Upcoming Events
Cobourg Teen Sync!
FEE-FOR-SERVICE GROUP PROGRAMMING - IN PERSON
Cobourg Teen Sync!
🤝 Teen Sync! Build social skills, confidence & friendships in this 8-week ABA-based group for teens. ✨
Ready to level up your social game? Join Teen Sync, an interactive, ABA-based social skills group designed for teens who want to feel confident in conversations, friendships, and everyday social situations.
What to Expect:
✅ Starting & keeping conversations flowing
✅ Reading social cues & perspective-taking
✅ Managing emotions & coping with stress
✅ Teamwork, cooperation & flexible thinking
✅ Conflict resolution & problem-solving
✅ Friendship-building & online etiquetteasks
Through role-plays, games, and guided activities, teens practice real-world skills in a fun, supportive environment. Using ABA strategies like modeling, shaping, and reinforcement, each session focuses on a specific skill—giving teens plenty of chances to learn, practice, and apply what they’ve learned at school, home, and beyond.
Why join?
📈 Build confidence & communication skills
👥 Make new friends in a safe, social setting
🌱 Learn practical tools for everyday life
Cost:
📩 Pricing starts at $2610.00. This group is geared towards teens with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis and is an OAP-eligible expense.
Group Details:
📅This program runs from March 4th to April 29th, 2026
(Please note: There will be no session during March Break)🕓 Every Wednesday from 4:00PM–5:00PM
📍 Canopy Support Services, Cobourg Office
975 Elgin Street West, Cobourg, ON🏢 When families arrive, please proceed to the Boardroom in the basement
Interested in this group? Please fill out the form below and we will connect with you shortly! ✨
PEERS® for Adolescents Social Skills Group
FEE-FOR-SERVICE GROUP PROGRAMMING - IN PERSON
PEERS® for Adolescents
Social Skills Group
PEERS® for Adolescents is a 14-week evidence-based social skills program for adolescents in middle and high school who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or handling conflict and rejection.
Participants will learn:
Developing and Maintaining Friendships
Conversational skills
Entering and exiting conversations
Appropriate use of humor
Handling disagreements
Electronic communication
Being a good sport
Organizing get-togethers
Handling teasing and bullying
Changing Reputations
Cost:
The fee for this 14 week group is $4900.00 and is an OAP-eligible expense.
Group Details:
This group is for teens with a diagnosis of Autism, aged 13-17 years old.
This 14 week group begins Thursday, March 5 and runs until Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Parents attend separate sessions simultaneously and are taught how to assist adolescents in making and keeping friends (parent participation Is required).
Each week will be 1 hour in length and participants are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations and practice these skills during group socialization activities.
This group takes place in person at our Peterborough office.
Interested in this group? Please fill out the form below and we will connect with you shortly!
March Break Connect Crew for Teens
March Break Connect Crew
Connect Crew is a week long adventure for teens 13+ to master life skills, explore, & grow! Build Skills, Gain Independence & Have Fun! 🍕🏊🎳
🌟Calling all teens (13+) with ASD—it's time to unlock your potential! Connect Crew is a dynamic week long 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:
📅 March Break program running Monday, March 16th - Thursday, March 19th
🕕 Runs daily from 9:00AM - 3:00PM
📍 Parents will drop off and pick up their teens to various drop off points within the community.
🚍 City bus trips + Pick up and Drop-off sites will vary per activity
🔟 Limited to 10 participants
🎯 Cost: $4,870 for the entire week group. This is an OAP-eligible expense.
Interested in this group? Please fill out the form below and we will connect with you shortly!
March Break DBT Skills for Teens
Autism Services Group Programming - In-Person
March Break DBT Skills for Teens
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 13-17, 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 the March Break, 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.
Group Details:
This group is for youth aged 13-17 years old.
This group begins Monday, March 16th and runs daily throughout March Break, ending on Friday, March 20th. Each session is 1 hour from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
This group takes place in person at our Peterborough office.
The fee for this group is $1580.00.
Interested in this group? Please fill out the form below and we will connect with you shortly!
Level Up Social Skills for Teens
FEE-FOR-SERVICE GROUP PROGRAMMING - IN PERSON
Level Up Social Skills for Teens
🎮 Game on for growth! ABA-based social skills group for gamers ages 13-17. Level up at Canopy Support Services!
🕹️ Social skills meet screen time! This unique ABA-based program is perfect for youth ages 13-17 who love video games and benefit from structured social learning. Using popular multiplayer games, participants practice real-world social skills in a fun, relatable way.
What to Expect:
🌐 Internet Safety: Learn to navigate online spaces responsibly.
🤝 Teamwork & Turn-Taking: Practice cooperation, compromise, and sportsmanship.
💬 Communication: Comment, cheer, and ask for help in-game and in real life.
😌 Emotional Regulation: Handle wins, losses, and transitions with confidence.
This group is geared towards teens with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis and is an OAP-eligible expense.
Cost:
📩 Pricing starts at $3690.00. Contact us using the form below for your individualized estimate and let your child level up their social game! This is an OAP-eligible expense.
Group Details:
📅This program runs from March 23rd to May 11th, 2026.
🕓 Every Monday from 6:00PM–7:30PM
📍 Canopy Support Services: 150 O'Carroll Ave
Interested in this group? Please fill out the form below and we will connect with you shortly! ✨
Social Explorers for ages 8-12
Autism Services Group Programming - In-Person
Social Explorers (Ages 8-12)
Get ready for an exciting 8‑week adventure where kids ages 8–12 build confidence, friendship skills, and real‑world social know‑how—all in a fun, supportive environment! 🤝✨
This structured, evidence‑informed social skills program is designed to help children strengthen peer connection, understand emotions, and navigate tricky social moments with confidence. Each week, children take part in interactive activities that make learning social skills feel natural, upbeat, and engaging. 🎉
🧭 What We Explore Together
Through group games, modeling, role‑play, and guided discussions, kids will learn how to:
😊 Manage emotions in social situations
🧠 Use flexible thinking and adapt to changes
👀 Read social cues and “read the room”
🤝 Solve problems cooperatively
💬 Practice conversation skills and use shared interests to build friendships
🔄 Repair mistakes after conflict and recover confidently
🌟 Apply new skills at school, home, and in the community
Every session blends skill‑building with fun, movement, creativity, and opportunities to practice with peers. Kids leave each week feeling more prepared—and more connected.
👨👩👧 A Program for Families, Too!
Caregivers participate in a parallel parent component, providing tools and insights to support and reinforce the weekly skills at home. You’ll learn what your child is practicing, how to coach them through everyday challenges, and how to celebrate their progress.
🎉 Celebration Finale
On Week 8, we wrap up with a celebration session recognizing everyone’s growth, progress, and new social confidence! 🥳
Group Details:
Dates: April 15 – June 3, 2026
Time: Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM
Location: Canopy Main Office: Please park in the lower parking lot and proceed to the side doors labeled "AUTISM SERVICES". An Autism Services rep will be there to meet the youth, introduce themselves, and get the fun started!
Cost: $3450 | OAP‑eligible expense
Interested in this group? Please fill out the form below and we will connect with you shortly!