KINGSTON KIDS TORONTO EAST
Social Skills Classes and Camps
Term 4 starting Mar.24 - June 19th, 2025.
We have space in our Junior and Senior Class!
Rolling enrollment and free trial class available
***DID YOU KNOW!?***
We are now accepting OAP funding for Level 1 ASD.
We have a limited number of spaces available for OAP funded families under the supervision of a Registered Behaviour Analyst, BCBA.
Junior Classes M/W (pre-K,JK, SK) and Senior Classes (T/TH) (Gr 1- Gr3)
Also enrolling for our SUMMER CAMP! Contact us now to sign up.
KINGSTON KIDS
TORONTO EAST
Building Confidence, Self-Esteem and Friendships!
Kingston Kids provides an inclusive and supportive environment for social and emotional growth and mental wellness of all children.
Is your child struggling throughout their school day? Does your child struggle playing with others? Does your child need to work on their flexibility, perseverance, self control, self esteem, Independence, regulation, perspective taking, and/or self awareness?
At Kingston Kids our goal is to help each child grow these skills in order to feel confident and successful in their daily interactions.
Welcome to the KK Family!
Kingston Kids runs a holistic program which draws on the principals of understanding behaviour (discovering the ‘why’), using developmental approaches, relationship developmental intervention, and collaborative frameworks.
Kingston Kids is run by staff with over 20 years of experience working with, and parenting, children with different learning styles, sensory needs and lagging skills .
Kingston Kids was established in the fall of 2020, during Covid, as an option for in-person learning and a space for social interaction to support the emotional wellness of children.
Kingston Kids classes and camps support a wide range of skills including: responsibility, perseverance, self-control, self esteem, collaboration, cooperation, independence, emotional regulation, resilience, patience, bravery and so much more.
Our classes/camps are successful because we teach in the moment. Teaching in the moment, when challenges arise, helps to embed skills naturally for social-emotional and personal growth. ‘In the moment’ experiences allow us to support each child individually through their feelings of uncertainty, unpredictability, anxiety, disappointment, and other hard feelings. Due to the intimate nature of our environment each child can move through their own feelings in a safe and supportive way, knowing they are allowed to express their emotions freely.
Social Skills Classes
Our social skills classes offer a fun and safe space for children to learn self regulation, collaboration and
social communication. (and much more!)
We run our classes with 6 (or fewer) children and three therapists.
Each term consists of approx 15 classes X $160 (per class). We believe that children receive the most benefit from coming twice a week as it helps create social connections and enables them to keep up with the curriculum. We also recommend committing to the class for two terms, minimum, to keep the momentum and ensure we are solidifying skills.
Classes- Junior Group - open for TERM 4 registration
Senior Group - open for TERM 4 registration
Junior Group, pre-K,JK,SK TERM 4 Mar 24 - June 18th (22 classes)
Term runs approx 13 weeks # classes x $160
Transportation to/from KK is available if within catchment ($12/ride)
Monday/Wednesday 12:30- 3pm
Senior Group, Gr. 1-3 TERM 4 Mar 25- June 19th (25 classes)
Terms run approx 13 weeks ( # classes x $160)
Transportation to/from KK is available if within catchment ($12/ride)
Tuesday/Thursday 12:30 - 3pm
Themes include: Responsibility, Perseverance, Self-Control, Volume Control/Learning Body Ready, Collaboration/Cooperation, Self-Help/Independence, Emotions/Feelings, etc.
The following are the prerequisite skills needed for our social skills classes:
- intermediate social communication skills, so that we can support further conversational and requesting skills
- attending skills in order to participate in group time to discuss social/emotional themes.
Please note that schools often support and encourage children attending our classes. We find that many children who attend welcome the break from school, the change of scenery, and a safe place to learn skills and push through challenges.
Summer
Camp
Offering Summer social skills camp for children in grades JK-Gr4. You can pick from six offered weeks in the summer. We will group children based on age and/or ability.
Much like our classes, our social skills camps work on skills such as: flexibility, responsibility, perseverance, self-control, self esteem, collaboration, cooperation, independence, emotional regulation, resilience, patience, bravery and so much more.
We offer supported theme-based play activities, a walk to Adam Beck playground and crafts and sensory experiences. We run with no more than 6 children and 2-3 staff/therapists.
This is a half day camp as it is quite intensive and children are usually socially exhausted. We recommend a less social afternoon for the children after they leave.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION - OPEN
Please use link below to sign up for camp.
930-1245 M-F
Other Services
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March Break/Holiday Break/PA days
March break camp ($700) FULL
PA day ($150) 9:30-12:45
PA day camp running: Fri Sept 27, Oct 11, Nov 15 and 29,2024 and Jan 17, Feb 14th and, EASTER Monday, Jun 6, 2025NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION-
Contact us to sign upWe offer supported play activities, a walk to Adam Beck playground and crafts and sensory experiences. We run with no more than 6 children and 2-3 staff/therapists. March Break and PA day camps are theme based and work on the same social-emotional skills as the Summer Camp.
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Initial Consultation/Skills Assessment
$110/ per hour in-person consultation/skills assessment
TIna Baltare, from Kingston Kids, will help guide you in the direction of support. She can help give insight into your child’s challenges and offer recommendations. Got questions and wondering where to turn or want some insight into some challenges? We can help.
