Strategy & Games Club
A specialized social group for youth 8-11 and 12-15 to make interest based connections through various game play and clinician guidance!
Connect through games, puzzles and shared adventures
Strategy & Games Club is a specialized social group where children and youth build friendships through board games, strategy challenges, puzzles, cooperative adventures and imaginative gameplay.
Participants naturally develop communication, teamwork, flexible thinking and problem-solving while connecting with peers who share their interests
Our Approach
Strategy & Games Club is interest-based and strengths-focused social group for children and youth to connect with their peers and learn skills in a low pressure environment. Facilitators use gameplay and shared problem-solving to support connection while respecting different communication styles, abilities and ways of participating.
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Activities may include:
Cooperative and competitive board games
Chess and strategy games
Logic games and brain teasers
Escape-room and mystery challenges
Card games
Team problem-solving missions
Tabletop role-playing adventures
Collaborative storytelling
Tournaments and themed game nights
Games are selected based on the ages, interests and needs of each group and determined during sessions to match the groups interest.
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Strategy & Games Club may be a great fit for participants who:
Enjoy games, puzzles, mysteries or strategic challenges
Prefer connecting through a shared activity
Want to build friendships in a smaller group
Enjoy cooperative play or friendly competition
Benefit from support with flexibility, communication or sportsmanship
Neurodivergent learners that may benefit from low pressure peer connection.
Learners who may experience anxiety or other social challenges and may benefit from guided support.
Our group is inclusive
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Participants will have natural opportunities to practise skills such as:
Communication and teamwork
Flexible and strategic thinking
Planning and problem-solving
Perspective-taking
Turn-taking and patience
Emotional regulation
Sportsmanship
Leadership, confidence and resilience
The focus is on connection, participation and enjoyment rather than formal testing, progress reports or data collection.
Program Details & Registration
Choose your age group - scroll down for 12-15 group.
Strategy & Games Club for Kids 8-11:
Play, solve and connect
Weekly on Thursdays from 5:00–6:30 p.m (90mins).
Location: 85 Cedarvale Ave, 2nd floor (Willow Tree’s East York Location)
Term based (Fall, Winter, Spring) OR School Year Enrollment (Sept - June) Options
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:
Supportive group with maximum of 12 children
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, all services are approved for AccessOAP funding.
Term Specific Information:
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For 8-11 year olds
When:Weekly on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:30pm
September 16th - December 16th (14 weeks)
Where:
85 Cedarvale Ave, 2nd floor
Willow Tree’s East York Location
Costs:
Commitment to attending the entire term is required (14 weeks)
$70 per 90min session
Fall Term is 14 weeks, Total cost is $980
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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For 8-11 year olds
When:Weekly on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:30pm
January 6th - March 24th (12 weeks)
Where:
85 Cedarvale Ave, 2nd floor
Willow Tree’s East York Location
Costs:
Commitment to attending the entire term is required (12 weeks)
$70 per 90min session
$840 for 12 week term
Annual Enrollment Discounts
Insurance coverage for social work may apply.
OAP funding is accepted.
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For 8-11 year olds
When:Weekly on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:30pm
April 7th - June 23rd
Where:
85 Cedarvale Ave, 2nd floor
Willow Tree’s East York Location
Costs:
Commitment to attending the entire term is required (12 weeks)
$70 per 90min session
$840 for 12 week term
Annual Enrollment Discounts
Insurance coverage for social work may apply.
OAP funding is accepted.
Program Details & Registration
Strategy & Games Club for Youth 12-15
Think, strategize and connect
Weekly on Wednesdays from 6:45-8:15p.m (90mins)
Location: 85 Cedarvale Ave, Toronto (Willow Tree’s East York Location)
Term based (Fall, Winter, Spring) OR School Year Enrollment (Sept - June) Options
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:
Supportive group with maximum of 12 youth
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, all services are approved for AccessOAP funding.
Term Specific Information:
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For 12-15 year olds
When:Weekly on Wednesdays from 6:45-8:15pm
September 16th - December 16th (14 weeks)
Where:
85 Cedarvale Ave, 2nd floor
Willow Tree’s East York Location
Costs:
Commitment to attending the entire term is required (14 weeks)
$70 per 90min session
Fall Term is 14 weeks, Total cost is $980
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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For 12-15yr olds
When:Weekly on Wednesdays from 6:45-8:15pm
January 5th - March 23rd (12 weeks)
Where:
85 Cedarvale Ave, 2nd floor
Willow Tree’s East York Location
Costs:
Commitment to attending the entire term is required (12 weeks)
$70 per 90mins session
$840 for 12 week term
Annual Enrollment Discounts
Insurance coverage for social work may apply.
OAP funding is accepted.
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For 12-15yr olds
When:Weekly on Wednesdays from 6:45-8:15pm
April 6th - June 22nd
Where:
85 Cedarvale Ave, 2nd floor
Willow Tree’s East York Location
Costs:
Commitment to attending the entire term is required (12 weeks)
$70 per 90min session
$840 per 12 week term
Annual Enrollment Discounts
Insurance coverage for social work may apply.
OAP funding is accepted.
Registration
Select your desired program term below and click Register Now.
