This program offers an engaging and supportive environment where children and youth can explore robotics and coding while developing key skills for success.
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 with a 3:1 child to staff ratio. This program is not suitable for participants who exhibit physical aggression, self-injury, and/or property destruction when upset.
- Participants between the ages of 8-12 years of age before or during the program, exceptions will be considered on an individual basis.
- Participants should demonstrate an interest in the robotics program and be motivated to work towards a therapeutic goal developed in collaboration with their family.
- Participants are required to attend an in-person “Get to know you” session, to establish goals and create a treatment plans before the program begins.
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
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 January 13–18, 2025. 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.
