Oakwood Academy Camp Programs

Camp Programs

Oakwood Academy’s Camp Programs are open to currently enrolled students, as well as students from the community who do not regularly attend Oakwood Academy. Oakwood Academy offers theme-based programs for students (3-18 years old). Each theme is taught while working within the Developmental-Individual Difference-Relationship-Based (DIR)® Floortime TM Model and incorporates art, science, sensory, sport, and teamwork games.

1:1 TRANSITION PROGRAM

The 1:1 Transition Program is designed for students 3-16 years of age who benefit from one-on-one support to focus on goals relating to self-regulation, engagement, individual communication, classroom skills, social skills and life skills. Using the DIR®/Floortime TM Model, therapists of this program will develop an individual program plan to meet each camper’s unique learning and sensory profile. Campers in this program will also participate in group social activities with therapist support and have the opportunity to attend a field trip in the community.

GROUP SOCIAL SKILLS & TEEN SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAMS

The Social Skills Program is offered in both Junior and Senior divisions (students 5-18 years of age). This program is designed for campers who can participate in a group of 6 campers (3:1 camper to instructor ratio) and are looking to target specific group goals including conversation, social problem solving, pretend and fantasy play, understanding and exploring a variety of emotions and perspective taking. Using the DIR®/Floortime Model, our group instructors will create a unique individualized program focusing on increasing each student’s Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities which will support their ability to think, relate, and communicate. Campers in this program will also have the opportunity to attend a field trip in the community.

For more information, please contact admissions@oakwoodacademy.ca. Spaces are limited!

March Break Camp

Oakwood Academy offers theme-based programs for students (3 to 18 years old). Each theme is taught while working within the Developmental-Individual Difference-Relationship-Based)® Floortime (TM) Model and incorporates art , science, sensory, sport and teamwork games.

March Break Camp: March 13 – 17, 2023

Theme: Adventureland

Throughout this camp, your child will use their imagination, creativity, social problem solving and critical thinking skills to work together with their peers in order to participate in themed activities that incorporate themes of science, art, sensory and creativity. Campers will also be going to Legoland for our March Break field trip this year.

1:1 Transition Program (3-16 years old)

Focus on self-regulation, engagement, communication, classroom skills, social skills and life skills.
Individualized programs to meet learning and sensory profiles using DIR®/Floortime (TM) Model.
Participation in group activities with therapist support.

Group Social Skills and Teen Social Skills Group Program (ages 5-18 years)
Groups of 6 campers (3:1 ratio)
Goals that target conversation, social problem solving, pretend/fantasy play, understanding /exploring emotions and perspective taking.
Individualized programs to support student’s ability to think, relate and communicate.
Individualized programs using DIR®/Floortime (TM) Model to increase Functional Developmental Capacities.

For more information, please contact admissions@oakwoodacademy.ca. Spaces are limited!

Summer Camp

Oakwood Academy offers theme-based programs for students (3 to 18 years old). Therapists/teachers will implement theme-based learning and activities while working within the Developmental-Individual Difference-Relationship-Based)® Floortime (TM) Model and incorporates art, science, sensory, sports, leadership, pretend play, social/teamwork games, outdoor activities and opportunities to explore the community.

Block 1: Discovery Week (July 4 – July 14, 2023 *Closed July 3rd for Canada Day holiday)

Throughout this camp, students will engage in a variety of activities that increase regulation, engagement and communication. They will use their imagination, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to gain first-hand knowledge and understanding of the world around them. They will explore different activities related to science, space, technology, and nature. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in co-operative team games and sports outdoors.

Field Trips TBA

Block 2: Oakwood’s Time Machine (July 17 – July 28, 2023)

Throughout this camp, students will engage in a variety of activities that increase regulation, engagement and communication. They will use their imagination and creativity as well as critical thinking skills to explore different activities related to art and history. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in co-operative team games and sports outdoors.

Field Trips TBA

Block 3: Summer Games (July 31 – August 11, 2023 *Closed on August 7 for Civic Holiday)

Throughout this camp, students will use their gross motor, motor planning and teamwork skills in order to participate in a variety of “Olympic” themed games. Students will have lots of opportunities to work on sportsmanship skills and play outdoor group games.

Field Trips TBA

For more information or to register, please contact admissions@oakwoodacademy.ca. Spaces are limited!