This program offers an engaging and supportive environment where children and youth can explore- robotics and coding while developing key skills for success. This program is designed for children between the ages of 8-12 years of age.
WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL GAIN?:
- Skill Development: Children will enhance their problem-solving abilities by tackling robotics challenges, working collaboratively with peers, and developing effective communication strategies.
- Independence: The program emphasizes making choices, completing tasks independently, and practicing self-regulation, empowering participants to take ownership of their learning.
- Social Skills: Group activities are designed to foster interaction, collaboration, and teamwork, helping children build meaningful connections and learn to work effectively in diverse settings.
- Life Skills: Robotics lessons connect to real-world applications, teaching participants how technology can be used in daily life while encouraging adaptability and confidence.
WHO SHOULD REGISTER?
- Participants must be able to engage safely in a structured group program. Due to the nature of the program, equipment and collaborative learning environment, this program is not suitable for participants who may exhibit physical aggression, self-injury, and/or property destruction.
- Participants must be the appropriate age (or can demonstrate they have the math skills) before or during the program with a formal diagnosis.
- Participants need to be able to sit for 20 minutes and follow 3-step instructions.
- Participants should demonstrate an interest in the robotics program and be motivated to work towards a goal developed in collaboration with their family and RBA or with the Therapeutic Recreational Specialist from their respective programs.
- Participants are required to attend an intake, to establish goals and create a treatment plan before the program begins. These will be scheduled by the Therapeutic Recreational Specialist with families directly.
Program Details:
Date: March 10, 2025 - March 14, 2025
Location: 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto Ontario M4G 1R8
Time: 9:00 am to 4 pm
Cost: $450 + GST
Registration opens Monday December 2, 2024 to Friday January 31, 2025
Next Steps:
- Registration Opens: Registration will open on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 8:00 AM. Please use the link provided above to complete the registration form with your child's information.
- Goal-Setting Sessions: We will be conducting in-person goal-setting sessions during the week of Mid February. These sessions are designed to help tailor the program to individual needs. Please note that we will only be inviting 10 children to participate in these intake sessions.
- Program Invitation: By January 30, 2025, families will receive an invitation to join the program or information about being placed on the waitlist.
