Super Sonics Soccer

Head Coaches Martin and Barbara Cheetham have developed an inclusive program understanding that there are no limits when it comes to learning basic soccer skills, getting fit, having fun while discovering a healthy appetite for competition whether it be during a soccer game or a fun-filled mini skill challenge to help strengthen children’s cognitive and gross motor skills. Much of the unique guidelines come from the Cheetham’s life experience with their son who was assessed with dyslexia.

Super Sonics has been recognized by Quebec Special Olympics as a forerunner in practical application in their new publication of “FUNdamentals & Active Start.”

Summer sessions run from May 2011 – July 2011. Children aged 5 - 15 years with varying spectrums of intellectual challenges from autism, Down Syndrome, visually impaired, epilepsy, physically impaired but mobile, Cerebral Palsy, severe dyslexia, dyspraxia, and behavioural or learning problems not yet diagnosed are welcome. Super Sonics also offers winter indoor training sessions from January-April 2011.

2870 St. Charles #205, Kirkland, Quebec H9H 3B6
Tel: Kelly-Anne Soutter, 514-697-6973
Email: info@lakeshoresoccer.ca
Website: www.lakeshoresoccer.ca
Registration form for Lakeshore Soccer in Super Sonics: Pdf of Registration Form

Camp d'immersion en 3D et effets spéciaux

Pour jeunes de 12 à 17 ans - Aspergers et TED bienvenus

9 semaines, de juin à aôut 2011

Création 3D, tournage sur font vert, intégration et effets

Tel: 514-902-0872
Website: www.espace-temps.ca
Flyer: Pdf of Flyer

Special Olympics Quebec (SOC)

Special Olympics Quebec offers quality recreational sports programs and competition opportunities at nominal or no cost to the athlete so that children and adults living with an intellectual disability throughout Quebec can have access to them and a better quality of life.

Goals include: improving fitness level, developing motor skills, moving beyond personal goals, improving self-esteem, improving autonomy, developing interpersonal skills and friendships, joining a regular sports club, having the opportunity to travel.

Athletes form part of small groups, which are created according to skill levels to ensure fair competition. A sports consultant will put you in touch with the coordinator of a local chapter according to your place of residence, age and interests.

5311 de Maisonneuve West, 2nd Floor, Montreal, Quebec H4A 1Z5
Tel: Melissa Hunn, 514-843-8778
Fax: 514-843-8223
Email: info@olympiquesspeciaux.qc.ca
Website: www.josq.qc.ca

Lucky Harvest Therapeutic Riding Centre

Horseback riding is a growing, and widely accepted, treatment for a broad range of physical, mental, and emotional disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, neuromuscular disorders, post-traumatic brain injury, autism, ADHD, and cognitive disorders. For someone with reduced or limited mobility or even confined to a wheelchair, riding has tremendous emotional, social and therapeutic benefits.

Riding is done in a quiet, nurturing, and safe environment that allows students to increase their self-esteem and physical fitness, improve task completion, enhance communication skills, and reach his or her highest potential.

Program coordinator and therapeutic riding instructor Debbie Wilson has a wealth of experience in early childhood education and worked at the Quebec Society for Disabled Children. Students are evaluated and paired with a horse prior to having their one on one lessons. Siblings and families are welcomed.

1900, Route 202, Hinchinbrooke, Quebec J0S 1A0
Tel: Debbie Wilson, 450-264-0282
Email: info@luckyharvest.org
Website: www.luckyharvest.org

Visit page 22 of our special needs database for other riding centres.

The Quebec Adapted Sailing Association (AQVA)

AQVA offers children with physical disabilities the opportunity to leave their wheelchair or walking aids on the dock and discover the waters of Lake St. Louis on a specially designed sailboat.

The boat can be adapted to meet the needs of sailors with all levels of disability, even children with severe impairments. It can be controlled with a simple stick or, for those with weakness in their arms, a power-assist unit can be used to sail the boat with a joystick similar to that on a power wheelchair. It is even possible for those with no use of their arms to sail by sipping and puffing on a straw. The boat is designed with safety in mind: a weighted keel prevents the boat from tipping and extra flotation insures that it cannot sink, even when full of water. The boat has an adjustable seat for the sailor and another for the instructor.

Sailing season starts in June. All AQVA instructors are fully certified. Children are evaluated by a volunteer occupational therapist in order to determine their seating needs and precautions. Choose a Learn-to-Sail program leading to official Canadian Yachting Association certification or simply enjoy being out on the water and let the instructor sail. Coordinator Paula Stone is an occupational therapist with many years of experience with children with special needs.

Pointe Claire Yacht Club
Tel: Paula Stone, 514-694-8021 (voice mail until the season begins.)
Email: info@aqvaqc.com
Website: www.aqvaqc.com

Explorations Summer Day Camp

Sponsored by McGill University and the English Montreal School Board, Explorations brings kids (aged 4 – 18) and professionals together in a setting designed to be fun, exciting, motivating and challenging to young minds. A wide variety of programming, from music, science, computers, theatre, arts, media, etc., is available to accommodate the interests of children. Staff are professional teachers, not counselors, and are well equipped to respond to the needs of children with special needs.

Popular courses include ‘Rock band’ and ‘Build your own computer’. The average number of students per class is 12, making the experience hands on.

Camp is run in 2 two-week periods during the month of July. Registration begins in February even though the complete program is not set until the Spring. All classes take place at Royal Vale Elementary School, except senior science, which takes place in the science labs at McGill University.

Tel: 514-398-4252 (please leave a message)
Email: bertha.dawang@mcgill.ca
Website: www.education.mcgill.ca/explorations/home.html

EMSB Summer Language Camp

Language camp aims to find fun ways (it is summer after all!!) to help children develop better language skills (understanding and speaking) as well as early literacy skills (phonological awareness, and phonemic awareness).

Staffed by Speech-language Pathologists, activities vary from small group (about 5 children) to large group (all 15), and consist of arts and crafts, board games, singing, hands-on activities like baking cookies, and more.

Camp runs the first 2 weeks in August, Monday –Friday from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Applications must be submitted. 15 children are selected. To be eligible, children must be entering Grade 1 or 2 in September of the same year, and be attending an EMSB school.

Tel: Elisabeth Christe, 514-483-7200 #7408
Email: echriste@emsb.qc.ca