Inclusion Services

The Township of King is committed to making our recreation Inclusion - Aquatics programs and camps accessible and supportive to individuals of all abilities and to better support the community's needs.

Inclusion Support Staff for participants that require additional support within camps and programs. Extra support staff services are provided free of charge to Township of King Residents. *Please understand that the Township will do its best to pair participants with Inclusion staff; however, there are a limited number of Inclusion Staff. Please inquire by April 1, 2024 if you need additional support in Summer Camps to inclusion@king.ca
Free admission to Township of King events and programs for Personal Support Workers accompanying a participant.
A Hippocampe-All-terrain Wheelchair is available for use on the trails at Cold Creek Conservation Area. *Please Note: The Hoppocampe-All-terrain Wheelchair must be booked for use prior to your visit. Please call 905-833-6563.
Wheelchairs are welcome during the following Township of King skate programs:
- Parent & Tot
- 55+ Skate
- Public Skates

Additional Resources

The Township of King is affiliated with both the PLAY and Summer Camp subsidy programs. If families wish to seek more avenues to receive funding for 1:1 support, they are welcome to contact York Region's Access York at 1-877-464-9675 (Press 5 for Summer Camp and 6 for PLAY) to be approved for funding.

For more information about Inclusion Services within the Township of King please contact inclusion@king.ca or 905-833-6563.

Inclusion Information

- Extra support is required at school
- Additional support or assistance is required at home for basic personal care needs such as eating, dressing or toileting
- An exceptionality exists that affects mobility, communication, comprehension, social interaction and/or behaviour
- The child is currently diagnosed with a disability
- The participant requires support participating independently in a group setting
1. Look through the Program Guide and select a camp that matches the participant’s interests and abilities.
2. Complete the Inclusion Participant Intake Form in its entirety (digital form in the questionnaire).
3. Contact Inclusion Services at inclusion@king.ca or 905-833-6563 with the complete Inclusion Participant Intake Form and the weeks you are requesting for Summer Camps / Recreation Programs.
4. Recreation Coordinator – Camps and Inclusion will confirm the weeks for the 1:1 support.
- Please note: if the Recreation Coordinator didn’t confirm the weeks, then it is still pending on availability of staff.
The Township will make every effort to pair participants with Inclusion Counsellors however, families are welcome to hire their own support workers to support the participant in the program if:
1. The family believes the participant will be the most successful in the program with their support worker.
2. There are no Inclusion Counsellor's available for the week or session of the program.
Contact Inclusion Services for more information on support workers and their requirements.
*Please Note: In consultation with the family, Inclusion Services and provincial guidelines, the Township may request that an individual be accompanied by a support person.

Current Inclusion Programs & Events

The quickest and easiest way to register is online

For a full listing of recreation programs & camps, please visit the Recreation Program Guide.

Come join us for a Free Adapted Skate designed for children, youth, teens, and adults with a broad spectrum of disabilities and severities! This skate is open to all participants however all skaters require 1:1 support on the ice and must wear helmets. CSA skate aides are permitted.
NO STICKS AND/OR PUCKS ALLOWED.

Location: Trisan Centre
Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024 – Sunday, September 1, 2024
Time: 9am - 10am
Cost: Free
Everybody Dance Now is a new and exciting inclusive dance program for all exceptionalities and their caregivers. Explore the coolest dance crazes like hip-hop, Latin, pop, and more! No complicated choreography. Simple moves! Feel the beat and follow along or if the music inspires you, dance to your OWN tune! You can't get it wrong! Embrace your creative self and dance it your way in a class designed to get you moving and grooving! Please bring a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing.
Location: King City Seniors Centre (King Rd.)
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024 – Thursday, August 29, 2024
Ages: 13 years old – 99 years old
Time: 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Cost: R: $77.50 l NR: $85.25
Course #: 22302
Inclusion program designed for children, youth, and teens who have a broad spectrum of disabilities and severities. Volunteers are to work 1:1 with children and youth who require additional support. They engage with participants in interactive activities including cooking/baking and menu building. These participants will learn kitchen safety, gain kitchen confidence, and create a cookbook as a keepsake so they can cook for family and friends at any time! This program is nut aware.
Location: King City Seniors Centre (King Rd.)
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 – Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Ages: 7 – 17 years old
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Cost: R: $192.00 l NR: $211.20
Course #: 22498
Inclusion program designed for children, youth, and teens who have a broad spectrum of disabilities and severities. Volunteers are to work 1:1 with children and youth who require additional support. They engage with the participants in interactive activities including organized arts and crafts and games and while maintaining a safe environment.
Location: King City Seniors Centre (King Rd.)
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 – Thursday, November 7, 2024
Ages: 7 – 17 years old
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Cost: R: $128.00 l NR: $140.80
Course #: 22713
Everybody Dance Now is a new and exciting inclusive dance program for all exceptionalities and their caregivers. Explore the coolest dance crazes like hip-hop, Latin, pop, and more! No complicated choreography. Simple moves! Feel the beat and follow along or if the music inspires you, dance to your OWN tune! You can't get it wrong! Embrace your creative self and dance it your way in a class designed to get you moving and grooving! Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.
Location: King City Seniors Centre (King Rd.)
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024 – Saturday, November 9, 2024
Ages: 13 – 99 years old
Time: 12:45pm – 1:30pm
Cost: R: $107.52 l NR: $118.27
Course #: 22497
In partnership with Pulsars Gymnastics, Adapted Gymnastics is a class for just adaptive athletes who have a broad spectrum of disabilities and severities. It is offered when no other classes are in the gym, which provides an environment with fewer bodies and lower volume. It allows the athletes to move throughout the gym at their own pace. They will be partnered with a 2:1 coach who will work on adaptive skills, but also gym and sensory exploration.
Location: King Township Municipal Centre
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 – Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Ages: 4 – 10 years old
Time: 5:00pm – 5:30pm
Cost: R: $110.50 l NR: $119.00
Course #: 22496
Come join us for a Free Adapted Skate designed for children, youth, teens, and adults with a broad spectrum of disabilities and severities! This skate is open to all participants however all skaters require 1:1 support on the ice and must wear helmets. CSA skate aides are permitted.
NO STICKS AND/OR PUCKS ALLOWED.
Location: Trisan Centre
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, March 29, 2025
(Exclusion Dates: November 9, December 14, December 28 & Jan 18)
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Cost: FREE

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