Curious about our therapeutic kids and teens programs?
We offer small, therapeutic groups for children and teens throughout the year. We don’t offer open registration – we carefully match each child to the program that best fits their needs, age, and goals. Scroll down to get an idea of the programs we currently have on offer – you’ll see the term dates listed under each program, and the headers link to the individual program pages for more information.
Many of our programs support overlapping goals — social confidence, emotional regulation, anxiety support, executive functioning, life skills, and connection. Every child is different. Our intake process helps determine the best fit for your next steps.
If you’re not sure where to start, just give us a call at 289 678 0581 or email our intake team at info@nowwhatsupports.ca, and we’ll help you narrow down the options!
How Do We Decide On Placements?
Our collaborative team considers each child or teen’s:
- Age & developmental stage
- Social comfort
- Regulation needs
- Interests & passions
- Support needs
- Group chemistry
Important info about how our programs work:
- Every child & teen comes through our initial assessment process before being offered specific program placements
- Not every program is the right fit for every person – each human is treated as a unique individual, and is offered the placement options that match the needs our therapeutic team identifies in close collaboration with parents and families
- Programs are capped at low ratios to ensure each participant is set up for success
- Payment for group programs is required in advance on registration to hold your placement
- Programs are generally covered by Social Work (MSW) under most benefit plans
- All programs can be covered by Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Core Funding
- Flex sessions: Programs are registered by the school term. For prepaid programs that are running longer than 8 weeks, we offer a specific number of ‘flex sessions’, depending on the length of the term.
School Break Camps
Ages 4-12+
Day program in Ancaster for elementary-aged kids who thrive with higher staff ratios and smaller groups. Social-emotional skill building with our multidisciplinary team, all wrapped up in fun and play! Outdoor focus, with community walking trips to the local library, parks, and trails. Led by social workers and skilled coaches, with input from our multi-disciplinary team.
HWDSB PA Day Camps
Ages 4-12+
Social-emotional skill building for minds of all kinds! Flexible enrolment, full or half days, held on HWDSB Elementary PA Days and Easter Monday, Christmas Break and March Break. Full and Half Day options available. Day program in Ancaster for elementary-aged kids who thrive with higher staff ratios and smaller groups. Social-emotional skill building with our multidisciplinary team, all wrapped up in fun and play! Outdoor focus, with community walking trips to the local library, parks, and trails. Led by social workers and skilled coaches, with input from our multi-disciplinary team.
2026-2027 PA Day Dates:
- Monday, October 26, 2026
- Friday, November 27, 2026
- Friday, January 22, 2026
- Monday, March 29, 2027 (Easter Monday)
- Friday, June 4, 2027
2026 Winter Break Camp:
- Monday, December 21, 2026
- Tuesday, December 22, 2026
- Wednesday, December 23, 2026
- Monday, December 28, 2026
- Tuesday, December 29, 2026
- Wednesday, December 30, 2026
- Thursday, December 31, 2026
2027 March Break Camp:
- Monday, March 15, 2027
- Tuesday, March 16, 2027
- Wednesday, March 17, 2027
- Thursday, March 19, 2027
- Friday, March 20, 2027
$275/day
PowerUp Developmental Day Program
Ages 4-12
Alternative day program for kids who thrive with low-ratio, individualized support in this multidisciplinary approach to building foundational skills in an affirming, respectful, relationship-based environment.
We support kids across key domains: total communication, functional & sensory needs, academic foundations, and social-emotional development.
Placements are offered after our initial assessment process. Talk to our Case Management team to find out more! Program runs Monday-Thursday, year-round.
PowerUp 2026-2027
- Term 1
September 8, 2026 – January 28, 2027 - Term 2
February 1 – June 24, 2027
DBT Groups Ages 6+
Build a family library of language, skills, and strategies alongside your kids ahead of adolescence, so you can approach the teen years with a full ‘tool kit’ – rather than wait to learn these skills during times of distress or difficulty. There’s no time like the present to start building strong self-regulation foundations!
$175/week
(includes 2 x parent workshops)
Fall Term:
Saturdays, September 26 – December 12, 2026 (12 weeks)
Winter Term:
Saturdays, January 9 – March 27, 2027 (12 weeks)
Spring Term:
Saturdays, April 10 – June 26, 2027
- Kids DBT Part 1, Ages 9-11:
Saturdays, 9:30-10:45am - Kids DBT Part 1, Ages 6-8:
Saturdays, 11:15am – 12:30pm - Kids DBT Part 2, Ages 7-11:
Saturdays, 1-2:5pm (Fall 2026 and Spring Term 2027)
DBT Sports
Fall Term:
Thursdays, October 1 – December 17, 2026
Winter Term:
Thursdays, January 7 – March 25
Spring Term:
Thursdays, April 8 – June 24, 2027
6-7:30pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 31 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster
Graduated from DBT Part 1?
Level up your skills with DBT Part 2 – new skills, deeper application, further practice.
