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After completing your intake referral form connect with FREE resources, events and support available to all clients of Lansdowne Children's Centre, even before you connect with services. Thank you for your referral…. Referrals are reviewed daily and contacted based on priority needs. We will aim to respond in the next 90 days to complete your Intake. Should you have new or additional information to update your referral please submit by email to referrals@lansdownecc.com For urgent matters and questions, please contact the SmartStart Hub team by phone, at 1-519-753-3153 ext. 507 or toll free, at 1-800-454-7186 ext. 507 Next Steps... Lansdowne Children's Centre provides opportunities for caregiver support and free access to learning resources for all client families—even before you connect with services! Autism Services Caregiver Resources Events Start Here Guide Autism Services Connect with Family Support Workers for assistance with registration for Autism Services programs and Ontario Autism Program. Connect with Foundational Family Services like drop-in groups and caregiver supports. Caregiver Resources and Family Engagement Services Connect with other client families at Lansdowne-sponsored free events for caregivers and families. Free childcare available at some events while caregivers attend. Discover online learning resources, streaming video and peer support. Events Calendar Connect with available program, community and fundraising events! Use the event calendar to register your participation in Lansdowne Children's Centre events. Start Here Guide | Client Handbook The best place for new clients to start. Important information about client privacy and child safety. Content is available online with Google Translate services to adapt to your preferred language. Also available as an English-only PDF download. CLICK HERE to continue

Through your generous gifts we are able to help children and youth with special needs, and their families, to access: Specialty equipment; Support workers; Community-based programs; and Centre-run programs in Brantford, Simcoe, Caledonia and Dunnville. 1/8 GIVE TODAY Your gift is key Unlock a new skill— Unlock a new SMILE Working together to enhance and enrich the lives of children and families served by Lansdowne Children’s Centre. scroll down for more Support or start a local fundraiser Events for Lansdowne You can support Lansdowne Kids with your participation in a community event, dedicating your fundraising to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Learn More Give to Lansdowne Kids Making a donation We're here to make gifting easy, and to celebrate your kindness and generosity. Your gift is key to helping kids unlock their potential. Learn More Celebrating community engagement Volunteer for Lansdowne Your time is an incredible gift. Through the year, events and programs provide opportunity to lend your skills and time in support of Lansdowne kids. Learn More Leading our mission of support Our Board of Directors Volunteer leaders combine a diverse mix of skills, experience and interests to steward donor gifts and pursue an optimal client experience. Learn More Thank you, Tim Hortons Smile Cookie, Brantford Celebrating Tim Hortons restaurants in Brantford and the teams and customers who created an incredible donation! Learn More Be a Hero for Lansdowne Kids Heroes Walk and Roll Celebrating strength in our community! Spend time with your kids being Heroes for Lansdowne Children's Centre... Learn More Celebrating Donors, Donations More News Motorcycles ride for Lansdowne Kids in 22nd annual event Community support means camp connections for Lansdowne kids Owen Soden, 2026 Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids youth ambassador 1 2 3 4 5 Community News and Events More News Scholastic Book Club opportunity supports Lansdowne programs Lansdowne Children’s Centre hosts annual general meeting 2025-2026 Annual Report, Lansdowne Children's Centre 1 2 3 4 5 Unlock a new SMILE Unlock a new skill— OUR MISSION is about working together to enhance and enrich the lives of the children and families that Lansdowne Children’s Centre serves by raising funds and goodwill throughout the community. “Unlock A New Skill–Unlock A New Smile” celebrates the magical moments when an infant, child, or youth, client achieves a new sense of accomplishment, excitement and… pure joy . "I can’t even describe the look in the eyes of a parent watching their child experience something that they simply didn’t think was possible." Your gifts empower Lansdowne to enhance and enrich the lives of clients and their families by providing acces to: Specialty equipment Support workers Community-based programs Centre-run programs Lansdowne Children's Centre Charitable Registration #1190 05643 RR0001 39 Mount Pleasant St., Brantford, ON N3T 1S7 Contact: Lynda Henriksen (she/her) Director of Development and Community Relations lhenriksen@lansdownecc.com 519-753-3153 ext 221

Referral Form, Print Form | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Referral Form, Print Form Download the printable PDF referral form. ANYONE can complete a referral to contact SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Return your completed form by fax, to 1-519-753-5927 Or, return by email, subject: [Child/Youth name, Referral], to email address referrals@lansdownecc.com Click here to visit the SmartStart Hub intake services page for more information about the referral process, and to access self-screening tools (ie. development milestone checklists) Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Referral Form, Print Form no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Referral, intake, SmartStart Hub, start service

