George Jeffrey Children's Centre

Paint Day!
2026-07-27 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Thunder_Bay) | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, Canada
Paint Day
Date: Monday July 27 from 1-2:30pm
Location: GJCC (200 Brock St)
Cost: $5.00
Registration Required: Please click on the link below
Details: You will be guided through a fun painting to take home and hang on your wall!
For more information, please call Claire at 807-625-6803
Paint Day

On the Field with the Border Cats
2026-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Port Arthur Stadium, 425 Winnipeg Avenue, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 6P7, Canada
Date: Monday July 27 at 6:00pm
Location: Port Arthur Stadium
Cost: $5.00
Registration Required: Click on the link below
Details: We will go on the field and stand with the Border Cats during the national anthem. Afterwards you will be able to watch the game with your family. You will receive one ticket for the client and one ticket for an adult. **Please note, if you child is not able to go on the field alone, you will be responsible for going out with them and ensuring they come off again after the anthem.
For more information, please call Claire at 807-625-6803
Border Cats Game

Daily Living Skills Boot Camp!
2026-07-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-31 09:00 - 12:00 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, 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

Mini Putt and Playground Fun 2026
2026-07-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Boulevard Lake, Lyon Boulevard, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Mini Putt and Accessible Playground
Date: Tuesday July 28th from 2-3:30pm
Location: Play it Forward (Boulevard Lake)
Cost: $5.00
Registration Required: Please click on the link below to register
Details: We will play a round of mini putt and then head over to the accessible playground.
For more information, pleace call Claire at 807-625-6803
Mini Putt & Playground

Sporty Beginnings - Summer Fun 2026!
2026-07-29 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-12 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

Chop and Chat
2026-08-06 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-13 11:00 - 12:30 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, Canada
Date: Weekly, Thursdays August 6-20 from 11-12:30pm
Location: GJCC (200 Brock Street)
Cost: $10.00
Registration Required: Please note you are registering for all 3 Thursdays
Details: In this group we will be making delicious creations in the kitchen that you can make again at home. Come hungry because after we are done cooking, we get to eat it!
For more information, please call Claire at 807-625-6803
Chop & Chat

Daily Living Skills Boot Camp!
2026-08-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-14 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

Aug 10-15: 9-12pm at 584 Red River Road
Aug 17-21: 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

Emotion Explorers
2026-08-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-14 09:00 - 12:00 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, Canada
A week long social emotional development camp for children aged 6-10 years.

A week long summer camp that focuses on helping children learn more about who they are and how they fit into the world around them. They will explore their personal, cultural, and language strengths while building pride in their identities.
Eligibility criteria:
Ages 6-10 years
Must be able to follow 2-step instructions, have functional expressive communication and turn taking skills with support.
Sign up by July 31 by clicking the link below.
For more information, please call Chantal at 807-620-5624
Emotion Explorers Summer Camp!

Tennis
2026-08-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Thunder Bay Tennis Centre, 430 Chapples Dr, Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 4V8, Canada
Date: Monday August 10 from 1-3pm
Location: Thunder Bay Tennis Centre
Cost: $5.00
Registration Required: Please click on the link below
Details: We will receive a tennis lesson. There will be something for everyone, whether this is your first time or you are a seasoned pro.
For more information, please contact Claire at 807-625-6803
Tennis

Music Therapy Summer 2026
2026-08-11 13:00 - 14:00 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, Canada
Date: Tuesday August 11 from 1-2pm
Location: GJCC
Cost: $5.00
Registration Required: Please click on the link below
Details: Kaelyn McCallum Music Therapy will be leading us in a session.
For more information, please contact Claire at 807-625-6803
Music Therapy

Level Up Your Social Game!
2026-08-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-13 13:00 - 16:00 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, Canada
A two day workshop on interpersonal effectiveness for teens ages 13-17

Aug 12-13: 1-4pm at 200 Brock St E.
This intense workshop will support neursodiverse teens to:

Strengthen interpersonal effectiveness skills
Communicate needs
Set boundaries
Maintain relationships
Preserve self-respect

Eligibility Criteria:
Ages 13-17 years
Reciprocal conversation skills (answer and ask social questions), expresses self in sentences, understand spoken/written paragraphs
Sign up by July 31 by clicking the link below.
For more information call Chantal at 807-620-5624
Level Up Your Social Game

Daily Living Skills Boot Camp!
2026-08-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-20 09:00 - 12:00 | George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, 200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 0A2, Canada

Golf
2026-08-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Chapples Golf Course, 530 Chapples Park Drive, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 4L7, Canada
Date: Monday August 17 from 1-2pm
Location: Chapples Golf Course (530 Chapples Park Dr)
Cost: $5.00
Registration Required: To register click on the link below
Details: We will be receiving a golf lesson. From driving to putting, we will get a chance to do it all.
For more information, please contact Claire at 807-625-6803
Golf Day!
