Central East – Barrie - Caregiver & Child Skating Program (3-8 yrs)

** Registration opens September 24 @ 12:00 pm **

Lace up and join us for a fun, supportive Parent & Child skating program.

Participants will build fundamental movement skills such as balance, control, and agility in a sensory-friendly environment.

Children will be introduced to basic skating skills, including gliding, stopping, and moving forward, while building confidence & connecting with others.

Important Details:
-Participants must have their own skates and CSA-approved hockey helmet.
-All participants on ice must wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet
-Caregivers are required to be on the ice with their child in a 1:1 ratio.

Learn to Skate Dress Code:
• Skates that have been sharpened.
• CSA approved hockey helmet with face shield (click link for example)
• No exposed skin is permitted. Must wear winter gloves/mitts, long sleeves and pants.
• Knee pads and elbow pads are optional

Registration is required. This program is for autistic individuals, ages 3-8 years. Due to the limited class size, we ask that participants who register can attend all six weeks. Max 2 children per family. If your family is larger than 2, please email hasana.avey@autismontario.com before registering.

Dates: Sundays, November 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 2026

Time: 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Cost: $50/child. No refunds.

Once your registration is successful, you will receive an automatic confirmation.  If you haven't received it, please check your "junk" or "other" box.  If in doubt, contact your area administrator at centraleast@autismontario.com 

Registered participants will receive an email closer to the event date with any and all updates pertaining to this event. If you have not received an email, be sure to check your spam/junk folders.

Parent/Caregiver supervision is required. This is not a transfer of care event. The parent/caregiver is required to remain on-site.

Please note that we strive to offer tickets to as many families as possible, but tickets are limited. If, for any reason, you are registered and can no longer attend, please let us know so we can share those tickets with other families.