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River LIFESPAN SUPPORT SERVICES All Services Index LIFESPAN SUPPORT SERVICES Child and Youth Worker (CYW) A Child and Youth Worker provides supportive counselling to those who are coping with the implications of a diagnosis/special need. This professionally trained worker can support children, adolescents and their families, individually and in groups. Eligibility Start Referral Children and youth clients receiving services from Lansdowne Children's Centre and their families, are eligible for Child and Youth Worker Services. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations A Child and Youth Worker can provide supportive counselling to help with: Adjustment to illness & disability Managing client stress and developing healthy coping strategies Building social skills Behaviour strategies and support for parents and caregivers Building confidence and self-advocacy skills Planning decisions and emotional needs when transitioning to adult services Sibling support needs Education and support can be provided for a variety of topics on a needs basis. Workshop topics may include: Internet safety Community safety & independence Bullying and self-esteem. Sibling support needs Youth transition You Belong Here. Are you passionate about working with infants, children and youth to help realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Join our team at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Careers

Lansdowne Children's Centre has a rich history in Brantford and the surrounding area. As the Grand Erie region's SmartStart Hub, Lansdowne connects families with top quality services, supports and resources, for children and youth with special needs, and their families. Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development What is Lansdowne Children's Centre? Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development is a highly accredited Children’s Treatment Centre (CTC)—and proud to be an Ontario SmartStart Hub connecting families with local services, resources, and support for babies, children, and teens with physical, communication, or developmental needs. 👶🧒👦 All Services Index SmartStart Hub Resource Directory Board of Directors CONTACT US Service Delivery Who We Are Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development mainly provides treatment, respite care, and recreation programs for infants, children and youth with additional and/or complex health and development needs. We also provide family, caregiver, and educator support. Lansdowne services are mainly funded by the Ontario government, Hamilton Health Sciences, the City of Brantford and community grants, donations and fundraising. Lansdowne Children's Centre service providers work with clients and their families at sites in Brantford , Caledonia , Dunnville and Simcoe , and in a variety of community settings such as homes, schools, childcares, early learning environments, after-school programs and day camps, as well as through virtual means using streaming video. Who Are Our Clients Lansdowne Children's Centre provides services and support for over 3,800 babies, children and teens annually, and their families. We proudly serve communities across the region of Grand Erie, including the city of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Examples of client conditions supported by Lansdowne Children's Centre include: Autism Specturm Diagnosis (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spina Bifida, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Chromosomal disorders and Neurological conditions. Our wide-range of resources, services and programs provides one‐stop access for families to connect with local support. O ur clients can reduce travel time, coordinate multiple services, develop relationships and expect a level of consistency in communications and service delivery. Our Mission Providing safe, accessible and quality family-centred services for infants, children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs. Our Vision Working together to realize optimal potential for infants, children and youth. Our Values At Lansdowne Children's Centre we value Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Empowerment, and Safety (RIDES). We are committed to safety, accessibility and accountable teamwork. DOWNLOAD Download a printable PDF copy Lansdowne's Strategic Plan, as announced at the 2023 annual general meeting. Lansdowne vision statement Working together to realize optimal potential for infants, children and youth. Lansdowne mission statement Providing safe, accessible and quality family-centred services for infants, children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs. Lansdowne value statement Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Empowerment and Safety. (RIDES) Lansdowne strategies A culture of excellence; State of the art environment; Innovation to enhance service; Tell our story. a culture of excellence state of art environment innovation to enhance service tell our story staff and client engagement help shape or implementation planning Strategic Plan update June 2023 - Presented by Rob Simmons, Long-Range Planning Committee Chair & Past Board Chair our process

