Programs at Holland Bloorview

Access Boom Sailing
Access Boom is a “learn to sail” program designed for youth with physical and or cognitive disabilities aged 7-18 years. 

Contact | Heather Keating

Adapted recreation equipment loan service
The Recreation Equipment Loan Service allows clients and families to borrow adapted recreation equipment for up to two weeks to try out at home.

Contact | Arnold Lopez

Arts and dance programs
We offer after school and weekend visual arts, music and music therapy, dance and day-respite programs for youth of all abilities aged 2-29. We also offer arts-based March Break Camps and Spiral Garden and Dance Camp in the summer.

Contact | Skye Gross

Camp Connection
An overnight camp adventure for children with disabilities aged 7-14.

Contact | Kristin English

Out and About club
A summer program that opens a world of unconventional recreation opportunities to children with disabilities aged 7-14.

Contact | Kristin English

Sledge hockey
Toronto Sledge Hockey allows individuals to play adapted hockey by sitting on an ice sled.

Contact | Arnold Lopez

Snoezelen room and pool
Sensory-stimulation environments for people with multiple needs and training for parents and professionals.

Contact | Lorraine Thomas

Soccer
Ambulatory soccer is for children, teens and young adults who are able to walk or run using an assistive device like a walker or who have an unusual gait.

Contact | Kyle Smith

Swim programs
Red Cross swimming lessons for children with and without disabilities, family swim and swim club are just a few of the many aquatic programs offered at Holland Bloorview.

Contact | Louise Kublick | Website

Therapeutic clown program
Using music, rhythm, movement, physical comedy and slapstick, Ricky and Dr. Flap provide warmth and laughter to clients, families and staff.

Contact | Helen Donnelly

Therapeutic playroom and recreation services
Therapeutic recreation services for inpatients include day and afterschool program, evening group programs, weekend group programs, special events, clubs and outings.

Contact | Robyn Sanford

Toronto Wheelchair Basketball Club
The Toronto Tornadoes Wheelchair Basketball Club allows kids, teens and adults who have a physical disability to participate in adapted basketball.

Contact | Laura Ferris

Youth Drop In
Youth Drop In is a dance and social event for youth 16 to 29 years of age with disabilities in the Greater Toronto Area. It is offered through a partnership between community agencies.
Contact | Natalie Timbrell