What is this Program
We value supporting young people's development and independence.
With the goal to ensure they reach their potential and be able to engage in meaningful activities.
Strategic Gamers is for young people to help them discover the joy of strategic board gaming with like-minded peers to master emotional regulation, enhance social communication skills, and build valuable connections in a supportive environment.
Purpose of the Program
Strategic Gamers aims to help young people sharpen their focus, resilience, and strategic thinking as they explore the world of actions, consequences, and game-changing options.
The program is aimed at helping young people develop essential life skills so that they can move forward in life with confidence, resilience and enjoy the process of learning in a fun and engaging way. It helps to build confidence and social connections, creating a solid foundation for life.
Who this Program is for
Strategic Gamers aims to young people to fully embrace the thrill of learning and playing to create essential life skills.
They will experience carefully curated activities that develop your their skills and support meaningful engagement.
They will explore the joy of playing a game with like-minded friends, whilst learning emotional regulation strategies, building connections and resilience.
Objectives of the Program
Explore the joy of playing a game with like-minded friends, while having loads of fun!
Experience emotional regulation strategies; learning to accept the concept of winning and losing.
Interact with peers to enhance social communication skills and learn a variety of new skills.
Build connections and enjoy a social environment.
Develop focused attention and practice skills like turn-taking, negotiation and good sportsmanship.
Build resilience and not give up, even when the game is not going in your favour, things can still turn around at any time.
Actions and consequences, and how to analyse strategic options.
What to Expect
Small group program.
Goals and activities are targeted towards developing foundational skills.
A secure and caring environment to promote engagement and learning.
A capacity-building program focused on functional goals.
Flexible approach where the teens start at different levels, therapists meet the teen at their level.
Qualified program facilitator to provide guidance and encourage participation.
Program Dates - TBA
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dates: TBA
Sessions: 1.5hrs
Program Fees: $1939.90
Venue: Grace Children's Therapy
Unit 35, 7 Anella Ave, Castle Hill NSW 2154
Ph: 1300 760 779
Closing Date for Registration: TBA
Spots are limited in this group setting and enrolment needs to be confirmed.
The option to use your NDIS funding is available for this program.
