ENRICHMENT EVENTS + PROGRAMS
CRITICAL CORE PROGRAM
Critical Core combines modern developmental therapies with the mechanics of tabletop role-playing games to help kids connect with their families, their friends, and the world around them. Players build social confidence, communication and collaboration skills, & develop frustration tolerance, emotional resilience, and caring for others--all while rolling dice and having fun!
WHO?
For neurodivergent, young people from the ages of 10 to 18 who show an interest in fantasy, video games, role-playing games, board games, or who just want to explore new interests or hobbies!
WHY?
To bring together a group of young, neurodivergent individuals to play Critical Core as a medium for practicing and developing interpersonal relationships and social skills in a safe and fun environment.
WHEN?
Wednesdays from 6:00-7:15 PM
8-week-session, occurring every-other week on dates:
Jan 15
Jan 29
Feb 12
Feb 26
Mar 12
Mar 26
Apr 9
Apr 23
WHERE?
Way to Grow Pediatric Therapy + Enrichment Center - 4450 N. Prospect - Heritage Square - Peoria Heights, IL
REGISTRATION COST?
$325 covers 8 Critical Core sessions for a total of 12 hours of group social-emotional development supervised and facilitated by occupational therapist, Drew Leathers. Sign up below, and we’ll see you there!
TWEEN GAME TIME
WHO + WHAT?
For tweens looking for friends + fun! Think 🎲 Board games 🎮 Nintendo Switch games 🤝 Icebreakers to get to know each other 🕹Unstructured play + hangout time. Led by occupational therapist, Drew Leathers, these evenings are an amazing opportunity to meet a fabulous group of kids for some fun, games + new friends!
WHEN?
Select Wednesdays, 6-7:15 PM
Jan 22
Feb 5
Feb 19
Mar 5
Mar 19
Apr 2
Apr 16
Apr 30
WHERE?
Way to Grow Pediatric Therapy + Enrichment Center - 4450 N. Prospect - Heritage Square - Peoria Heights, IL
REGISTRATION COST?
$20 per evening. Registration is per-week. We only have 6 spots available each week, so sign up below to reserve your spots now!