special needs Lifestyle & Social Skills Circle of Friends - Social Skills Using sensory equipment - the latest innovation in creativity, learning and development - children with special needs learn proper social skills and behaviours, and improve their communication. They practice taking turns, sharing, asking for help, initiating conversation and expressing feelings appropriately in a sensory environment that stimulates all the senses: visual, tactile, vestibular and proprioception. Note: Children must be able to participate independently in a group setting. Age: 6-10 years Fee: $224.50/9 classes Fee: $299.25/12 classes Mon Sep 25 6:00-7:00pm 12 321310 Mon Jan 8 6:00-7:00pm 9 324689 Connect Connect with new friends over fun group activities such as baking, scrapbooking, swimming, dancing, bocce, card and sport games, and special guests. The focus on community awareness and social interaction outside the family unit helps develop life skills including: problem solving, setting goals, expressing feelings appropriately, taking turns, asking for help, and initiating conversation. Note: To be eligible, participants must be able to manage themselves safely and independently within a group environment. Weekly swimming is a component of this program. Contact specialneeds@vaughan.ca. prior to registration. Age: 10 years+ Fee: $467.75/10 classes Fee: $561.25/12 classes Fee: $608/13 classes Sat Sep 23 11:00am-4:00pm 13 321311 Sun Sep 24 11:00am-4:00pm 13 322761 Sat Jan 6 11:00am-4:00pm 10 324690 Sun Jan 7 11:00am-4:00pm 10 324691 Scheduled payment option is available for programs $400 and up. 166 Recreation Programs:
Listed ages are guidelines and subject to change. For more information, call 905.832.2377 ext. 7405 or email: specialneeds@vaughan.ca 2017/2018 Fall & Winter Fun Club Have a blast with your besties! Learn appropriate social behaviour as you enjoy entertainment with your friends, including: bowling, bocce, cooking, arts & crafts, games and more. Note: Participants must be able to attend independently in a group setting. This program includes a one-time recreational swim. Fee: $204.25/9 classes Fee: $272.25/12 classes Age: 8-13 years Mon Sep 25 5:30-8:00pm 12 321341 Mon Jan 8 5:30-8:00pm 9 324714 Fri Jan 12 5:30-8:00pm 9 324715 Hangin' Out Together Drop-In What's more fun than hangin' out with friends? Enjoy refreshments, watch movies or TV, listen to music or play the piano. Up for some friendly competition? Play pool, table tennis, billiards, card games, chess, checkers, backgammon, yahtzee, dominoes or foosball. Age: 16 years+ Fee: Free/76 classes Father E. Bulfon Community Centre 8141 Martin Grove Rd., Woodbridge Tue, Fri Sep 12 10:00am-1:00pm 76 321151 Age: 14 years+ Wed Sep 27 5:30-8:00pm 12 321340 Fri Sep 29 5:30-8:00pm 12 322762 Wed Jan 10 5:30-8:00pm 9 324713 Save your spot! Program spaces are limited, register at vaughan.ca/reconline vaughan.ca/reconline 167
Develop independence, confidence, and a sense of belonging among new friends. Vaughan Enriched Day Program Want to stay involved in your community but need supervision? Receive mental and social stimulation in this day program by participating in fun, instructor-facilitated group and age-appropriate activities like bocce, bowling, social games, swimming, and exercising in the fitness centre. Plus, learn practical household tasks, cleaning and cooking. Develop independence, confidence, and a sense of belonging among new friends. The Vaughan Enriched Day Program has been servicing the community for several years, helping individuals with various disabilities lead inclusive, quality lives. Age: 18 years+ Fee: $601.25/10 classes Mon Sep 18 8:30am-3:30pm 10 321440 Tue Sep 19 8:30am-3:30pm 10 321443 Wed Sep 20 8:30am-3:30pm 10 321441 Thu Sep 21 8:30am-3:30pm 10 321444 Fri Sep 22 8:30am-3:30pm 10 321442 Mon Jan 8 8:30am-3:30pm 10 324805 Tue Jan 9 8:30am-3:30pm 10 324808 Wed Jan 10 8:30am-3:30pm 10 324806 Thu Jan 11 8:30am-3:30pm 10 324809 Fri Jan 12 8:30am-3:30pm 10 324807 Scheduled payment option is available for programs $400 and up. 168 Recreation Programs:
