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Active 4 Life inspires participants to get motivated, get moving, and get invested in their well-being. A YMCA-certified trainer will lead all classes with the support of CFASA staff and volunteers, ensuring all participants get the most out of their Active 4 Life fitness experience. In addition to Active for Life sessions, participants receive a (more…)

Fun With Art This engaging program is for children ages 6-12 with autism. Participants will develop and practice fine and gross motor skills as well as hand-eye coordination, learn to express themselves through art, and practice making decisions, all while unleashing their creativity in a supportive and fun environment! Projects include: Drawing with pastels, pencils, (more…)

Exploring Art This exciting program is for Autistic teens ages 13-17. Taught by professional artists in a studio atmosphere, teen artists will explore projects that allow them to express themselves while meeting new friends. Projects include: Drawing with pastels, pencils, and markers Painting with acrylics and watercolours Ceramics Printmaking techniques such as linocuts and monoprints (more…)

The Beautiful Game! For children ages 6-12 with autism. Kickstart Soccer is a great way to introduce children with autism to the world’s most popular game. Children who participate in Kickstart Soccer will develop soccer skills and learn game-play concepts and strategies in a no-pressure environment. Best of all, they will build the skills necessary (more…)

It’s Game Time! Basketballers is back for children ages 6-12 with autism! You will build your confidence and skills while you’re having tonnes of fun! Practice skills like dribbling passing shooting All while learning about teamwork and gameplay concepts and getting exercise in a supportive environment. Thanks to the Return to Play grant from the (more…)

Play it Up! Teen Basketball is for Autistic teens ages 13-17. Join us for teen basketball and have a ball! Learn important skills and techniques like passing dribbling shooting defense All while practicing gameplay and team-focused know-how in a supportive learning environment. The best part is that you will be able to take the skills (more…)

Let’s Get Cooking! This delicious program is for Autistic teens ages 13-17. Teens get hands-on experience with everything from choosing a recipe, shopping for ingredients, and chopping veggies. Teens will take part in planning meals, making grocery lists, and budgeting. Shop Cook & Learn not only prepares teens for the life skill of learning to (more…)