Community Events in BC

ACT lists workshops and conferences in BC related to autism and other diverse needs that are provided by local agencies and organizations. Submit your event.

Navigating Autism Funding and Services

Navigating Autism Funding and Services

Wednesday, August 14, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register Here
Free zoom workshop for parents and caregivers of children and youth with ASD. Navigating the autism funding process and accessing services.
Adult Summer Camp

Adult Summer Camp

Monday, August 19, 2024 - Friday, August 23, 2024    
All Day
Camp Amasa - Salmon Arm
Amasa offers Spring, Summer, and Fall camps which are our ministry of reaching adults (age 19-80 yrs) with diverse abilities (physical and/or intellectual challenges) with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  The Spring and Fall weekend camps are located at Gardom Lake Bible Camp in Enderby [...]
Center Based Summer Camp - Monarch House

Center Based Summer Camp - Monarch House

Monday, August 19, 2024 - Friday, August 23, 2024    
8:45 am - 11:45 am
Surrey
Engaging mornings full of activities like arts and crafts and games! We keep smaller group sizes for more meaningful connections with campers. This option is for all ages!  
Adventure Summer Camp - Monarch House

Adventure Summer Camp - Monarch House

Monday, August 19, 2024 - Friday, August 23, 2024    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Surrey
In a small group friends go to nearby parks and venues. To foster a sense of ownership and belonging. The children choose their own adventure for the day picking from a list of options. This option is for ages 8+.  
Duncan Summer Day Camp: Culinary Kids

Duncan Summer Day Camp: Culinary Kids

Monday, August 19, 2024 - Friday, August 23, 2024    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Introducing Culinary Kids, the yummiest day camp experience your neurodiverse superstar won't want to miss out on! 🍳 Join us for a week-long culinary adventure where your child will not only whip up scrumptious recipes but also learn essential kitchen techniques in a safe and [...]
Stories & Crafts Summer Day Camp - Salmon Arm

Stories & Crafts Summer Day Camp - Salmon Arm

Monday, August 19, 2024 - Friday, August 23, 2024    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Summer is not just a time for fun and relaxation; it’s also a crucial period for social development, especially for autistic and neurodiverse youth. Engaging in social activities during the summer can have a profound impact on their emotional and social well-being. This summer, give [...]
Theatre Sports Day Camp - Cloverdale

Theatre Sports Day Camp - Cloverdale

Monday, August 19, 2024 - Friday, August 23, 2024    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cloverdale
Welcome to our Cloverdale Summer Day Camp, where imagination takes center stage in our Theatre Sports adventure! 🎭 Calling all young adventurers, dreamers, and creative minds! Join us for a week-long journey where the worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, Minecraft, and other thrilling adventures come [...]
Social Saplings Summer Camp

Social Saplings Summer Camp

Monday, August 19, 2024 - Friday, August 23, 2024    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Surrey
Welcome to our **Social Skills South Surrey Summer Camps**! Get ready for a fun and interactive experience where you can improve your social skills while making new friends. Our camp starts on  August 19th in South Surrey - 10-12:00 for ages 4-8 and 1-3:00 for [...]
Navigating Autism Funding and Services

Navigating Autism Funding and Services

Wednesday, August 21, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
New Westminster
Free in person workshop for parents and caregivers navigating autism funding and accessing services. Time at the end of the session 1:1 support.
Center Based Summer Camp - Monarch House

Center Based Summer Camp - Monarch House

Monday, August 26, 2024 - Friday, August 30, 2024    
8:45 am - 11:45 am
Burnaby
Engaging mornings full of activities like arts and crafts and games! We keep smaller group sizes for more meaningful connections with campers. This option is for all ages!  
Adventure Summer Camp - Monarch House

Adventure Summer Camp - Monarch House

Monday, August 26, 2024 - Friday, August 30, 2024    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Burnaby
In a small group friends go to nearby parks and venues. To foster a sense of ownership and belonging. The children choose their own adventure for the day picking from a list of options. This option is for ages 8+.  
Eco Adventure Camp! - Salmon Arm

Eco Adventure Camp! - Salmon Arm

Monday, August 26, 2024 - Friday, August 30, 2024    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Salmon Arm
Summer is not just a time for fun and relaxation; it’s also a crucial period for social development, especially for autistic and neurodiverse youth. Engaging in social activities during the summer can have a profound impact on their emotional and social well-being. This summer, give [...]
STEAM Challenge! - Cloverdale Summer Day Camp

STEAM Challenge! - Cloverdale Summer Day Camp

Monday, August 26, 2024 - Friday, August 30, 2024    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cloverdale
Calling all neurodiverse superheroes and their amazing parents! Get ready to ignite your child's imagination and spark their curiosity with our STEAM Challenge Day Camps! 🚀 Picture this: your child immersed in a whirlwind of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math - all rolled [...]
Effective Strategies for Classroom Support Staff

Effective Strategies for Classroom Support Staff

Thursday, August 29, 2024    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Effective Strategies for Classroom Support Staff - Online, Remote (August 2024)
In this four-hour workshop, we introduce essential strategies educational assistants can use to effectively support their students, from before a lesson begins, up until success. Through lecture, video example, discussion, and activities, participants will learn practical questions to ask to better understand how to help [...]
D & D - H.A.N.G. in Person

D & D - H.A.N.G. in Person

Thursday, September 5, 2024 - Thursday, October 24, 2024    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Prince George
Is your child ready to step into a world where magic is real, mysteries unravel, and friendships are forged? Join the fascinating realm of Dungeons & Dragons, where the fast-paced world of imagination meets the fascinating world of dragons and dungeons! Captivating Storylines: Each participant [...]
PEERS Social Skills Training

PEERS Social Skills Training

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - Wednesday, December 18, 2024    
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Westminster
Social and Relational Skills group for neurodivergent teens aged 13-18 *Bus tickets available* Location: SOTCS Office #201-768 Columbia St. New Westminster Dates: Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Dec. 18 Time: 4pm-5:30pm Cost: Free for our community To discuss if this program is right for your teen, contact [email protected] [...]
Equine Facilitated Wellness

Equine Facilitated Wellness

Friday, September 20, 2024 - Friday, December 6, 2024    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Langley
Equine Facilitated Wellness (EFW) - 9am - 12 pm for ages 10 - 13 years and 12:30 - 3:30 for ages 14-19 years Equine Facilitated Wellness (EFW) is a therapeutic and educational approach that leverages interactions between humans and horses to promote personal growth, mental [...]
Equine Facilitated Wellness

Equine Facilitated Wellness

Friday, September 20, 2024 - Friday, December 6, 2024    
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Langley
Equine Facilitated Wellness (EFW) - 9am - 12 pm for ages 10 - 13 years and 12:30 - 3:30 for ages 14-19 years Equine Facilitated Wellness (EFW) is a therapeutic and educational approach that leverages interactions between humans and horses to promote personal growth, mental [...]
Social Skills Program - 8-12 year old

Social Skills Program - 8-12 year old

Saturday, September 28, 2024 - Saturday, December 7, 2024    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Surrey
Attention, kids between the ages of 8 and 12! Are you ready to dive into the mysterious world of social skills and emotional regulation with a revolutionary social skills program? In our program, you will assemble with a team of eager peers to decode the [...]
PEERS for Teens - Online

PEERS for Teens - Online

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - Tuesday, December 17, 2024    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
WCCL PEERS Online
PEERS, The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills, is a 12-week evidence-based social skills training program, for middle and high school students. Developed by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson at UCLA, this program enjoys global recognition, implemented in over 35 countries.   Research has [...]
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