Socialization, Teaching and Recreation Club

The STAR program assists children and youth, aged 8-18 years, with developmental disabilities, to increase their self-esteem by providing opportunities to meet new friends, and to participate in a variety of recreational activities, while learning new skills.

Our Mission:

STAR Club is committed to support children and youth with developmental disabilities with building social connections and skill development through community inclusion.

Our Goals:

• Support children and teens of developmental disabilities 
• Provide safe and secure programming
• Foster social connections
• Promote independence
• Facilitate community involvement
• Celebrate individual differences
• Nurture positive peer-interactions

Who We Help

• Children and youth (8-18) with a diagnosed developmental disability
• Youth must be 17 years old or younger when first referred

To Join Star Club

• All referrals must come from our funder, the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Children & Youth with Special Needs Programs
• For intake, please contact your MCFD-CYSN Social Worker at 604.870.5880