Programs by FIREFLY

Weekend Sibshop

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 9 to 12
Duration:5.5 hours
Available spaces:12
Who is Eligible:

An opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis.
Ages slightly above or below may be accepted.

For help with:
  • Resilience
  • Siblings

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 , Ontario

Description:

This service will be provided through a certified Sibshop facilitator. It is an opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis to connect with others, have fun, laugh, play games, and learn something about the services and diagnosis of their brother or sister. This all-day session includes snacks and lunch.

Session dates

November 9th 2024 - 9:30am till 3:00pm

Sibshop - January 2025

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 9 to 12
Duration:5.5 hours
Available spaces:12
Who is Eligible:

An opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis.
Ages slightly above or below may be accepted.

For help with:
  • Resilience
  • Siblings

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:

This service will be provided through a certified Sibshop facilitator. It is an opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis to connect with others, have fun, laugh, play games, and learn something about the services and diagnosis of their brother or sister. This all-day session includes snacks and lunch.

Session dates

January 25th, 2025 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Sibshop - February 2025

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 9 to 12
Duration:5.5 hours
Available spaces:12
Who is Eligible:

An opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis.
Ages slightly above or below may be accepted.

For help with:
  • Resilience
  • Siblings

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:

This service will be provided through a certified Sibshop facilitator. It is an opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis to connect with others, have fun, laugh, play games, and learn something about the services and diagnosis of their brother or sister. This all-day session includes snacks and lunch.

Session dates

February 8th, 2024 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Sibshop – March Break Edition

Details

Delivery method:In-person
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 9 to 12
Duration:5.5 hours
Available spaces:12
Who is Eligible:

An opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis.
Ages slightly above or below may be accepted.

For help with:
  • Resilience
  • Siblings

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, Ontario

Description:

This service will be provided through a certified Sibshop facilitator. It is an opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis to connect with others, have fun, laugh, play games, and learn something about the services and diagnosis of their brother or sister. This all-day session includes snacks and lunch.

Session dates

March 14th 2025 - 9:30am till 3:00pm

Family Craft Event - November

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 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:

Fort Frances, Ontario

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

November 8, 2024 - 4:30 till 6:00

Family Craft Event - December

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 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:

Kenora, Ontario

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, 2024 - 4:30 till 6:00

Sibling Story Time

Details

Delivery method:Virtual
Category:
  • Communication and Play
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 9 to 12
Duration:1 hour per session
Available spaces:no limit
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
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Siblings
  • Skill Building

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:

A virtual book club for children with siblings who have an Autism diagnosis. These sessions will use storytelling with children’s books to help family members aged 6-10 learn more about embracing differences and accepting those within the autism community. A new book will be read at each session. The group consists of a storybook reading, a related activity (mailed) and a follow-up caregiver debrief to discuss the story, its themes, and how to respond to questions that may arise later.

Session dates

January 7, 2025 – 4-5pm

**Participants do not need to attend all three sessions.**

Family PD Day Event

Details

Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Social Skills Groups
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 0 to 18
Duration:2 hour meet and greet
Available spaces:30

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:

This Family PD Day Event is an opportunity for families with school aged children with ASD to spend a few hours of their PD Day socializing, having fun, and meeting with other autism families while creating and exploring activities. Light snacks and refreshments provided.

Session dates

June 10, 2024 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

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Family Craft Event

Details

Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Social Skills Groups
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 0 to 18
Duration:1.5 hours
Available spaces:12

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 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. Sensory crafts and activities will be available to families. Light snacks and refreshments provided.

Session dates

July 8, 2024 - 4:30 till 6:00

We’re sorry, the session you are interested in is no longer available. Please leave your contact information and if there is interest, we will gladly offer this session again.

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Sibshop – PD Day

Details

Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 9 to 12
Duration:5.5 hours
Available spaces:12

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, Ontario

Description:

This service will be provided through a certified Sibshop facilitator. It is an opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis to connect with others, have fun, laugh, play games, and learn something about the services and diagnosis of their brother or sister. This all-day session includes snacks and lunch.

Session dates

September 27th, 2024

We’re sorry, the session you are interested in is no longer available. Please leave your contact information and if there is interest, we will gladly offer this session again.

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Sibshop – Halloween Theme

Details

Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 9 to 12
Duration:5.5 hours
Available spaces:12

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:

This service will be provided through a certified Sibshop facilitator. It is an opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis to connect with others, have fun, laugh, play games, and learn something about the services and diagnosis of their brother or sister. This all-day session includes snacks and lunch and will have a Halloween focused theme.

Session dates

October 26th, 2024 - 9:30am till 3:00pm

We’re sorry, the session you are interested in is no longer available. Please leave your contact information and if there is interest, we will gladly offer this session again.

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Pizza Party and Games – Adolescents

Details

Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Social Skills Groups
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 13 to 18
Duration:2 hours
Available spaces:15

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 socialize with other youth, make new friends, and play some fun games. Caregivers are asked to stay and participate. Pizza dinner and games will be provided.

Session dates

August 29 2024 - 5:00pm till 7:00pm

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Lego Social Group - Fall 2024

Details

Category:
  • Communication and Play
  • Life Skills
  • Social Skills Groups
Provider:FIREFLY
Age:
  • 9 to 12
Duration:1.5 hours
Available spaces:12

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, Ontario

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.

Session dates

October 9th @ 4:00-5:30pm
October 23rd @ 4:00-5:30pm
November 6th @ 4:00-5:30pm
November 20th @ 4:00-5:30pm

We’re sorry, the session you are interested in is no longer available. Please leave your contact information and if there is interest, we will gladly offer this session again.

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