Social & Group Programming
What does group programming look like?
Our social skills and group programs provide children and youth with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow alongside peers in a positive and engaging environment. Sessions are led by trained facilitators who design fun, meaningful activities that support social skill development, emotional regulation, and confidence building.
Using both natural and incidental teaching strategies, facilitators embed individualized goals into curriculum, play, crafts, games, and interactive experiences. This approach allows children to practice real-world skills in a controlled and supportive setting while maintaining the spontaneity and joy of natural learning moments.
Each group is designed to promote success through structured routines, hands-on exploration, and collaboration, helping participants strengthen communication, cooperation, and problem-solving abilities, all while having fun and feeling proud of their progress.
To enroll, please click & complete the form below:
Confidence Club
Weekdays | 3-4pm or 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Confidence Club helps children build meaningful social connections while developing confidence in group settings. Through fun and engaging activities like crafts, building projects, and science experiments, participants practice self-advocacy, social cue recognition, problem solving, sharing, communication, and cooperation in a supportive environment.
Facilitators use natural and incidental teaching to embed each child’s individual goals into play and interactive experiences. With guidance from trained team members and a carefully structured, positive setting, children learn to recognize social cues, express themselves, and feel proud of their achievements- while having fun and making friends.
To enroll, please click & complete the form below:
Social Programming Referral Form
Friendship Builders
Weekdays | 3:00-4:00PM
Thursday Evenings| 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturdays | 1:30-PM - 3:00PM
Friendship builders helps children strengthen social skills, build confidence, and form positive friendships in a supportive and fun environment. Each week focuses on a new theme such as self-advocacy, communication, maintaining friendships, and handling teasing or bullying.
Through interactive lessons, modeling, role play, and guided feedback, children learn how to express themselves, understand social cues, and navigate real-life social situations with confidence. Activities are engaging and hands-on, incorporating creativity, conversation, and teamwork to make learning both meaningful and enjoyable.
The program encourages each child to feel capable and supported while developing lifelong social skills in a safe, inclusive, and encouraging space.
To enroll, please click & complete the form below:
Social Programming Referral Form
Little Explorers
Mondays | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM |Kindergarten Age
Little Explorers is a play-based social and regulation program designed for children in JK, SK, and early primary years. This small-group program helps children build early social skills, develop emotional regulation, and gain confidence through play, movement, and hands-on activities.
Each session blends guided play, structured routines, and natural learning opportunities to support communication, sharing, turn-taking, and problem-solving. Trained facilitators create a positive and nurturing environment where children can explore, connect with peers, and learn strategies to manage big feelings in healthy ways.
Through play, creativity, and connection, Little Explorers helps children grow socially and emotionally, while having fun and building the foundation for lifelong learning.
To enroll, please click & complete the form below:
Social Programming Referral Form
Game Changers
Weekdays |3-4pm or 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Game Changers is a dynamic social skills group that helps children and youth strengthen skills in communication, problem solving, emotional regulation, and friendship building through the power of play and fun.
Using a mix of interactive games, virtual reality experiences, and classic board or active games, participants learn to recognize social cues, practice teamwork, and navigate challenges in a supportive and engaging setting. Facilitators guide discussions and reflection throughout gameplay, helping participants apply strategies for cooperation, perspective taking, and self regulation in real life situations.
Game Changers turns learning into fun while helping participants become more confident, connected, and adaptable in their social interactions.
To enroll, please click & complete the form below:
Social Programming Referral Form
Sensory Seekers
Weekdays | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Sensory Seekers is a play-based program designed for children and youth who love to move, explore, and engage their senses. This small-group program supports sensory exploration, gross and fine motor development, and self-regulation through hands-on, active learning.
Each session combines movement, tactile play, and creative activities that encourage children to explore their environment, build body awareness, and develop coordination and motor skills. Trained facilitators guide participants through structured routines and playful experiences that promote focus, flexibility, and emotional regulation.
Through movement, play, and discovery, Sensory Seekers helps children gain confidence, strengthen foundational motor skills, and have fun in a supportive and engaging environment.
To enroll, please click & complete the form below:
Social Programming Referral Form
Build & Discover
Start: FULL
Next Cohort: January 2026
Our Build & Discover group is a fun, hands-on program designed for children and youth who love to explore, create, and learn through play and exploration. Led by trained therapists and educators, this group blends science, STEM, and sensory-based activities to spark curiosity and build real-world skills.
Each session focuses on teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and creativity through exciting projects like building, experimenting, and discovering how things work. Using evidence-based strategies, participants learn to share ideas, take turns, and develop confidence while having fun in a supportive and structured environment.
Through exploration and discovery, Build & Discover helps children and youth strengthen cognitive, social, and emotional skills - inspiring a love of learning through play and social connections.
To register your child for the next cohort or to inquire more, please click and complete the referral form below:
Creative Corner
Start: FULL
Next Cohort: January 2026
Our Creative Corner group invites children and youth to explore their imaginations and express themselves through art, crafts, movement, and hands-on projects. Led by trained therapists and educators, this program encourages creativity while building important skills like communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and emotional expression.
Activities are planned around the interests of the children and youth, making each session unique and engaging. Participants help guide and build ideas as a group, working together to plan, create, and bring their projects to life. This collaborative approach strengthens teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking while promoting confidence and independence.
Through Creative Corner, children and youth gain a sense of ownership and pride in their creations, develop fine motor and social skills, and discover the joy of creating and connecting with others.
To register your child for the next cohort or to inquire more, please click and complete the referral form below:
How to enroll
To place your child on the waitlist, please complete a referral form. Once a space is available, we will reach out to schedule a centre tour & introduction meeting.
For more information; please email:
intake@creativetherapyassociates.ca
