Camp Connect Ages 13-18

Each week Camp Connect incorporates exploration of specified learning topics, two volunteer opportunities, community activities planned around the weekly theme and an activity that will be repeated throughout the week. Additional community outings that appeal to a wider variety of interests may also be incorporated.

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Program Dates & Cost

Camp Connect is designed for autistic teens (ages 13-18) that will be able to participate successfully with a 1:3 staff to participant ratio and have a functional form of communication. The cost for the camp is $325 for a 5-day week plus $30 for an ARC membership.

This year, ARC is making changes to the structure of Camp Connect. Participants will now be able to sign up for individual weeks and are not required to register for a two-week block. The learning time in the morning will no longer be focused solely on social skill development, and instead will include themed teachings on varying topics relevant to preparing for an upcoming transition into adulthood.

Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19($325)

Mindful Moments | Walking | Kitchen Creations

Learning Topic: Mindful Moments

“Mindful Moments” is designed to help teens learn and practice mindfulness and distress tolerance skills. By incorporating these skills into daily life, youth can better support their mental wellbeing and cope with life stressors in a more manageable way. The learning will be facilitated by a counsellor.

Activity Theme: Kitchen Creations

Within the theme of “Kitchen Creations”, teens will try out various activities relating to food, including learning where various food comes from and following basic recipes. Activities may include cooking, baking, going on a “food tour” and more.

Recurring Activity: Walking, Hiking

Walks and hikes in various locations in and around the city will be incorporated into the week. If the weather is poor, we will walk indoors at varying locations.

Learning Topic: Social Skills: Trading Information, Starting/Joining Conversations

As part of the learning topic of “Social Skills” teens will learn more about non-autistic social expectations, which may be helpful in navigating various interactions in daily life. A neurodiversity affirming perspective will be brought into lessons while exploring various skills involved in conversation.

Activity Theme: My Province

Within the theme of ‘My Province’, teens will have an opportunity to learn about and celebrate Saskatchewan culture and history. Activities may include a Heritage Walking Tour, visit to Government House or the Saskatchewan Military Museum and more.

Recurring Activity: Improv

Improv, offered in partnership with the Globe Theatre School, provides a safe environment to try out improvisation and acting skills. The instructors place an emphasis on spontaneity and social skills development in the activities chosen.

Monday, July 22- Friday, July 26 ($325) Conversation Skills | Improv | My Province!

Monday, July 29- Friday, August 2 ($325)

Healthy Futures | Improv | Get Active!

Learning Topic: Social Skills: Trading Information, Starting/Joining Conversations

As part of the learning topic of “Social Skills” teens will learn more about non-autistic social expectations, which may be helpful in navigating various interactions in daily life. A neurodiversity affirming perspective will be brought into lessons while exploring various skills involved in conversation.

Activity Theme: My Province

Within the theme of ‘My Province’, teens will have an opportunity to learn about and celebrate Saskatchewan culture and history. Activities may include a Heritage Walking Tour, visit to Government House or the Saskatchewan Military Museum and more.

Recurring Activity: Improv

Improv, offered in partnership with the Globe Theatre School, provides a safe environment to try out improvisation and acting skills. The instructors place an emphasis on spontaneity and social skills development in the activities chosen.

Tuesday, August 6 - Friday, August 9 ($260)

Get-Togethers | Yoga | Let's Dance

Learning Topic: Social Skills: Get-Togethers

As part of the learning topic of “Planning Get-Togethers” teens will develop foundational skills to host and participate in get-togethers. They will learn how to plan an effective get-together before having the opportunity to practice as they prepare a get-together for themselves and others attending camp during the week.

Activity Theme: Let’s Dance!

Within the theme of ‘Let’s Dance!”, teens will have the opportunity to participate in several dance-based activities both at camp and in the community. This may include Just Dance, taking a dance class or participating in Zumba.

Recurring Activity: Yoga

Yoga will allow for participation in a series of videos directed towards beginners in a safe and supportive environment.

Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12 - ($325)

Self-Advocacy | Swimming | Get Creative

Learning Topic: Self-Advocacy

As part of the learning topic of “Self Advocacy” teens will engage in activities to better understand their own needs and preferences; this will be used as a starting point to discuss ways to advocate for oneself across various settings. Participants will have the opportunity to learn strategies to communicate assertively and develop scripts that can be used for self-advocacy purposes.

Activity Theme: Get Creative!

Within the theme of ‘Get Creative’, teens will explore art through a variety of mediums with added opportunities to get into the community to check out galleries and installations. We will find other ways to get creative, too!

Recurring Activity: Swimming

Swimming at various City of Regina facilities will be incorporated into the week.

Monday, August 12 - Friday, August 16 ($325)

Employment Readiness | Fieldhouse | Well-being

Learning Topic: Employment Readiness

As part of the learning topic of “Employment Readiness” teens will embark on a journey of self-discovery and skill-building to begin to prepare for the world of work. From honing resume skills to mastering interview techniques, participants will gain valuable tools to navigate employment with confidence and competence.

Activity Theme: Well-Being

Within the theme of ‘Well-Being’, teens will explore concepts and activities related to physical, emotion and spiritual well-being in fun and engaging ways.

Recurring Activity: Field House

At the City of Regina Fieldhouse, participants will get to engage in a variety of activities that encourage physical literacy including stretching various muscle groups, introduction to an assortment of cardio/strength equipment, use of the indoor track, time to play badminton or possibly trying movement-based classes.

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Camp Connect Ages 13-18

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