Our adapted programs are designed for people of all abilities. We adapt each program to make it accessible and enjoyable for participants with varied abilities.
One-on-one support from City staff is offered to camp program participants through the Recreation Support Program. This program is only available for participants registered in City of Mississauga camps. Please read the Children’s Camp section for more information.
Participants in all recreation programs may bring their own support person at no additional cost.
The City offers the following adapted programs. New programs will be added as they become available.
The adult multi-sport program is for adults with a learning, intellectual or physical disability. Participants will learn basic sports skills, stay active and work with others in the program.
The City does not offer a one-to-one ratio in this program. Participants may need to bring their own support persons.
To register, participants must be older than 18 years old.
Upon registration, staff will contact you to review program expectations and strategies for successful participation.
More details on program requirements, cost, ratios and accessibility features will be available on ActiveNet when the program is available.
The adapted skating program is designed for individuals with disabilities. In this program, participants will learn the basics of skating or improve their skating skills.
This program follows an instructor-to-participant ratio of 1:6.
Each participant must bring their own support person who is able to skate and join the participant on the ice.
To register, participants must meet the program requirements outlined on the program page.
Upon registration, staff will contact you to review program expectations and strategies for successful participation.
For more details on program requirements, cost, ratios and accessibility features, visit the skating program page.
Swim For Life is an adapted swimming program for swimmers with disabilities. This program follows an instructor-to-participant ratio of 1:3 and allows participants to work at their own pace.
Each participant must bring their own support person who is willing and able to go into the water with them.
To register, participants must meet the program requirements outlined on the program page.
Upon registration, staff may contact you to discuss possible triggers and sensory needs to ensure the participant receives tailored support.
For more details on program requirements, cost, ratios and accessibility features, visit the swimming program page.
The adapted Fine Art Studio Fundamentals program is for participants from ages 13 to 18 with a learning, intellectual or physical disability. Participants will explore different mediums of visual arts, such as drawing, painting, sculpting and mixed media, in a safe and inclusive environment.
The City does not offer a one-to-one ratio in this program. Participants may need to bring their own support persons.
To register, participants must be 13 to 18 years old.
Upon registration, staff will contact you to review program expectations and strategies for successful participation.
More details on program requirements, cost, ratios and accessibility features are available on ActiveNet.
Children in Motion is an adapted program for participants with a learning, intellectual or physical disability. Participants will take part in physical and social activities that grow and develop fitness, sport and cooperation skills.
The City does not offer a one-to-one ratio in this program. Participants may need to bring their own support persons.
To register, participants must be 6 to 13 years old.
Upon registration, staff will contact you to review program expectations and strategies for successful participation.
More details on program requirements, cost, ratios and accessibility features are available on ActiveNet.
Your child may need to attend camp with one-to-one support if they:
If your child engages in behaviours at camp that may pose a safety risk to themselves or others, City staff will contact you to discuss support options for your child. This may include providing your own qualified support person to attend camp with your child.
If your child requires support, you can have their support person attend with them at no extra cost.
The support person can be any individual over the age of 14, who is familiar with your child’s needs and requirements.
The support person helping your child at camp must meet these expectations and requirements.
If you plan to have your child participate in camp with their own support person, email recreation.support@mississauga.ca or call 905-615-3200 ext. 8147. Provide these details in your email or phone call with staff:
Recreation support facilitators are often students with limited behaviour management train and they:
Although the Recreation Support Program is subsidized, the cost of registration is approximately $350 per week. This amount does not include the cost of camp.
To register your child for camp, read the general requirements, costs and ratios outlined on the program page.
For more information about adapted programs, call 905-615-3200 ext.8147 or email recreation.support@mississauga.ca.
You can also sign up to receive email notifications about adapted programs.
