Kids & Tweens (U13)

Ages 8-12

Social Events

U-13 events are community-based, facilitated outings in authentic environments offered throughout the Central Florida region. These events are activity based (e.g., laser tag, pottery painting or mini-golf), or gatherings in an arranged location to enjoy a common interest (e.g., Lego, board games or Pokemon Go). We also offer virtual gatherings for those families who find travel difficult.

Program Criteria

  • Appropriate for children who are toilet trained, have a communication system, and can be safe in a group with a 1:10 adult-child ratio
  • Parents should be available via cell phone during U-13 events, but are not required to be on-site
  • Some U-13 events may include opportunities for a parent to observe or attend — please read the registration information for U-13 carefully to be sure you understand the expectations for the event

Skill Building Programs

Eight-12 focuses on developing flexible thinking, problem-solving skills, and increasing social skills to support conversation and express feelings, which are all skills needed for social success.

The main focus at this level is identifying and regulating emotions, regulating behavior, conversation skills, perspective-taking, bullying, peer pressure, teamwork and compromise and basic self-management skills. Group meets every other week for 90 minutes spring and fall. Currently offered in Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties.

Upcoming Events

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Community Collaborations Kids & Tweens
Orlando Budokan Judo, 576 Maguire Road, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

Judo: Saturdays in November

This is a beginner-level adaptive Judo class led by Sensei Mike Ogata from Orlando Budokan Judo. Unlike other martial arts,

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Kids & Tweens Lake County
UCF Connect South Lake Center: 1250 N Hancock Rd Clermont FL 34711

U13 & Teen Time: Social Saturdays – Lego Build

Join PALS for an afternoon day of Legos! Date: Saturday, November 14th Time: 2:00 PM- 3:30PM Location: UCF Connect South

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Community Collaborations Kids & Tweens
USTA National Campus: 10000 USTA Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32827

Tennis: Thursdays

Join Love Serving Autism for Tennis.  Dates: Thursdays, November 5th – December 12th Time: 4-5PM Location: USTA National Campus: 10000

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