White Pines Academy

White Pines Academy Simcoe County's leading day program, respite, and skills development centre for adults with autism and/or intellectual disabilities.

๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŒฒ We Started the School Year With a Bang at White Pines Academy! ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ‚September and the first week of October have been bu...
10/07/2026

๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŒฒ We Started the School Year With a Bang at White Pines Academy! ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ‚

September and the first week of October have been busy at White Pines Academy! Weโ€™ve welcomed some new faces, made new friends, settled back into our routines, and had lots of opportunities for learning, socializing, and getting out into our community.

Over the past several weeks, our students have been working on their individual learning goals, building independence, practising social and communication skills, and, of course, having some fun along the way!

โ˜€๏ธ We enjoyed beautiful days outside with trips to the park and picnics together.

๐ŸŠ We went swimming at the YMCA, giving our students another opportunity to stay active, enjoy recreational activities, and spend time together in the community.

๐Ÿ“š We visited the Innisfil Public Library, explored the library, and continued building our community participation skills.

๐Ÿ One of our favourite outings was a visit to Hooves & Feathers Farm, where we spent time outdoors and met some wonderful animals! Afterwards, our students each completed a personal project about their favourite animal from the farm, bringing our community experience back into the classroom.

Along the way, weโ€™ve continued working on academics, communication, independence, social skills, and individualized learning goals while getting back into the rhythm of another great year at White Pines Academy. ๐ŸŒฒ

Interested in joining us?

We still have a couple of spaces available in our Success Through Structure (STS) Academy program, which runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

We also offer our Day Program on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays, providing structured, meaningful days that include recreational activities, life skills, social opportunities, community participation, and opportunities to build greater independence.

๐Ÿ“ง For more information or to arrange a visit, contact us at:

[email protected]

๐ŸŒ www.WhitePinesAcademy.ca

Weโ€™re looking forward to everything the rest of the school year has in store! ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ“ฃ White Pines Academy is Hiring! ๐ŸŒฒWeโ€™re looking to add a few great people to our supply staff at White Pines Academy in ...
10/07/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ White Pines Academy is Hiring! ๐ŸŒฒ

Weโ€™re looking to add a few great people to our supply staff at White Pines Academy in Innisfil!

These are casual, non-guaranteed positions, making them a great fit for someone looking for flexible work, wanting to get back into the workforce, or simply looking to pick up occasional shifts when available.

๐ŸŒฒ Casual Supply Teaching Assistant / Recreation & Life Skills Facilitator

Our supply staff may work across both our Academy program and our day program/respite services, depending on programming needs and available shifts.

Within our Academy program, staff support adults with autism and developmental disabilities with academics, communication, independence, social skills, and other individualized learning goals.

Within our day program/respite services, staff support recreational activities, community participation, social skills, independent living skills, and meaningful leisure opportunities.

Experience working with individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities, or experience in education, behavioural services, social services, recreation, or a related field, would be an asset.

If youโ€™re in the Innisfil/Barrie and surrounding area, have relevant experience, and are interested in flexible casual work, weโ€™d love to hear from you!

๐Ÿ“ง Please send your resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]

๐ŸŒฒ To learn more about White Pines Academy and our programs, visit:

www.WhitePinesAcademy.ca

Interested, or know someone who might be a great fit? Please share this post or pass it along to someone who may be interested! ๐ŸŒฒ

This week, our students continued with our unit on different types of abuse, focusing on sexual abuse this week. We expl...
09/12/2026

This week, our students continued with our unit on different types of abuse, focusing on sexual abuse this week. We explored personal safety, consent, and the right to make choices about our own bodies.

As part of our commitment to Quality Assurance Measures, education surrounding abuse prevention, personal rights, self-advocacy, and our Student Bill of Rights is an important part of our curriculum.

We also explored the Zones of Regulation, with a focus this week on the Red and Blue Zones. Before we can learn strategies to regulate our emotions, we first need to understand what we are feeling, recognize how those emotions may feel in our bodies, and learn how to communicate them. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

And learning doesnโ€™t always happen sitting at a table! โ˜€๏ธ

With the beautiful September weather, we spent time outdoors exploring the property, going for a walk, listening to music, playing catch, and simply enjoying some time together outside.

At White Pines Academy, our goal is to provide adults with developmental disabilities with meaningful opportunities to build independence, communication, self-advocacy, emotional regulation, personal safety, community participation, and everyday life skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

๐ŸŒฒ We currently have TWO spaces available in our Success Through Structure program for the 2026โ€“2027 school year.

We are also now offering respite programming on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

We would love to welcome you for a meet & greet and tour of our new Innisfil location, conveniently located approximately 17 minutes from downtown Barrie.