We also curate Teen, Adult ADHD, Sports-Based DBT and private family DBT groups throughout the year – register your interest to be added to the list!
Social Sundays
Ages 4-12
Monthly opportunity for guided social interactions, skill-building activities, and confidence-building with our skilled children’s team!
Times: 9.30-11am & 11:30am-1pm
2026-2027 Social Sundays Monthly Dates:
- September 27, 2026
- October 25, 2026
- November 29, 2026
- January 31, 2027
- February 28, 2027
- April 25, 2027
- May 30, 2027
- June 27, 2027
$175/week
Dungeons & Dragons
Ages 8-18
Social problem-solving, conflict negotiation, assertive communication, perspective-taking, executive function skills, and community-building via the classic role-playing game! No experience necessary.
Dungeons & Dragons 2026-2027
*NEW* The first session of each term will be a virtual session for parents (no kids or teens) with our Neurodivergence specialist and co-founder Rina Rodak
Sunday School Year Campaigns:
8-10ish yrs: 10-11.30 am
11-13ish yrs: 12.30-2 pm
14+yrs: 3-4.30 pm
Fall Term:
Sunday, September 13 – December 20, 2026 (15 weeks)
Winter Term:
Sunday, January 3 – March 13, 2027 (11 weeks)
Spring Term:
Sunday, March 21 – June 27, 2027 (15 weeks)
$175/week (90-minute sessions)
Teen & Tween Mini Groups
Curated by Age, Stage & Interest
Interest-based mini-group options for teens focusing on various needs: social fluency & relationships, life skills, executive function (planning, organizing, and executing tasks). Supported socialization & community integration for teens. Some groups take your skills on the road with to various community locations, focusing on executive function, social fluency, and community engagement. Content and activities customized to the participant’s goal and needs. Different groups provide varying levels of support for a range of placement options.
Talk to our intake team to discuss which group is the best match for your teen!
As well as the fixed-time offerings below, we regularly curate groups of 2-4 clients in the same peer group and developmental stage with similar needs, goals, and interests, when a small social grouping could be more beneficial or effective than individual sessions. Talk to us about your child’s particular special interests and needs – we may be able to create a customized small group experience.
*NEW THIS FALL* The first session of each term of NowFIT, NowIRL, D&D and TeenzOwn will be a virtual session for parents (no kids or teens) with our Neurodivergence specialist and co-founder Rina Rodak
NowSMH 2026-2027
(Sunday Morning Hangout)
Sundays
10am – 1pm
or
1:30-4:30pm
3hrs, $375 (includes outing costs)
- Fall Term:
September 13 – December 20, 2026 (15 weeks) - Winter Term:
January 3 – March 14, 2027 (11 weeks) - Spring Term:
March 21 – June 27, 2027 (15 weeks)
NowFIT
(Fitness Is Therapy)
Gym-based group @ Heron Creek Gym
School Year Wednesdays
4 – 5:30pm or 5:30 – 6:45pm
90 mins, $175
*NEW* The first session of each term will be a virtual session for parents (no kids or teens) with our Neurodivergence specialist and co-founder Rina Rodak
- Fall Term:
Wednesdays, September 9 – December 23, 2026 (16 weeks) - Winter Term:
Wednesdays, January 6 – March 17, 2027 (11 weeks) - Spring Term:
Wednesdays, March 24 – June 23, 2027 (14 weeks)
NowIRL
(In Real Life)
Life, kitchen, shopping, budgeting & general adulting skills
Mondays, 2 hrs
Ages 13+: 4.30-6.30pm
*NEW* The first session of each term will be a virtual session for parents (no kids or teens) with our Neurodivergence specialist and co-founder Rina Rodak
- Fall Term:
September 14 – December 21, 2026 (14 weeks) - Winter Term:
January 4 – March 15, 2027 (10 weeks) - Spring Term:
March 22 – June 28, 2027 (14 weeks)
$220/week
TeenzOwn
Age 13-15
Our classic teen offering for building confidence and championing our unique minds through supported social interaction, held onsite at 144 Wilson St E. Build community and belonging with peers while learning and practicing essential human-ing skills in fun and engaging ways. TeenzOwn is a safe, affirming, and inclusive space to grow.
Tuesdays, 6.30-8.00pm
*NEW* The first session of each term will be a virtual session for parents (no kids or teens) with our Neurodivergence specialist and co-founder Rina Rodak
- Fall Term:
September 8 – December 15, 2026 (15 weeks) - Winter Term:
January 5 – March 16, 2027 (11 weeks) - Spring Term:
March 23 – June 29, 2027 (15 weeks)
$175/wk
GirlzOwn & GuyzOwn
Age varies
Personal development groups covering boundaries, confidence, values, emotional literacy, and healthy relationships.
$175/week
8-week mini-group (90 min sessions)
GirlzOwn & GuyzOwn:
8-week mini-groups starting throughout the year; register your interest to go on the waitlist for the next GuyzOwn or GirlzOwn opportunity!
