Come tumble with us!
Learn introductory skills, like jumping, moving in different directions, and balancing. The program also focuses on gym safety.
Participants are supported by a certified gymnastics coach, trained support workers, and dedicated volunteers to create a safe and supportive environment.
Participants must have a registered account, an autism diagnosis, and be of the correct age when the program starts.
Gymnastics is delivered in collaboration with Chilliwack Gymnastics, Langley Gymnastics, Kamloops Gymnastics, Splitz Gymnastics, Tumbletown, Okanagan Gymnastics, and White Rock Gymnastics.
*CAN program fees over $100 are AFU eligible. Note that our Splitz Gymnastics location is pro-rated at $76.50, because it is 45 mins in length instead of 60 mins. It is still AFU eligible.
Support Provided
Participants receive a high level of support through group instruction delivered by by trained staff and dedicated volunteers:
- Onsite Supervisor: Ensures the success of the program as a whole
- Certified Gymnastics Coach: Delivers curriculum and provides group instruction*
- Support Workers: Adapts instruction to participants, as needed
- Program Assistants & Volunteers: Additional program support
*CAN Gymnastics is offered in collaboration with a range of clubs (varies by region). The program is led by a coach from the collaborating club.
We strive to meet the needs of each participant through parent/caregiver collaboration.
Parents and caregivers can provide basic information about their child’s support needs and abilities through their CAN account.*
During the season, don’t hesitate to speak with coaches and on-site staff about support strategies that work for your child (e.g., visual schedules, first-then boards, token systems, social stories, etc).
*If you would like your child’s personal support worker to accompany them to the program, please email us at info@canucksautism.ca.
Our “Activity Storybooks” show participants what to expect at a CAN program!
Participants can read them before their first (or each) session to build predictability.
Download the Gymnastics Activity Storybook to help prepare your child for the program.
