George Jeffrey Children’s Centre in Thunder Bay, ON!

Over the weekend of November 10th-12th, the Smilezone team transformed 7 NEW SMILEZONES at George Jeffrey Children’s Centre in Thunder Bay, ON!

The newly transformed Smilezones at GJCC include the main entrance vestibule, the reception desk and quiet room, two waiting rooms, the seating and mobility assessment room, the teen activity room, and a children’s clinical treatment room.

About George Jeffrey Children’s Centre

George Jeffrey Children’s Centre (GJCC) is a paediatric outpatient health facility located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. GJCC has been meeting the communication, developmental, and physical needs of children for over 60 years; providing services to infants, children, and adolescents aged birth to 19 years. The Centre is one of twenty Children’s Treatment Centres in the province of Ontario, and is an active member of the Ontario Association of Children’s Rehabilitation Services (OACRS).

  • 1,777
  • Number of Kids

Specific Features in the Smilezone Transformation Include:

  • Bright, kid-friendly murals with various themes including hockey, nature, and local Thunder Bay landmarks
  • Fresh paint provided exclusively by Sherwin Williams
  • Reconfigured reception desk with newly build quiet area attached for parents and infants
  • Accessible iPad stations with universal chargers
  • Flat Screen TV
  • Autographed hockey jerseys from the Staal brothers
  • Custom cabinetry, accessible banquette seating, accessible height-adjustable meeting table, bookcase, storage units, and collapsible hooks
  • Projector system to support therapeutic sessions
  • Magnetic whiteboards and pamphlet holders
  • Fun sensory items including bean bag chairs, tactile tables and spinners, and more!