Mindware Psychology Adventure Programs

We are very excited to offer specialised one day programs for your Junior Campers (7-13 years old) this winter holiday period. These day programs are designed for young people who may have Autism, be experiencing social skills difficulties or high levels of anxiety.

This camp will offer a supported activity program for children who want an inclusive camp based experience, aimed to meet their unique needs. Mindware Psychology and Camp Cooby offer a unique team of highly skilled professionals including outdoor educators, psychologists, teachers and counsellors. Our goal is to support your young person to grow, develop their life skills, self confidence, self-esteem, and expand their emotional and social connections in a fun and engaging outdoor setting. Our ratio for the participants camp is at a 1:3 ratio, which meets requirements for NDIS funding.

PROGRAM GOALS FOR PARTICIPANTS
The Nature Based Connections – Day program is designed for intensive social support for young people to allow them to build connections, have positive social interactions while having fun in the outdoors.

Participants will challenge themselves daily with the support of our therapists to facilitate their own growth and development. Our goal is to support them to overcome anxiety about social situations and develop life skills that increase their confidence in their own abilities.

NDIS eligible goals may include:
• Goal 1 – I would like identify and develop strategies to cope with my emotions so that I feel less anxious in situations at home and in the community.
• Goal 2 – I would like to improve and develop my communication skills so that I can increase my participation in social and community activities and
create, develop and maintain new and existing relationships.
• Goal 3 – I would like to challenge myself with new activities and develop positive self-esteem and confidence in my strengths, and acceptance of my
difficulties and differences, to enable me to be more independent.
• Goal 4 – I would like to improve my social skills to increase my social and community participation and reduce my social isolation and vulnerability.

PACKAGES AVAILABLE
• Monday Ticket | $475 per person
• Tuesday Ticket | $475 per person
• Wednesday Ticket | $475 per person

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
• A brief daily participation report
• Supported activities as per daily program.
• Morning tea, Lunch and Afternoon tea.
• Challenging adventures that will encourage participants to engage with others and make the most of the social occasions and new experiences.
• Sensory Play Activities to encourage development of the proprioceptive system, motor skills and exposure to sensory experiences.
• Graduated exposure to adventure based group activities.
• Individual adaptation of activities to meet your young person at their level.
• A group environment of peers of a similar age to build lasting memories and ongoing new friendships.
• Transportation to and from Mindware Psychology (121 West Street, Toowoomba) and Camp Cooby
– Drop off 8:00am at Mindware Psychology
– Pick up 5:00pm at Mindware Psychology

** NDIS ELIGIBLE **

For more information please contact:
Mindware Psychology
P: (07) 4646 4953
E: contact@mindwarepsychology.com.au
A: 121 West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350

Please note that acceptance into these programs is by application only 

To register your interest, please visit; https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EOIMAP2024

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SENIOR AUTISM & SOCIAL CONNECTIONS CAMP

Wednesday 26 June – Friday 28 June 2024 @ Camp Cooby