Inclusive Programs for Children, Youth, and Adults

• BeYou Rec and Social Program

  BeYou is an inclusive recreation and social program for children and youth with disabilities in Edmonton and Leduc. Participants build friendships, develop independence and take part in various recreation activities. Participants should come prepared to swim each day in addition to 2-3 other activity choices such as indoor play and recreational games.

  This program is for kids with a high level of independence and can succeed in a group ratio. If your child is not within the specified age range but you are interested in signing up for a specific day, please inquire.

  BeYou runs year-round. There are three 10-week sessions:

  Fall: Sept 24 – Dec 11, 2026
  Winter: Jan 9 – Mar 20, 2027
  Spring: Apr 8 – Jun 19, 2027

  Locations:

  • Meadows Recreation Centre (2704 17 St NW)
  • Terwillegar Recreation Centre (2051 Leger Rd NW)
  • Clareview Recreation Centre (3804 139 Ave NW)
  • Leduc Recreation Centre (4330 Black Gold Dr)

  Schedule:

  Thursdays: 5:30-9:30 p.m. (Ages 13-17) *
  Fridays: 5:30-9:30 p.m. (Ages 9-12)
  Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Ages 9-12) **

  * Available at Clareview and Meadows only.
  ** Collecting interest for Leduc.

  Please note: Programs at the Leduc Recreation Centre begin at 6:00 p.m.

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  Not yet sure this program is the right fit for your child? Try a free Discovery Session—an opportunity for participants and families to experience our programs before committing to a full 10-week session.

  Learn more.

• Community Connect

  Our daytime Community Connect program provides a meaningful community for individuals with disabilities. This program is for adults who have finished high school. This program encourages social engagement, community access, and building independence for the individuals we support.

  Community Connect runs from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

  Before Care: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
  After Care: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

  Locations:

  • McKernan Centre (11341 78 Ave NW)
  • Orange Hub (10045 156 St NW)
  • Millbourne Market Mall (3697 Mill Woods Rd NW)
  • St. Albert (7 St. Anne St)

  Program Fee: $150/month

• Hearts in Action Year-Round Camp

  We are open to provide fun, engaging and purposeful activities during school breaks.

  Programs:

  2026-2027

  1. August Respite – August 24-28
  2. Winter Break – Week 1
     December 21-24, 2026
  3. Winter Break – Week 2
     December 28-31, 2026
  4. Teachers’ Convention – 2 days
     February 25-26, 2027
  5. Spring Break Week
     March 30- April 2, 2027

   

  Daily Activity and Centre Fee: $10/day
  Fees will be collected at the end of each month by pre-authorized credit card for services used during that month.

• Out-of-School-Programs

  Ages 12–17: The Out-of-School program is designed for children over the age of 12, who require a little extra support after school and are no longer able to access a daycare.

  Transportation: Parents, check with your child’s school to see if your child is eligible for bus transportation to one of our centres. AdaptAbilities staff will meet the school bus.

  Locations: 

  • McKernan Centre (11341 78 Ave NW)
  • Millbourne Market Mall (3697 Mill Wood Rd NW)
  • Orange Hub (10045 156 St NW)
  • St. Albert (7 St. Anne Street)

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  Ages 18 +: Our High School Transition Program supports individuals over 18 who are continuing their high school education.

  Locations:

  • McKernan Centre (11341 78 Ave NW)
  • Millbourne Market Mall (3697 Mill Woods Rd NW)
  • Orange Hub (10045 156 St NW)
  • St. Albert (7 St. Anne Street)

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  Hours: 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  *Thursdays run 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. to accommodate early dismissal

  Note: A 3-hour minimum billing time applies for each day

• Remote Support Program

  For adults 18+, the Remote Support Program is a new online program that provides opportunities to build community and offers a range of programs tailored to an individual’s needs and goals. Those outside Edmonton are welcome to join the program and participants can connect with one another at any time.

  To participate, participants will need a phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection to connect to a Discord server.

  Set Programs are offered (times subject to change):

  Tuesday: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. MDT – Cooking Class
  Thursday: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. MDT – Yoga
  Sunday:  6:30 to 8:30 p.m. MDT – Gaming

  AdaptAbilities is committed to ensuring that access to our programs is not restricted by financial limitations. Thanks to our generous donors, there is no cost to participate in this program for a limited time.

• Social Nights

  Our Social Nights provide purposeful programming. Participants meet friends, build relationships, learn new skills, and, most importantly, have fun.

  Centres come fully equipped with appropriate activities and resources for participants with disabilities. We also explore our community for weekly planned group activities.

  This program is for youth and young adults who can succeed in a group ratio. If your child is not within the specified age range but you are interested in signing up for a specific day, please inquire.

  Social Nights run year-round on Thursdays and Fridays with three 10-week sessions:

  Fall: Sept 24 – Dec 11, 2026
  Winter: Jan 7 – Mar 19, 2027
  Spring: Apr 8 – Jun 18, 2027

  Each week features a different planned activity for the following groups:

  Adult (18+): Millbourne Market Mall, Orange Hub, St. Albert (5:30 – 9:30 p.m.)
  Teens (Ages 13-17): McKernan, St. Albert (5:30 – 9:30 p.m.)

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  Not yet sure this program is the right fit? Try a free Discovery Session—an opportunity for participants and families to experience our programs before committing to a full 10-week session.

  Learn more.

• Weekend Respite

  Programs run 11:00 am – 4:00 pm on Saturdays. There are four 10-week sessions:

  Fall: Sept 26- Dec 12, 2026
  Winter: Jan 9 – Mar 20, 2027
  Spring: Apr 10 – Jun 19, 2027
  Summer: Jul 3 – Aug 28, 2027

  Locations:

  • McKernan Centre (Ages 3-12)
  • Millbourne Market Mall (Ages 3-12 and 13-17)
  • Orange Hub (Ages 3-12 and 13-17)
  • Whyte Ave (Ages 18+)
  • St. Albert (Ages 3-12)

  Daily Activity and Centre Fee:
  $50/session (3-12) and $100/session (13-17)

  Payment is made by pre-authorized debit or credit card.