Skate
Browse the Winter Program Guide. Winter registration opened on Sunday, November 30 at 6pm!
CAN Program GuideLet’s get on the ice!
Skate participants develop and practice basic skills, like moving forward, gliding, and stopping.
Each lesson consists of up to 6-8 participants, who are provided with a high ratio of support.
Participants must have a registered account, an autism diagnosis, and be of the correct age when the program starts.
Support Provided
Each program is supported by a range of trained staff and dedicated volunteers:
- Onsite Supervisor: Ensures the success of the program as a whole
- Coach: Delivers curriculum and provides group instruction
- Support workers: Individualize and adapt instruction to each participant
- Program Assistants and Volunteers: Additional program support
Skate programs provide a 1:1 ratio of support to ensure safety on the ice.
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 Skate Activity Storybook to help prepare your child for the program.
“It’s been a game-changer. I didn’t know Hudson could thrive in an environment like this.”
-Carla, CAN mom in Vancouver
