Friendship Explorers: Junior Navigators
7-week program consisting of 14 sessions, held twice weekly.
What is this program about?
Friendship Explorers: Junior Navigators is a fun, structured social skills group for school-aged children and adolescents. Using the AIM Explorers curriculum alongside engaging, play-based activities, participants build foundational friendship skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Through interactive games, arts & crafts, and group activities, children practice real-world social skills with peers while learning to navigate everyday social situations. The program focuses on fostering confidence, positive peer interactions, and meaningful friendships, giving children tools they can use both in and outside the group.
What will my child learn?
Participants will develop a variety of social and friendship skills, including:
Conversation skills – starting, joining, and maintaining two-way conversations; asking questions and making related comments
Turn-taking and cooperative play – sharing, waiting, and collaborating in group activities and games
Building and maintaining friendships – inviting peers to join, accepting invitations, and forming positive connections
Understanding social cues – recognizing body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice
Problem-solving and conflict resolution – handling disagreements, negotiating, and compromising appropriately
Flexibility and adaptability – responding to changes in rules, plans, or peer preferences
Emotional regulation – recognizing and expressing feelings, using strategies to stay calm, and responding to peer emotions
Respectful communication and active listening – taking turns speaking, listening carefully, and responding thoughtfully
Good sportsmanship – handling winning and losing, encouraging peers, and following game rules
Kindness and helping others – supporting peers, offering help, and showing empathy
Group participation skills – following routines, staying engaged, and collaborating during structured activities
Please let us know if you have any further questions or if you would like to register