George Jeffrey Children's Centre

SmartStart Hub Spring 2026
2026-06-09 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Thunder_Bay) | Limbrick Street Resource Centre, 97K Limbrick Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 4S8, Canada
We will be hosting an Open House.
Join us monthly, to learn about the SmartStart Hub resources.
We’re here to answer any questions you may have, provide development screenings and an opportunity to practice skills.
For more information and dates regarding these events, please contact our SmartStart Hub Team at 807-625-6994 or by email: smartstarthub@georgejeffrey.com
Or click on the link below.
TBDSSAB Smart Start HUB – Spring 2026

The Youth P.A.C.K.
2026-06-09 16:30 - 17:30 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, Canada
Preparing Adolescents in Communication and Kindness
Open to all GJCC youth aged 11+ years
Location: George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East
Dates: Second Tuesday of the month
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $2.00
Day of registration is required, please contact reception at 807-623-4381 by 2:00 p.m.
Space is limited
For more information, please click on the link below.
The Youth Pack 2025-2026

The Care & Share Support Group - Spring 2026
2026-06-09 16:30 - 17:30 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, Canada
We invite parents and caregivers of youth to join us in a welcoming, judgement-free space to share, listen, supoort one another, and grow together.
Guest Speaker: Superior Life Skills, Presentation by: Katrena Brindley
Location: George Jeffrey Children’s Centre
Dates: Second Tuesday of Every Month
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For more information please call Family Engagement Coordinator, Lorrie Dykstra at 807-625-6925 or email: ldykstra@georgejeffrey.com
To learn more, click on the link below
The Care & Share Support Group – Spring 2026

AccessOAP Information Session
2026-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, Canada
Join us to learn how to AccessOAP
In-person 30 minute resource sessions (1:1 support)
These information sessions will be an introduction to AccessOAP and the Ontarion Autism Program
For more information and register, please contact Chantal Lesschaeve at 807-620-5624 or click on the link below.
OAP Information Session

SmartStart Hub Spring 2026
2026-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Trillium Place Resource Centre, 14 Trillium Way, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 2M1, Canada

AccessOAP Information Session
2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, Canada
Join us to learn how to AccessOAP
In-person resource sessions (1:1 support)
These information sessions will be an introduction to AccessOAP and the Ontarion Autism Program
For more information and register, please contact Chantal Lesschaeve at 807-620-5624 or click on the link below.
OAP Information Session

Early Years Community Site - Spring 2026
2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 11:00 | EarlyOn – Early Years Community Site, 1000 Fort William Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 6B9, Canada
Come join us for engaging play time sessions
Location: EarlyOn – Intercity Shopping Centre, 1000 Fort William Road
Dates: Every Friday
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For more information please call 807-625-6994 or email: smartstarthub@georgejeffrey.com
To learn more, please click on the link below.
Early Years Community Site Intercity

SmartStart Hub Spring 2026
2026-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Windsor Street Resource Centre, 16-288 Windsor Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 1V8, Canada

Drop-In Bowling at Mario's Bowl
2026-06-16 16:15 - 17:30 | Mario’s Bowl, 710 Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 3Z5, Canada
Join us the first and third Tuesday of every month for some bowling fun!
Registration begins at 4:15 pm
Bowling: 4:30-5:30pm
$5.00/bowler/day.
For more information and to register, please click on the link below or contact Stacey at 807-625-6805.
Bowling Drop-In

Play Pals - Evening Session - Spring 2026
2026-06-16 16:30 - 17:30 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, Canada
Come drop in for children and caregivers to learn and practice gross motor, fine motor and communication skills
Location: George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For more information, please call 807-625-6994 or click on the link below
Evening Play Pals – Spring 2026

Lunch & Learn - Tour of the Planning Network
2026-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
For more information and to register, please click on the link below.
Lunch & Learn: Tour of the Planning Network

Early Years Community Site - Spring 2026
2026-06-19 10:00 - 11:00 | EarlyOn – Early Years Community Site, 1000 Fort William Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 6B9, Canada
Come join us for engaging play time sessions
Location: EarlyOn – Intercity Shopping Centre, 1000 Fort William Road
Dates: Every Friday
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For more information please call 807-625-6994 or email: smartstarthub@georgejeffrey.com
Space is limited
To learn more, please click on the link below.
Early Years Community Site Intercity

Intro to RDSP
2026-06-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
For more information and to register, please click on the link below.
Intro to RDSP

Learn to Bike
2026-07-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Ontario
Date: Weekly, Thursdays July 2-23 from 11am-12pm
Location: Friendship Gardens
Cost: $10.00
Registration Required: Please note you are registering for all 4 Thursdays
Details: This group is for children to learn how to bike, whether that be with or without training wheels or on an adaptive bike. Please bring your bike and helmet.
For more information call Claire at 807-625-6803 or click on the link below to register.
Learn to Bike

