Category Archives: Recreation

🌈 Therapy is fun at Empowered Academy! 🎉

Life skills, Recreation, Social

Their programs aren’t cookie cutter, they are unique and outside the box.
🍭Empowered Academy believes in making therapy fun and functional. Today, their empowered kids are playing with a parachute — and while it may look like just fun and games, there’s so much learning happening underneath that rainbow canopy! 🌈
Through parachute play, kids are:
✨ Building communication skills by taking turns and following group directions
✨ Practicing motor planning and coordination
✨ Developing social connections and teamwork
✨ Regulating their sensory systems through movement and rhythm
✨ Boosting confidence as they engage in new and exciting ways
When therapy looks like fun, skills start to generalize — showing up not just in session, but at school, at home, and out in the world. 🌍

Online Trips with Recreational Respite

Recreation, Virtual

During these virtual exploration programs, young adults of all abilities can explore Ancient Egypt, Japan, the Guatemala Mayan Ruins, and France together. Discover interesting facts about the history, culture, language, and incredible feats of engineering. Each online trip includes interactive activities that support learning, curiosity, global awareness, and encourages collaboration with peers.
Ages 16+. Learn more or register here: recrespite.com/virtual-services/
Mondays in April, at 2:30pm ET, via Zoom
(4pm NDT/ 3:30pm ADT/ 1:30pm CDT/ 12:30pm MDT/ 11:30am PDT)

Join Book Club with Recreational Respite!

Recreation

Here’s your reminder to join Book Club with Recreational Respite! There are so many benefits of reading short stories in a group, including making meaningful connections, exploration new genres, engaging with diverse perspectives, and fostering personal growth.
Saturdays at 2:30pm ET (4pm NT/ 3:30pm AT/ 1:30pm CT/ 12:30pm MT/ 11:30am PT)
Register here!
🖥www.recrespite.com/virtual-services
📧groups@recrespite.com
📞1-877-855-7070
Recreational Respite offers a wide variety of virtual groups for young adults of all abilities (Ages 16+).

☀️Lotus Centre’s Summer Camp Registration Opens February 1st! 🎶

Arts, Camps, Recreation

Lotus Centre is excited to announce that registration for their Summer Camp opens at 9 AM on February 1, 2025! 🎉
🗓 Camp Dates: June 30 – August 29, 2025
👥 Age Groups: 6–12 & 13–21
🕛 Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
⏳Aftercare: Available until 5:30 PM for $25/day
💲Fees: Weekly:$385; Holiday Monday Weeks: $308
Their inclusive, fun-filled summer camp is packed with activities like music, crafts, outdoor play, and swimming! It’s the perfect place to foster creativity, make new friends, and build lasting memories. 🎶😎
To register go to: visit www.lotuscentre.net/programs (opens at 9 AM on Saturday February 1)
Don’t miss out – spots fill quickly! They can’t wait to see you this summer! 💙
📧 For more details or questions, email info@lotuscentre.net.

🎲 Adventure Awaits! Explore, Create, and Connect Through Role-Playing Games!

Life skills, Recreation, Social

Looking for a safe and creative space where teens can express themselves, build social skills, and have fun?

PlayStories.ca offers personalized role-playing game (RPG) sessions tailored for teens on the autism spectrum.

🎲 Start One-on-One
Every player begins with customized one-on-one sessions designed to build confidence, communication, and teamwork skills.

🎲 Transition to a Group Adventure

When ready, players can join a group program to collaborate, make friends, and dive into epic Dungeons & Dragons adventures!

Read their flyer here

• Develop social and problem-solving skills
• Experience guided storytelling tailored to individual needs
• Build connections in a welcoming, inclusive community

📅 Sign Up Today!
Visit www.playstories.ca or email shawn.roske@gmail.com