The Social Explorers program is a 10-week after-school initiative designed to help children build essential social and cooperative skills in a fun, dynamic setting. A collaboration between Northern Outreach and Clinical Services and Science North, this program blends Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with exciting hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities. Children will work on skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and peer interaction while exploring the world of STEM in a supportive environment. This program is ideal for children who may need extra support in social skill development and thrive in hands-on, interactive settings. The program is overseen by a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA), ensuring that each child’s learning is guided by evidence-based practices tailored to their individual needs.
Children will have the opportunity to build and practice these essential social skills:
– CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS: How to start and maintain meaningful, respectful conversations. – NEGOTIATION SKILLS: Learning how to collaborate and find solutions that work for everyone. – PERSPECTIVE-TAKING: Understanding and appreciating different viewpoints. – TEAMWORK: Working together to complete tasks and build friendships. – PROBLEM-SOLVING: Collaborating with peers to tackle challenges and accomplish goals.
These skills will be practiced alongside exciting STEM activities, allowing children to apply their learning in real-world scenarios while exploring science, technology, engineering, and math in creative ways.
WHY CHOOSE SOCIAL EXPLORERS?
– BUILD SOCIAL SKILLS THROUGH PLAY: The program offers a natural setting for children to develop important social skills by interacting with peers. – FUN AND ENGAGING: Hands-on STEM activities allow children to explore science and technology while building social skills in a dynamic, interactive way. – SMALL GROUP SETTING: With a 4:1 facilitator-to-child ratio, children receive personalized attention and support to build confidence. – EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH: The program is overseen by a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA), ensuring that the interventions are based on proven strategies for social skill development. – REAL-WORLD PRACTICE: Children practice social skills in real-life situations, helping them build the confidence to apply them outside the program.
