Purpose Celebrate the beauty of summer by creating a nature-inspired collage using leaves, flowers, grasses, and other natural treasures. This gentle art experience encourages 1:1 sensory exploration, creativity, and meaningful conversation. You'll Need 🍃 Leaves (various shapes and colours) 🌼 Fresh or pressed flowers

Duration 30–60 minutes Best For Best for those who enjoy history, reminiscing, conversation, and artistic expression.

Duration 30–60 minutes Best For Participants who enjoy music, trivia, conversation, teamwork, reminiscing, and problem-solving. This program can be adapted for all engagement levels by using highly tactile objects that can be held or high-contrast printed photos for visual clarity. Preparation Time

Duration 30 – 60 minutes (Flexible depending on pacing, discussion, and group energy) Best For Participants who enjoy singing, gentle movement, and social connection. This program is adaptable for a range of engagement levels, with multiple ways to participate including singing, clapping, moving, or simply listening.

Duration 30–60 minutes Best For All engagement levels (specifically well suited for individuals with limited verbal abilities) Preparation Time

Purpose Explore the sights, scents, textures, and simple pleasures of summer through sensory items that encourage curiosity, engagement, and connection. You'll Need

Purpose This guide uses fashion as a pathway to identity, self-expression, storytelling, and connection. Clothing often carries memories of important life moments and can spark meaningful conversations about personal style, culture, confidence, and change over time. Supports Identity & Personhood Connection & Conversation Self-Expression Meaning & Reflection Learning & Growth Materials

Duration 30–40 minutes Best For Participants who enjoy games, problem-solving, conversation, teamwork, and reminiscing. This program can be adapted for a wide range of engagement levels through group discussion, voting, observation, and collaborative decision-making. Preparation Time 5 - 10 minutes (setup slideshow or print photos, print off instructions and script) Goals

Duration 30 - 60 minutes (flexible depending on pacing, discussion, and group energy) Preparation Time 5 - 10 minutes (Setup slideshow/print instructions/script) Best For Participants who enjoy music, singing, reminiscing, and learning. This program can be adapted for all engagement levels through singing, listening, visual images, simple trivia, and opportunities for reflection. Goals

Duration 30–60 minutes (flexible depending on pacing, discussion, and group energy) Preparation Time 5–10 minutes (Setup music/video playlist, print instructions and script, gather instruments/spoons for props) Best For Participants who enjoy music, singing, reminiscing, storytelling, and learning. This program can be adapted for all engagement levels through singing, listening, discussion, movement, and opportunities for reflection. Goals

Duration 30–60 minutes Best For All engagement levels (specifically well suited for participants who enjoy conversation, visual prompts, and creative expression). Preparation Time 10 - 20 minutes (print instructions and script, gather materials/room set-up, cut-out images from PDF template, print picture frame template) Goals

Music & Meaning is a simple 1:1 connection guide that uses familiar song lines and sayings to spark conversation and connection. By exploring short, recognizable phrases, participants are invited to share thoughts, perspectives, and everyday wisdom in a natural and easy way. This is a great way to enhance a 1:1 visit through music and conversation, without needing to sing or run a full program. It’s also a reminder that music can open the door to connection in simple, meaning

Finish the Story is a simple 1:1 creative connection guide that turns a few words into a shared moment of creativity. By building a story together, participants are invited to engage, imagine, and connect without pressure or the need to get it “right.” This is a fun way to enhance a 1:1 friendly visit with a burst of creativity. It's also a great reminder that creativity doesn't have to mean making visual arts or singing a song. There are so many incredible ways to get creati

Duration 30 – 60 minutes Best For Participants who enjoy tactile activities (can be adapted for different engagement levels). Goals To spark curiosity through exploring mosaics from around the world To support creative expression through piece-by-piece mosaic creation Description

Duration 30 – 60 minutes (flexible depending on pacing, discussion, and group energy) Best For Participants who enjoy singing, movement, and social connection. This program is adaptable for a range of engagement levels, with multiple ways to participate including singing, clapping, moving, or simply listening. Goals To evoke joyful memories connected to meaningful life celebrations To foster social connection through shared musical experiences Description

Duration 30 – 60 minutes Best For Participants who enjoy creative expression and gentle reflection. Prompts are offered flexibly and multiple ways of responding and participating are provided. Goals To support identity and self-expression To foster a sense of recognition, presence, and personal voice Description

Duration 30 – 60 minutes Best For Participants who enjoy music, reminiscing, and light movement. Suitable for a range of abilities. Goals To explore the history and cultural impact of 1950s sock hops To introduce iconic dances from the era To encourage joyful movement and self-expression