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SUMMARY:AutismBC Socials: Pokémon Club (Richmond)
DESCRIPTION:Pokémon Club: A Fun\, Inclusive Program for Children and Youth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Pokémon Club is a facilitated\, themed monthly program designed for children and youth ages 6–16 to enjoy a shared passion for Pokémon through games\, activities\, and fun social connections. Participants can come in costumes\, bring Pokémon-themed games or puzzles\, and even trade cards if they’d like! \nProgram Details: \n\nWho: Children and youth ages 6–16\nWhen: 1st Saturday of each Month (specific dates/months may vary)\nWhere: Pacific Autism Family Network\, 3688 Cessna Drive\, Richmond\nCost: Free\n\nTo ensure fairness and inclusivity\, the club operates on a rotational invitation list. We currently have a waitlist for this popular program. \nIf you’re interested in joining or learning more\, please contact us via our contact page. \nAdditional Information: \n\nSpace is limited\, and registration is required.\nOlder participants are welcome to join as volunteers or mentors. If you know youth interested in volunteering\, please let us know.\nPlease note that volunteers must complete a criminal record check for vulnerable sectors.\nSpecial thanks to the PAFN for their generous support of our club through space donation.\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the Pokémon Club! \nFor our October session\, we will be painting pumpkins!  \n\nB.Y.O.P. | Stands for…Bring your own pumpkin 🎃\n\nFrom past experience\, we would suggest a pumpkin that is about the size of a basketball or a little smaller. The really large pumpkins take a long time to paint and dry.\nIf obtaining a pumpkin is a barrier to participation\, please contact Tila at pokemonclub@austimbc.ca.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-socials-pokemon-club-richmond-18/
LOCATION:Pacific Autism Family Network\, 3688 Cessna Drive\, Richmond\, BC
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Socials
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Socials: Introduction to Minecraft
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Minecraft (Beginner Social Group) \nA welcoming\, beginner-friendly Minecraft program for children and youth new to the game or new to our programs. Sessions are quieter and slower-paced\, giving participants room to explore\, build confidence\, and connect with peers in a supported\, moderated environment. \nHosted by Elysium as part of AutismBC’s Socials Program.  \nWhat to Expect \n\nLearn Minecraft basics and get familiar with the Elysium server\nBuild\, explore a survival world\, farm\, tame pets\, and trade with villagers\nJoin group challenges and mini-games\nConnect with peers over Zoom while playing together\n\nThe Elysium server is private and allowlisted — only approved participants can join — and stays open for unstructured play between sessions. \nWhen & Where \n\nLast Tuesday of each month\, 4:00–5:00 PM PT (unless the following Thursday falls outside that month\, or otherwise notified)\nPlay on the Elysium Minecraft server; join the live session via Zoom\n\nWho It’s For \n\nAutismBC members and their children/youth\nBest fit for players with under a year of Minecraft experience who are new to Elysium or this program\nCapacity: 12 participants\, with a waitlist once full\n\nFacilitators: Michael and Serene (Elysium team) \nCost \n\nProgram is free\nRequires a one-time Minecraft Java Edition purchase (PC/Mac) and an active AutismBC membership\n\nWhat You’ll Need \n\nPC\, Mac\, or Linux (no Chromebooks)\nMinecraft Java Edition (not Bedrock)\nMouse\, mic\, and headphones/earbuds\nReliable internet and the Zoom app\nWebcam and second monitor recommended\, not required\n\nGetting Started \n\nNew to Minecraft? Choose “First-time Registrant Assisted Setup” at registration\nRegistration opens each month on the 2nd at 9 am and closes 1 week before\, and is first-come\, first-served\nParticipants start in Intro before moving to our Club session; placement may shift based on fit and space\nYou must be logged into your AutismBC membership account to register (free to join: autismbc.ca/about/membership)\n\n  \nTeal button with white text reading “register now” in all caps.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAutismBC Socials \nSocial clubs are a great way to make friends\, build confidence\, and strengthen communities. AustismBC has been a supporter of social clubs for autistic kids\, teens\, and adults as well as siblings and friends. We support various aspects of these clubs so our staff\, facilitators\, and volunteers can do what they do best: support and connect the autism community through inclusive groups\, clubs\, and events. \n  \nAbout Elysium \nElysium is a Minecraft server built for neurodivergent kids to connect\, build\, and explore together. It offers a safe\, moderated space where players can be themselves while developing social connections through shared creative and cooperative play. AutismBC partners with Elysium to bring this community to participants in our Socials Program. \n 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-socials-introduction-to-minecraft-42/
LOCATION:Zoom + Elysium Server
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Socials
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Socials: Minecraft Club
DESCRIPTION:Minecraft Club (Intermediate / Advanced) \nPlay\, Compete\, Connect — Ready to level up your game? \nMinecraft Club is for children and youth already comfortable with Minecraft and our Intro program who want a higher-energy\, faster-paced experience — competitive mini-games\, collaborative challenges\, lively Zoom conversations\, and a bit of friendly chaos while playing fair and building positive connections. \nHosted by Elysium as part of AutismBC’s Socials Program. \nWhat to Expect \n\nComplex builds\, redstone engineering\, and advanced mechanics\nIn-depth survival strategies\, world exploration\, and resource management\nTrading within an in-game economy\nBuild battles\, team quests\, and competitive mini-games that build strategy\, communication\, and teamwork\n\nThe Elysium server is private and allowlisted\, and stays open for unstructured play between sessions. \nWhen & Where \n\nLast Thursday of each month\, 6:00–7:30 PM PT (unless otherwise notified)\nPlay on the Elysium Minecraft server; join the live session via Zoom\n\nWho It’s For \n\nAutismBC members and their children/youth\nBest fit for players with a year or more of Minecraft experience who are comfortable playing independently and enjoy fast-paced\, competitive challenges\nPrevious experience on Elysium’s moderated server is required\nCapacity: 12 participants\, with a waitlist once full\n\nFacilitators: Michael and Serene (Elysium team) \nCost \n\nProgram is free\nRequires a one-time Minecraft Java Edition purchase (PC/Mac) and an active AutismBC membership\n\nWhat You’ll Need \n\nPC\, Mac\, or Linux (no Chromebooks)\nMinecraft Java Edition (not Bedrock)\nMouse\, mic\, and headphones/earbuds\nReliable internet and the Zoom app\nWebcam and second monitor recommended\, not required\n\nGetting Started \n\nParticipants must complete Intro before registering for Club\nRegistration opens each month on the 2nd at 9 am and closes 1 week before\, and is first-come\, first-served\nPriority is given to past Club participants\nPlacement may shift based on readiness and space\nYou must be logged into your AutismBC membership account to register\n\n\nTeal button with white text reading “register now” in all caps.\nAutismBC Socials \nSocial clubs are a great way to make friends\, build confidence\, and strengthen communities. AustismBC has been a supporter of social clubs for autistic kids\, teens\, and adults as well as siblings and friends. We support various aspects of these clubs so our staff\, facilitators\, and volunteers can do what they do best: support and connect the autism community through inclusive groups\, clubs\, and events. \nAbout Elysium \nElysium is a Minecraft server built for neurodivergent kids to connect\, build\, and explore together. It offers a safe\, moderated space where players can be themselves while developing social connections through shared creative and cooperative play. AutismBC partners with Elysium to bring this community to participants in our Socials Program.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-socials-minecraft-club-42/
LOCATION:Zoom + Elysium Server
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Socials
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