Find this service in : 

Respite Options

Below you will find a list of respite options for families residing in Simcoe County.  For information about these services you must contact the service provider directly. Please note that some options may have a waiting list. 

Please be advised that the following options, whether a private business or a government licenced and funded facility, are not endorsed by respiteservices.com, Catulpa Community Support Services or Empower Simcoe. 

The user (parents/guardians and other supports) acknowledges that, while Catulpa Community Support Services & Empower Simcoe may have provided information with respect to services and supports available in the community, the final decisions with respect to the manner in which services and supports are to be provided as well as decisions to hire, contract with or engage any persons, agencies or companies or other entities to provide said services and supports have been made by the Service user (parents/guardians and other supports).


For further assistance regarding respiteservices.com and the database you may contact Angie Bridekirk, Respite/CHAP Coordinator at Catulpa Community Support Services or Carolyn Harris Respite/CHAP Coordinator at Empower Simcoe.

Agency : Kinark Outdoor Centre
Address : Box 730,, Minden, ON K0M 2K0
Community Regions : Orillia and Area, Alliston and Area, Bradford and Area, Midland and Area, Collingwood and Area and Barrie and Area
General Information : The Kinark Outdoor Centre (KOC) operates year-round to provide a rich variety of outdoor education programs and autism support programs tailored to a wide range of
needs and interests. From skill development, family enrichment and social recreation to ecologically-focused, adventure-based experiences, the KOC offers high-quality
programming and once-in-a-lifetime experiences in a safe, well-supported and beautiful environment. We offer a variety of programs directly to groups and individuals, and also develop programs upon request, which are tailored to meet the specific needs of community groups, school boards, corporate groups, faith communities, and other organizations.

The Kinark Outdoor Center (KOC) operates to provide a rich variety of outdoor and social recreation, respite, and autism support programs tailored to a wide range of needs and interests. The Kinark Outdoor Center offers a variety of adapted traditional camp experiences and enhanced respite opportunities for children, teens, and young adults on the autism spectrum. 5-day camp opportunities for kids with ASD are customized to meet the campers' needs; Family Respite weekends and Family Camp experiences are well supported to meet the needs of all visitors.

There are funded and fee for service programs for children with autism and their families at the Kinark Outdoor Center. Please also visit our agency website for more information:
Eligibility : Contact Kinark Outdoor Centre for details
Age Category(ies) : School Aged, Adolescent
Type of Respite : Camp, Weekend Respite
Respite Contact : Information, General
Contact Email : info@koc.on.ca
Phone : 705 286 3555
1-800 Number : 800 805 8252
Fax :
Website : http://www.koc.on.ca

Copyright © 2024 supportyourway.ca. All rights reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy