Programs & Events
View the events calendar to see what’s happening at DSAH.
See below for recreation and camp opportunities in the community. For information purposes only. These programs are not affiliated with or run by DSAH. Please contact the program provider for more details.
Do you know of a community recreation program that we should list here? Contact us!
City of Hamilton Adapted & Inclusive Programs
Programs designed for persons who have a disability are offered at select Hamilton recreation centres. Participants are welcome to bring their own assistive device, service animal or support person at no additional charge. The Hamilton Recreation Division offers trained staff to support people who have a disability par
Programs include Fit Social, Tween Connections, Teen Connections, and Swim Abilities. To find out more information, please visit Hamilton Recreation Adapted Programs. Contact accessiblerec@hamilton.ca for more information.
Adaptive martial arts by Determination Martial Arts
Determination Martial Arts offers Martial Arts and Fitness programs to the Hamilton community. To find out more contact them:
- 1360 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON, Canada, Ontario
- (905) 630-7041
- hamiltondma@gmail.com
- https://www.facebook.com/determinationMA
Therapeutic Horse Riding Lessons - TEAD - for all ages
T.E.A.D. Equestrian Association for the Disabled is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children and adults with any physical, cognitive and emotional challenges through a unique form of proven therapy with the use of horses.
Visit the T.E.A.D. website.
Challenger Baseball
HCBA hosts sports and social activities for players with special needs. Participation provides the opportunity to develop and improve endurance, coordination and skills at recreational or competitive levels of involvement.
Special Olympics Hamilton
Visit the Special Olympics Website.
Spirit in Motion @ Waterdown Dancers Inc.
Dance designed for young adults with exceptionalities. This class will focus on a different dance genre each week and will have our dancers moving to the beat in no time.
Visit the Waterdown Dancers Inc. Website.
Dundas Valley School of Art
Visit the Dundas Valley School of Art (DVSA) Website for information about their programs.
ADAPT fitness at McMaster Pulse Gym
ADAPT Program at Pulse
Mission:
The mission of our program is to promote the physical and mental well-being of persons with disabilities by providing them with personalized support and guidance from trained student volunteers.
We understand that there can be a barrier for people with disabilities to starting and staying physically active. We would like to eliminate this by helping our clients find creative ways to overcome and adapt to these barriers in the gym, while being there as support as they go through their work out routine so they can reach their goals.
Values:
1.Inclusivity: We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to lead healthy and active lives, regardless of their abilities or challenges.
2.Empowerment: We strive to empower persons with disabilities to take control of their own health and fitness goals.
3.Compassion: We are committed to treating all of our clients with kindness, understanding, and respect.
4.Responsibility: We take our role in supporting the health and well-being of our clients seriously, and we hold ourselves and our volunteers to the highest standards of accountability and professionalism.
5.Growth: We are committed to continuously learning and improving, both as individuals and as an organization, in order to provide the best possible support to our clients.
Who is eligible to participate in this program?
Any McMaster student or Pulse member who has a disability may apply to this program. Whether you need help setting up to use a machine or need someone to keep you focused on completing your exercises, this program is fitted to your own unique needs. Your assigned volunteer is just there to help you through your workouts in whatever capacity you would like or require. For inquiries or to get started in the program, please contact adapt@mcmaster.ca.
When does this program run?
The program coordinator will pair you with a volunteer who will work around your schedule. Generally, this program runs year-round, with a minimum commitment of one semester (four months).
What is the cost to participate?
There are no costs associated with participating in this program. However, you must have a valid Pulse Membership.
How do I get involved?
We are always looking for student volunteers! To apply, please complete this form https://forms.gle/suBtzt4gWb7HZzvE8 All successful candidates must obtain a First Aid/CPR-C Certification before the start of the program.
Contact
Puisand Lai, Jessica Vag & Elizabeth Lang
ADAPT Coordinators
The Pulse Fitness Centre
Early ON Child and Family Centre
Numerous locations across Hamilton. These programs are free. Visit the website for more information.
Ancaster Legacy Football Club
Ancaster All Abilities Program – Visit website
Starting November 26th, Ancaster Legacy FC’s All Abilities Program will take place every Saturday from 12:00 – 1:30 PM at the Legacy Centre (1185 Stone Church Rd. E).
“This program will be led by Coach Joe Barsalona, who has over a decade of experience developing and implementing soccer programs tailored to differently abled children and their families in multiple communities. It is designed specifically for differently abled boys and girls of all ages. Parents and siblings are welcome to join us.”
Summer Camps
See below for Summer Camps for children, teens and families run by service providers in the community.
SPORT FITNESS SCHOOL - McMaster University
Sport Fitness School Camp website
TEAD - Summer Camp
Visit the TEAD Summer Camp webpage.
DAY CAMP YMCA
YMCA Day Camp Website
Camp 321
DSAO’s CAMP 3-21 is an amazingly fun sleepover family camp for even more amazing children who have Down Syndrome. Visit the camp website for more information about registering.
Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre
Ages 5-7 Farm Discovery Summer Camp
Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre
6920 Concession 1, Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0
Tel: 519-837-0558