FREE Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Sensory Friendly Trick or Treating for Kids!

Come have some fun - in a sensory friendly environment! 🎃🎃

Join the staff at Canopy Support Services in person for a sensory friendly Trick or Treat adventure! The staff at Canopy will be handing out a variety of sensory items and treats to our trick or treaters!

Costumes are welcome, as are children of all ages!

Come for as little or as long as you would like and enjoy Canopy's first sensory friendly Halloween event! Please note, an OAP number is required for all in-person events.

This event will be offered IN PERSON at 150 O’Carroll Avenue. Parents should park in the upper/lower parking lot, proceed towards the main doors at the front of the building - follow signs for “Reception”. An Autism Services representative will be there to greet the kids, introduce themselves, and show your child into the building - and get the fun started!

Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Cobourg Halloween Party

(4-11 years old)

Boo! 👻Happy Halloween!

Come join Canopy Support Services staff on Monday October 28th as we celebrate Halloween together! This event aims to create a supportive environment for children aged 4-11 years to practice appropriate communication and social skills and interact with peers. There will be crafts, snacks, and fun activities!

Children can choose to wear their Halloween costumes to the party if they would like! 🧙‍♀️🎃🦇

For those joining the fun, parents should park in the parking lot and proceed to the front entrance labelled Canopy Support Services. We are the last door on the west end of the plaza, and the sign on the door says "Offices of 975 Elgin Street" in blue/white. An Autism Services representative will meet you inside the doors, introduce themselves and show your child into the building! Parents are welcome to stay or drop off their child(ren).

This event is intended for children with an ASD diagnosis ages 4-11 yrs.

Please note, an OAP number is required for all in-person events.

REGISTER TODAY FOR SOME Halloween FUN!

Canopy Support Services and B&C Financial are excited to host the Caregiver Connection: Estate Planning networking and information event!

Join us Monday, October 21st from 6:30-8:00pm at 270 Braidwood Ave, Peterborough.

Join us for an informative session on how to plan for the future and secure your loved ones' financial well-being. Our experts from B&C Financial will provide valuable insights and tips on estate planning.

Topics include:

• The Disability Tax Credit. What is it and why it is important to apply for this valuable tax credit.

• What is an RDSP? The Benefits, Grants and the eligibility criteria to open an RDSP

• What is a Henson Trust and Why is it a valuable estate planning tool for Parents and loved ones

Come connect with other caregivers and learn how to navigate the complexities of estate planning.

This is a great chance to gain valuable information and make connections!

We look forward to seeing you there!

*This event is limited to 60 participants. Please ensure you register for the correct amount of tickets if you are bringing others.

The Secret Agent Society Group

This 10-week group program will be a hands-on learning opportunity to prepare your child for life's social and emotional challenges. The Secret Agent Society has been transforming the lives of children around the world for more than a decade.

• Award-winning and evidence-based

• Spy-themed gamified learning

• Parent and teacher education

• Regular Club Meetings and practice missions

• More than 15 skills in 1 program

Group Details:

• This group is for children with a diagnosis of Autism, aged 8 - 12 years old. A device is needed to complete the group work.

• This group begins Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, and runs for 10 weeks.
  Note: There are 6 weeks where the parents will also have a session at the same time.

• Each week will be 1 and a half hours in length and will include opportunities to prepare your child for life's social and emotional challenges

• This group takes place in person at our Peterborough office.

• The fee for this 10 week group is $3090.

Interested in this group? Please fill out the form below and we will connect with you shortly!

Join us for our

2nd Annual Inclusivity Walk & Carnival!

This walk is for all ages and abilities to engage with the Canopy Community while creating awareness for the diverse populations and cultures that Canopy is proud to support!

The walk starts at 10am at our Main Office @ 150 O'Carroll Ave in Peterborough!

The family friendly walk is 2km and we would love to see littles enjoy their bikes or scooters!

Fun costumes are also encouraged!

Following the walk , join us for our…

Canopy Cares Carnival

You and your family can enjoy

• A BBQ courtesy of the Peterborough Lions

• Performances by Betty Baker, Sarah Cee and Peterborough Academy of Circus Arts!!

• Free snacks! Popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream!

• Face Painting

• Arts & Crafts activities for the kids

• Raffle baskets with some amazing prizes! And a 50/50 :)

• Chalk, Bubbles and much more..

PEERS for Adolescents
Social Skills Group

PEERS for Adolescents is a 14-week evidence-based social skills program for adolescents in middle and high school who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or handling conflict and rejection.

Participants will learn:

• Developing and Maintaining Friendships

• Conversational skills

• Entering and exiting conversations

• Appropriate use of humor

• Handling disagreements

• Electronic communication

• Being a good sport

• Organizing get-togethers

• Handling teasing and bullying

• Changing Reputations

Group Details:

• This group is for teens with a diagnosis of Autism, aged 13-17 years old.

• This 14 week group begins Wednesday, September 11th 2024, and runs until Wednesday, December 11th 2024.

• Parents attend separate sessions simultaneously and are taught how to assist adolescents in making and keeping friends (parent participation Is required).

• Each week will be 90 minutes in length and participants are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations and practice these skills during group socialization activities.

• This group takes place in person at our Peterborough office.

• The fee for this 14 week group is $3550.00.

Interested in this group? Please fill out the form below and we will connect with you shortly!