Friends and Sportsmanship!
Fun, Friends and Fitness is a program for children and youth with developmental disabilities, including Autism. Try basketball, soccer, baseball, hockey and racket sports in a safe and fun environment.
Each session will consist of:
- a dynamic warm up, “fun run”
- sport specific drills, group games
- the opportunity to explore the equipment through free choice, finished with a cool-down.
Goal: This program promotes physical activity, physical literacy and socialization through group participation.
Schedule
Start date: October 21, 2024, running until December 9, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 6:55 p.m. (child session) and 7:00 – 7:55 p.m. (youth session)
Location: Lincoln Alexander Public School, 95 Church St N, Ajax, ON L1T 2W4
Frequently Asked Questions
What activities will my child or youth engage in during Fun, Friends and Fitness sessions?
- Sport-specific activities include basketball, soccer, baseball, hockey, and racket sports.
- The schedule for each session will consist of:
- a dynamic warm-up, “fun run”, sport-specific drills,
- group games
- the opportunity to explore the equipment through free choice
- finished with a cool-down.
What are the benefits of participating in Fun, Friends and Fitness?
Participation in Fun Friends and Fitness will help your child:
- build confidence and self-esteem,
- promote the development of physical competence,
- build social skills,
- form friendships, and
- improve physical activity
The kinds of skills your child/youth may gain from participating in the Fun Friends and Fitness program include:
- Physical skills such as improved fundamental motor skills (e.g. locomotor skills (ie. running, jumping)
- Object control skills (i.e. throwing and catching a ball)
- Balance and coordination.
Which staff at Grandview Kids operate the Fun, Friends and Fitness program?
Physical Literacy Co-ordinator and Therapeutic Recreation Assistants.
