There are a wide range of Social Skills and Life Skills groups for the winter 2026 season in Ottawa and the Eastern Region. We’ve put together a list of available programs, organized by age group, to help you explore options.
These resources are shared for informational purposes only, and do not imply any endorsement or affiliation with SCS. Participation in these programs is optional, and families assume responsibility for their own involvement.
Legend: (FR) – Bilingual or French-only sessions
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Programs for ages 0-4
Boltz4Kids Programs – Lightswitch and Lightbulb Groups
(FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Maker Space
(FR) City of Ottawa Social Groups (All ages)
(FR) Early ON Playgroups in Ottawa
(FR) Early ON Playgroups Parent Resource Centre
MC Behavioural Services After School Program
Mothercraft Ottawa – Child Care and Family Support
Programs for ages 5-7
ABA Connections – Arts & Crafts
ABA Connections – Children’s Social Group
ABA Connections – Fine Motor Club
ABA Connections – Music, Movement, Show and Tell
ABA Connections – Overcoming Obstacles
ABA Connections – Sensory Play
ABA Connections – Zones of Regulation
Achieve Therapy Interdisciplinary Group Therapy – Move and Tell
(FR) Act Learning Centre – Resilient Minds – Anxiety Group
Active Pediatrics Play & Connect
Boltz4Kids Programs – Lightswitch and Lightbulb Groups
(FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Maker Space
Child in Mind – Calm Connections
Child in Mind – Self-Regulation and Social Skills
Child in Mind – Social Skills for Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
(FR) City of Ottawa Social Groups (All ages)
CORE Learning Centre After School Playgroup
(FR) Early ON Playgroups in Ottawa
(FR) Early ON Playgroups Parent Resource Centre
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Handwriting Group
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Self Regulation Group
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Sensory Exploration Group
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Social Skills Group
Family Harmonies – After-School Care
MC Behavioural Services After School Program
Mothercraft Ottawa – Child Care and Family Support
Tamir – Sunday Funday (Sundays)
Tamir – Kitchen Revolutionaries
Programs for ages 8-10
ABA Connections – Arts & Crafts
ABA Connections – Children’s Social Group
ABA Connections – Fine Motor Club
ABA Connections – Music, Movement, Show and Tell
ABA Connections – Overcoming Obstacles
ABA Connections – Sensory Play
ABA Connections – Zones of Regulation
Achieve Therapy Interdisciplinary Group Therapy – Craft and Connect
Achieve Therapy Interdisciplinary Group Therapy – Inclusive Dance Program
Achieve Therapy Interdisciplinary Group Therapy – Game Explorers
(FR) Act Learning Centre – Children’s Friendship Group
(FR) Act Learning Centre – Resilient Minds – Anxiety Group
Active Pediatrics Play & Connect
Boltz4Kids Programs – Lightswitch and Lightbulb Groups
(FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Maker Space
Child in Mind – Calm Connections
Child in Mind – Executive Functioning Skills Development
Child in Mind – Self-Regulation and Social Skills
Child in Mind – Social Skills for Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
(FR) City of Ottawa Social Groups (All ages)
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Board Games & Social Connection
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Creative Self-Expression
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Gaming Group
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Lego Club
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Mindfulness for Busy Minds
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Youth Interpersonal Group
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Brunch Bunch
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Craft and Confidence
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Handwriting Group
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Self Regulation Group
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Sensory Exploration Group
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Social Skills Group
Family Harmonies – After-School Care
Horizons Behaviour Consulting – Conquer and Construct Club
Horizons Behaviour Consulting – Detectives Group
MC Behavioural Services After School Program
Tamir – Sunday Funday (Sundays)
Tamir – Kitchen Revolutionaries
Walk of Grace After School Program
Programs for ages 11-13
ABA Connections – Children’s Social Group
ABA Connections – Girls Hangout
ABA Connections – Girls Only Life Skills
ABA Connections – Improv and Drama
ABA Connections – Overcoming Obstacles
ABA Connections – Teen Hangout
ABA Connections – Teen Life Skills
ABA Connections – What’s Cooking?
