Intensive Therapy Programs for the School Holidays
Our small group intensive-therapy programs are held during school holidays. To register your child's interest in attending any of these groups during the next school holidays, please click on the links below.
Muddy Puddles is a registered NDIS provider.
Talk to us about your funding options and to find out if you are eligible for subsidies.
Holiday Connect
Date: Monday 11 January 2021
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am (morning tea provided)
Where: Muddy Puddles
Who: 9+ year olds
Facilitator: Emma Harvey
This social group is for young people to connect with others while having fun with robots and other intriguing gadgets. There may be some old fashioned materials on hand too as they work on problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork. There will be some morning tea and calming activities too.
Priority areas:
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having fun
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making friends
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team work
Crafty Creators Junior
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am (morning tea provided)
Where: Muddy Puddles
Who: 4-6 year olds
Facilitator: Ness Shannon
Crafty Creators is designed to introduce a range of art and crafts to the curious creative mind. It offers an opportunity for participants to come together and socialise while working on fine motor skills.
Priority areas:
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try and develop new skills
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learn self-regulating strategies when feeling stressed or anxious
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socialise with peers in a safe and supported space
Crafty Creators Senior
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm (afternoon tea provided)
Where: Muddy Puddles
Who: 7+ year olds
Facilitator: Ness Shannon
Crafty Creators is designed to introduce a range of art and crafts to the curious creative mind. It offers an opportunity for participants to come together and socialise while working on fine motor skills.
Priority areas:
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try and develop new skills
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learn self-regulating strategies when feeling stressed or anxious
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socialise with peers in a safe and supported space
Mini Movers
Date: Tuesday 19 January 2021
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am (morning tea provided)
Where: Muddy Puddles
Who: 4-6 year olds
Facilitator: Kim Edgar-Lane
This session combines elements of music and occupational therapy and will get children moving and grooving!
Priority areas:
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gross motor skills
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sensory play
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social skills
Drum Circle
Date: Tuesday 19 January 2021
Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm (afternoon tea provided)
Where: Muddy Puddles
Who: 12+ year olds
Facilitator: Kim Edgar-Lane
Drum Circle is a program for youth that introduces rhythms, songs, and musical games, with discussion on how music can be used throughout the day.
Priority areas:
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socialising in a group
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learning ways to use music as a tool for self-regulation
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learning about healthy and unhealthy music listening