Newmarket is dedicated to providing meaningful recreation opportunities to people with disabilities through inclusive and adapted programs. Inclusion and Support Services exists to aid families through this process of finding the right fit that will lead to successful participation and enjoyment in recreation.
The two options available are:
Participants are encouraged to pick a program and support level that meets their individualized needs and abilities.
The Town of Newmarket offers specifically designed adapted programs for participants with disabilities and additional needs. These adapted programs feature:
Learn more about available programs below, or visit the Inclusion & Support Services section of the Activity Guide for full course descriptions.
We offer specifically trained staff to support children, youth and adults with disabilities and unique needs to participate in recreational programs and activities. Inclusion Facilitator support is:
Inclusion facilitators are scheduled and paired with participants based on location, program and availability of staff. Once an Inclusion Facilitator is confirmed, they will accompany the participant for the requested program duration.
Inclusion Facilitators may assist with:
We recommend Inclusion Facilitator support if:
When considering a recreation experience, please consider the individual needs, and that recreation in an integrated setting may not be suitable for all persons. The health and safety of participants and staff is paramount. Any actions or behaviours which contravene this policy could result in a participant being denied access to the program.
Please Note: We may ask that an individual be paired with a support person considering the health and safety of the individual and staff, provincial regulations and the Town of Newmarket's own policies.
To register for 1:1 Inclusions Facilitator support during a program, please:
We also recommend you review the Activity Guide prior to each session to review programs based on the participant's interests and hobbies.
If you are new to our programs, create a family account. If you have an existing account, please ensure that all contact information is correct before the registration period. The Town of Newmarket attempts to accommodate all support requests for individuals with disabilities. However, due to the number of requests for additional support or level of care required, support cannot be guaranteed.
You may provide your own support worker. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check, signed Confidentiality Agreement and completed Support Worker Registration Agreement is required to be submitted to inclusion@newmarket.ca prior to the start of the program. Please be aware that we require the support worker to participate in all activities.
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 camp programs are camps specifically designed for campers with disabilities. These camps feature:
Adapted camps are offered to children & youth, and full adapted camp descriptions can be found in the Camp Activity Guide.
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.