Category Archives: Services and Programs

Take a look at Karis’ summer programs and activities

They encourage skill-building, recreation and leisure. There’s something for everyone!

Bingo Bonanza
https://v2.mycommunityhub.ca/#/program-details/39042

Creative & Lucky: Bingo & Art Full Day Fun!
https://v2.mycommunityhub.ca/#/program-details/39046

Karis Community Participation Supports – Naming Convention Celebration
https://v2.mycommunityhub.ca/#/program-details/39812

Bowling Ottawa
https://v2.mycommunityhub.ca/#/program-details/39807

Bowl-Ability
https://v2.mycommunityhub.ca/#/program-details/39808

Sports Camp
https://v2.mycommunityhub.ca/#/program-details/39756

E-PIC Bingo (Electronic Picture Bingo)
https://v2.mycommunityhub.ca/#/program-details/40344

Pirate Adventure
https://v2.mycommunityhub.ca/#/program-details/40419

☀️ Summer 2025 Group Programs at Active Pediatrics! ☀️

Active Pediatrics is excited to offer three engaging, therapist-led group sessions designed to support children’s growth through play, connection, and skill-building.

🌟 Life Skills Essentials (Ages 12–17)
Wednesdays | Led by Jezlyn Lang, OT
Support your teen’s independence with hands-on learning focused on time management, self-care, responsibility, and snack prep—plus confidence and self-advocacy skills that last a lifetime!

🖍️ Giggle & Scribble – Pre-Writing Group (Ages 4–6)
Tuesdays | Led by Annabelle Phillion, OT
A bilingual, play-based group that builds fine motor skills, pencil grasp, and drawing confidence—perfect for little ones preparing to write!

🎲 Friendship Builders: Game On! (Ages 8–11)
Thursdays | Led by Shikha (OTA) & Mekayla (ABA Therapist)
An integrated OT/ABA social group that uses classic board games to teach turn-taking, emotional regulation, and flexible thinking in a fun, peer-focused setting.

📅 Check the images for full dates, times, and pricing.

📍 Held at Active Pediatrics | Spaces are limited!

📝 To register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx…

Ontario government, CHEO break ground on new integrated treatment centre

A ceremony was held at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Thursday morning to break ground on a new integrated treatment centre.

The new, fully accessible, state-of-the-art children’s treatment centre will provide integrated and coordinated care under one roof to better serve children and youth living with complex medical, developmental and behavioural needs, connecting them to the care they need, closer to home, the Ontario government said in a news release Thursday.

Read the news here:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/ontario-government-cheo-break-ground-on-new-integrated-treatment-centre/

CHEO’s Navigator Program New Virtual Series: Graduation to Adult Care

They have heard from families over the years how getting ready to graduate from CHEO to adult care can be scary, and overwhelming. They are really excited to be starting a new group for caregivers with a focus on graduating to adult care. This group will be best suited for families with children in the complex care program who are 14 +.
Send an email to Parent Navigator Lilian at l.kitcher@pqchc.com to register.

What is Pediatric OT? 💡

It’s all about helping kids build the skills they need for everyday life—at home, at school, and at play!
From movement to mealtimes, fine motor to friendships, Occupational Therapy supports kids in becoming confident and independent. 💪🧠💫