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Sunrise Youth Group
Sunrise Youth Group is a non - profit organization founded in 1991, based in Whitby, Ontario. The organization creates programs for adults and teens with developmental disabilities including: Autism, Down syndrome , Cerebral palsy and many more. The goal of the organization is to provide programs for members and support families that are positive and inclusive through recreational, social and learning experiences. The organization solely depends on community partners, sponsors, fundraisers and is volunteer based. Sunrise Youth Group not only benefits the members but also the community by creating an environment where leadership and positivity blossoms.

Day Program
Day Program is one of the two main programs Sunrise Youth Group offers. The Day Program is a continuing life skills program for the members of society with developmental disabilities. The program runs Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm. The program creates an inclusive environment where the members feel comfortable. positive and ready to succeed. The Program activities offered include: Cooking/ Baking, Art, Music, Math/ Money, History, Geography, Life Skills, Fundraising.

Recreational Program
The Recreational Program at Sunrise Youth Group is volunteer and student based along with the guidance of the Recreational Coordinator. There are multiple different events offered through the Recreational Program which are very beneficial for those who cannot attend Day Program and also provide excellent volunteer opportunities for students, as well as other members of the community. The various events offered include:
 * Club Night: Club Nights are themed events that could be cooking, sports, art and anything in between. Creativity expands in a laid back environment for both members and volunteers.
 * Dances: Dances are offered to the members, guests, staff and volunteers. Dances often occur every other month and also often are themed. Themes range from Hawaiian, Valentines Day, Halloween and many more. Costumes always encouraged. Dances create a fun night out for our members and a great place for friendships to bloom.
 * Wilderness Weekends: Wilderness Weekends are offered throughout the summer months, members take place in a true camping experience which includes, starting fires, swimming in lakes and sleeping in tents. Wilderness Weekends are a break away from reality and a bonding experience for both members and volunteers.
 * Cabin Retreats: Cabin Retreats are offered all year around and take place at Camp Samac in Oshawa. Cabin retreats offer a weekend getaway for the members where they are able to enjoy time with other members and volunteers.
 * Day Trips: Each summer Sunrise Youth Group plans various day trips to locations all over the Greater Toronto Area as well as Regional Municipality of Durham. The day trips offer an exciting way to spend a summer day for the members. These trips include visits to Toronto Zoo, Ontario Science Centre, Nova's Ark , Ontario Place (theme park) , Toronto Blue Jays games, Oshawa Generals games and many more.
 * New Year's Eve: Sunrise Youth Group hosts an annual New Year's Eve Bash which is an overnight event for the members and an excellent way to ring in the new year.
 * Camp Wabikon: At the end of every summer Sunrise Youth Group travels over 6 hours to Lake Temagami and attend a week long camp at Camp Wabikon. Camp Wabikon provides a peaceful, secluded environment where the members can participate in swimming, sports, arts, dances and eat great food. There truly is not a better way to end the summer.

Supporters
Again, Sunrise Youth Group is a non-profit organization and therefore does not receive any financial support from the government. They receive assistance from fundraisers (#MySunrise), Community Partners (Humane Society, Nova's Ark, Swish, United Way Durham etc.) and Sponsors ( Booster Juice, Bowmanville Zoo, Ontario Power Generation, General Motors Centre etc.)