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Active for Life inspires participants to get motivated, get moving, and get invested in their well-being. A certified trainer will lead all classes with the support of CFASA staff and volunteers, ensuring all participants get the most out of their Active for Life fitness experience. NEW! The Centre is excited to be partnering with the (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, budgeting, and grocery shopping. Shop Cook & Learn not only prepares teens for the life skill of (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…)

Respite provides families with short-term, temporary relief allowing parents time to rest, relax, and rejuvenate while children are given an opportunity to socialize and engage in recreational activities in a supervised setting.   NEW! Families can register for up to one month at a time. Registration will open on the 20th of the previous month. (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…)

Creative Expression New for Spring 2024…..sessions on Saturday OR Sunday!! This artistic program is for Autistic young adults ages 18-29. Enhance your skill set through expressions in visual arts in this stimulating class where your creativity knows no bounds. Taught by professional artists, Creative Expression offers instruction to expand skills through a wide variety of (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. NEW! The Centre is excited to be partnering with (more…)