March Break Keyboarding & Friendship Club For Kids
**COVID-19: Please note that in-person program sessions have been put on pause in response to COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions.
About Keyboarding
Our week-long Keyboarding camp during the March break will provide a comfortable and receptive environment where children can acquire typing skills.
Why should children learn how to type?
Typing helps students with learning disabilities who have difficulties with fine-motor, visual-motor and visual-spatial tasks.
Keyboarding is becoming a standard skill that is used regularly.
Being familiar and comfortable with typing can aid with concentration, reduce the stresses associated with school work and assist the child in recognizing and identifying their accomplishments.
About Friendship Club
During this week-long camp, participants develop and practice social skills and communication. Friendship Club provides opportunities to build positive peer relationships where self-esteem and confidence can flourish. Many children with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder struggle when interacting and socializing with peers. In general, the ability to understand social interactions, read facial expressions, perceive and express emotions, and interpret subtle phrases, is acquired intuitively at an early age. Those with learning disabilities, however, may need extra help in both developing and understanding these social skills. As they learn, they also need a safe and supportive place where they can practice these skills!
Program Goals for Keyboarding
Have trained leaders who will guide children with sensitivity to their individual needs
Teach typing techniques, posture, accuracy and speed
Teaching through straightforward directions and systematic, clear feedback about performance
Introduce students beneficial online games
Use software that engages the student and reinforces continued practice
Provide creative and fun activities to reinforce learning
Consideration of learning styles and accommodations to obtain successful skills
Offer a “go at your own pace” opportunity to learn keyboarding techniques
Program Topics/Goals for Social Skills
- Welcome to Friendship Club & Understanding Friendships
- Non-verbal Communication (body language, eye contact, social cues, facial expressions and tone of voice)
- Active Listening & Problem Solving
- Emotional Awareness: Dealing with Anger & Stress
- Dealing with Bullying, Self-esteem & Self-confidence
- Compromising, Making Plans & Maintaining Friendships
- ** Topics may vary depending on the needs of the group
- Help participants develop social skills, life skills, and problem-solving strategies, including conversational skills and necessary interaction skills.
- Assist participants in developing an awareness of their individual styles of interacting with confidence and improved self-esteem.
- Help participants improve communication through eye contact, tone of voice, body language, active listening and problem-solving.
- Allow participants to use skills in a variety of activities, such as group discussion, cooperative games, role-playing, art projects, and more!
Eligibility
Children ages 7 – 14 years old who:
- Have a learning disability and/or AD(H)D and wish to improve their typing skills.
- Do not have an LD but would like to improve their typing skills.
Location and Details
Dates: March 10 to 14, 2025
Monday to Friday 9am-4pm
North York 121 Willowdale Ave
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Early Bird Prices
$350
Space is limited to 10 children per group.
Fees is for 1 week of camp.
Please note parents have the option of early drop off (8:30 am) and late pick up (5:00 pm) for $10.00 per day, per child. If you are interested in this option please contact us at 416-229-1680 or [email protected]
Please note, due to enrollment requirements, program availability is subject to change. Fees are non-refundable. No make-up classes available.
Space is limited to 10 children. Payment is required to hold your spot.
Regular Fees
$400
Space is limited to 10 children per group.
Fees is for 1 week of camp.
Please note parents have the option of early drop off (8:30 am) and late pick up (5:00 pm) for $10.00 per day, per child. If you are interested in this option please contact us at 416-229-1680 or [email protected]
Please note, due to enrollment requirements, program availability is subject to change. Fees are non-refundable. No make-up classes available.
Space is limited to 10 children. Payment is required to hold your spot.
Parent Testimonial
“My daughter took the keyboarding class this winter. Both of her instructors immediately realized she was an auditory learner and responded accordingly. Her instructors gave me regular feedback on her progress and also provided suggestions on activities she could do at home to further practice her newly developing skills.”
– Shelly
Questions?
For questions regarding program registration, dates, times, payments or all other inquiries, please contact [email protected].
