Explorers
For young people growing their comfort zone…
Our Explorers program will encourage your child to participate in a range of activities that grow their comfort zones (socially, mentally and/or physically) and celebrate personal achievements. The activities chosen by our Team offer a range of opportunities to explore new skills, practice self-agency and grow self-esteem within an environment that promotes positive social interactions and celebration of shared success.
Our upcoming group in January 2025 has been designed as a series of different activities spread across the school holidays - how many events you attend is up to you!
You may opt to attend 1 event to give your child an opportunity to explore a new skill or you may wish to sign up for all the events for added intensity!
DAY 1 - Wednesday 15th January 2025
What: Masterchef Cooking Challenge
Explorers will work together to shop for ingredients at a local supermarket, follow simple recipes and enjoy a meal together. The focus of our Masterchef program is to encourage a curiosity about different foods, to understand basic cooking skills and to work together as a group to achieve a tangible (and delicious) goal.
Group members will be encouraged to explore and interact with new foods, however will not be 'forced' to eat foods they are not comfortable with.
Time: 1pm - 4:30pm
Location: Drop off at Early Links Clinic (18 President Avenue CARINGBAH)
Pick up from Caringbah Guide Hall (13A Jacaranda Road CARINGBAH)
Program Cost: $250 plus $10 in cash to contribute to the food budget and practice making purchases using cash
DAY 2 - Friday 17th January 2025
What: Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt
Explorers will navigate a series of clues, taking them across Sydney CBD using public transport to complete tasks and reach the finish line with their team. This group aims to foster independence, social connections, and confidence while building practical skills for everyday life.
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm
Location: Drop off and Pick Up at Early Links Clinic (18 President Avenue CARINGBAH)
Program Cost: $472 + additional money on Opal Card for public transport
DAY 3 - Tuesday 21st January 2025
What: Games Day
Our highly popular Games Day offers opportunities for social collaboration, as well as friendly competition, in a range of board/card games, as well as more physical games in our clinic. We are once again combining our Games Day with an Escape Room challenge as both events have been so highly requested that our Team couldn’t choose between them!
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Early Links Clinic (18 President Avenue CARINGBAH)
Program Cost: $220
DAY 4 - Thursday 23rd January 2025
What: Bushwalk
We will be exploring the outdoors and getting our bodies moving with a short bushwalk. There will be plenty of opportunities to pause, connect and enjoy spending time in nature together. Bring your swimmers for some outdoor water play!
Time: 12:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Local TBC - This will be confirmed early in the new year, once we have a better idea of weather patterns and available tracks. Please chat to Leadership Team if you have specific questions.
Program Cost: $282
To confirm your child’s place at any of our Explorers events, please complete the sign up form below by Friday 20th December 2024. Places are strictly limited to ensure each child receives adequate support to maximise their individual success within group activities. If capacity is reached, bookings will be closed and you will be notified by email to choose an alternative activity.
Please speak to our Team if you are not sure which activities will best suit your child’s goals and interests.
*We have tried to keep out of pocket costs to families low - If you have any cost s associated with activities is prohibitive to your child attending, please speak to our leadership team.
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