Programs by FIREFLY

Sioux Lookout Family Meet & Greet

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Opportunities for Siblings
  • Social Skills Groups
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 0 to 18
Duration:1.5 hours
Available spaces:12
Who is Eligible:

This service is not intended for families that do not include an Autistic individual.

For help with:
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Siblings
  • Social Skills

Contact

For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.

About

District:

Kenora-Rainy River

Location:

Sioux Lookout, Ontario

Description:

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.

Meal and refreshments provided.

Session dates

April 25, 2025 & October 22, 2025

Dryden Family Craft Event

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Social Skills Groups
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 0 to 18
Duration:1.5 hours
Available spaces:10
Who is Eligible:

Family Craft Event is an opportunity for families with children with ASD.

For help with:
  • Coaching
  • Communication
  • Early Learning
  • Mental health
  • Play
  • Preschool
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Self-regulation
  • Siblings
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills

Contact

For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.

About

District:

Kenora-Rainy River

Location:

Dryden

Description:

Family Craft Event is an opportunity for families with children with ASD to spend a few hours of their day socializing and having fun with other autism families while creating and exploring. Sensory crafts and activities will be available to families. Light snacks and refreshments provided.

Session dates

December 9, 2025 - 4:30 till 6:00

Red Lake Family Meet & Greet

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Social Skills Groups
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 0 to 18
Duration:2 hours
Available spaces:12
Who is Eligible:

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children with ASD ages 0-18. All abilities welcome.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Social Skills
  • Teens

Contact

For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.

About

District:

Kenora-Rainy River

Location:

Red Lake - Madsen School

Description:

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.
Meal and refreshments provided.

Session dates

May 16, 2025 & November 12, 2025 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Kenora Meet & Greet at the Sportsplex

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Social Skills Groups
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 0 to 18
Duration:2 hours
Available spaces:10
Who is Eligible:

Ideal for children aged 0-12

For help with:
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Siblings
  • Social Skills

Contact

For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.

About

District:

Kenora-Rainy River

Location:

Kenora

Description:

Family Sportsplex Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families to meet other ASD families in a neutral space that is great for children of all abilities. This will allow for adults to build connections and ask questions. Participants and their siblings can work on developing play and social skills while utilizing the facilities at the Sportsplex.
Snacks provided

Session dates

Date: May 6, 2025, September 23, 2025, November 25 2025 & February 17, 2026.
Time: To be determined

Fort Frances Family Meet & Greet

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Social Skills Groups
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 0 to 18
Duration:1.5 hours
Available spaces:12
Who is Eligible:

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun.

For help with:
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • Siblings
  • Social Skills
  • Teens

Contact

For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.

About

District:

Kenora-Rainy River

Location:

Fort Frances

Description:

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.
Meal and refreshments provided.

Session dates

June 5, 2025 & December 11, 2025 between 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Dryden Youth Pizza and Game Night

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Social Skills Groups
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 13 to 18
Duration:2 hours
Available spaces:12
Who is Eligible:

Youth Game and Pizza Party night is an opportunity for youths 13- 18 with ASD.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • Social Skills
  • Teens

Contact

For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.

About

District:

Kenora-Rainy River

Location:

Dryden, Ontario

Description:

Youth Game and Pizza Party night is an opportunity for youths 12- 16 with ASD to work on their social skills with other youth, make new friends, and play some fun games. Youths will work on skills such as turn taking, sportsmanship and social communication skills while participating in this event. Caregivers are asked to stay and participate.
Pizza dinner and games will be provided

Session dates

June 13, 2025 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm
September 26, 2025 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm
March 20, 2026 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Sioux Lookout Family Meet & Greet - July

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Opportunities for Siblings
  • Social Skills Groups
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 0 to 18
Duration:1.5 hours
Available spaces:10
Who is Eligible:

Family Craft Event is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day socializing and having fun with other autism families while creating and exploring.

For help with:
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Siblings
  • Social Skills

Contact

For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.

About

District:

Kenora-Rainy River

Location:

Sioux Lookout, Ontario

Description:

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.

Meal and refreshments provided.

Session dates

July 9, 2025 between 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Dryden Visual Making Session

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Category:
  • Behaviour Support
  • For Families Parents and Caregivers
  • Life Skills
  • Social Skills Groups
  • Transitions
  • Visuals
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • Caregivers
Duration:2 hours
Available spaces:6
Who is Eligible:

Dryden Visual Making Session is an opportunity for families with children with ASD.

For help with:
  • Behaviour
  • Caregiver Training
  • Daily Living Skills
  • Life Skills
  • Skill Building
  • Transitions
  • Visuals

Contact

For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.

About

District:

Kenora-Rainy River

Location:

Dryden

Description:

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of visual supports and how they can play and important part in fostering communication with their children at home, daycare, and school. This caregiver training uses a hands-on approach where participants will be provided with several tools that they can take home with them to use with their children following the workshop. Strategies from this workshop can assist with things such as life skills, daily living, skill building, transitions and any other aspects of their life where visuals would be helpful.
Snacks provided.

