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Skills for Life

Adult Day Program (Ages 18–30)

This program is designed for young adults aged 18–30 with intellectual disabilities and focuses on building independence, confidence, and practical life skills through structured, engaging activities.

Participants will take part in:

Fitness and wellness activities
Job readiness and skill-building
Financial literacy
Community engagement

Program Details:

Schedule: Monday to Friday
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Start Date: Beginning in April
Location: Markham
Fee: $85 per day

For more information or to enroll, please email: daysupports@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Markham Learning Academy

The Markham Learning Academy offers a variety of engaging and meaningful activities designed to support learning, independence, and community participation.

Participants can take part in:

Fitness and wellness activities
Cooking and budgeting
Literacy and iPad-based learning
Yoga and recreational programming

Participants also enjoy regular outings to local libraries, pools, and restaurants, along with new seasonal trips and community experiences throughout York Region.

For more information or to enroll, please email:

daysupports@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Fall 2026 Access Newsletter

Check out the Fall 2026 Edition of the Access Newsletter!

In this edition, you can find features on CSP, the Annual Family Conference, the Annual BBQ and Summer Camp recap, the ACT Program, Day Programs, Marketplace and Learning Academy updates, an inspiring story, Passport Events, Community Events, donors, a creamy pumpkin soup recipe, and much more exciting information about our programs and events.

Please find the link below to view the 2026 Fall Edition below:

https://online.fliphtml5.com/snged/CLYS-Access-Newsletter-Fall-2026/

Me & Lau Family Foundation Scholarship

The ME & Lau Family Foundation Scholarship is to encourage and promote the attainment of higher education goals for individuals with a proven financial need in York Region.

Scholarship Amount: $1,200

Eligibility Criteria:

Any grade 12 student or above in Greater Toronto Area who will be attending a post-secondary institution (university or college program)
Family income threshold of $148,000 or below

Application Deadline: Closed

Click here to fill out an application form

Media and Photo Consent Form

Please submit your application and consent for to Sanaz Sadozai at ssadozai@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Summer Camp 2026

The CLYS Summer Camp 2026 will run from June 29 to August 21 and is open to:

Children (ages 8–15)
Youth and adults (ages 16+)

Camp Locations:
Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and virtual options
(Exact locations to be announced soon)

Hours of Operation:

In-person camps: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Virtual camps: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Pricing:

Early bird pricing available
Virtual camps:
Regular pricing will apply after the early bird deadline
Transportation is additional

How to Register / Express Interest:
Families are asked to contact their Community Support Coordinator (CSC) to express interest and indicate if 1:1 support is required.