We are excited to announce the After School Skills Development Program, which seeks to offer social skills learning opportunities for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) outside of the school day.
The After School Skills Development Program is made up of three individual programs, each with a specific social skills focus and target age groups. The programs will be offered in-person and virtually.
Program 1 – Robotics and Coding
The program will focus on computation problem-solving strategies and basic coding concepts through graphical code and block code to build friendships through a shared interest in computers, coding, and robotics.
For: Grades 4 to 12
Location: Virtually
Length: one day a week (Monday or Friday) from 5:30 – 7 p.m. for five weeks, starting the week of April 10 and ending the week of May 8.
Application deadline: if interested, please complete the Online Registration Form by Friday, March 24 at 4 p.m.
Program 2 – Lego Club
The program will focus on learning the skills needed to play in a small social group format.
For: Kindergarten to Grade 2
Location: In-person in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Fenelon Falls, Haliburton, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, and Huntsville areas schools – locations are to be determined.
Length: one 60 minute group learning session every Thursday at 5 p.m. for eight weeks in April to June.
Application deadline: if interested, please complete the Online Registration Form by Friday, March 24 at 4 p.m.
Program 3 – Board Game Club
The program will focus on learning the skills needed to play in a small social group format.
For: Grade 3 to 5
Location: In-person in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Fenelon Falls, Haliburton, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, and Huntsville areas schools – locations are to be determined.
Length: one 60 minute group learning session every Thursday at 5 p.m. for eight weeks in April to June.
Application deadline: if interested, please complete the Online Registration Form by Friday, March 24 at 4 p.m.
Please note, spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
