Developmental Services

Experience a multi-sensory environment that blends sights, sounds, textures and motion to provide stimulation of primary senses.

This client-centred room can be modified to meet specific goals and sensory needs to ensure every individual has an opportunity for meaningful relaxation and sensory awareness in a tranquil environment.

Cost:

$10/hour with your own support staff (please inquire about one-time training fee for support staff)

$15/hour if a trained Therapeutic Recreation Practitioner staff is required.

Location: 75 MacNab Street South.

For more information or to register contact Alysha Hoar at 905-522-9922 ext. 178 or Ahoar@ywcahamilton.org

Community Recreation to Enhance Wellness (C.R.E.W.)

The YWCA Hamilton C.R.E.W. program is most beneficial to participants that have some independent living skills with a 1:5 staff ratio.

Daily activities are designed to promote individual growth through creative expression (craft, art, creative writing, drama, music), group team-building games, fitness games, community outings, group volunteering. Activities address improved wellness in the following areas:

• Independence in and awareness of the community
• Psychological well-being and emotion regulation
• Social networking and social interaction skills
• Physical literacy, health and wellness
• Intellectual and cognitive processes
• Leisure, recreation and boredom busters

Dates: Mondays to Fridays (excluding stat holidays)

Time: 10a.m.-3p.m.

Cost: $200-$250/week

10% discount for full camp registrations (8 weeks).

Location: YWCA Hamilton, 75 MacNab St. S., Hamilton.

For more information, contact Alysha Hoar at Ahoar@ywcahamilton.org or 905-522-9922 ext. 178

• $60 + tax for 8 Weeks
• 8-week program designed to stretch and strengthen muscles while learning fun and safe ways to incorporate fitness into your daily lifestyle. This program will lead participants in adapted and accommodated physical activities to increase opportunities for physical activity each week.
• 905 522 9922 ext 178 or Ahoar@ywcahamilton.org to register

• $60 + tax for 8 weeks
• Offers participants the opportunity to participate in calming mindfulness-based art activities with the purpose of enhancing mood and quality of life. All supplies included.
• 905 522 9922 ext 178 or Ahoar@ywcahamilton.org to register

• $40 + tax person session (one Saturday per month for up to 4 months)
• Provides participants the opportunity to learn the skills and competencies of adventure therapy-based activities such as nature hikes, festival visits and various cultural events. Participants are guided in the community with staff to ensure appropriate accommodations and supports are received.
• 905 522 9922 ext 178 or Ahoar@ywcahamilton.org to register

• $40 + tax per session (one Saturday per month for up to 4 months)
• Participants build creative energies, developing self-esteem, confidence and an increased understanding of socially appropriate emotional expressions through the use of dramatic arts activities.
• 905 522 9922 ext 178 or Ahoar@ywcahamilton.org to register

• $2 Drop-In Fee
• All participants are invited to attend to play board games and more! Learn to problem solve, practice social skills and team build with friendly, enjoyable company.
• Offered September to June on Thursday Evenings from 6 to 8pm

905 522 9922 ext 178 orAhoar@ywcahamilton.org to register

• $60 + tax per 8 Week Session
• Create beautiful Jewellery with your own unique and artistic flair! Beginnger and experienced jewelers are welcome to participate and discover a new creative outlet.
• 905 522 9922 ext 178 or Ahoar@ywcahamilton.org to register

• $60 + tax per 8 Week Session
• Provides participants with the opportunity to learn new recipes within group activities with the purpose of educating participants on kitchen safety and healthy foods to increase independent living skills.
• 905 522 9922 ext 178 or Ahoar@ywcahamilton.org to register

• $60 + tax per 8 Week Session
• Come join an innovative form of exercise that promotes the use of laughter as a physical form of exercise. No need to be funny or know jokes, just be ready to have fun and laugh your heart out!
• 905 522 9922 ext 178 or Ahoar@ywcahamilton.org to register

• Mondays beginning September 11, 2023
• 6-7pm
• $45 for 4-Week Sessions
• Participate in an inclusive class where instructors will adapt techniques to individuals abilities.

905 522 9922 ext 178 or Ahoar@ywcahamilton.org to register

• $40 + tax per session (one Saturday per month for up to 4 months)
• This fun and interactive workshop will provide the opportunity for participants with a photo taking device to practice photography skills and self-reflection. Participants will have the opportunity for their photos to be displayed to the public.
• 905 522 9922 ext 178 or Ahoar@ywcahamilton.org to register

• $60 + tax per 8 Week Session
• 8 Week Certificate of Participation Workshop that will teach young men and women the skills to develop and maintain helathy, violence free relationships. Participants learn about rights and responsibilities, elements of healthy relationships and sexuality, social skills, effective communication, problem solving and generate a sense of agency in their personal bonds with others.
• 905 522 9922 ext 178 or  Ahoar@ywcahamilton.org to register

• $40 + tax per session (one Saturday per month for up to 4 months)
• A Certificate of Participation workshop that will help participants learn self-advocacy skills and the competencies to voice their opinions, make choices, participate in brain-storming/voting activities and learn about their rights.
• 905 522 9922 ext 178 or Ahoar@ywcahamilton.org to register