Bringing together children with autism and their peers in the true spirit of play and friendship.

Autism Play Groups Summer and Spring Break

Overview

Spring and Summer Autism Play Groups programs combine the award-winning Integrated Play Groups®, Friend 2 Friend Autism Demystification®, and SCERTS® models. These comprehensive summer and spring break programs are inclusive peer play, educational programs that focus on developing the social, communication, emotional regulation and peer play competencies of all the children participating.

About Play Groups Programs

Summer and Spring Break Play Groups programs are offered during March, July and August yearly. The programs are designed to meet the social, communication, emotional regulation and peer play needs of school aged children (ages 5 to 13).

The programs are small, stable groups of no more than five children. The programs are offered for 4 consecutive days, Mondays thru Thursdays, mornings or afternoons.

Under the guidance of highly trained professionals, the programs are designed to bring together children with autism with their peers to support the development of true friendships as they participate in mutually engaging affinity-based play themes and child-led activities.

Services

Like all Friend 2 Friend Programs, Spring and Summer Break Autism Play Groups are comprehensive programs that focus on the development of the social, communication, emotional regulation, and peer play competencies of all the children participating. As part of the Spring and Summer Break Autism Play Groups program, we offer the following services:

Pre-Program Services

Online Family Course
Program Coordinator intake phone call
Registration supports as required
Support in recruiting expert players
Transition visit booking, planning, and materials
Transition visit to the play centre
Administrative services (forms, payments, etc.)

In Program Services

Daily session planning team meeting
Affinity-based materials and visual preparations
Pre and Post-program team standing meetings
Highly trained professional team (1 Master Guide, 1 to 2 Play Guides and 1 Program Coordinator)
Daily two-hour Play Group sessions
Daily session notes and data collection
All materials purchase and designs
All visuals designed and created
A written camp report upon completion of the program
Re-registration Consultation (upon request)

Other Services Offered by the Society (fees apply)

Registration Steps

Step 1

Take our FREE Online Family Training
Register

Step 2

Read the Parent Handbook
View Handbook

Step 3

Speak with our Intake Coordinator
Contact Coordinator

Step 4

Register an Expert Player (peer, classmate, sibling, friend, cousin)
Register

Step 5

Register a Novice Player (Child with autism or related needs)
Register

Program Availability

SPRING & SUMMER BREAK PROGRAMS 2020

Days 1	Times	Ages	Start Date	End Date	Novice Player	Expert Player
Monday thru Thursdays	10:00 to 12:00	5 to 7 years	March 16, 2020	March 19, 2020	2 (fee $850)	2 to 3 (free)
Monday thru Thursdays	1:00 to 3:00	8 to 10 years	March 16, 2020	March 19, 2020	2 to 3 (fee $850)	2 to 3 (free)
Monday thru Thursdays	10:00 to 12:00	9 to 12 years	March 23, 2020	March 26, 2020	2 to 3 (fee $850)	2 to 3 (free)