The STEPS Autism Treehouse is holding an Outdoor Adventure Day between 9am – 11am on Friday 15 January 2021 at the Novotel Twin Waters Adventure Area.
With entry starting from only $10, This wonderful day out is designed to build confidence and self-esteem and assist with coordination skills for children with autism and their siblings.
Taking place in the back end of the school holidays following a busy Christmas and new year period, the STEPS Autism Treehouse Adventure Day will provide children with and without ASD a fun, safe and inclusive environment to take part in a range of activities.
Activities on offer include Archery, Angry Birds and puzzle problem solving exercises, with the event being open to children aged between 5 – 18 years (flexible).
STEPS Managing Director Carmel Crouch said the event provides children with a perfect opportunity to build their confidence and self-esteem in an immersive and supportive environment.
“The STEPS Autism Treehouse Adventure Day really allows the kids to immerse themselves in some really enjoyable, practical and sensory activities,” Carmel said.
“Developing confidence and self-esteem is such an important building blocks for these kids and the STEPS Autism Treehouse Outdoor Adventure Day is such a great opportunity to do this,” said Carmel.
STEPS Autism Treehouse Support Worker, Chantelle Black who has a child with ASD, said it’ll really give parents the opportunity to do something a little different with their kids in the school holidays.
“As a parent of a child with ASD these kind events are so valuable, particularly in busy school holiday periods,” said Chantelle.
“Particularly as it is getting towards the end of the school holidays and kids might need a bit of stimulation, it’s such a good way to get the kids off the couch and spending time outside,” she said
Tickets starts from $10 each for a child with ASD living in the funding area postcodes of 4551, 4701, 4575, 4558, 4557, 4572.
There is a charge of $45 per head for siblings, family members, friends and parents of children living with ASD and anyone living outside the funding area postcodes of 4551, 4701, 4575, 4558, 4557, 4572.
For more information about the services and events from STEPS Autism Treehouse services, contact 5409 9014 or visit www.stepsautismtreehouse.org.au
Tickets are available from bit.ly/STEPSAdventureDay
