Grade 3-6 Social Skills Camp

I have adapted the PEERS® curriculum to provide a 10-week social skills intervention for ages 8-11 who are interested in learning new ways of making and keeping friends. During each group session, students are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session during socialization activities. This class may be appropriate for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression or other social and behavioral disorders. Each week students are introduced to a new concept via PowerPoint slides, videos, and dialogue and then get the opportunity to practice that skill in class. 

Students will learn how to:
• Use appropriate conversational skills
• Use humor appropriately
• Use electronic communication
• Enter & exit conversations
• Be a good host during get-togethers
• Handle arguments and disagreements
• Change a bad reputation
• Handle rumors and gossip
• Handle rejection, teasing, and bullying

Note: Dates are for an example schedule only. This class is reoccurring and will continue past the last date listed repeating the lessons for new and existing learners.

May 31, 2025-  Week 1  Lesson: Learn to trade information within conversations. 
June 7, 2025- Week 2 Lesson: Learn to have a two-way conversation. 
June 14, 2025- Week 3 Lesson: Reviewing Good Manners
June 21, 2025- Week 4 Choosing Appropriate friends
June 28, 2025- Week 5 Lesson: Learn the use of appropriate humor.
July 12, 2025- Week 6 Lesson: Learn how to start conversations
July 19, 2025- Week 7 Lesson: Learn how to start conversations
July 26, 2025-  Week 8 Lesson: What to do at Get-Togethers
August 2, 2025-  Week 9 Lesson: Learn Good Sportsmanship
August 9, 2025-   Week 10 Lesson:  Learn how to handle teasing



Please note: This class is not therapeutic in nature but does present social skill concepts and encourages students to practice them in everyday situations.