Child and Youth Programs
Break Away
The Break Away support program has proven to be a meaningful option for families with children dealing with developmental disabilities. It is a structured respite program for kids (ages 5 - 11) and youth (ages 12- 18). Your child will experience music, sensory activities, crafting, comprehension tasks and outdoor play, led by screened adult group leaders, assistants and student volunteers. We are grateful to the United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge for their support of this initiative. Look ahead now on your calendar to determine when Precious Minds can provide you, your caregivers and YOUR CHILD with 'a needed break away!' Decide now to reserve - limit of 12 kids per week.
Location: Resource and Learning Centre
Break Away Benefits:
- Low cost - $20 per afternoon
- Session length - 3 hours; 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- Not just a specific 6 weeks - now you can elect to register your child for any number of Saturday afternoons. Typically, Break Away runs from October to May with the exception of statutory holidays and scheduled school breaks.
- Aimed to be a regularly-scheduled, structured and FUN option for kids with development disabilities - their own 'special deal'
- Enhances 'relationship-building' for kids and youth - it's our goal that your child associates Precious Minds with good friends!
- Fits family schedules
Registration:
Reservations must be made 2 weeks prior to first Saturday chosen (e.g., if you decide to have your child participate for the month of October '08 plus 2 weeks in December, our office needs notification by September 20th)
**First time Participants - please call (905)982-0882. Our Programs Coordinator will be pleased to answer any questions you may have and walk you through the registration process (Participant Profile, interview and fee payment)
Please send an afternoon snack for your child in their backpack. Due to numerous diet restrictions, this is the safe route to go. We ask you to partner with us in being a 'peanut-safe' facility.
Blaze Summer Camps 2008
Blaze Summer Camps focus on – social skills, comprehension tasks, peer interaction and independence – each with
developmental levels so a camper's programming can be customized. Each camp day features fun activities which include
sports and fitness, music, art & crafts and various sensory opportunities. And new this summer are (8) one-week
'Leadership' modules with the intent to mentor 'higher functioning' youth in reputable character, building competencies
in basic workplace skills and practicing healthy teamwork. This is a one-week 'development option'.