Teen Club FIN Saturday Program

For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or acquired brain injury
Ages 14 to 20, Saturdays 9:30am to 3:30pm
Structured Activities, Small Group Setting
Maximum 10 participants, 1:5 Support
RUNS 3Xs A YEAR. REGISTRATION IS PER BLOCK
Block 1: Sept. 27 to Dec. 20 , 12 Classes. $960 (no program Oct. 25)
Block 2: Jan. 3 to Mar. 14, 11 Classes. $880
Block 3: Mar. 28 to Jun. 13, 12 Classes. $960

Opportunities to participate in:

Fitness and Health Daily walks through our nature trails, guided exercise and yoga routines, outdoor/indoor interactive physical activities
Teen Club F.I.N. Cares Activities and learning based around Nature and the Environment, helping out & learning new skills Gardening, composting & recycling, caring for the habitats, insects & wildlife need
Arts & Crafts Small projects for hands on experience and a chance to be creative
Table Games & Activities Guided and self-directed interaction with friends
PLUS, the opportunity to learn basic customer service skills serving peers in the Cafe

This Program Promotes:

Social Interactions
Healthy Eating Habits
Improving Physical Fitness
Sharing Our Appreciation of Nature & the Environment
Building Skills through Group Activities & Shared Responsibilities

Note: Participants will need to bring their own lunch and morning snack. Heartland Forest will provide 1 healthy snack in the afternoon. Participants can purchase snacks & light lunch options from the Cafe.

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We are unable to provide 1:1 support. Participants can attend with their own support person. See FAQ below for what is a support person and who can be one.

Do I need to create an Amilia SmartRec account to attend?

Yes, all the information you need and the forms Heartland Forest needs completed are on Amilia. This can be done online, we recommend the desktop version over mobile for completing registration.

What if I can’t make it to the class?

Only days cancelled by Heartland Forest will be rescheduled. Missed classes are non-refundable.

What if I decide to cancel before the program begins?

Once a registration has been accepted and processed, Heartland Forest will follow the refund schedule below:
• Refund requests made at least at thirty-one (30) days before the participant is scheduled to attend the program, will be provided, minus a twenty-five dollar ($25) administrative fee.
• Refund requests made twenty-nine (29) days or less before the participant is scheduled to attend the program, no refund will be provided.
All refunds will only be provided to the original credit or debit card used for online and in person sales. A cheque will be issued to provide a refund for any cash transactions.

Can the Passport Program cover the cost to attend Teen Club FIN?

Yes, participants have used Passport funding to attend. Customers are to use the program payment receipt to submit for approval and reimbursement from Passport.

What is the Instructor to participant ratio?

This can vary from session to session. Based on maximum attendance, it would be 2:10

What is a support person and who can be one?

Support persons help people with disabilities maintain their independence and assist or interpret for a person with a disability who accesses the services and programs of Heartland Forest. Support persons accompany the person with a disability in order to help with communication, mobility, personal care, medical needs or with access to goods, services or facilities.
A support person can be a paid personal support worker (PSW), a volunteer, a family member, or a friend. They do not necessarily need to have special training or qualifications.