Builders Lab
A Social Group for kids 6-10 where children connect through designing, building and creating together!
From LEGO creations and marble runs to forts, engineering challenges and collaborative construction projects, each session gives children opportunities to problem-solve, communicate and work alongside others in a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Mondays from 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Beginning September 14, 2026
Ages 6–10
Enrollment is limited!
Build, Create and Connect
Builders Lab brings children together through a shared interest in building and creating. Participants work on individual and collaborative projects that encourage imagination, experimentation and teamwork. Developed by our Senior Clinical Team, this group was created to provide kids with a low-pressure environment to foster genuine peer connection, with support and guidance from facilitators to build upon a variety of skills embedding in shared common interests - building!
Rather than relying on direct social-skills instruction, facilitators support children in developing connections naturally through shared projects, creative challenges and hands-on play.
Children may design, test, rebuild and celebrate their creations while learning that different ideas and approaches can all contribute to a successful project.
Builders Lab may be a great fit for children who:
Love LEGO, blocks, marble runs, train tracks or construction activities
Enjoy designing, inventing and solving problems
Prefer hands-on activities over conversation-based groups
Want to connect with other children through shared interests
Benefit from a smaller and more supportive social environment
Are developing flexibility, teamwork or collaborative-play skills
Have ADHD, autism, anxiety or executive-functioning differences
Would benefit from a low pressure environment to build peer connections
Learn and connect best through movement, creativity and active participation
Builders Lab is inclusive program.
What Will We Build?
Activities will vary based on the group’s interests, strengths and developmental needs. Projects and activities may include:
LEGO and brick-building challenges
Marble-run engineering
Towers, bridges and structures
Fort and shelter building
Train and transportation worlds
Cardboard construction projects
Collaborative cities and communities
Team design missions
STEM and engineering challenges
Inventor activities
Imaginative construction and open-ended building.
Our Approach
Builders Lab is interest-based, strengths-focused and neurodiversity-affirming. Facilitators help children connect through shared building experiences while respecting different communication styles, sensory needs and ways of participating. Activities are flexible, hands-on and adapted to the interests and developmental needs of the group.
Skills Children Develop Through Guided Play
Through shared building experiences, children have opportunities to practise:
Communication
Collaboration and teamwork
Flexible thinking
Planning and organization
Creative problem-solving
Sharing materials and space
Turn-taking and compromise
Expressing and listening to ideas
Persistence and frustration tolerance
Leadership and confidence
Fine-motor and construction skills
Celebrating their own and others’ accomplishments
The focus remains on connection, participation and enjoyment rather than formal skill testing.
Ages: 6–10
Schedule: Weekly Sessions on Mondays from 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Enrollment & Registration
Register by term or maintain your child’s place for the full school year (3 terms) September through June!
To register complete our client inquiry form and complete a brief intake to help us understand your child’s interests, support needs and overall group fit
Group details:
Small, supportive group with approximately six children per facilitator
Sessions are facilitated and/or supervised by a Registered Social Worker
Services may be eligible for reimbursement through insurance benefits that cover social work services
Program Details & Registration
Choose your Term:
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When:
Weekly on Mondays from 4:30-6:00pm
September 14th - December 14th
Where:
145 Main Street, Toronto
Willow Tree’s Upper Beaches Location
Costs:
Commitment to attending the entire term is required (14 weeks)
Our social groups are $50 per hour
90 min sessions are $75 per session
Fall Term is 14 weeks, Total cost is $1050 for the term.
We Offer Annual Enrollment Discounts (sign up for all 3 terms and save)
Insurance coverage for social work may apply.
AccessOAP funding is accepted.
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When:
Weekly on Mondays from 4:30-6:00pm
September 14th - December 14th
Where:
145 Main Street, Toronto
Willow Tree’s Upper Beaches Location
Costs:
Commitment to attending the entire term is required (12 weeks)
$75 per session ($50/hr @ 90mins)
$900 for the full term (12 sessions)
Annual Enrollment Discounts
Insurance coverage for social work may apply.
OAP funding is accepted.
-
When:
Weekly on Mondays from 4:30-6:00pm
September 14th - December 14th
Where:
145 Main Street, Toronto
Willow Tree’s Upper Beaches Location
Costs:
Commitment to attending the entire term is required (12 weeks)
$75 per session ($50/hr @ 90mins)
$900 for the full term (12 sessions)
Annual Enrollment Discounts
Insurance coverage for social work may apply.
OAP funding is accepted.