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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- Boltz4Kids Programs – Lightswitch and Lightbulb Groups
- (FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Let’s Play Together
- (FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Maker Space
- Child in Mind – Learn to Play
- (FR) City of Ottawa Social Groups (All ages)
- (FR) Early ON Playgroups in Ottawa
- (FR) Early ON Playgroups Parent Resource Centre
- Learn 2 ABA – Winter Social Groups
- MC Behavioural Services After School Program
- Mothercraft Ottawa – Child Care and Family Support
- (FR) Ottawa Public Library
- ABA Connections – Arts & Crafts
- ABA Connections – Children’s Social Group
- ABA Connections – Fine Motor Club
- ABA Connections – Mindfulness
- 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) – Chill and Chat Youth Drop in
- (FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Maker Space
- (FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Supporting Siblings (5-8)
- (FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Understanding My Autism
- Child in Mind – Calm Connections
- Child in Mind – Learn to Play
- 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
- Learn 2 ABA – Winter Social Groups
- MC Behavioural Services After School Program
- Mothercraft Ottawa – Child Care and Family Support
- (FR) Ottawa Public Library
- Partners in Parenting – R&R Saturdays
- Tamir – Sunday Funday (Sundays)
- Tamir – Kitchen Revolutionaries
- Tamir – The Learning Lounge
- Tamir – Lego Club
- ABA Connections – Arts & Crafts
- ABA Connections – Children’s Social Group
- ABA Connections – Fine Motor Club
- ABA Connections – Mindfulness
- 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) – Chill and Chat Youth Drop in
- (FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Maker Space
- (FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Supporting Siblings (9-12)
- (FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Understanding My Autism
- 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
- Learn 2 ABA – Winter Social Groups
- MC Behavioural Services After School Program
- (FR) Ottawa Public Library
- Partners in Parenting – R&R Saturdays
- Tamir – Sunday Funday (Sundays)
- Tamir – Kitchen Revolutionaries
- Tamir – The Learning Lounge
- Tamir – Lego Club
- Walk of Grace After School Program
- Walk of Grace Weekend Program
- 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) – Chill and Chat Youth Drop in
- (FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Maker Space
- (FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Supporting Siblings (9-12)
- (FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Understanding My Autism
- Child in Mind – Calm Connections
- Child in Mind – Executive Functioning Skills Development
- Child in Mind – Peers Program
- 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
- Learn 2 ABA – Winter Social Groups
- MC Behavioural Services After School Program
- Partners in Parenting – R&R Saturdays
- Tamir – Sunday Funday (Sundays)
- Tamir – Adventure Club (Sundays)
- Tamir – Kitchen Revolutionaries
- Tamir – The Learning Lounge
- Tamir – Lego Club
- Walk of Grace After School Program
- Walk of Grace Weekend Program
- 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 – Adventurer’s Club: Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons
- 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) – Chill and Chat Youth Drop in
- (FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Tips for Teens
- (FR) CHEO – Foundational Family Services for Children with Autism (Registered with OAP) – Understanding My Autism
- Child in Mind – Resilient Teen Minds
- Child in Mind – Peers Program
- (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
- Learn 2 ABA – Winter Social Groups
- Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre (OILRC) – Peer Support Program (16+)
- Partners in Parenting – R&R Saturdays
- Recreational Respite – Virtual Groups
- Spark Lifecare – Youth on the GO!
- Tamir – Adventure Club (Sundays)
- Tamir – EVOLVE Program (Sundays)
- Tamir – Gamerz Club
- Tamir – Kitchen Revolutionaries
- Tamir – The Learning Lounge
- Walk of Grace After School Program
- Walk of Grace Weekend Program
