Therapeutic Social Learning Camps
Join us for our week-long, half-day Social Learning Camps, designed to support your child’s social and emotional development in a fun and inclusive environment.
Using the trusted Social Thinking® We Thinkers! Curriculum, campers will explore key concepts like:
- Following a group plan
- Whole body listening
- Flexible vs. stuck thinking
- Understanding social expectations
- Managing reactions to problems
We also introduce executive functioning skills such as time management, planning, and organization—tools your child can use in daily life.
What sets our camps apart?
✅ Small group sizes to ensure every child gets the attention they need
✅ Individualized support tailored to your child’s unique learning style
✅ Neurodiversity-affirming approach
✅ Confidence-building mentorship opportunities
✅ Fun daily themes like arts and crafts, games,photography, movies, cartoon animation and scavenger hunts
✅ A welcoming, supportive space for every learner
Whether your child is developing foundational social skills or practicing more advanced strategies, they’ll gain real-world tools and meaningful connections—all while having a great time.
Spots are limited—register today!
Location: Speak Easy Communication & Education #101-4535 Uplands Dr.
Cost : $675 per week for all half-day camps (3 hours)
$400 per week for all speech and reading camps (2 hours)
$240 per week for AAC Club (90 mins)
$120 per session for Detective Club (90 mins)
$80 per session for Buddies Club (60 mins)
**may be eligible for AFU and/or therapy funding programs
Camp Schedule: (see calendar below)
(If your child is interested in a camp but is not available that week, please advise us of the weeks that you are available, as we may be flexible with the weeks.)
🕵️♀️ Detectives Camp (Ages 6-10)- July 7-11 9:00-12:00
Detectives Camp is a fun and engaging group experience where children use their curiosity and teamwork to explore social concepts that support success at school and beyond. Guided by the evidence-based Social Thinking® We Thinkers! Curriculum by Kari Zweber Palmer, Nancy Tarshis, Ryan Hendrix, and Michelle Garcia Winner, campers will build skills in understanding thoughts and feelings, following a group plan, using whole body listening, and more. Through playful activities and group collaboration, children strengthen their problem-solving abilities, cooperation, and confidence—all in a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming environment that values each child’s unique way of learning and connecting.
🏃♂️ Sports Camp (Ages 9-12)- July 14-18 *pending location 9:00-12:00
Sports Camp is all about helping kids build confidence, cooperation, and connection through movement and play. Campers will learn how to navigate classic childhood games, group activities, and the often tricky “recess survival skills” that help them feel successful and included. In a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming environment, we explore both the written and unwritten rules of play—like taking turns, joining a game, handling winning and losing, and reading social cues—all while having fun in a community gym and outdoor playground setting. It’s the perfect space for kids to grow their social confidence and physical coordination while being part of a team.
😎 Outings Camp (Ages 9-12) – August 11-15 9:00-12:00
Outings Camp is a hands-on, neurodiversity-affirming experience where kids build executive functioning and social-emotional skills through real-world adventures. Campers collaborate to plan the week’s outings, building confidence, flexibility, and teamwork along the way. Each day supports growth in organization, self-regulation, perspective taking, and problem-solving. With small groups and supportive staff, your child will leave feeling empowered, connected, and proud.
🕵️♀️Detectives Camp (Ages 6-10) – August 18-22 9:00-12:00
Detectives Camp is a fun and engaging group experience where children use their curiosity and teamwork to explore social concepts that support success at school and beyond. Guided by the evidence-based Social Thinking® We Thinkers! Curriculum by Kari Zweber Palmer, Nancy Tarshis, Ryan Hendrix, and Michelle Garcia Winner, campers will build skills in understanding thoughts and feelings, following a group plan, using whole body listening, and more. Through playful activities and group collaboration, children strengthen their problem-solving abilities, cooperation, and confidence—all in a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming environment that values each child’s unique way of learning and connecting.
More Camps!! 9:30-11:30am
🗣️ Speech Sound Camp (Ages 6-10) -July 7-11 or July 21-25 or Aug 11-15 or Aug 25-29
In this fun and supportive small-group camp, kids practice their individual speech sound goals through play and peer interaction. It’s perfect for maintaining progress from individual therapy and building confidence in communication over the summer.