100% of proceeds go towards supporting programs for children and youth in our community. Your Smile Cookie purchase from participating Tim Hortons restaurants in Brantford provide support to Brant Food for Thought and Lansdowne Children's Centre Fondation. Volunteer Pre-Order Locations Social Media About Us Share your most creative ideas for including Smile Cookies at breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert! Prizes available. Submit Your Recipe Would you like to decorate Smile Cookies in Brantford? Register Online Print Poster Use the online registration to signup as a Smile Cookie decorator at a date, time and participating Tim Hortons restaurant location in Brantford. Minimum age 14-years old. Cookie decorators will arrive 15-minutes ahead of their shift and check-in at the payment counter. Please have hair pulled back and wear a hat, cap or cover. Do not bring a bag or backpack. Decorating supplies and instructions will be provided. Shift availability is subject to change at the discretion of the store manager. No photos permitted behind the counter (ie. back of the house). Seating area photos are permitted. SignUp portals close April 23, 2025. What's in a Smile Cookie? Whether you have allergy concerns or are just curious about what goes into the delicious chocolate chunk cookies. Ingredients PDF Submit Your Smile Cookie Recipe, Support Lansdowne Kids Apr 15 Smile Cookie Campaign Recipients, Lansdowne Children’s Centre and Brant Food Selected by Tim Hortons Apr 15 Celebrating Brantford’s most successful Smile Cookie campaign to date, Lansdowne Children’s Centre May 21, 2025 1 2 3 Pre-Order Your Smile Cookies PDF ORDER FORM - SMILE COOKIES TIM HOTONS APP - ORDER LINE To pre-order Tim Hortons Smile Cookies you can: 1) Submit your order form online to a local Tim Hortons restaurant, selecting your day and time for pick up. Must be submitted by Friday, April 24 by 4:00 p.m. Orders may be picked up between April 27 and May 3 at participating locations. Payment is required at pick up. 2) Print and complete the PDF order form and submit it to a participating Brantford Tim Hortons Restaurant no less than 48 hours before your specified pick up date and time. 3) Visit the Tim Hortons app and place your order 4) Order with Uber Eats, Door Dash, or Skip the Dishes for delivery (service charges may apply) PRE-ORDER SMILE COOKIES ONLINE Participating Tim Hortons Locations Where can I order (get) Smile Cookies in Brantford to help support Brant Food For Thought and Lansdowne Children's Centre? PRINT PDF - TIM HORTONS LOCATIONS BRANTFORD Address City Postal Code 184 BRANT ROAD ST GEORGE N0E 1N0 177 PARIS RD BRANTFORD N3R 1J2 226 WEST STREET BRANTFORD N3R 3V2 80 KING GEORGE ROAD BRANTFORD N3R 5K4 236 KING GEORGE RD BRANTFORD N3R 5L4 84 LYNDEN RD BRANTFORD N3R 6B8 610 WEST STREET BRANTFORD N3R 6M7 265 KING GEORGE ROAD BRANTFORD N3R 6Y1 50 MARKET STREET SOUTH BRANTFORD N3S 2E3 648 COLBORNE STREET BRANTFORD N3S 3P8 206 HENRY ROAD BRANTFORD N3S 6V1 225 HENRY STREET BRANTFORD N3S 7R4 11 SINCLAIR BOULEVARD BRANTFORD N3S 7W4 360 CONKLIN RD BRANTFORD N3T 0G8 440 COLBORNE ST. BRANTFORD N3T 0J2 164 COLBORNE STREET WEST BRANTFORD N3T 1L2 53 DALHOUSIE STREET BRANTFORD N3T 2H9 155 LYNDEN ROAD BRANTFORD N3T 5L8 1290 COLBORNE ST. E. BRANTFORD N3T 5M1 BRANTFORD'S SMILE OF THE DAY PHOTO CONTEST To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. We're looking for the biggest and brightest smiles! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @BrantFoodForThought and @LansdowneChildrens and share your Smile Cookie smiles! Tag us and add #smilecookie for a chance to WIN prizes like a Smile Cookie Plushie or Tim Hortons gift card! Winners will be announced daily on our social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) MEDIA RELEASE NOTE: by tagging @LansdowneChildrens and/or @BrantFoodForThought you are agreeing to allow both organizations to re-share your image, and/or contact you directly by messenger should your photo be selected as a photo of the day. Non-winning photos may also be shared in promotion of Smile Cookie campaign and in recognition of your great support for Brant Food For Thought and/or Lansdowne Children's Centre. Should you have questions or concerns about this offer and/or featured photos, please contact Joshua Paxton, communications supervisor with Lansdowne Children's Centre, by email at jpaxton@lansdownecc.com About Us Brant Food for Thought Brant Food for Thought supports over 12,530 students every week through 62 nutrition programs, including 60 elementary and high school programs and two community-based programs. This year alone, BFFT will provide an estimated 1.45 million breakfasts, morning meals, and snacks to local students. BFFT programs operate in every Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) and Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) elementary and high school in Brantford and the County of Brant, as well as Ste. Marguerite-Bourgeoys School and W. Ross MacDonald School, ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for students across the region. Visit, www.brantfoodforthought.ca Lansdowne Children's Centre Lansdowne Children’s Centre provides rehabilitation, respite, and recreation services for infants, children, and youth with additional needs, supporting more than 6,000 families throughout the Grand Erie region. Services are delivered at sites in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe, as well as licensed childcare centers, before and after school programs and early learning environments in Brantford and Brant County, and in Grand Erie District School Board classrooms. Smile Cookie funding helps Lansdowne families access specialty equipment and devices that support child development and provides children and youth with opportunities to participate in programs where they can explore their abilities, build confidence, and connect with friends in safe, supportive environments. Visit, www.lansdownecentre.ca

