Fee For Service Programs

Empower Simcoe’s Fee For Service programs offer personalized, pay-per-use supports that help people of all abilities build skills, stay active, and connect with others. With a wide range of educational, recreational, therapeutic, and youth-focused options, there’s something for everyone. Choose what works best for you, on your schedule.
Coming Together Day Coming Together Day
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Join us for Coming Together Day, a one-day conference designed for early learning and family support professionals. Network, learn, and collaborate with peers across Simcoe County. Lunch and snacks included. Date: October 23, 2025
$33.50
Connect to…Adventure!
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Join Empower Simcoe and some peers for fun activities to discover new adventure in a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment. Location: Orillia and Surrounding Area Dates: October 27 – October 31, 2025
$600.00
Journey To Independence
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Combining a personalized approach with outcomes-driven learning, Journey to Independence empowers participants to master essential life skills that are crucial for thriving at home, in the workplace, and within their communities.
SibShops Event: October 24, 2025 SibShops Event: October 24, 2025
Sibshops are designed just for siblings (ages 8 to 13) of kids and youth with disabilities or developmental needs. This group is specifically for kids who do not have developmental needs themselves. It’s a chance to have fun, make new friends, and talk about what it’s like to have a sibling with a disability or developmental need. This is a FREE Halloween edition, so wear your costumes! Date: October 24, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 2pm
FREE
Snoezelen Room Rental
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Snoezelen Multi-Sensory Environments are relaxing spaces that help reduce agitation and anxiety, but they can also engage and delight the user, stimulate reactions and encourage communication.
Social & Connections
Empower Simcoe's 'Connect & Thrive: Social & Connections Series' is a dynamic six-week program designed to enrich lives through social interaction and skill-building activities. This program is the perfect avenue for those looking to foster new friendships, share thoughts and ideas, and enhance their social development in a fun and inclusive setting. Where: Orillia (The Moose Lodge) When: Thursdays, 1pm - 3pm from Nov 6/25 – Dec 11/25
$225.00
Youth Link Youth Link
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Looking for a fun and engaging way to spend your Wednesday evenings? Join Empower Simcoe’s Youth Link program! Each week offers a different exciting activity, from karaoke and arts & crafts to hands-on science experiments. Open to youth looking to express themselves, learn new skills, and make friends.
Price range: $10.00 through $25.00
Circles Program Circles Program
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A 6-week social skills program that teaches youth about personal boundaries and healthy relationships using a fun, colour-coded model, videos, games, and group discussion.
Dates: Wednesdays, May 7 – June 11 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Location: 39 Fraser Court, Barrie
$60.00
Cooking Up Capability – Level 1 Cooking Up Capability – Level 1
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Following the resounding success of 2024, Empower Simcoe is excited to announce the return of its exciting culinary course, ‘Cooking Up Capability’. Location: Barrie Dates: June 16, 2025 - August 11, 2025
$600.00
Cooking Up Capability – Level 2 Cooking Up Capability – Level 2
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This program is designed for people who have completed Cooking Up Capability Level 1 and are hungry for more. This 8-week program is aimed to help you get more comfortable working with a stove top while learning new recipes with your peers.

Date: Monday afternoons from September 8 - November 3, 2025
$600.00
Create and Inspire Art: 8-Week Artistic Exploration
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An 8-week art program introducing individuals to various forms of art. A hands-on artistic experience for creative expression using techniques introduced weekly to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind art.  On the final day an art exhibit to celebrate creativity and accomplishments will be displayed. Duration: October 28 – December 16, 2024 (Mondays, 10 AM – 12 PM) Location: Orillia
$425.00
Experience, Socialize and Connect
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Join a group of people who are ready to add excitement in their summer. Together you will experience what our community has to offer while having the opportunity to create friendships. Where: Barrie    |    When: July & August
$450.00
Express Yourself class – Orillia Express Yourself class – Orillia
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The ‘Express Yourself’ course is a unique blend of melody and motion, designed to unleash your creativity and get you moving in a fun, inclusive environment. Come join us and discover the joy of movement, the power of music, and the freedom of self-expression! Orillia: May 6/25 - June 24/25
$300.00
Life is What You BAKE It
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Unleash your inner baker with our 6-week 'Life is What You Bake It' program, where you'll master new recipes, hone baking skills, and take home delicious treats each week! Where: Barrie, ON When: Wednesday mornings from February 5th to March 12th
$400.00
March Break Bash March Break Bash
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Join us for the ultimate Youth March Break Bash, a vibrant and unforgettable camp experience designed exclusively for high school students from grades 9 to 12! Running from March 10th to 13th, 2025, this dynamic camp promises a week packed with engaging activities, inspirational guest speakers, and the chance to forge lifelong friendships.
$360.00
Skills to Thrive
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"Skills to Thrive" by Empower Simcoe is an engaging 8-week program offering practical skills across eight crucial areas including safety, well-being, money management, and more. With expert guest speakers and interactive learning methods like games and hands-on activities, participants are set to gain essential life skills for thriving. Where: 40 Fraser Court, Barrie When: Thursday afternoons from Sept 18th - Nov 6th.
$400.00
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