Friendship Explorers: Peer Pathfinders
7-week program consisting of 14 sessions, held twice weekly.
What is this program about:
Friendship Explorers: Peer Pathfinders is an advanced social skills group for school-aged children and adolescents who have mastered foundational friendship skills and are ready to expand their social confidence and independence.
Using the AIM Explorers curriculum alongside fun, structured activities such as board games, collaborative projects, and interactive challenges, participants learn to navigate more complex social situations. The program emphasizes advanced communication, problem-solving, and peer leadership, helping children develop meaningful friendships, resolve conflicts effectively, and engage confidently in group settings.
What will my child learn?
Participants will continue building social skills while developing higher-level strategies, including:
Advanced conversation skills – joining groups, maintaining longer conversations, using humour appropriately, and navigating topic changes
Leadership and peer support – mentoring others, helping peers, and taking initiative in group activities
Complex problem-solving – handling conflicts, teasing, and disagreements with empathy and flexibility
Social perspective-taking – anticipating how others may feel or respond and adjusting behavior accordingly
Planning and organizing social activities – initiating get-togethers, planning events, and coordinating with peers
Emotional regulation – managing frustration or disappointment, expressing feelings appropriately, and resolving disagreements calmly
Teamwork and collaboration – working effectively in groups, negotiating roles, and contributing to shared goals
Maintaining and strengthening friendships – deepening connections, supporting peers, and sustaining positive relationships
Good sportsmanship and social etiquette – winning and losing gracefully, following rules, and modeling respectful behavior
Confidence and independence in social settings – engaging successfully in new situations and applying skills outside the group
Please let us know if you have any further questions or if you would like to register