In addition to the initial consult, a further skills assessment can be completed by Tina Baltare.
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1:1 Therapy with Parent Training/Classroom Observation
$100/hour
1:1 Therapy at Kingston Kids can be offered in-center, in the home or at school. At Kingston Kids we take a holistic and developmental approach while assessing behaviours in the moment. During our 1:1 sessions we establish goals and strategies in which we role model to parents during the session, or through pictures/videos after the session. It is important that we work together with the family and the school to implement strategies to allow for consistency across environments.
Meet the Team
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Tina Baltare
FOUNDER/MA in Early Childhood Studies
For over 20 years, Tina has worked and studied in the field of multiple exceptionalities, including autism, ADHD and Anxiety. Tina has developed a strong understanding of the developmental skills children need to connect, communicate and regulate.
With her past experience as an ABA Therapist, Resource Consultant, and Family Support Worker, Tina has gained valuable insight , contributing to her distinctive holistic approach to her teaching and consultations.
Tina is a huge animal lover and fosters dogs when time allows. Tina is enlightened daily in her role as a mother to neurodivergent children, as well as learning more about her own ADHD.
As a co-founder of Kingston Kids, Tina continues to place importance in honouring each child's individual needs, and supporting them in building the unique skills needed to be successful on their journey.
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Michelle Badali
FOUNDER/RDI Certified Consultant , B.C.a.B.A.
Michelle’s unique education in earning the Applied Behaviour Analysis Graduate Academic Certificate, paired with completing her RDI ™ (Relationship Development Intervention) Consultant curriculum in 2022, lends way for a truly holistic approach to teaching and training consultation programming.
Michelle is a local member of the Kingston Road community , and enjoys spending time with her family, hiking , cooking and sailing.
As a co-founder of Kingston Kids , Michelle is honoured to be apart of this rich social-developmental environment where she can use her behavioural and relational based skills to support her inspiring community. Michelle seeks to foster growth seeking mindsets for the clients and families she works with.
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Beth Huggins
FOUNDER/ Bachelor of Education
After graduating with a Bachelor of Education, Beth spent 3 years teaching in the UK before returning to Toronto to pursue her passion in special education. Working as an elementary teacher in an ASD classroom, providing respite for families, and working alongside mental health professionals, Beth gained extensive experience in supporting neuro-divergent children.
Beth’s calm nature brings exceptional skills in supporting children to self-regulate and work through vulnerable feelings.
As an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays, you can always find Beth cheering on Toronto’s sports teams with her two children cheering along beside her.
As a co-founder of Kingston Kids, Beth’s goal is to provide all children with a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. One that encourages them to persevere through challenges and build their self-confidence.
FAQs
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Your child does not need a diagnosis to attend classes or camps. Many children who attend KK have some social, emotional or behavioural challenge in the school environment and find our supportive space ideal for skill building.
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No, we do not offer after school classes as we believe that children are socially exhausted by the end of the day. We run during school hours to offer a break from the larger social pressures of school. Many children welcome the quieter, smaller space by the afternoon.
No, we do not offer weekend classes as we are all parents ourselves and want to spend time at home.
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The following are the prerequisite skills needed for our social skills classes:
- intermediate social communication skills, so that we can support further conversational and requesting skills
-attending skills in order to participate in group time to discuss social/emotional themes.
-showing interest in being social with peers; preferring to be with the group
-tolerance to demand; displaying manageable aggressive behavior that will not need 1:1 support for extended periods
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If you receive the one time funding then you can use this for class or camp. If you have moved into the new autism funding model, we are now accepting OAP funding for Level 1 ASD. We have a limited number of spaces available for OAP funded families under the supervision of a Registered Behaviour Analyst, BCBA.
Generally you can not access our services under work benefits.
Testimonials
“Kingston Kids has been amazing for our son. He’s finishing his year in SK and is now able to spend full days at school without assistance. The KK staff are incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. They have been rocks for us.”
— Parent
“I'm so grateful that we found Kingston Kids. My son loved it and it really helped with his confidence and behaviour. I was always amazed at the quality of the programming. Tina, Beth, and Michelle are all smart, experienced, and go above and beyond to do what's right for the kids. It's a gem in the ASD support world.
— Parent
“ We wanted to share that the teachers have mentioned numerous times how much our son has progressed socially and emotionally. He’s expressing himself more, open to others opinions, and takes credit for his actions! We owe a lot of this to you. We appreciate you all very much”
-Parent
“Kingston Kids March break camp was fantastic! The programming was creative and engaging - my son was so excited to go each day. He made steady improvement over the course of the week with his self-regulation. He has already been asking to go back! We are so thankful we found this program.”
— Parent
“Kingston Kids has been life changing for my daughter. My daughter has improved her social skills, self confidence, self regulation and imagination, all well having so much fun with her friends and the staff. The convince of the staff picking up the kids a couple afternoons during the week is so helpful, and gives my daughter a much needed break from school. I highly recommend KK for any kids needing additional support in a loving and caring environment. Thank you so much Tina, Beth and Michelle”
— Parent