Come see what weโ€™re building at White Pines Academy and find out whether our program could be the right fit for your family. ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ“ 6881 Yonge Street, Innisfil, Ontario
๐ŸŒ whitepinesacademy.ca
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

Building skills. Building confidence. Building independence. ๐ŸŒฒ

๐ŸŽ First Day Back at White Pines Academy! ๐ŸŽWhat a wonderful first day of the new school year! Today was extra special as ...
09/01/2026

๐ŸŽ First Day Back at White Pines Academy! ๐ŸŽ

What a wonderful first day of the new school year!

Today was extra special as we officially kicked off the year in our new home in Innisfil! ๐ŸŽ‰ It felt so good to get back into our familiar structure and routines, reconnect with friends weโ€™ve made over the years, and settle into our new space together.

We eased into the day getting creative with personalized arts and crafts to help decorate our new classroom walls ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ, catching up with friends, and enjoying a nice long walk around the beautiful property while exploring our new surroundings. โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒณ

There were lots of smiles, laughs, creativity, movement, and familiar routines โ€” a pretty great way to start a brand-new chapter at White Pines Academy! ๐Ÿฅฐ

Weโ€™re so excited to see what this school year brings and to continue learning, growing, building independence, and making memories together.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Registration for the 2026โ€“2027 school year is still open, with only TWO spots remaining!

Are you looking for a structured and supportive learning environment where you or your loved one can work on practical life skills, individualized goals, academics, communication and social skills, emotional regulation, independence, community participation, and more?

At White Pines Academy, programming is individualized to each studentโ€™s unique strengths, needs, and goals while providing the consistency and structure of a school-based learning environment.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Send us a message to learn more about our Success Through Structure Academy Program or to arrange a meet and greet!

Hereโ€™s to an amazing 2026โ€“2027 school year!

๐ŸŒฒ ONLY 2 SPOTS REMAINING FOR SEPTEMBER!Registration is open for White Pines Academyโ€™s Success Through Structure program ...
08/22/2026

๐ŸŒฒ ONLY 2 SPOTS REMAINING FOR SEPTEMBER!

Registration is open for White Pines Academyโ€™s Success Through Structure program for the 2026โ€“2027 school year.

Success Through Structure is designed for adults 18+ with autism and/or other intellectual disabilities who can benefit from consistent routines, structured learning, meaningful social interaction, and opportunities to build greater independence.

Our small, supportive program focuses on developing practical skills that students can use in their everyday lives, including:

โ€ข Communication skills โ€” verbal and/or augmentative communication
โ€ข Independent living and self-care skills
โ€ข Social skills and community safety
โ€ข Emotional regulation using the Zones of Regulation
โ€ข Reading, writing, numeracy and money skills
โ€ข Executive functioning, organization and planning
โ€ข Cooking, baking and healthy living
โ€ข Independent Activity Schedules (IAS)
โ€ข Music, arts & crafts and physical activity
โ€ข Weekly community outings and real-world learning experiences

Programming is individualized using evidence-based assessments, including the ABLLS-R and AFLS, to identify each student's current skills, develop meaningful learning goals, and track progress throughout the year.

With a 1:3โ€“1:4 staff-to-student ratio, students receive individualized support while still being encouraged to build confidence and independence.

๐Ÿ“… Tues/Wed/Thurs
โฐ 9:30 am โ€“ 2:30 pm
๐Ÿ•’ After-school care available until 5:30 pm or 7:00 pm
๐Ÿ“ 6881 Yonge Street, Innisfil, ON
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ September 1, 2026 โ€“ June 30, 2027
๐Ÿ’™ DSO Passport funding eligible
๐ŸŒฒ Only 2 spots remaining for September!

If you're looking for a structured, supportive program where your loved one can continue learning, developing skills, building relationships, and working toward greater independence, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more by visiting
https://whitepinesacademy.ca/success-through-structure

or email our Program Director at: [email protected]

White Pines Academy

Structure that Supports Growth, Learning, and Independence

Taking advantage of this beautiful sunny day with the girls! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’› We brought the guitar and some other instruments outsi...
08/20/2026

Taking advantage of this beautiful sunny day with the girls! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’› We brought the guitar and some other instruments outside, spread out a blanket, sang some songs, and enjoyed a little music in the fresh air. ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽถ

We even had a couple of little caterpillar visitors join us along the way! ๐Ÿ›๐ŸŒณ Sometimes the simplest afternoons make the best memories. ๐Ÿ’•

Registration is now open at White Pines Academy!

Whether youโ€™re looking for a fun and welcoming place to spend the day, a little extra support or respite so families and caregivers can have time to get things done, or a more structured program focused on building independence and practical life skills, we have options available.

