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YCP Program Calendar RSVP Now On Feburary 8, 2013, Action Canada's Task Force on Young View Our Webpage Carers had a public presentation and dialogue in conjunction with the release of their report: Who Cares About Young What is a Young Carers? Raising Awareness for an Invisible Population. This was a great opportunity to inform others about young carers. Carer? Please take a look at their website www.homeworkorcare.ca for Young Carers are more information and to learn about their great work! children and We are happy to report that we have been accepted to present a youth aged 5-18 who workshop entitled "Young Carers Program: Demonstrating have assumed a the Application of an International Model for Supporting significant caregiving Young Caregivers in Canada" at the Hospice role for a family Palliative Care (HPCO) Annual Conference, being member coping with held April 28-30, 2013 in Richmond Hill, Ontario. a life threatening or chronic illness, disability, mental health or addiction issue or language barrier. Young Carers take on practical, personal and emotional caregiving tasks.

What is YCP? The Young Carers The YCP is also happy to be partnering with Audrey Miller from Program supports Elder Caring Inc. to present a poster entitled "Young Carers- Caring Across the Ages"at the 32nd Annual Ontario young carers by Gerontology Association and the Regional Geriatric offering activities Programs of Ontario Conference in , Ontario on May and programs 1-2, 2013. throughout Toronto that provide We are incredibly fortunate to have 4 lucky young recreational, social, carers participate once more in "Dreams Take Flight" an educational and skill amazing national volunteer charitable organization dedicated to development providing the trip of a lifetime to Disney World for a day for opportunities. incredible children. This amazing day trip takes place May 8, We work with other 2013. local agencies to make sure families Chris Wynn is actively in the production phase of his next film get the support they featuring young carers! Please take a look at need. We strive to http://cawynn.wordpress.com/ to see his blog as he documents young carer families in Canada! build resilience in

young carers by Mark your calendar we are planning another YCP Family picnic creating for June 15, 2013... more details to come! opportunities for friendship, fun and learning, which will We are ready and gearing up for Spring!!!! help strengthen the youth as well as their families. YCP Programs

All of our services YCP Club are provided FREE Is a place for young carers aged 7- of charge! 12 to come together weekly to play games, sports, make art, learn helpful How do I refer? coping skills to deal with stress and get help with homework Anyone can make a referral. Call our When: Wednesdays 6:00-7:45pm office Monday to (ongoing weekly) Friday 9am- 5pm Where: Wilkinson Public School, 53 Donlands Ave, Toronto and speak to one of RSVP: The Monday of each week you are planning to attend our program staff, or Check Out The YCP Club Program Flyer you can fill out a referral form and fax or mail it in. YCP Teens If you are a young Is a monthly program for teens aged 13-18. It provides a place for teen young carers to meet each other, hang out and chat with other teens who carer or know a "get it". young carer, please give us a call and When: March 26, 2013, April 30, 2013, May 28, 2013 from 6:00-8:00pm (last check out Tuesday of every month) our website! Where: Ronald McDonald House, 240 McCaul St., Toronto RSVP:The Friday before you plan to attend

Check Out The YCP Teen Program Flyer

YCP S.I.B.S. (Spectacular, Incredible, Brave Siblings) A 6-week program for children aged 7-12 who help care for a sibling with special needs. It is a great opportunity for kids who help care for their brother or sister to get to know each other while doing fun games, art activities and learning about special needs!

When: Mondays, 6:00-8:00pm from April 8-May 13, 2013 Where: Geneva Center for Autism, 112 Merton St, Toronto RSVP: By April 1, 2013

Check Out The YCP S.I.B.S. Program Flyer

Special Events Join us for an afternoon of fun and exploring at the Royal Ontario Museum!

When: Saturday March 30, 1:00-4:00pm Where: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park, Toronto RSVP: By March 22, 2013 ***limited tickets available

Check Out The ROM Flyer

Ontario Science Centre Come out for an afternoon of science and fun at the !

When: Saturday April 27, 1:00-4:00pm Where: Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Rd, Toronto RSVP: By April 19, 2013 ***limited tickets available

Check Out The Ontario Science Centre Flyer

Gardiner Museum The Gardiner Museum is the only museum in Canada devoted exclusively to . Come create your own unique masterpiece in their state-of- the-art clay studios!

When: Saturday May 11, 2013 from 1:30-3:30pm Where: 111 Queens Park, Toronto RSVP: By May 3, 2013 ***limited tickets available

Check Out The Gardiner Museum Flyer

Please note there is limited transportation available for all three of these events, which must be requested at the time of confirming attendance.

March Break Camp Camp Zagehdowin

A March Break day camp just for young carers aged 5-12! Play sports, do arts and crafts, learn new skills, meet new friends and have fun! This day camp is full day programming and children must bring their own lunch.

When: March 11-15, 9:00am- 4:00pm Where: Wilkinson Public School, 53 Donlands Ave, Toronto (Donlands and Danforth) RSVP: Call now to reserve a spot ***limited spots still available!

Check Out The March Break Flyer

Workshops March Break Teen Yoga Workshop

An afternoon workshop bringing teen young carers aged 13-18 together to meet each other and practice yoga. Explore the restorative and fun activity of Yoga!

When: Wednesday March 13, 2013 from 2:00pm-4:00pm Where: Wilkinson Junior Public School, 53 Donlands Ave, Toronto

Check Out The Teen Yoga Workshop Flyer

All About Cancer Workshop

Do you ever wonder what's happening when someone has cancer? You're not alone! Come learn about it by playing games and performing cool experiments. Hang out with other kids aged 4-12 who are helping care for a family member with cancer!

When: Tuesday April 16, 2013 from 5:30pm-8:00pm Where: Gilda's Club Greater Toronto - 24 Cecil Street, Toronto RSVP: By April 9, 2013

Check Out The All About Cancer Workshop Flyer

How to RSVP for YCP Programs It is very easy to RSVP to our programs!

All you have to do is contact Natalie either by phone 416- 364-1666 ext 245 or by email [email protected] and let her know you are coming!

Young Adult Carers Group We are looking for individuals to join our Young Adult Carers group for ages 18-30.

This monthly group will allow young adults to connect to other individuals who get what it is like to balance increasing responsibility with significant milestones, such as post-secondary education, your first job or moving out in to your own place. Check Out The Program Flyer

If you are interested in joining the group or would like to learn more please call or email Katie at 416-859-9319 or email at [email protected].

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