Session dates

January 21, 2026 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm.

Dryden Lego Group

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Emotions and Regulation
  • Life Skills
  • Social Skills Groups
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 9 to 12
Duration:1.5 hours
Available spaces:8
Who is Eligible:

LEGO Social Group is an opportunity for children with ASD to build and explore using LEGO while socializing and meeting new friends.

For help with:
  • Life Skills
  • Play
  • School Age
  • Self-regulation
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills

Contact

For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.

About

District:

Kenora-Rainy River

Location:

Dryden

Description:

LEGO Social Group is an opportunity for children with ASD to build and explore using LEGO while socializing and meeting new friends. This group consists of free building, as well as guided building using the provided LEGO blocks. This group can provide participants with skill building, while working on play and social skills. The group will also work on self-regulation skills while navigating sharing, problem solving and social communication.

Session dates

4 sessions starting October 3, 2025 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Youth Dungeons and Dragons Social Group

Details

Delivery method:Virtual
Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Social Skills Groups
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 13 to 18
Duration:1.5 hours
Available spaces:6
Who is Eligible:

Youths 12-16 with ASD

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Play
  • School Age
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills
  • Teens

Contact

For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.

About

District:

Kenora-Rainy River

Location:

Virtual

Description:

Youth DnD Social Group is an opportunity for youths 12-16 with ASD to socialize while participating in the imaginative play associated with participating in Dungeons and Dragons. The first session will be youths creating their character. Following groups will consist of guided game play encouraging teamwork, reciprocal communication and social play. Youths will be encouraged to facilitate independently as much as possible, with a facilitator present for assistance when needed.
This can assist with skill building and confidence.

Session dates

5 sessions starting December 1st, 2025 between 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Red Lake Family Meet & Greet - August

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Social Skills Groups
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 0 to 18
Duration:2 hours
Available spaces:12
Who is Eligible:

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children with ASD ages 0-18. All abilities welcome.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Social Skills
  • Teens

Contact

For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.

About

District:

Kenora-Rainy River

Location:

Balmertown - EarlyOn

Description:

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.
Meal and refreshments provided.

Session dates

August 14, 2025 between 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fort Frances Youth Pizza and Game Night

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Social Skills Groups
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 13 to 18
Duration:2 hours
Available spaces:12
Who is Eligible:

Youth Game and Pizza Party night is an opportunity for youths 13- 18 with ASD.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • Social Skills
  • Teens

Contact

For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.

About

District:

Kenora-Rainy River

Location:

Fort Frances

Description:

Youth Game and Pizza Party night is an opportunity for youths 12- 16 with ASD to work on their social skills with other youth, make new friends, and play some fun games. Youths will work on skills such as turn taking, sportsmanship and social communication skills while participating in this event. Caregivers are asked to stay and participate.
Pizza dinner and games will be provided

Session dates

September 18, 2025 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Dryden Family Meet and Greet - July

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Social Skills Groups
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 0 to 18
Duration:1.5 hours
Available spaces:12
Who is Eligible:

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Social Skills
  • Teens

Contact

For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.

About

District:

Kenora-Rainy River

Location:

Dryden

Description:

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.
Meal and refreshments provided.

Session dates

July 16, 2025 between 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual ASD Youth Group

Details

Delivery method:Virtual
Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Social Skills Groups
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 13 to 18
Duration:1 hour
Available spaces:10
Who is Eligible:

Virtual ASD Youth Group is an opportunity for youths 12- 16 with ASD to socialize with other youth, make new friends, participate in a variety of activities and play some fun games.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Play
  • School Age
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills
  • Teens

Contact

For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.

About

District:

Kenora-Rainy River

Location:

virtual

Description:

Virtual ASD Youth Group is an opportunity for youths 12- 16 with ASD to socialize with other youth, make new friends, participate in a variety of activities and play some fun games. Activities requiring supplies will be sent to families prior to each month’s group. Youths will work on skill building, social communication and play skills while participating in this monthly virtual group.

Session dates

Starting September 10, 2025 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

7 sessions- Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec.17, Jan. 14, Feb.11, March. 11

Virtual Sibling Support Group

Details

Delivery method:Virtual
Category:
  • Social Skills Groups
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 13 to 18
Duration:1 hour
Available spaces:10
Who is Eligible:

Virtual ASD Sibling Support Group is an opportunity for youths 9- 16 with siblings with ASD to meet other siblings, discuss their feelings around having a sibling with autism and make new friends.

For help with:
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Siblings
  • Social Skills
  • Teens

Contact

For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.

About

District:

Kenora-Rainy River

Location:

virtual

Description:

Virtual ASD Sibling Support Group is an opportunity for youths 9- 16 with siblings with ASD to meet other siblings, discuss their feelings around having a sibling with autism and make new friends. Participants will work on resilience and social skills. Session will also include a variety of activities and games. Every other month the group will participate in a hands-on activity together. Activities will be sent to families prior to those groups.

Session dates

September 22, 2025 between 6:00pm - 7:00pm