Registration for Camps Opens March 2025
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Summer Camps for Kids with Diverse Learning Needs
Our Summer Camps and Learning Programs offer fun, educational enrichment for children with autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. With greater capacity in the summer, our supportive and neuroaffirming setting helps kids explore, grow, and build confidence while developing life skills and staying academically engaged, preventing the "summer slide" and easing the transition back to school.
Summer Camps Offered by West Coast Centre for Learning
SAS Social Skills Training
The Social Skills Camp is a nurturing environment specifically designed for children facing challenges in social interactions due to conditions such as ASD, ADHD, anxiety, or other social challenges. Through a structured program that emphasizes teaching and active practice of social skills, participants learn essential interpersonal skills in a supportive setting. The camp uses a combination of interactive lessons, group activities, and individual feedback to help children understand social cues, improve communication skills, and build lasting friendships. Tailored to encourage positive social behaviors, this camp offers a safe space for children to grow socially and emotionally, making it a cornerstone for personal development.
PEERS Friendship Skills Boot Camp
Developed at UCLA, the PEERS Friendship Skills Boot Camp is an internationally recognized program aimed at children who struggle with making and maintaining friendships. This evidence-based camp teaches crucial social skills through a mix of interactive instruction, role-play demonstrations, and group activities. Campers have the opportunity to practice these new skills in a supportive environment, with direct coaching from skilled professionals. Covering key aspects of social interaction such as conversing, choosing friends, and managing disagreements, this camp empowers children with the confidence and skills needed for positive social interactions.
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Executive Function
Executive Functioning Skills Camp targets the development of crucial executive functions like planning, organization, time management, and flexible thinking. Designed for children who experience difficulties with these cognitive processes, the camp employs a hands-on approach to learning. Through engaging activities, practical exercises, and group discussions, campers are taught strategies to enhance their executive skills, which are vital for academic achievement and daily life. This camp not only focuses on improving cognitive capabilities but also on building confidence and independence, preparing children for success both in and out of the classroom.
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THRIVE ADHD + Me
Our THRIVE ADHD + Me Camps are specifically tailored for children with ADHD, focusing on strategies and skills to manage symptoms and improve social, academic, and emotional well-being. Through a comprehensive program that includes behavior management techniques, social skills training, and academic support, this camp addresses the unique challenges faced by children with ADHD. Kids will engage in a activities designed to enhance focus, organizational skills, and emotional regulation, all within a supportive and understanding community. These camps are an invaluable resource for children looking to overcome the obstacles of ADHD and thrive in every aspect of their lives.
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Equine Facilitated Wellness Camp
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Summer Learning Programs Offered by West Coast Centre for Learning
Clear Fluency

ClearFluency is a distinctive online reading coach, designed to boost vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension across diverse age and ability levels, including English learners and advanced readers. It complements Fast ForWord by allowing practical application of learned skills, enhancing students' reading journey.
Beyond just reading words, ClearFluency emphasizes accuracy, pace, and expression, acting like a personal tutor for reading and comprehension. With unique features like real-time oral feedback, it supports students precisely when they need it, fostering a love for reading.
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Fast ForWord

Fast ForWord at home is a cutting-edge software designed to improve reading and cognitive skills in children, teens, and young adults dealing with challenges like ADHD, dyslexia, or other reading difficulties. This program builds a strong cognitive foundation and enhances reading fluency and comprehension. This program has the convenience of being offered online, but includes personalized coaching to ensure tailored support. Suitable for children ages 4 and up, the program requires just 30 minutes a day, 3-5 days a week throughout the summer.
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Executive Function Coaching

Our Executive Function Coaching is specifically designed to assist teenagers, young adults, and college students who encounter difficulties in various areas of executive function, such as: organization, planning, time management, task initiation, self regulation & emotional control. Understanding the specific challenges faced by this demographic, our program provides tailored coaching sessions either online or in person. Executive function coaching is crucial for individuals in these age groups looking to unleash their full potential, especially beneficial for those with ADHD, learning difficulties, or emotional obstacles such as anxiety or feelings of being easily being overwhelmed.
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Cogmed

Cogmed Working Memory Training is an interactive, computer-based program designed to improve working memory and attention. It features a series of engaging, adaptive exercises that gradually increase in difficulty as the user's abilities improve. Over the summer, users commit to regular training sessions, each lasting about 30 to 45 minutes.
A key component of Cogmed is the personalized coaching, where trained professionals provide support, monitor progress, and help set goals. This structured approach ensures that users not only participate in cognitive exercises but also receive guidance and feedback, optimizing the training's effectiveness in enhancing cognitive functions.
For information on funding options and support for camp fees, please visit the Government of BC Camp Fees Supplement page.
If you require more information on our summer camps, summer learning programs, or would like to speak with one of our experts, please feel free to contact us, we'd be happy to help!
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