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Spring Programs

Spring Programs 2025

Social and Savvy: Empowering Social Skills

Welcome to Social and Savvy, a dynamic group created to help children aged 5–7 build confidence and ease in social interactions. This group is designed to strengthen key social skills, including:


·       Building and maintaining friendships
·       Recognizing and interpreting social cues
·       Managing peer pressure and resolving conflicts


Through interactive activities such as role-playing, group discussions, and real-life scenario practice, participants will develop tools to navigate social situations with confidence.
Who Should Join? This group is ideal for children aged 5–7 who:


·       Find social interactions challenging
·       Experience social anxiety
·       Are eager to improve their social skills in a welcoming and supportive space


What You Can Expect:
·       Engaging and interactive sessions
·       Practical strategies for everyday situations
·       A supportive environment for growth and connection


Day: Thursday April 10th, 17th and 24th
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Canoe- Burlington 3455 Fairview St 


Price: $140 Supervised by a Registered Behaviour Analyst
OAP funding can be used for this group~!


How to Sign Up? Simply call (905)-633-9222. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!
Let’s build confidence, connection, and social success together!

We’re excited to invite your little ones to Canoe’s Classroom—a fun and engaging group program designed specifically for learners aged 2-4 years old! 🌟

What is Canoe’s Classroom? Canoe’s Classroom is a once-a-week program where your child will embark on an exciting journey to learn and practice essential school readiness skills. Through a variety of interactive activities, we’ll focus on:

  • Circle Time Routines 🌀
  • Taking Turns 🤝
  • Play Skills 🎨
  • Emotional Regulation 😊

When and Where?

  • Day:  Thursday April 24th, May 1st and 8th
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  • Location: Canoe- Burlington 3455 Fairview St 
  • Price: $90.00 Supervised by a Registered Behaviour Analyst

Why Canoes Classroom? This program is designed to help your child smoothly paddle into the world of school routines and social interactions, preparing them for a successful transition to a classroom environment. 

How to Sign Up? Simply call (905)-633-9222. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!

We can’t wait to see your child join us on this wonderful adventure in Canoe’s Classroom!

AIM Group

We are excited to announce a new 2-hour group session at Canoe Therapy designed to support your child’s emotional and psychological growth. Our group will focus on the AIM (Accept, Identify, Move) curriculum, an evidence-based program proven to enhance psychological flexibility, self-regulation, and overall well-being in children. 

What is AIM? 🤔

AIM helps children:

• Accept and process difficult thoughts and emotions 🧠

• Identify personal values ❤️

• Move forward with value-based actions 🚀

When is it, and Who Can Join:

• Tuesdays after school, April 8th, 15, and 22nd

• Children 6-11 years old

• Children with the ability to succeed in a ratio of 1:5

• $140.00 Supervised by a Registered Behaviour Analyst 

What to Expect:

• Interactive Lessons: Through cooperative peer activities and group work, your child will develop essential social skills and teamwork abilities. 🤝

• Magis Learning Games: These fun and engaging games are specifically designed for children in grades 1-6 to teach well-being skills. By engaging with different characters in the game, your child will learn how to manage emotions, identify their values, and make decisions that align with those values. 🎮💡

Why Join? 🌟

This group is a fantastic opportunity for your child to learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive and fun environment. They will gain valuable skills that will help them navigate life’s challenges with resilience and confidence. 💪

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! 🚨

To sign your child up or for more information, please contact us at (905)-633-9222.

*This is being run at our Burlington location.

 
A fun, interactive group for 11-15 year olds wanting to learn strategies to calm and regulate. The sessions will incorporate music therapy to help kids have fun while learning to reflect and de-stress.  

WHEN:
Six weeks on Wednesdays
4 – 5:30 pm starting Oct. 23 – Nov. 27

HOW MUCH: 550$

WHERE: Burlington
3455 Fairview St, Unit 8,
Burlington, ON, L7N 2R4

HOW TO REGISTER: Tel: 905-633-9222
How does music help with regulation?

Scientific research shows that music plays a significant role in calming children’s brains, especially by reducing stress, anxiety, and improving behavior. Here are key points on how music impacts children’s mental well-being:

1.  Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Soothing music lowers cortisol levels, reducing stress responses. This leads to slower heart rates, lower blood pressure, and overall relaxation.

2. Activates the Brain’s Reward System: Listening to enjoyable music releases dopamine, promoting feelings of happiness and motivation, which helps children engage in positive behaviours.

3. Aids Emotional Regulation: Music helps children, especially those with ADHD or autism, manage emotions by engaging the brain’s emotional centres, aiding in both emotional expression and regulation.

4. Improves Focus and Cognitive Function: Instrumental and classical music improves focus, memory, and cognitive function, making it especially beneficial for children with learning challenges.

5. Synchronizes Brainwave Activity: Calming music can influence brainwave activity, promoting relaxation by increasing alpha brainwaves associated with calm states.

6. Music Therapy Benefits: Music therapy helps children with developmental delays, autism, or sensory issues, promoting social skills, motor coordination, and even speech development.—Music offers both immediate calming effects and long-term developmental benefits for children of all abilities. It’s a powerful tool in both therapeutic and everyday settings.

This group is for teens aged twelve and up who may:

1. Experience big emotions or mood swings

2. Feel Overwhelmed by everyday challenges

3. Struggle with depression or anxiety

4. Have poor coping skills

Activities Teach Teens:

Understand and Regulate Emotions Increase self-awareness Increase problem-solving skills and flexible thinking Tolerate distress and crises

WHEN: Nov. 8 – Dec. 13 4 – 6 pm

WHERE: Oakville 515 Dundas Street West Oakville, ON L6M 1L9

CALL TO REGISTER: 905-257-5555

HOW MUCH: $550 (Eligible for Coverage)

Summer Camps

Canoe Therapy has summer camp programs to help keep kids engaged and on track.  Summer camps are an excellent way to utilize your kid’s open schedule and work on a skill in a more condensed format.  Being able to spend more time on a skill, in a group setting can really help kids get ahead. 

We have the following camps running this summer:

In Burlington:

In Oakville:

Let’s Get In Touch

If you have any questions about our Camps and Groups or would like more information about our various community events, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to answer your questions!