This Kiddo Active Life Skills Group is designed to provide an opportunity for pre-teens to engage in fun activities with similar aged peers while developing social skills, executive functioning skill and specific life skills. We will slowly build on the skills that are practiced throughout adolescence. The group will be led by an occupational therapist who designs and modifies every activity for each participants ability, needs and goals so that everyone experiences success and goal achievement. The group will decide on an outing they would like to do at the end of the 6 weeks, and each week they will engage in learning activities towards planning that activity.
These are some of the skills that will be introduced and practiced this summer:
How to make a group plan that can accommodate the needs of and interests of the group.
How to plan for and get to and from activities using public transportation when supervised.
How to research on the internet or by phone call in order to find, plan and execute the group activity.
Introduction on how to use smart phone apps for good – time management, planning, organizing, communicating with parents and friends, etc.
Phone etiquette – communication with the group as well as reaching out in the community through text and voice.
Planning and organizing as part of a group – including leadership and active participation in the group.
Important hygiene and personal management topics will be covered as they pertain to the group and the planned activities.
Budgeting and money management.
This group is for both new and existing Kiddo Active clients and requires a screening or evaluation for group placement.
Group Information:
Group Size: Between 4-6 participants
Location: Kiddo Active Pointe Claire & Kiddo Active Outremont
Cost: $490 for all 6 weeks Receipts will be provided for insurance or income tax purposes
Additional Information to consider:
Each teen will likely have need of pocket money for the final outing/activity. It is our hope that the teens will learn to respect their budget and how to earn their pocket money towards a goal each week as this is an important life skill.
Each family will be given a questionnaire for the parents and another for the pre-teen to fill out when they register – allowing the therapist to understand the child’s strengths, weaknesses and goals.
The group format will be adjusted to meet the needs of the individuals that register, unless the group format is not ideal for one of the teens.
Registration: Registration will be accepted by email, mail or in person. To reserve your spot 50% of the payment is required with the remaining 50% 30 days prior to program start date.
Receipts will be provided at the last session.
Checks can be made out to Kiddo Active Therapy. Credit card and debit payments can be made at the clinic or by phone.
Policy: Kiddo Active Therapy cancellation policy for groups:
In the case of cancellation prior to the registration deadline of 30 days prior to your chosen program, a full refund will be granted.
In the case of cancellation past the registration deadline, a refund of 50% of the fees will be granted.
In the case of cancellation after the first session, no refund will be granted, unless the therapists determine that the group is not the right fit for the child.
Please contact us at 514-428-0123 or info@kiddoactive.com for more information.