Special Needs Classes
This past year the Flip Factory integrated children with special needs into our regular programs. Depending upon each individual’s abilities, either a parent or aid participated in the class or watched from the viewing area and provided additional assistance when required. In some instances, our participants were able to completely integrate into the class without the need of a parent's support. Each individual is different and our goal is to find an approach which works well for the child, fellow participants, coaches and parents.
For the 2009 - 2010 season, we will continue to offer individuals with special needs the opportunity to integrate into our regular programs. We are also introducing a new class which is less structured than our regular programs. This new class will give participants and their caregivers more freedom to move about the gym focussing on events and activities which appeal to each individual. Coaches will actively encourage participants to try new skills and activities however, should a child wish to spend more or less time at a particular station, the option is there. For this program, a caregiver must be on the floor with the participant at all times.
What special needs do we have experience with?
- ADD and ADHD
- Autism and Asperger’s
- Down’s Syndrome
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Cerebral Palsy
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Amputees
Class* Times and Costs
Note: Class cost excludes $20/year insurance fee (payable once per year). Our insurance year is July 1 - June 30. Fees below include GST. Fees below are based on using online registration with credit card payment. Monthly payment plans are available.
| Time | Age | Fall '09 | Winter '10 | Spring '10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Thursday | ||||
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4:45 - 5:45 pm |
6-12 yrs |
$176/ 11 classes |
not offered | |
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Friday | ||||
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12:30 - 1:15pm |
open |
$132/ 11 classes |
not offered | |
* minimum of 6 participants is required
Session* Dates
| Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall'09 | ||
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13 classes Sept. 17, 24 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26 Dec. 3, 10 |
13 classes Sept. 18, 25 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec. 4, 11 | |
|
Winter'10 | ||
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11 classes Jan. 14, 21, 28 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25
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11 classes Jan. 15, 22, 29 Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26
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Spring'10 | ||
|
not offered |
not offered | |
* Session dates are subject to change.
