SKILL
BUILDERS SUMMER SUPPORT PROGRAM
Our summer program offer very low ratios, highly trained staff, experienced volunteer assistants and specialized curriculum.
Our camps are designed specifically for students with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders.
AGES
Children ages 8-14
LOCATION
St Martin Secondary
School, 2470 Rosemary Dr. Mississauga, On.
2011
SUMMER CAMP DATES (reserve your spot now!)
July 4-8
July 11-15
July 18-22
July 25-29
August 2-5 (4 day week)
August 8-12
REGISTRATION FEE
$ 200 per week / per student
for LDA members
$ 225 per week / per student
for non-members
Tax receipts will be provided
for registration fees.
Extended
Care: Options available. for more details call 905-272-4100
REGISTRATION:
Please call
Daniel at the LDA Office at 905-272-4100 to request an application.
CAMP FORMAT
Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. –
12:00 p.m.
Choose one
of the following programs:
Brain Builders: A half-day program that aims to enhance participant’s academic skills
and strategies.
Program components include:
Esteem Builders: A half-day program that aims to enhance participant’s social
and behavioural skills.
Program topics include:
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Perceiving
and expressing emotion
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Controlling impulsivity
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Friendship making and maintenance
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Conflict resolution
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Co-operation
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Respect
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Self-esteem & self image
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social problem solving skills
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Verbal
and nonverbal communication
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Friendship making & maintenance
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Manners & social etiquette
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Bullying & victimization
In each program, participants benefit from
a small student/instructor ratio that ensures a high level of attention to their individual needs.
Instructors balance individual attention
with a focus on the importance of group interaction and integration.
Lunch
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Students to bring their own lunch)
Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Students of our
Brain Builders and Esteem Builders programs are integrated into one group in the afternoons for a recreational, social, fun
based summer camp.
Special activities
and excursions are planned for each week. Swimming activities are held every Tuesday and Thursday and typically, full day
excursions occur on Wednesdays. (weather dependant). Please call for more details.