๐ŸŒฟ Respite & Day Program Services
๐ŸŒฟ Success Through Structure Academy Program

Come spend the day with us, make connections, have some fun, and build skills along the way!

For more information or to learn about registration, visit www.whitepinesacademy.ca or email our Program Director: [email protected]

๐ŸŒฒ Registration is Now Open at White Pines Academy! ๐ŸŒฒWe are excited to announce that registration is now open for both of...
07/31/2026

๐ŸŒฒ Registration is Now Open at White Pines Academy! ๐ŸŒฒ

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for both of our adult programs for individuals (18+) with autism and developmental disabilities.

๐Ÿ“š Success Through Structure Academy Program (Tuesdaysโ€“Thursdays)

Our structured educational program is designed to help adults build confidence, communication, emotional regulation, functional academics, and independent living skills through individualized, evidence-based learning. Students benefit from consistent routines, personalized goals, and meaningful opportunities to develop the skills they need for greater independence.

๐ŸŒฟ Adult Day Program & Centre-Based Respite (Mondaysโ€“Saturdays)

More than just respite, our structured day program weaves learning into every activity. Participants enjoy recreation, community outings, social opportunities, and life skills programming while building confidence, communication, emotional regulation, and independence in a fun, supportive, and welcoming environment.

At White Pines Academy, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Through structure, encouragement, and meaningful relationships, we help adults discover their strengths, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

Whether you're looking for a structured educational program or flexible day support, we'd love to meet you and discuss how we can support you or your loved one.

๐Ÿ’™ Passport funding may be used for White Pines Academy programs and services. If you have questions about funding or the intake process, we're happy to help!

๐Ÿ“ 6881 Yonge Street, Innisfil
๐Ÿ“ž 705-985-4592
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐ŸŒ www.whitepinesacademy.ca

Tours are available by appointment. We look forward to welcoming new students, participants, and families to White Pines Academy!

โœจ Learning happens every day at White Pines Academy! โœจOur beautiful new classroom is already full of learning, laughter,...
07/24/2026

โœจ Learning happens every day at White Pines Academy! โœจ

Our beautiful new classroom is already full of learning, laughter, and growth! ๐ŸŒฟโ˜€๏ธ With two large windows that fill the room with natural light and easy access to the outdoors in beautiful Innisfil, it's the perfect environment for our students to learn and thrive.

At White Pines Academy, we call everyone students because learning never stopsโ€”whether they're attending our Academy program, our Adult Day Program, or participating in our Center-Based Respite services.

This week, our summer students have been exploring emotions and emotional regulation, building important life skills through engaging discussions, activities, and hands-on learning. Helping individuals understand their emotions and develop healthy coping strategies is an important part of fostering confidence, independence, and overall well-being.

We're so excited to continue creating a safe, supportive, and engaging space where every student can grow at their own pace.

๐Ÿ’™ Now accepting registrations for our Adult Day Program and Center-Based Respite services.

Contact us to learn more about how White Pines Academy can support you or your loved one.

07/21/2026

๐Ÿ’™ Meet Liam! ๐Ÿ’™

As part of our Year-End Prom celebration, our Success Through Structure students reflected on their favourite memories from the past year at White Pines Academy.

From friendships and activities to community outings and special moments, it was a wonderful opportunity to look back on everything they've experienced together.

Today we're featuring Liam's highlights! ๐ŸŒŸ

Thank you, Liam, for bringing your unique personality and enthusiasm to White Pines Academy. We are so proud of all you've accomplished this year and look forward to seeing what the future holds for you!

๐ŸŽ‰ Registration for September is now open!

To learn more about White Pines Academy's Success Through Structure or Centre-Based Respite programs visit:

www.whitepinesacademy.ca.

Last Thursday, our group enjoyed a wonderful community outing to East Side Marioโ€™s for lunch! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ˜ŠThis experience was abou...
05/05/2026

Last Thursday, our group enjoyed a wonderful community outing to East Side Marioโ€™s for lunch! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ˜Š

This experience was about so much more than just a meal. Our students practiced a wide range of real-life skills, including ordering their own food, budgeting, making payments, using good table manners, staying present without phones, and making thoughtful choices around healthy eating and portion sizes.

What made this outing even more special is that the location was chosen through a democratic voting process โ€”giving everyone a voice and encouraging decision-making as a group

Weโ€™re so proud of the growth, independence, and confidence our students continue to build through these experiences. It was a fantastic day filled with learning, laughter, and great food! ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ•

Address

6881 Yonge Street
Innisfil, ON
L9S4R9

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17059854592

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