

We offer specifically trained staff to support children, youth and adults with disabilities and unique needs to participate in recreational programs and activities. Before registering for a program, please consider the type of additional support that may be required.

The Town of Newmarket offers specifically designed adapted programs for participants with disabilities and additional needs. These adapted programs feature:

• Smaller group sizes
• Smaller staff to participant ratios (1:3)
• Specialized adapted programming
• Specifically trained support/inclusion staff
• An overall more sensory aware recreation environment

Learn more about available programs below, or visit the Inclusion & Support Services section of the Activity Guide for full course descriptions and availability.

Using the Swim for Life curriculum, swimmers will develop water safety skills and progress at their own pace, with adapted equipment available as needed. Each lesson is led by a Swim Instructor and Inclusion Facilitator, providing individualized support through a 1:1 participant-to-staff ratio within a small group setting.

Participants do not need to qualify for these lessons. Families may register their swimmer in the level that most closely aligns with their current swimming ability. These lessons offer a specialized approach, with Town of Newmarket inclusion staff available to support adaptations, behaviour management, self-regulation strategies, and overall participation to help swimmers get the most out of their lesson experience. Please complete an All About Me Profile for your swimmer upon registering and send completed intake form to inclusion@newmarket.ca.

If families prefer a private lesson, they may register for one based on availability.

Inclusion Facilitator support

Inclusion 1:1 Support is available for Town of Newmarket Camps at no charge to the family (camp fees still apply).

Inclusion 1:1 Support for summer camps is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Families are required to register their campers into the 1:1 Support that corresponds with their registered camp program.

For more information, visit the Inclusion section of the Camp Activity Guide.

Adapted camps

Adapted camp programs are camps specifically designed for campers with disabilities. These camps feature:

• smaller staff to participant ratios
• smaller group sizes
• specialized programming
• trained staff
• sensory aware camp environments

Adapted camps are offered to children & youth, and full adapted camp descriptions can be found in the Camp Activity Guide.

School break camps

Inclusion 1:1 support is available for Town of Newmarket School Holiday camps at no charge to the family (camp fees still apply) – this includes P.A. Days, March Break & Winter Break. Inclusion 1:1 support for school break camps/ programs is available on a first-come first-serve basis.

Families requiring support for school break camps/programs are required to contact Inclusion Services (inclusion@newmarket.ca) as soon as possible to determine if an Inclusion 1:1 Facilitator is available.

More information on school break camps.

The Town of Newmarket is proud to offer an Inclusion Counsellor In Training (ICIT) certificate course to those who wish to make a difference to individuals in our community. 

Participants in the Inclusion CIT program will be given in-class instruction in areas such as adaptive games, communication, behaviour management, feeding & changing and personal safety skills. They will then have an opportunity to utilize their new skills in placements within Town of Newmarket inclusion programs. Through volunteering, participants gain valuable experience, skills and references for future employment. 

Volunteers are welcome to be involved in Inclusion programs. If you are interested, please contact inclusion@newmarket.ca.