Listed ages are guidelines and subject to change. For more information, call 905.832.2377 ext. 7405 or email: specialneeds@vaughan.ca 2017/2018 Fall & Winter Performing Arts Individual Piano Sessions Play away your stress! A music professional facilitates this leveled learning piano program, taking a modified approach through one-on-one instruction adapted to suit age, ability and musical learning desires. Children learn how to read musical notes and/or play scales by ear. By practicing piano they develop listening and fine motor skills, increase their ability to make eye contact and decrease negative behaviors that may interfere with learning. Age: 6 years+ Fee: $201.25/8 classes Sat Sep 23 9:30-10:00am 8 322768 Sat Sep 23 10:00-10:30am 8 322769 Sat Sep 23 10:30-11:00am 8 322770 Sat Sep 23 11:00-11:30am 8 322771 Sat Sep 23 11:30am-12:00pm 8 322772 Mon Sep 25 6:00-6:30pm 8 335204 Mon Sep 25 6:30-7:00pm 8 335205 Mon Sep 25 7:00-7:30pm 8 335206 Mon Sep 25 7:30-8:00pm 8 335207 Wed Sep 27 6:00-6:30pm 8 321357 Wed Sep 27 6:30-7:00pm 8 321358 Wed Sep 27 7:00-7:30pm 8 321356 Wed Sep 27 7:30-8:00pm 8 321359 Wed Sep 27 8:00-8:30pm 8 321355 Thu Sep 28 6:00-6:30pm 8 322763 Thu Sep 28 6:30-7:00pm 8 322764 Thu Sep 28 7:00-7:30pm 8 322765 Thu Sep 28 7:30-8:00pm 8 322766 Thu Sep 28 8:00-8:30pm 8 322767 Sat Jan 6 9:30-10:00am 8 335208 Sat Jan 6 10:00-10:30am 8 335209 Sat Jan 6 10:30-11:00am 8 335210 Sat Jan 6 11:00-11:30am 8 335211 Sat Jan 6 11:30am-12:00pm 8 335212 Mon Jan 8 6:00-6:30pm 8 333654 Mon Jan 8 6:30-7:00pm 8 333655 Mon Jan 8 7:00-7:30pm 8 333656 Mon Jan 8 7:30-8:00pm 8 333657 Wed Jan 10 6:00-6:30pm 8 324728 Wed Jan 10 6:30-7:00pm 8 324729 Wed Jan 10 7:00-7:30pm 8 324730 Wed Jan 10 7:30-8:00pm 8 324731 Wed Jan 10 8:00-8:30pm 8 324732 Thu Jan 11 6:30-7:00pm 8 327205 Thu Jan 11 7:00-7:30pm 8 327206 Thu Jan 11 7:30-8:00pm 8 327207 Thu Jan 11 8:00-8:30pm 8 327208 Thu Jan 11 8:30-9:00pm 8 327209 Skate & Hockey Glide & Skate Glide your way to fun learning basic skating skills such as balancing, gliding on two feet, forward movement and stopping. Children improve their coordination, endurance and strength, and develop self-discipline both on and off the ice in this learn-to-skate program. Note: Children will be grouped according to ability with an instructor/child ratio of 1:4. Participants MUST wear a CSA approved helmet with a face mask at all times. Age: 5-10 years Fee: $104.25/9 classes Fee: $139/12 classes Fri Sep 29 4:00-4:45pm 12 321343 Fri Sep 29 5:00-5:45pm 12 321342 Fri Jan 12 4:00-4:45pm 9 324716 Fri Jan 12 5:00-5:45pm 9 324717 New Skating 1-on-1 Lessons First time skating? Learn to skate with the 1-on-1 attention of a trained instructor. Basic skating skills and correct techniques are introduced through a modified teaching approach that includes specially selected equipment, activities and games in a non-competitive environment. Note: All participants must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet with face mask. Winter clothing including gloves are recommended. Age: 6 years+ Fee: $222/9 classes Fee: $271.25/11 classes Fri Oct 6 4:00-4:30pm 11 323305 Fri Oct 6 4:30-5:00pm 11 323306 Fri Oct 6 5:00-5:30pm 11 329857 Fri Jan 12 4:00-4:30pm 9 327210 Fri Jan 12 4:30-5:00pm 9 327211 Fri Jan 12 5:00-5:30pm 9 329856 vaughan.ca/reconline 169
Sports Active Play Wheelchair Basketball No limits. No boundaries. Increase your level of physical activity playing this major sport in a fun, friendly community centre environment. Note: Wheelchairs can be provided upon request. Age: 18 years+ Fee: $90/10 classes Wed Sep 27 8:30-10:00pm 10 321515 Wed Jan 10 8:30-10:00pm 10 325124 FUNdamentals of Sports Friendly fitness fun! Learn basic sports skills through a structured schedule of basketball, soccer, weight training and short, medium range running. Through adapted drills and non-competitive game play in a fun and safe community centre environment, adults develop teamwork and sportsmanship skills, improve their overall fitness level and learn to love sports! Age: 13-21 years Fee: $112.75/10 classes Mon Sep 25 7:00-8:30pm 10 321533 Mon Jan 8 7:00-8:30pm 10 325142 Follow us! Recreation Vaughan Active Start Active Start programming is targeted for children with disabilities, and focuses on foundational movement skills. Active Start provides a crucial foundation where children build the necessary skills to take part in numerous sports later in life. Age: 2-6 years Sun Sep 24 3:00-4:00pm 10 321423 Sun Jan 7 3:00-4:00pm 10 324789 Sat Jan 6 3:00-4:00pm 10 325234 FUNdamentals FUNdamentals is targeted for children with disabilities, and focuses on strengthening sports and daily activity skill sets. This curriculum builds upon the Active Start program and is integral to helping children with intellectual disabilities develop the necessary skills to take part in numerous sports later in life. Age: 6-10 years North Thornhill Community Centre 300 Pleasant Ridge Ave., Thornhill Sat Oct 7 3:00-4:00pm 10 321492 Sat Jan 6 3:00-4:00pm 10 324856 Multi-Sport Youth Multi Sports (YMS) is targeted for individuals with disabilities, and combines physical literacy skills. Participants put the skills learned in Active Start and FUNdamentals to the test during competitive sporting games geared at increasing motor skills. Age: 11-14 years Fee: $70.50/8 classes Sat Sep 23 6:15-7:15pm 10 321424 Sat Jan 6 6:00-7:00pm 10 324790 Sat Sep 23 4:00-5:00pm 10 321566 Sat Jan 6 4:00-5:00pm 8 325235 170 Recreation Programs: