Friends ‘N Fun
****A new social group for Kindergarten-1st grade!****
Mondays and Wednesdays, July 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, and 29
at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
This group is designed
especially for the shy or anxious child who needs to
build confidence in interacting with peers. This is
the child who may play alone or may seek out other
peers, but will more often than not play alone or
alongside peers. The goal is that by
participating in this group, the children will feel
more secure as they enter their kindergarten or first
grade experience this fall. The group is limited to 6
children to provide personal attention. (NOTE: This is not a group
appropriate for children with major social skills
challenges.) Kindergarten and Grade
1. $210
To register for our classes or for more information,
please call 317.578.2141 or email cemathias@mathiascounseling.com
Registration
and payment due by Monday, July 6.
Yes,
I
Can
Be A Friend!
Monday-Thursday,
June 29-July 2 at 5:00-5:50 p.m.
Making and keeping friends can be
challenging for some children. This camp helps boys
and girls learn to initiate friendships and practice
skills that will develop and nurture those
friendships, such as compromise, problem-solving, and
empathy. Grades 1-3. $120
To register for our
classes or for more information, please call
317.578.2141 or email cemathias@mathiascounseling.com
Registration
and payment due June 24.
Girls
Rock!
Monday-Thursday,
June 29-July 2 at 1:00-2:30 p.m.
or
Monday-Thursday, July 20-23 at 9:30-11:00 a.m.
This
camp helps pre-teen girls identify and examine
difficult relationships with other girls and learn
strategies for dealing appropriately with bullying
and “relational aggression,” whether in person or in
cyberspace, as well as how to develop positive
approaches to friendship. Though Girls
Rule! is
not a prerequisite, this is a great follow-up to that
class. Grades 4-6. $195
To register for our
classes or for more information, please call
317.578.2141 or email cemathias@mathiascounseling.com
Registration
and payment are due June 24 for first session;
July 15 for second session. Sessions are
identical. Sign up for only one.
Yes, I Can Stand Up for Myself
Monday-Thursday,
July 6-9 at 1:00-1:50 (Grades 1-3)
Monday-Thursday, July 6-9 at 2:00-2:50 (Grades 3-5)
This class helps children develop
assertiveness skills in a safe and nurturing
atmosphere. Specific techniques empower the
participants to gain skill and confidence in facing
challenging situations, such as conflict and
bullying. Grades 1-3 and 3-5. $120
To register for our classes or for more information,
please call 317.578.2141 or email cemathias@mathiascounseling.com
Registration
and payment due by Wednesday, July 1.
Girls
Rule! Being a Good Friend to Yourself & Others
Tuesday-Thursday,
July 7-9 at 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
or
Tuesday-Friday, August 4-7 at 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Betwixt and between --- pre-teen
girls are faced with unique experiences. No longer a
“little girl” but not quite a teenager, girls at this
age often encounter a wide variety of challenges,
especially with friendships. This camp helps empower
girls, teaching them how to develop positive
relationships with other girls and recognize and
assertively solve problems with friends. Grades 4-6.
$195
To register for our classes or for more
information, please call 317.578.2141 or email
cemathias@mathiascounseling.com
Registration
and payment due July 1 for first session; July 29
for second session. Both sessions identical;
register for only one.
Incredible
Guys!
Monday-Wednesday,
July 13-15 at 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Middle school
and junior high can be a tough age for guys
developing friendships, especially if they have
interests other than sports. Activity-oriented, this
class help boys utilize their strengths and interests
to find their niche with friends and gain
self-confidence as they head into adolescence. Grades
5-7. $195
To register for our classes or for more
information, please call 317.578.2141 or email
cemathias@mathiascounseling.com
Registration
and payment due July 8.
Mission:
Fun with Friends ~ A Program for
Boys
Monday-Thursday,
July 20-23 at 3:00-4:45 p.m. (Grades 1-3)
Tuesday-Friday, August 4-7 at 12:30-2:15 p.m. (Grades
3-5)
Boys
sometimes have challenges with attention, focus and
impulsivity, which can cause friendship difficulties.
This 5-day camp is full of fun activities based on a
mission and mystery theme. Participants will learn to
become "agents" with skills to search for clues
in others’ behaviors and to problem-solve to help
unravel the mysteries of initiating and maintaining
positive peer interactions. $250
To register for our
classes or for more information, please call
317.578.2141 or email cemathias@mathiascounseling.com
Registration
and payment due July 15 for July session; July 29
for August session. Third graders could be in
either group.