Lansdowne is looking for skilled volunteers, passionate about the services and programs supporting our region's children and youth. Preparing for Tomorrow's Children and Youth Share your voice with Lansdowne Children's Centre Notice: Lansdowne Centre Board positions are coming available as of June 2025. We welcome your application for future consideration. Thank you! If you prefer a printed application form, click here for a PDF version Board Member Application Board Member Eligibility Members (and therefore, applicants) must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must undergo background checks [police and Child & Family Services of Grand Erie] Connection with Lansdowne Children's Centre as a past client, client family or caregiver is beneficial, but is not a prerequisite for consideration. The Board of Directors for Lansdowne Children’s Centre has a maximum of 16 voting members, and an Ex-Officio appointed Medical Director. Your Board Committment Board members are required to attend monthly meetings, typically during midday. The Board meets as a united group on alternating months. Committees meet as sub-groups on alternate months and as scheduled. Board membership requires participation on a Committee. One Board member also serves as a liaison to Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation Board Participation and attendance at Centre and community functions, including Lansdowne Foundation events, is valued but not mandatory. Application Questions With a priority on diversity, equity and inclusion, our Governance Committee is seeking representation and participation from across our catchment area, including Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We promote a welcoming environment, a safe place for free conversation about skills, services and supports needed to meet the interests and demands of the children, youth and families seeking services and programs at Lansdowne Children's Centre. The demographic questionnaire is a guideline, not a directive. It is our intention is to promote awareness and outreach to new candidates. This outreach also inquires about skillsets representing current gaps in our board competencies. The Lansdowne Children's Centre Board of Directors is committed to having a Board composition that reflects the cultural diversity of our community and the diverse population we serve with respect to age, gender, religion, identity, Indigeneity, being a Person of Colour or 2SLGTBQ+, etc. We encourage individuals with lived experience of marginalization to apply and self-identify in their application. We encourage each candidate to consider all your life experiences that you feel could be value-added to our organization’s mission, and share what motivates you to want to volunteer your time and expertise in service of our clients: past, current and waiting, children, youth and their families. Apply Here Your First Name Your Last Name Your Email Address Your Phone Number Street Address City Postal / Zip code Region/State/Province Your Age Group Please complete the following ratings so that we can include your knowledge, skills and experience along with that of current Board members. Accounting/Finance No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Communications/Public Relations No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Facility Management No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Information Technology No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Law/Legal Process No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Lived Experience, Under- represented Population No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Organizational Development No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Parent/Caregiver of a Child with Additional Needs No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Program and Service Planning/Management/Evaluation No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Public Sector Admininstration No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Recruitment/Training/Evaluation No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Risk Management No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Volunteer/Informed Citizen No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced THANK YOU! Please take a moment to write about yourself, expanding on areas where you feel your experience, skills and perspective will bring added value to our Board conversations. Consider items like your education, career development, community involvement and lived experience. Please identify any factors you feel make your perspective unique, and impactful to conversations about the services and supports that Lansdowne Children's Centre provides for infants, children, youth, and their families. Tell us about your skills, experiences and perspective... Apply Now > Thanks for applying! We will RSVP by e-mail within 5 - 7 work days.