Art Gallery
2026-07-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Thunder Bay Art Gallery, 1080 Keewatin Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 6T7, Canada
Date: Monday July 6 from 1:30-3:30pm
Location: Thunder Bay Art Gallery
Cost: $5.00
Registration Required: Please scan the QR code to register
Details: We will do a guided tour of the exhibits followed by an art project of our own.
For more information, please feel free to contact Claire at 807-625-6803
Art Gallery

Magnus Workshop
2026-07-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Magnus Theatre, 10 Algoma Street South, Thunder Bay, Ontario, 8073455552, Canada
Date: Monday July 6 from 1:30-3:30pm
Location: Thunder Bay Art Gallery
Cost: $5.00
Registration Required: Please scan the QR code to register
Details: We will do a guided tour of the exhibits followed by an art project of our own.
For more information, please call Claire at 807-625-6803
Magnus Workshop

Sporty Beginnings - Summer Fun 2026!
2026-07-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-15 09:30 - 10:30 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, Canada
Come out and learn needed to play sports including running, jumping, throwing, catching and kicking! Geared for children aged 4 – 6 years.
Please don’t forget to bring a snack, water, runners and hat.
Location: George Jeffrey Children’s Centre
Open to all clients of GJCC
Registration is required. Please note you are registering for all of the Wednesdays
Cost: $10.00
For more information, please contact Claire at 807-625-6803.
To register click link below:
Sporty Beginnings Summer Fun 2026

Learn to Bike
2026-07-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Ontario
Date: Weekly, Thursdays July 2-23 from 11am-12pm
Location: Friendship Gardens
Cost: $10.00
Registration Required: Please note you are registering for all 4 Thursdays
Details: This group is for children to learn how to bike, whether that be with or without training wheels or on an adaptive bike. Please bring your bike and helmet.
For more information call Claire at 807-625-6803
Learn to Bike

Baking Fun 2026
2026-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, Canada
Date: Monday July 13 from 1-3pm
Location: GJCC (200 Brock St)
Cost: $5.00
Registration Required: Please click on the link below
Details: We will bake and then eat a yummy treat!
For more information, please call Claire at 807-625-6803
Baking Day!

Hiking
2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Centennial Park, 751 Centennial Park Drive, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7A7K9, Canada
Date: July 14th 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Centennial Park
Cost: $5.00
Details: Enjoy a walk through nature with us. We will stick to the main path so people using strollers and wheelchairs can join in the fun!
To register please click the link below or call Claire at 807-625-6803
Hiking

Summer and Baseball Fun 2026
2026-07-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Northwood Playfield, James Street North, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Date: Wednesday July 15 1-3:00pm
Location: Northwood Playfield (At James Street and Vale Avenue)
Cost: $5.00
Registration Required: Please click on the link below
Details: We will practice our baseball and soccer skills. Some Border Cats will also be joining us!
For more information, please call Claire at 807-625-6803
Soccer & Baseball

Daily Living Skills Boot Camp!
2026-07-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-21 09:00 - 12:00 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre – North Site, 584 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 1H3, Canada
Two week Summer Program for teens aged 13-17

July 20-24: 9-12pm at 584 Red River Road
July 27-31: 9-12pm at 200 Brock St E.
This two week summer program allows teens aged 13-17, the ability to practice daily living skills such as cooking, dish washing, bed making, etc.
Eligibility Criteria:
Ages 13-17 years
Must be abe to tolerate a small group with structured support
Have emerging communication (verbal or AAC)
Be safe with supervision ratios provided
Not require constant 1:1 for severe aggression or elopement (unless additional support is arranged)
Sign up by July 10 by clicking the link below.
For more information call Chantal at 807-620-5624
Daily Living Skills Boot Camp – July 20-31

Bootcamp
2026-07-20 13:15 - 14:15 | Within You Studio, 1080B Lithium Drive, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 6G3, Canada
Bootcamp with Natalie Lehto
Date: Monday July 20 from 1:15-2:15pm
Location: Within You Studio (1080B Lithium Dr)
Cost: $5.00
Registration Required: Please click on the link below
Details: Natalie will lead us in a workout so fun it won’t even feel like we are working out!
For more information, please contact Claire at 807-625-6803
Bootcamp

Cooking Fun 2026!
2026-07-21 11:00 - 12:30 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, Canada
Date: Tuesday July 21 from 11:00-12:30pm
Location: GJCC
Cost: $5.00
Registration Required: Click on the link below
Details: We will follow a recipe to cook a delicious lunch and then eat it.
For more information, please call Claire at 807-625-6803
Cooking

Daily Living Skills Boot Camp!
2026-07-22 09:00 - 12:00 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, Canada

Sporty Beginnings - Summer Fun 2026!
2026-07-22 09:30 - 10:30 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre – North Site, 584 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 1H3, Canada