(FR) Act Learning Centre – Children’s Friendship Group
(FR) Act Learning Centre – Kaleidoscope Crew: 2SLGBTQIA+ Teen Group
(FR) Act Learning Centre – Teen Neurodiversity Group
Achieve Therapy Interdisciplinary Group Therapy – Craft and Connect
Achieve Therapy Interdisciplinary Group Therapy – Game Explorers
Achieve Therapy Interdisciplinary Group Therapy – Inclusive Dance Program
Active Pediatrics Play & Connect
Boltz4Kids Programs – Lightswitch and Lightbulb Groups
(FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Maker Space
Child in Mind – Calm Connections
Child in Mind – Executive Functioning Skills Development
Child in Mind – Resilient Teen Minds
Child in Mind – Self-Regulation and Social Skills
Child in Mind – Social Skills for Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
(FR) City of Ottawa Social Groups (All ages)
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Board Games & Social Connection
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Creative Self-Expression
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Gaming Group
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Lego Club
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Mindfulness for Busy Minds
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Youth Interpersonal Group
Empowered Academy – EmpoweredU: Life Skills Group
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Brunch Bunch
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Craft and Confidence
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Middle School Readiness
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Self Regulation Group
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Social Skills Group
Family Harmonies – After-School Care
Gloucester Association for Children with Special Needs (GACSN)
Horizons Behaviour Consulting – Conquer and Construct Club
Horizons Behaviour Consulting – Detectives Group
MC Behavioural Services After School Program
Tamir – Sunday Funday (Sundays)
Tamir – Adventure Club (Sundays)
Tamir – Kitchen Revolutionaries
Walk of Grace After School Program
Programs for ages 14-17
ABA Connections – Girls Hangout
ABA Connections – Girls Only Life Skills
ABA Connections – Improv and Drama
ABA Connections – Teen Hangout
ABA Connections – Teen Life Skills
ABA Connections – What’s Cooking?
Achieve Therapy Interdisciplinary Group Therapy – Craft and Connect
Achieve Therapy Interdisciplinary Group Therapy – Game Explorers
Achieve Therapy Interdisciplinary Group Therapy – Girls Connect
Achieve Therapy Interdisciplinary Group Therapy – Inclusive Dance Program
Achieve Therapy Interdisciplinary Group Therapy – Let’s Get Cooking
(FR) Act Learning Centre – Kaleidoscope Crew: 2SLGBTQIA+ Teen Group
(FR) Act Learning Centre – Teen Neurodiversity Group
Active Pediatrics Social Group
Boltz4Kids Programs – Lightswitch and Lightbulb Groups
(FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Tips for Teens
Child in Mind – Resilient Teen Minds
(FR) City of Ottawa – Social Groups – Inclusive Recreation – Art (15+)
(FR) City of Ottawa – Social Groups – Inclusive Recreation – Bolly X – Cardio Dance Fitness (15+)
(FR) City of Ottawa – Social Groups – Inclusive Recreation – Friday Night Youth (15+)
(FR) City of Ottawa – Social Groups – Inclusive Recreation – Games Night (15+)
(FR) City of Ottawa – Social Groups – Inclusive Recreation – Social Squad (15+)
(FR) City of Ottawa Social Groups (All ages)
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Board Games & Social Connection
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Creative Self-Expression
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Gaming Group
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Lego Club
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Mindfulness for Busy Minds
(FR) Dimensions Centre – Youth Interpersonal Group
EB Building Blocks – Self-Advocacy Group
EB Building Blocks – Teen Social Skills Group
EB Building Blocks – Understanding and Building Executive Functioning Skills
Empowered Academy – EmpoweredU: Life Skills Group
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy Groups – Life Skills
Family Harmonies – After-School Care
Gloucester Association for Children with Special Needs (GACSN)
Horizons Behaviour Consulting – Conquer and Construct Club
Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre (OILRC) – Peer Support Program (16+)
Recreational Respite – Virtual Groups
Spark Lifecare – Youth on the GO!
Tamir – Adventure Club (Sundays)
Tamir – EVOLVE Program (Sundays)
Tamir – Kitchen Revolutionaries
Walk of Grace After School Program