📚 Early Readers Language & Listening Camp (Ages 4-7) – July 14-18
This small-group program supports emerging readers by building language skills through storytelling, listening, and early decoding. Children strengthen their understanding of words and meaning by hearing and retelling stories, exploring sounds, and connecting language to print—all in a supportive, engaging setting that fosters confidence and a love of reading.
📖 Developing Readers & Storytelling Camp (Ages 8-12)- Aug 18-22
This small-group experience is designed for growing readers who are ready to take their skills to the next level. Through guided reading, collaborative storytelling, readers’ theatre, and discussion, children build vocabulary, comprehension, and narrative skills. With a focus on expression, connection, and confidence, this group helps kids strengthen their reading abilities while learning to tell and understand stories in meaningful ways.
Weekly Clubs (Tuesdays and Thursdays- all summer)
🧸 Buddies Club (Ages 3–6) 1-2 p.m.
Play, Connect, and Grow Together!
Looking for a nurturing space where your little one can build early social skills?
Buddies Club is a fun and supportive group for children ages 3 to 6, designed to help young learners:
- 🤝 Play cooperatively and take turns
- 💬 Use kind words and gentle bodies
- 🧠 Practice impulse control and calming strategies
- 🧩 Learn simple problem-solving with support
- 🌟 Develop early self-regulation skills through play
Our approach blends trusted tools, including:
✔️ The Social Thinking® We Thinkers! Curriculum
✔️ The SCERTS® Model (Social Communication & Emotional Regulation)
✔️ Fun executive functioning games to support early planning, flexibility, and listening
With small group sizes, individual support, and a neurodiversity-affirming philosophy, every child is welcomed just as they are—and supported as they grow.
📅 Now enrolling for upcoming sessions—spots fill quickly!
Let’s build confidence, friendships, and fun—one buddy at a time.
🕵️♂️ Detectives Club (Ages 4–7) 2:30-4 p.m.
Crack the Code of Social Thinking—Together!
Does your child love solving puzzles and being part of a team?
Detectives Club is a fun, interactive group for children ages 4 to 7, designed to help young learners build key social skills for school and beyond.
Using the Social Thinking® We Thinkers! Curriculum—created by Kari Zweber Palmer, Nancy Tarshis, Ryan Hendrix, and Michelle Garcia Winner—children will explore essential concepts like:
- 🧠 Understanding Thoughts and Feelings
- 📋 How to Follow a Group Plan
- 👀 Practicing Whole Body Listening
- 🧩 Learning Cooperation and Problem-Solving
Through teamwork, role-playing, games, and guided discussions, kids will develop the tools they need to work with peers, navigate classroom routines, and understand how their actions affect others.
This group supports early learners in a neurodiversity-affirming, small-group setting, where every child is celebrated for who they are and given space to grow socially and emotionally at their own pace.
📅 Now enrolling—limited spots available!
Let your little detective uncover the clues to connection, confidence, and collaboration.
💬 AAC Club (Ages 6-12) 1-2:30 pm
AAC Club is a welcoming space for children who use speech-generating devices to practice communication, connect with peers, and have fun using their voice in their own way. In this small-group setting, AAC users engage in games, group conversations, and shared activities that encourage expressive language, confidence, and social interaction—while getting comfortable navigating their devices in real-world settings.
Parents and caregivers play a vital role too! You’re invited to join your child during sessions, where you’ll receive hands-on coaching, individualized support, and answers to your questions about AAC use at home, in the community, and at school. Whether you’re new to AAC or looking to deepen your confidence, this club is a place to see what’s possible, celebrate your child’s communication, and learn how to support them every step of the way.
📅 Ready to get started? Sign up today and be part of an empowering AAC community!

*Please be sure that your child is wearing sunscreen, has a water bottle, snack, hat, appropriate footwear, and clothing for all weather conditions, as we may be walking to nearby parks for snack and play breaks.
For more information regarding summer camp schedules or to register please contact:
Speak Easy and/or Grow Together Therapeutic Learning Services
Speak Easy Communication & Education (Anastassia)
Ph: 250-585-3279
Email: speakeasyadmin@shaw.ca
Grow Together Therapeutic Learning Services Ltd (Lynne)
Ph: 250-858-7016
Email: growtogethertherapy@gmail.com
