Mindful Connections Summer Program
An integrative social-emotional learning and executive functioning summer program to promote mental wellness!
Location: Willow Tree Mind & Wellness Centre, 1434 Kingston Rd. Scarborough. and within the Birch-cliff, Cliffside and Beaches communities.
Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00-12:00pm for kids 9-12 years old.
Term 1: July 3rd - 31st 2024
Term 2: Aug 5th - Aug 28th 2024
About the Program
Mindful Connections or “Connects” is an integrative summer program that combines teaching social-emotional learning and executive functioning skills through fun and engaging social activities, experiments and outings. Using evidence-based strategies Connects aims to boost mental wellness, social and executive functioning skills for children 9-12 years old!
Concepts and Themes
Each week we teach a variety of activities in fun and interactive way to promote your child’s overall well being!
Our Child & Youth Therapists use evidence-based strategies from: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Social-Emotional Learning, Behaviour Analysis and Neuroscience to create a unique curriculum - we will also incorporate your child’s individualized goals as needed
Each week we work on improving the following goals through a variety of fun activities:
Self awareness and values identification,
Emotional regulation and anxiety management,
Understanding connection between thoughts, emotions and behaviour,
Social skills, social awareness and friendship,
Empathy, compassion and self esteem,
Flexibility and Adaptability,
Perspective taking and conflict resolution,
Collaborative problem solving, teamwork and decision making,
Self management, resilience and confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Willow Tree Mind & Wellness Centre is located at: 1434 Kingston Rd. Scarborough.
We will also attend outings 1-2 times per week in the Birch-Cliff Community, such as to The Bluffs, The Beach, local parks, Birch Cliff Library and surrounding areas. for
full day attendees further outings
may be possible (Riverdale farm, the zoo, etc.)
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The program is from 9:00am - 12:00pm Mondays and Wednesdays.
Term 1 is July 2nd - 31st
Term 2 is Aug 5th - 28th
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The program is for kids 9-12 that may struggle with social, emotional or learning skills. We are inclusive and neurodivergent learners with Autism or ADHD are welcome as are neurotypical kids.
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Per Day 3 hours: $175.00
Per Week (2 sessions) (DISCOUNTED per consecutive weeks:
1 week: $325.00
2 weeks: $625.00
3 weeks: $877.50
4 weeks: $1140.00
5 weeks: $1412.50
6 weeks: $1662.50
7 weeks: $1912.50
8 weeks $2125.00
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Our Team consists of a Child & Youth Therapist, Registered Social Worker (RSW) and clinical supervisors.
We have a maximum group size of 8-10 depending on level of need.
Ratios are typically 1:3 though 1:1 suport may be available for an additional rate.
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Parents are responsible for providing lunch and snacks for their child.
During outings parents are also to provide any spending money or outing related costs.
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If your extended health benefits cover Registered Social Workers (RSWs) this program may be covered.
We also Accept OAP funding and are an approved OAP provider.
Special Services at Home (SSAH) funding is eligible under Social Groups and/or Camps.
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Our staff specialize in working with Neurodivergent children (ASD/ADHD)! We take a holistic and person centered approach that is trauma-informed and neurodivergent affirming. We accommodate our learners and meet them where they are at to ensure they have the best experience and get the most out of their learning!