Fire Safety with Kids | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Fire Safety with Kids This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. In this virtual workshop you will learn about six topics of Fire Safety: Community Helpers, Fire Drills and Smoke Alarms; Fire Safety Plan; Stop, Drop and Roll; Staying Away from Hot Things; and Safety Recap. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Fire Safety with Kids no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Autism, #Safety, Fire

Multi-Year Accessibility Plan | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Multi-Year Accessibility Plan no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Lansdowne client families are invited to help advocate for and support other families in mentorship programs organized by the Family Advisory Council (FAC) and Family Support Working Group (FWG). Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us Supporting Family-Centred Care at Lansdowne Share your voice with Lansdowne Children's Centre Lansdowne client families are invited to help advocate for and support other families in service or waiting for service with Lansdowne Children's Centre. Learn more about how you can get involved with the Family Advisory Council (FAC) and Family Support Working Group (FWG).

Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Information about child wellness, hygiene and missing appointments due to illness. Start Here Guide: Your Child's Health and Hygiene, and Preventing the Spread of Infections For more information on these and other illnesses please contact your family doctor, or TELEHEALTH Ontario by phone at 1‐866‐797‐0000. You can also consult the Brant County Health Unit online (www.bchu.org ) or Health and Social Services Haldimand and Norfolk online (www.hnhu.org ) Return Next Guidelines Regarding Absence Due to Illness Lansdowne Children's Centre needs to provide a healthy setting. To help with this we ask that you please stay at home and away from the centre and staff when ill (based on Brant County Health Unit guidelines). Lansdowne reserves the right to send clients home from scheduled services and programs if our staff believe that the client is too ill to join in activities. Brant County Health Unit guidelines also apply when Lansdowne services are delivered in a client home or community-based venue. Please let Lansdowne staff know if you or anyone in your family/household is ill if a home visit is scheduled. Keeping your hands clean is the best way of preventing the spread of germs. Use the provided hand sanitizer upon entering the building. Please wash your hands after handling any type of soiled material or using the washroom. Lansdowne staff are committed to sanitizing their hands prior to and after working with children and youth. Feel free to ask them if they have done so. Therapy equipment and surfaces used are cleaned and maintained regularly to ensure everyone’s wellness and safety. Children and other family members with the illnesses listed below should stay at home and away from Lansdowne as noted: Chickenpox - until well enough to join in all activities and having no fever, whether or not there is a rash Diarrhea ‐ no diarrhea for 24 hours Fever ‐ no fever for 24 hours Head lice ‐ until after the first treatment and no nits are in the hair Impetigo ‐ until an antibiotic has been taken for at least 24 hours Influenza (flu) ‐ until 5 to 7 days after onset of symptoms Pink Eye, bacterial (conjunctivitis) ‐ until the antibiotic has been taken for at least 24 hours Ringworm ‐ until treatment has started Strep Throat ‐ until an antibiotic has been taken for 24 hours Vomiting ‐ no vomiting for 24 hours Return Next

Heroes Assemble! Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising event. Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation #ForTheKids Brant Park, Brantford Home Join the 7th Annual Lansdowne Heroes Walk & Roll October 4, 2025 | Brant Park, Brantford Contact Us Become a Hero for Lansdowne Kids Heroes Walk and Roll is more than just a party in Brant Park; it’s a powerful fundraiser that gives life to essential programs that provide kids with access to experiences like day camps, local sports, youth groups and social celebrations—ensuring that children who often face barriers to participation can enjoy the full richness of childhood. Fundraising Start any time! As families come together to celebrate community and achievements, they also champion a future where every child has equal access to play, connection, and community. Become a hero for Lansdowne Kids. Register your fundraising team and start collecting pledges online with your personalized webpage to tell your own Lansdowne story. Print the milestone map and pledge collection sheet to track your progress and fundraise with friends, neighbours and family. Together, we are delivering incredible results by enhancing and enriching the lives of children and families supported by Lansdowne Children's Centre programs and services. Thank you! Register Now Coming Soon! The Heroes Walk and Roll FUNdraising Zone with games and activities you can print and play at home, and more information about prizes and draws ! Family Fun Fair Saturday, October 4, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m. The Heroes Walk and Roll is a vibrant, inclusive celebration designed to empower every child to feel like a hero for a day. With accessibility at its core, this event offers a joyful and engaging experience for kids of all abilities—featuring music, games, and festivities that welcome neurodivergent participants and accomodate those with mobility and communication challenges. Park and event access is ALL INCLUSIVE when you register your fundraising team. Registration cost is $10.00 per team and provides access to Brant Park, free parking, and includes free play with all our carnival games, inflatables attractions, photo booth, costumed heroes and live music and entertainment Register Now Plan your day: 2025 Saturday, October 4 - Brant Park, 119 Jennigs Rd, Brantford 11:00 a.m. Event Opens Check-in with Registration table Bring in your pledge form, cash and/or cheque pledges. Additional prizes or goodies will be available for pick-up at Registration. Receive prize raffle tickets when you register, with additional tickets awarded based on fundraising, AND available for purchase. Tickets may be input into available prize draw(s) of your choice. Enjoy the games and activities and Live Music! 12:30 p.m. Let’s Walk and Roll! Meet at the pavillion. We will have an opening ceremony with guest speakers. Following the presentations we will start our Hero parade lap! (approx. 15-mins) 1:15 p.m. Animal Show! at the Pavillion 1:45 p.m. Prize Draws and Closing Ceremonies 2:00 p.m. Event closes and clean-up begins What to bring: Dress up as whatever Hero means to you! Do I need to pack a lunch? Light refreshments will be available to fundraisers and volunteers. We recommend you bring a water bottle and p icnic snacks for your team. Is there an accessible washroom? Yes. Brant Park has a washroom building walking/rolling distance from the event. There are also portable washroom stalls on the event grounds. How to prepare for weather? Fall events can be tricky. We recommend layers so you can adjust as needed for sun, wind and light rain. A hat is a good idea too for outdoor fun. There is little coverage available if it's raining, so in the event of heavy rain or thunderstorms (or snow!) we will cancel or postpone the event. What is the ground surface? The parking lot is a packed dirt and gravel drive. The walking and rolling path is an asphalt road. The carnival games and attractions are on the grass around the pavillion. Confirmed Attractions and Vendors This list continues to be updated as we near the event. Inflatable Bounce Playgrounds provided by Ashlee's Events Inflatable Sport Games provided by Rockin' Party Rentals Live Music and Entertainment The Shrubberies! Live Animal (Reptile) Show Jungle Jamz Face Painting presented by Ackland Insurance Carnival Games provided by Ashlee's Events Costumed Heroes! presented by R&J Theatrics Photo Booth with Smart Booth Images presented by Ackland Insurance Fire Truck Display Brantford Fire Department Light Refreshments for Fundraisers & Volunteers provided by Devlin's Country Bistro and Catering Find Your Way to HEROES WALK AND ROLL (maps) FOLLOW US