Services
We offer group respite outings to various community activities and locations. Activities are mostly movement based and include climbing, swimming, indoor playgrounds, weightlifting (13+), Dungeons and Dragons (DnD), and more.
These groups are designed for children ages 7-17 with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Outings run during evenings, weekends, early dismissal times and PD days. Full day summer programming is also offered.
Wednesdays: pickups offered from Third Academy school.
Fridays: pickups offered from various schools.
Schedule
Typical Weekly Schedule:
Monday - 4-8pm - Climbing*
Tuesday - 4-8pm - Weightlifting (12+)*
Wednesday - 12-5pm - Rotating Activities
Thursday - 4-8pm - DnD**
Friday - 12-5pm - Rotating Activities
Saturday - 4-8pm - DnD**
Sunday - 12-6pm - Swimming
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All listed times are approximations and include driving time. Exact pickup and drop-off times vary for each client depending on location.
* requires monthly commitment
** requires 8-week commitment
Cost
Respite hours and rates are applied for all outings. Parents are charged for the time their child spends in our care, plus 30 minutes to cover the time spent traveling to and from your home. Parents are responsible for all activity costs.
Transportation
Transportation is included for all outings whenever possible. Scheduled activity times include driving time and reflect approximate pick-up and drop-off times.
Our current service area covers Airdrie and the areas of Calgary located north of Glenmore Trail. For families living south of Glenmore Trail or outside Calgary, drop-off or meeting arrangements can be made.
Payment
We do not provide direct billing to FSCD. We provide each family with an invoice at the end of the month, and we allow one month for the invoice to be paid. The invoice to families includes both the hours of respite provided and the cost of any activities.
Staffing
Adult:child ratios are 1:6. All of our staff have years of experience working with neurodiverse children and youth.
Booking
A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for booking an activity to allow time for us to create the transportation routes. If the activity is already full, your child will be placed on a waitlist for that day.
Cancellation
A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for cancellations. Cancellations within 24 hours without a reasonable cause (i.e. sickness) will result in a charge for the full cost of the outing.
Supporting Complex Needs
Our team has years of experience working with children and youth with complex needs, and we can accommodate a wide range of needs. However, some children may require one-to-one support for participation in group settings, and we are unable to provide this level of support. Prior to having your child join for an outing, a phone conversation is required to determine whether we can adequately support your child’s needs in a group community outing. These decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.