Complete the Program Registration Form.
Once submitted, the program will automatically be added to your shopping cart.
Proceed to Checkout to complete your first session payment and reserve your child's spot.
Once we receive your registration form and first session payment, our Intake Team will contact you to complete the remaining intake documentation and onboarding process.
If you have any questions or need assistance at any point, please contact us at intake@willowtree-mindwellness.ca.
Choose Your Registration Options
Please note: The prices displayed below represent the first session payment only, which secures your child's spot in the program.
The Remaining program fees will be invoiced after each session.
School year and Term Based Enrolment available Below
School Year Registration For Ages 8-11
(September 2026 – June 2027)
Wednesdays • 5:00-6:30 PM • January 6th – March 24th, 2027 (12 weeks) • Ages 8–11
📍 85 Cedarvale Avenue, East York
Strategy & Games Club is a welcoming social connection group where children build friendships, communication, flexible thinking, teamwork, and confidence through cooperative board games, strategy games, escape room-style challenges, puzzles, and collaborative problem-solving activities. Each session encourages children to think creatively, work together, and develop meaningful peer connections while having fun.
Program Highlights
✔ Small, welcoming group environment
✔ Cooperative and strategy-based games
✔ Problem-solving and critical thinking activities
✔ Opportunities to build friendships and teamwork
✔ Facilitated by experienced Willow Tree staff
Please note: Today's payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining program fees will be invoiced after each session.
Includes:
Fall 2026 Term (14 weeks),
Winter 2027 Term(12 weeks) and
Spring 2027 Term (12 weeks)
38 weeks total Sept - June
Wednesdays • 5:00-6:30 PM • September 16th, 2026 – June 23rd, 2027 (38 weeks) • Ages 8–11
📍 85 Cedarvale Avenue, East York
Program Fee:$60 per session
Strategy & Games Club is a welcoming social connection group where children build friendships, communication, flexible thinking, teamwork, and confidence through cooperative board games, strategy games, escape room-style challenges, puzzles, and collaborative problem-solving activities. Each session encourages children to think creatively, work together, and develop meaningful peer connections while having fun.
School-Year Registration Benefits
✔ Guaranteed placement throughout the school year
✔ Progressive challenges that grow with the group
✔ Consistent friendships and peer relationships
✔ Save $190 compared with term registration
✔ Best overall value
Please note: Today's payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining program fees will be invoiced after each session.
Term Based Registration
Enrol for the Fall 2026 Term
Weekly on Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm
September 16th - December 16th (14 weeks)
Wednesdays • 5:00-6:30 PM • September 16th – December 16th, 2026 (14 weeks) • Ages 8–11
📍 85 Cedarvale Avenue, East York
Strategy & Games Club is a welcoming social connection group where children build friendships, communication, flexible thinking, teamwork, and confidence through cooperative board games, strategy games, escape room-style challenges, puzzles, and collaborative problem-solving activities. Each session encourages children to think creatively, work together, and develop meaningful peer connections while having fun.
Program Highlights
✔ Small, welcoming group environment
✔ Cooperative and strategy-based games
✔ Problem-solving and critical thinking activities
✔ Opportunities to build friendships and teamwork
✔ Facilitated by experienced Willow Tree staff
Please note: Today's payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining program fees will be invoiced after each session.
Wednesdays • 5:00-6:30 PM • April 7th – June 23rd, 2027 (12 weeks) • Ages 8–11
📍 85 Cedarvale Avenue, East York
Strategy & Games Club is a welcoming social connection group where children build friendships, communication, flexible thinking, teamwork, and confidence through cooperative board games, strategy games, escape room-style challenges, puzzles, and collaborative problem-solving activities. Each session encourages children to think creatively, work together, and develop meaningful peer connections while having fun.
Program Highlights
✔ Small, welcoming group environment
✔ Cooperative and strategy-based games
✔ Problem-solving and critical thinking activities
✔ Opportunities to build friendships and teamwork
✔ Facilitated by experienced Willow Tree staff
Please note: Today's payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining program fees will be invoiced after each session.
Wednesdays • 5:00-6:30 PM • January 6th – March 24th, 2027 (12 weeks) • Ages 8–11
📍 85 Cedarvale Avenue, East York
Strategy & Games Club is a welcoming social connection group where children build friendships, communication, flexible thinking, teamwork, and confidence through cooperative board games, strategy games, escape room-style challenges, puzzles, and collaborative problem-solving activities. Each session encourages children to think creatively, work together, and develop meaningful peer connections while having fun.
Program Highlights
✔ Small, welcoming group environment
✔ Cooperative and strategy-based games
✔ Problem-solving and critical thinking activities
✔ Opportunities to build friendships and teamwork
✔ Facilitated by experienced Willow Tree staff
Please note: Today's payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining program fees will be invoiced after each session.
Enrol for the Spring 2027 Term
Weekly on Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm
April 7th - June 23rd 2027 (12 weeks)
Enrol for the Winter 2027 Term
Weekly on Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm
January 6th - March 24th (12 weeks)
If you have additional questions or are unsure about which option may be a good fit, contact us:
intake@willowtree-mindwellness.ca