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Summer 2023

Summer 2023

August 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Summer 2023

  Rossbrook House and the Foundation were grateful to receive just over 17,000 entries into June’s Great Canadian Giving Challenge. While we didn’t win the grand prize of $20,000, we are appreciative of the support we received. Support that was directed to summer programming. The Challenge may be over, however, summer is still going strong! “I like summer because we go swimming at the outdoor pools and walk to the park.” – Emily, age 10 Donations in support of Rossbrook House are integral to helping ensure that children and youth continue to have a safe place to belong, play, learn and
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Summer 2023 is on at Rossbrook House!

Summer 2023 is on at Rossbrook House!

June 20, 2023 | Comments Off on Summer 2023 is on at Rossbrook House!

This summer will be a memorable one for children & youth.   “I like summer because we go swimming at the outdoor pools and walks to the park.” Emily, age 10 Summer at Rossbrook House will include: Daily meals, Fun activities, Outings like Beach Days, Camp Maskwa (for youth), Doors open 24 hours! Children (ages 6-11) and youth (ages 12-24) can drop in to check the calendars and see what’s happening each day. Regular participants are anticipating the fun outings and activities that await them. “Summer at Rossbrook House is amazing as an intermediate (ages 12-17). Making new friends practically
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Return to regular hours

Return to regular hours

August 30, 2021 | Comments Off on Return to regular hours

Rossbrook House is open every day for children and youth ages 6-24. Open 24 hours weekends and all school holidays. Children and youth, ages 6-24, can drop-in, weekdays after 3;30pm. Rossbrook House will continue its current COVID-19 safety protocols and require the use of face masks while inside the building. For those who don’t have a mask, we will provide one. Weekdays:  Rossbrook House is open until midnight. Children ages 6-11 are driven home by 8:30pm Weekends 24 hours and all school holidays: Rossbrook House is open 24 hours   Please call ahead to make an appointment if you have
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Summer Update

Summer Update

August 9, 2021 | Comments Off on Summer Update

Summer 2021 is underway. Children and youth are having #summerfun with outings and activities. Summer programming is in full swing at Rossbrook House. Rossbrook House will continue its current COVID-19 safety protocols and require the use of face masks while inside the building. For those who don’t have a mask, we will provide one. The Play Room is open every day from 11am. There are activities and outings planned each week for children and youth. Beach Days are happening each week and the youth had a blast at the Camp Maskwa day outings. There are also outings to the Zoo, Kid
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Summer Adventures 2019

Summer Adventures 2019

August 22, 2019 | Comments Off on Summer Adventures 2019

Summer is coming to a close. I think we can all agree, it went way too fast! The children and youth who spend their summer with Rossbrook House have been BUSY! From catching your first fish and jumping off the dock into the cool waters at camp… to spending a heavenly day on the beach with your buddies… going for a ride to get an ice cream in Lockport or going with your family to a fabulous evening at the zoo… Isn’t that what summer is all about?                          
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