Services and Programs
What is 140 Elmwood?
140 Elmwood is a vibrant community hub where children, youth, families, and community partners come together to learn, connect, and thrive. Operated by the Children’s Aid Society of the District of Nipissing and Parry Sound, Elmwood brings together free programs, essential supports, recreation, healthcare, and collaborative services under one roof to remove barriers and strengthen our community.
Whether someone is attending an after-school program, accessing mental health supports, picking up groceries from the youth pantry, meeting with a healthcare provider, or participating in a community event, Elmwood is designed to be a welcoming space where everyone belongs.
What You’ll Find at Elmwood
Free Programs & Youth Opportunities
- Free After-School and PD/Summer Programming focused on recreation, life skills, wellness, creativity, and community connection.
- Youth Advisory Council (YAC) where young people help shape programming, events, and decisions at Elmwood, ensuring youth voices are at the centre of what we do.
- Ripple Effect Mentorship Program, empowering youth to build leadership skills, mentor younger participants, volunteer within the community, and create positive change.
Essential Supports
- Youth Pantry & Donation Clothing Boutique providing free food, hygiene products, clothing, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, and other essentials for children, youth, and families.
- Primary Health Care Services through an on-site VON Nurse Practitioner clinic, improving access to healthcare for local families.
- Mental Health & Family Supports delivered through partnerships with community organizations and specialized programming throughout the year.
- EarlyON Programming providing play-based learning opportunities and support for children aged 0 to 6 and their caregivers.
- Early Intervention Services
- Education and Community Partnership Program (ECPP) Classrooms operated in partnership with the Near North District School Board.
Recreation & Creative Spaces
- Full Gymnasium used for sports, recreation, tournaments, community events, and training.
- Imagination Studio, where youth can explore music, art, digital media, podcasting, photography, video creation, and technology.
- Athletic Equipment Rental Program, giving youth free access to sporting equipment such as scooters, skateboards, and other recreational equipment to encourage active lifestyles.
- Outdoor Courtyard & Playground, featuring a fully fenced outdoor gathering space and accessible playground that supports recreation, family programming, camps, and community events.
Community Spaces
- Health Unit-approved “Connys Community Kitchen”, available for cooking programs, food education, workshops, and community gatherings.
- Rental Opportunities – Meeting Rooms & Program Spaces available for community organizations, workshops, meetings, and professional development.
Built on Partnership
Elmwood is home to a growing network of community organizations working together to better support children, youth, and families. By bringing services together in one accessible location, we make it easier for people to access the supports they need while creating opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and stronger community outcomes.
Healthcare providers, educators, social service organizations, volunteers, municipal partners, and local agencies work alongside one another every day, creating a truly collaborative model of care and support.
At 140 Elmwood, we’re building a stronger, healthier community together.
Community Bookable Space
Riverbend Room
The Riverbend Room, a warm and inviting space designed for informal meetings and gatherings. Accommodating up to 32 people, this cozy room offers a relaxed atmosphere with comfortable seating and a tranquil ambiance
Forest Room
The Forest Room is a serene and versatile space perfect for your next meeting or small event. With a capacity of 15, this room offers a cozy yet professional environment, featuring modern amenities and a calming atmosphere inspired by nature.
Community Kitchen
Conny’s Kitchen is the heart Elmwood. It is designed for nutritional teaching programs and culinary gatherings. This well-equipped kitchen offers a warm and inviting space for cooking classes, workshops, and food-focused events. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, all bookings require at least one certified food safe handler on site. Conny’s Kitchen is the perfect place to share knowledge, create delicious meals, and foster community connections.
Outdoor Space
Discover our versatile outdoor space, a perfect venue for family-friendly events and gatherings. This delightful area features a well-equipped children’s playground, ensuring endless fun for the little ones. With a mix of shaded and non-shaded seating options, you can comfortably enjoy the outdoors in any weather.
Community Gymnasium
Welcome to our state-of-the-art gymnasium, a dynamic space perfect for sports events, fitness classes, and active gatherings. This versatile facility is not only equipped with top-notch exercise equipment but also features a unique lending library for physical fitness resources. This space can accommodate up to 600 individuals.
Beauchamp Youth Hub:
he Beauchamp Youth Hub is the heart of youth programming at 140 Elmwood, offering free opportunities for children and youth ages 6 to 23 to connect, learn, build confidence, and develop new skills in a safe, welcoming environment.
Programming is shaped by youth through our Youth Advisory Council and Ripple Effect Mentorship Program, ensuring activities reflect the interests and needs of the young people we serve.
As a registered charitable organization, all programming is offered free of charge and is made possible through the generosity of donors, sponsors, grants, fundraising initiatives, and community partnerships. Every investment helps remove barriers and ensures local children and youth have access to meaningful opportunities, regardless of their circumstances. If interested in presenting to our youth or registering a youth for programming, please contact Brogan Snider, Coordinator of Programming and Community Engagement at brogan.snider@parnipcas.org.
Food & Clothing Resources:
At 140 Elmwood, our Youth Pantry & Clothing Boutique provide free essential items to children, youth, and families in our community. From fresh and non-perishable food to hygiene products, household essentials, clothing, shoes, backpacks, and seasonal items, these resources help remove barriers and ensure young people have what they need to thrive.
The Youth Pantry is available to children and youth attending programming at Elmwood or when accompanied by a Children’s Aid Society worker. The Clothing Boutique is also available through programming and worker referrals, while opening its doors to the public every Wednesday to ensure even more families can access quality clothing at no cost.
These resources are made possible entirely through the generosity of our community. Donations from individuals, businesses, organizations, and community groups allow us to keep our shelves stocked and ensure support is available whenever it’s needed.
Youth Pantry
Donation Boutique
Victorian Order of Nurses (VON):
Through a partnership with the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) and the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), 140 Elmwood is home to an on-site Nurse Practitioner clinic that provides primary health care services to children, youth, and families connected to the Children’s Aid Society.
This collaborative model helps improve access to timely, compassionate healthcare in a familiar and supportive environment. Services are available by referral through the Children’s Aid Society.
