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Confident, Crafty Kids
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Confident, Crafty Kids

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Social Theatre Groups
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Social Smarts Squad
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Social Smarts Squad

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Parenting Book Club
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Parenting Book Club

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Peaceful Pathways for Teens
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Peaceful Pathways for Teens

It all begins with an idea.

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Junior High Social Theatre
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Junior High Social Theatre

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Summer Groups 2026 Registration Link

Crafting Calm 2nd - 4th grade

A seven-week, co-ed group exploring artistic activities as a way to assist with calming anxiety and improving regulation skills.

Grades: Entering 2nd-4th 

Wednesday at 6:30 pm, 50 minute group

Group Dates: June 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22

Group members must be able to verbally communicate with other members and independently regulate without the presence of a parent or guardian 

Early Registration by May 22nd $350 (if paid by check/Venmo)

Regular Registration Fee: $385

Plus Materials cost- $15 per participant 

Examples of activities- sensory water bottles, Model Magic worry monsters, experimental Lego activities, creating Mandalas, etc. 

Contact: courtney@coreconnectioncc.com for more info

Wild & Grounded: A Summer Nature Circle for Kids

Wild & Grounded is a gentle, exploration-based group designed to help kids get out of their heads and into their bodies through nature, creativity, and mindful play.

Together, we’ll explore grounding, sensory awareness, and emotional connection through hands-on experiences and simple practices inspired by mindfulness and the body’s natural rhythms.

Grades: 3rd-6th Co-Ed

Monday & Wednesday @ 12 noon -Meets twice a week for 5 weeks

Dates: June 15, 17, 22, 24 & 29

July 1, 6, 8, 13, & 15

  • Activities to Expect:  

  • -Nature-based sensory exploration (rocks, sticks, leaves, flowers, etc.)

  • -Creative activities like nature mandalas and rock painting

  • -Intro to gardening basics

  • -Gentle somatic and mindfulness activities

  • -Movement practices such as simple yoga and tai chi (no experience needed)

  • -Opportunities for connection, curiosity, and joy

Self-pay educational group

Early Registration by May 22nd: $500 (when paid by check/Venmo)

Regular Registration Fee: $550

Contact jamie@coreconnectioncc.com for more

Junior High Social Theatre

Social Theatre utilizes targeted skill improv and collaborative play writing/practice to teach and practice social skills. Social Thinking®, Neuropsychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy concepts are intertwined into group activities.

Grades: 6, 7 & 8- Level 1 Autism, ADHD or other neurodivergence

Saturdays at 10 am

Dates: TBD

Goals:

  • Create a safe space for kids to connect with peers

  • Rehearse social behaviors to increase social connection

  • Learn to brainstorm accepting and bulding on others ideas

  • Enhance confidence through validating experience

Facilitated by Shawn Amador, founder and author of Social Theatre.

Contact: socialtheatre@coreconnectioncc.com for more info.

Mind & Body Reset

The Mind & Body Reset is a small-group summer program designed to help middle schoolers understand their emotions and learn how to regulate their bodies in real, practical ways.

Each session combines simple, accessible movement, journaling and mindfulness with straightforward teaching about how the brain and nervous system respond to stress. 

Grades: 6th- 8th Co-Ed group

Tuesday & Thursday @ 10am

Dates: June 16, 18, 25, 30 July 7, 9, 14

Participants will come away with:

-An understanding of how the brain and body react to stress (fight/flight/freeze)

-How to notice early signs of anxiety or overwhelm

-Breathing techniques that actually help in the moment

-Simple yoga-based movements to calm or refocus

-How to build a personal “reset plan” for school, home, and social situations

Early Registration (by May 22nd): $350 if paid by check/Venmo

Regular Registration Fee: $385

Contact Jessica@coreconnectioncc.com for more info.

Connect & Grow Cafe

Connect and Grow Cafe is a place to connect with others that are going through similar life transitions, while exploring topics to help you thrive as an adult.

Designed for Adults in their 20s-30s with with diagnosis, or functioning typical of, Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1-2*

Meetings starting again in April

Mondays from 10:30AM-11:30AM

ContactJessica@coreconnectioncc.com to pre-register.

Fee $100 for 5 sessions

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