For the Parents
Active Lives Canada proudly offers a caring, inclusive community for individuals with diverse abilities and the families who love them. We understand that as a parent, you’re not just looking for a program, you’re looking for a place where your child or loved one will be truly seen, supported, and celebrated. Our Get Up and Move Camp creates joyful, structured days for children and youth filled with movement, friendship, creativity, and confidence-building experiences in an environment where everyone belongs.
For adults aged 18 and older, our day programs provide far more than routine, they offer purpose, connection, and meaningful opportunities to grow. Participants build life skills, enjoy community outings, form real friendships, and experience the pride that comes from being part of something bigger. Families often tell us that the moment they walk through our doors, they feel a sense of relief, knowing their loved one is in a space built on dignity, respect, and genuine care.
Support doesn’t stop at our campus. Through family-managed home care services in partnership with Ontario Health at Home, we help individuals receive compassionate care right in the comfort of their own home. We also offer a trusted respite program for all ages in our beautiful Victorian home in the heart of Orangeville, providing short-term and overnight stays in a warm, welcoming setting. At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: every person deserves belonging, opportunity, and joy, and every family deserves peace of mind. We invite you to explore what Active Lives Canada is all about, a community where care feels personal, and brighter futures are built together.
Day Program
Our Adult Day Program at Active Lives Canada is designed to support individuals aged 18+ with a wide range of abilities, needs, and goals. Through our tiered approach, participants receive the right level of support while being encouraged to grow in independence, confidence, and community connection. Each day is built around meaningful experiences that include volunteering opportunities, job readiness development, life skills training, continuing education, and social engagement, helping participants build a sense of purpose and belonging beyond the program.
What makes Active Lives truly unique is the environment we’ve created across our campuses. Our spaces are thoughtfully designed to feel inspiring, welcoming, and full of possibility, featuring dedicated areas such as art studios, classrooms, fitness and workout zones, music rooms, culinary and life skills kitchens, science and sensory activities, computer labs, and more, all built to encourage exploration, creativity, and personal growth in a vibrant community where participants can learn, contribute, and thrive.
Get Up & Move
Camp
What if there were a camp where everything was thoughtfully planned ahead of time, where every activity, transition, and moment of the day was designed with each camper’s needs in mind? Get Up and Move Camp at Active Lives Canada is built around the belief that camp should feel joyful, structured, and truly inclusive. Our programming is carefully modelled to match each individual’s unique abilities, interests, and support needs, creating an environment where youth and adults can build friendships, confidence, and independence while feeling supported every step of the way.
What if there were a camp that didn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to safety, but instead recognized that every person has their own safety needs, communication style, and way of thriving? At Get Up and Move Camp, safety is personal, care is intentional, and every camper is welcomed into a community where they can move, grow, and belong.
Respite Program
Active Lives Canada’s Respite House offers families peace of mind and individuals a true home away from home. Located in a beautiful Victorian residence in the heart of Orangeville, our respite program was created to provide a warm, welcoming space where youth and young adults feel safe, cared for, and valued. Every stay is thoughtfully supported by trained staff who understand that each person has their own routines, comfort needs, and unique way of thriving.
Our respite program provides more than just supervision, it offers connection, meaningful activities, and a calm, supportive environment where individuals can feel a sense of belonging. For families, it is the reassurance of knowing your loved one is not only safe, but genuinely supported in a space built on dignity, compassion, and care.
Family Managed Home Care
Active Lives Canada proudly offers Family-Managed Home Care Services in partnership with Ontario Health at Home, helping individuals receive the support they need in the comfort and familiarity of their own home. We understand that home is where people feel safest, most secure, and most themselves, and our goal is to provide compassionate care that strengthens daily routines while supporting independence and dignity.
Our trained Personal Support Workers (PSWs) assist with essential personal care needs, including support with hygiene, showering or bathing, brushing teeth, grooming, nail care, dressing, and other daily living tasks. These services are delivered with respect, patience, and a person-centred approach, ensuring each individual feels comfortable, supported, and empowered throughout their care.
Family-managed care allows families to remain actively involved in directing the supports their loved one receives. We work closely with caregivers to create consistent routines, build trust, and provide flexible care that reflects each person’s unique needs, communication style, and preferences. This approach ensures that care feels personal, familiar, and aligned with what works best for the household.
At Active Lives Canada, we believe that in-home support is about more than assistance, it is about enhancing quality of life and offering peace of mind. Whether families need regular personal care support or occasional help to make daily life easier, our home care services are designed to provide reliable, compassionate care that helps individuals thrive at home while supporting the well-being of the entire family.
