Connect Crew (ages 14-17)

🚀 Connect Crew is a 7-week adventure for teens 14+ to master life skills, explore, & grow! Build Skills, Gain Independence & Have Fun! 🍕🏊🎳

🌟Calling all teens (14+) with ASD—it's time to unlock your potential! Connect Crew is a dynamic 7-week journey, where executive functioning skills meet real-world adventures. We’ll spend our time learning, growing, and having fun together! Experience the skills firsthand: Grocery shopping, bowling, swimming, eating at restaurants, and navigating the city bus—all while making friends and having fun!🏊🎳🍽

🔹 What You'll Learn:
✔ Planning & Organization 📝
✔ Time Management ⏳
✔ Task Initiation 🚀
✔ Working Memory 🧠
✔ Metacognition (Thinking About Thinking) 🤔
✔ Self-Control 💪
✔ Sustained Attention 👀
✔ Flexibility & Perseverance 🌟

💡 These essential life skills will help you gain independence in decision-making, job readiness, schoolwork, and leisure—even in everyday activities like meal prep, shopping, and commuting!

Group Details:

• 📅 7-week program starting June 30 (no sessions July 28 or August 4)

• 🕕 Mondays, 6-8:30 PM

• 📍 First session at main office, then various locations around town

• 🚍 City bus trips + Pick up and Drop-off sites will vary per activity

• 👨‍👩‍👦 Caregivers attend first & last session for document review

• 🎊 August 25: Final celebration with pizza party & slideshow! 🍕🎉

• 🔟 Limited to 10 participants

• 🎯 Cost: $4,140 for the entire 7 week group

Interested in this group? Please fill out the form below and we will connect with you shortly!

Please Note: Your child’s suitability for the group will continue to be evaluated by the group organizers and may be adapted, dependent on their presenting needs.

Authentically You!

Authentically You is more than just a group—it’s a movement! 💫

Designed primarily for girls and those who identify with girlhood, this welcoming space embraces diverse perspectives and promotes self-esteem, self-expression, and empowerment while remaining inclusive and gender fluid. No matter your gender identity or expression, if you resonate with themes of authenticity and growth, this group is for YOU! 🌸✨

What to Expect: The focus is on authenticity, self-discovery, and acceptance, making room for diverse perspectives and identities in a respectful, affirming environment.

• 💜 Supportive Conversations – Engage in open discussions on self-discovery and confidence-building.

• 💡 Empowerment Workshops – Activities designed to help you find your voice and own your story!

• 🎭 Creative Expression – Art, writing, and self-reflection exercises to explore your identity.

• 👯‍♀️ Connection & Community – Build relationships in a safe, respectful, and uplifting environment.

Join us in-person for a 4-week journey where we celebrate what makes each of us unique, while embracing the shared experiences that connect us. 💖

This group is geared towards youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis and is an OAP-eligible expense; however it is open to any youth who identify with girlhood.

Group Details:

• 📅 Dates: Weekly from July 7, 2025 – July 28, 2025

• ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

• 📍 Location: Main Office, 150 O’Carroll St., Peterborough

• 💰 Cost: $1155.00

Let’s uplift, encourage, and empower—because the world needs YOU to shine your brightest! ✨🌈

Free Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Science Sparks for 8-12yo

👩‍🔬🔬 Enjoy a night filled with exciting, hands-on science experiments, make new friends, and have a blast exploring the wonders of science in a welcoming setting. 🔍🧬

Join us for a fantastic evening of curiosity, creativity, and fun as we dive into simple, interactive science experiments, learn new skills, and make new friends. It’s the perfect way to explore science while having fun and practicing teamwork in a friendly, welcoming environment! Designed for those aged 8-12 year olds with ASD. Max 8 participants.

🧪What’s in Store?

• Explore cool, easy science experiments like who can create the strongest structure or , creating fizzy reactions!

• Meet new friends and strengthen teamwork and communication skills. 🤝

• Snacks, laughs, and plenty of hands-on learning—fun for everyone! 🍿🧑‍🔬

🌟 Join Us:

• Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025

• Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

• Location: Canopy Support Services, 150 O’Carroll Ave, Peterborough, ON

This group is designed for youth aged 8-12 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). We can't wait to see you there! 😊

Please note: An OAP number is required for all in-person events. ✨

Introduction to DBT Skills (Lindsay)

Discover DBT: A 6-Week Journey 🌱🧠

This isn’t just a group—it’s a space to grow, learn, and build real-life skills that support emotional wellness and resilience.

Designed for youth aged 8-12, this in-person group introduces the powerful tools of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in a supportive, interactive environment. Whether you're navigating big emotions, tough relationships, or just want to better understand yourself—this group is for YOU. 💬✨

What to Expect: Over six weeks, you’ll explore the foundations of DBT and build your own personalized coping toolbox.

• 🧭 What is DBT? – Learn the core principles behind this evidence-based approach to emotional regulation and mindfulness.

• 🛠️ Build Your Toolbox – Discover practical strategies to manage stress, improve communication, and handle intense emotions.

• 🤝 Real Talk, Real Skills – Connect with peers in a safe space where your voice matters and your experiences are valid.

• 🌟 Empowerment Through Insight – Gain confidence in your ability to navigate life’s ups and downs with clarity and strength.

  This group is geared towards youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis and is an OAP-eligible expense.

Group Details:

• 📅 Dates: Tuesdays starting July 8th, 2025 – August 19th, 2025

• ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• 📍 Location: In-person at our Lindsay office

• 💰 Cost: $1745.00 for the full 6-week program

Let’s build skills, foster connection, and grow together—because your mental wellness matters. 💚

Interested in this group? Please fill out the form below and we will connect with you shortly!

Stepping Out in Cobourg with Confidence!

🌟 Stepping Out in Cobourg with Confidence is perfect for teens who are ready to take the next step toward independence—on their own terms! 🌟

Stepping Out with Confidence is a 4-week Applied Behaviour Analysts (ABA)-based group designed just for teens on the Autism Spectrum who are eager to build independence, social skills, and real-world confidence—at their own pace.

Each week, teens will join a small, supportive group of peers to:
✅ Practice executive functioning skills like planning, organizing, and managing time.
✅ Build social confidence through engaging, real-life interactions.
✅ Go on guided community outings—ordering at a restaurant, navigating public spaces like the YMCA, or shopping with a purpose.

Led by experienced ABA therapists, this group provides a low-pressure, encouraging environment where teens can grow, make friends, and develop skills they'll use every day.

Group Details:

• 📅 Dates: Weekly from July 16, 2025 – August 6, 2025

• ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• 📍 Location: Canopy Support Services Cobourg, 975 Elgin St. West, Cobourg, ON

• 💰 Cost: $2070.00

Let's build confidence, embrace independence, and step out into the world with new skills! 🚀💙

Interested in this group? Please fill out the form below and we will connect with you shortly!

Please Note: Your child’s suitability for the group will continue to be evaluated by the group organizers and may be adapted, dependent on their presenting needs.

Transition to High School Skills Group

🚀 High school is coming—let’s get ready! Join our Transition to High School Skills Group & start strong! 💪🏽📚

📢 Is your child starting high school this fall? Let’s make the transition smooth & confident! High school is a big leap, but with the right skills, your child can start strong! Our Transition to High School Skills Group is an 8-week program running from July 23 – August 27, including check-in sessions in September & October, designed to boost confidence, reduce anxiety, and build key skills for navigating new environments 🎒🎓

🔥 What Students Will Gain:

✔ Confidence in navigating high school life 🚪🔑

✔ Stronger communication & self-advocacy skills 🗣️🤝

✔ Better organization & independence 📅📚

✔ Support from peers & mentors 👥🏫

Let’s make high school success happen—together! 🎯

This skills group is geared towards youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis and is an OAP-eligible expense; however it is open to any youth needing support transitioning to high school.

At this time, these groups are being run for students transitioning to KPR Peterborough High Schools - Adam Scott, Crestwood, TASS and Kenner.

Group Details:

• 📅 8-week program starting July 23rd with daytime sessions (Time TBD)

• ⌛ Session Length: 1.5 hours

• 📍 Location: Canopy Support Services & Identified High School (Adam Scott, Crestwood, Kenner, TASS)

• 🎯 Cost: $2,360 for the entire 8 week group

Please note, times for the group will be determined once attendance has been confirmed - they will be daytime groups.

Interested in this group? Please fill out the form below and we will connect with you shortly!🏆✨

Authentically You!

Authentically You is more than just a group—it’s a movement! 💫

Designed primarily for girls and those who identify with girlhood, this welcoming space embraces diverse perspectives and promotes self-esteem, self-expression, and empowerment while remaining inclusive and gender fluid. No matter your gender identity or expression, if you resonate with themes of authenticity and growth, this group is for YOU! 🌸✨

What to Expect: The focus is on authenticity, self-discovery, and acceptance, making room for diverse perspectives and identities in a respectful, affirming environment.

• 💜 Supportive Conversations – Engage in open discussions on self-discovery and confidence-building.

• 💡 Empowerment Workshops – Activities designed to help you find your voice and own your story!

• 🎭 Creative Expression – Art, writing, and self-reflection exercises to explore your identity.

• 👯‍♀️ Connection & Community – Build relationships in a safe, respectful, and uplifting environment.

Join us in-person for a 4-week journey where we celebrate what makes each of us unique, while embracing the shared experiences that connect us. 💖

This group is geared towards youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis and is an OAP-eligible expense; however it is open to any youth who identify with girlhood.

Group Details:

• 📅 Dates: Weekly from August 7, 2025 – August 28, 2025

• ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

• 📍 Location: Cobourg Office, 975 Elgin St W, Suite 12, Cobourg, ON K9A 5J3

• 💰 Cost: $1155.00

Let’s uplift, encourage, and empower—because the world needs YOU to shine your brightest! ✨🌈