APPEER Ad Hoc visits to Elysian Therapy and Assisted Learning Centre

We are excited to announce we will be running facilitated sessions for Girls and Teens at The Elysian Animal Assisted Learning and Therapy Centre, Westland Farm, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 OLT between 28th July-1st August 25

Dates:

Mon 28th July, 10am-3pm ( for Girls 8-12yrs)

Tues 29th July, 10am-3pm ( for Girls 8-12yrs)

Weds 30th July, 10am-3pm ( for Teens 13-15yrs)

Thurs 31st July, 10am-3pm ( for Teens 13-15yrs)

Fri 1st August, 10am-3pm ( for Teens 16-18yrs)

What will happen at the Session

Over the 5hr session  girls/teens will have the opportunity to tour the farm, learn about animal husbandry, feed the animals, muck out, groom and enjoy the outside space.  The Elysian staff will be running the tours alongside x 2 APPEER facilitators.

Parents

Parents are not expected to stay on site, but there is an option to wait in the barn which is just outside the entrance to the farm.

Food and drink

As this is a 5 hour session, please bring a packed lunch as there will be a lunch break.

Full joining instructions will be sent prior to the Session.

Booking Details

Places can be booked via your Coacha app

Cost: £55.00 General Ticket

£44.00 Concessionary rate ticket (there are limited concessionary tickets reserved for families who are in receipt of Universal Credit

( As this event is over 30 days in advance, you will need to access your Coacha account by logging in via a laptop or PC as your phone app will not display events over 30 days in advance).

We are limited to just 12 spaces per Session, so we ask that you do not book more than one session for your young persons age group to allow the chance for more families to enjoy this experience.

There will be a waiting list for each session if sessions become full and your young persons name can be added by emailing claire@appeer.org.uk.  ( Please do not ask to be added to the waiting list before sessions go on sale).

Online Minecraft Build Sessions

Nicki and Caitlin will be running x 2 gaming sessions a month ( either Minecraft or Roblox). These will run on a Tuesday afternoon between 5pm-6.15pm. Girls and Teens Sessions will run separately and there will be a maximum of 12 spaces per Session.

Minecraft Format  - The Session will start with a welcome. Nicki will share group guidelines and the build challenge for the session, e.g. “Can you build an aquarium?” with examples. The girls can then get started on their builds, with Nicki and Caitlin providing support, tips and encouragement around their builds and facilitating conversation around shared interests to support connections.

The Session will last approximately 75 minutes and is supported by Nicki and Caitlin.

Summer Term dates 2025:

June 25

3rd June Roblox

24th June Roblox

July 25

1st Girls Minecraft

15th Teens Minecraft

Cost: £9.00 per Session (inclusive of VAT)

Bookings can be made via logging into your Coacha app and can be booked on a month by month basis.

Online Roblox Sessions

Nicki and Caitlin will be running x 2 gaming sessions a month ( either Minecraft or Roblox). These will run on a Tuesday afternoon between 5pm-6.15pm. Girls and Teens Sessions will run separately and there will be a maximum of 12 spaces per Session.

Roblox Format  – The Session will start with a welcome. Nicki will set up her own server and girls are invited to either play on that server or play on their own. Girls can share tips/tricks and have a discussion about what they enjoy or simply play alongside. There is no pressure to have your camera on or mic on. The Session will last approximately 1 hour and is supported by Nicki and Caitlin.

 Summer Term dates 2025: 

June 25

3rd Girls Roblox

24th Teens Roblox

Cost: £9.00 ( inclusive of VAT)

Bookings can be made via logging into your Coacha app and can be booked on a month by month basis.

 "Ask Casey"  Neurodiversity Facilitator, Casey will be running an Online Chat Q&A on the subject of coping with holidays and changes to the weather.  Summer can be a tricky time our community whether you are a parent/carer or a young person. The change in the weather and routine can cause dysregulation and anxiety.  Casey will share some of her lived experience, including the strategies she uses to cope in the Summer, and answer any questions you may have. The session will take place on Zoom.

Date:  Wednesday 2nd July 2025, Time:  7pm-8.30pm, Via: Zoom

Cost:   £10.00 per ticket, £5.00 concessionary.

You will be sent joining instructions and will have the opportunity to submit questions before the Session.

The session will include :

• A talk by Casey about the Summer
• Casey's lived experience strategies and tools
• Question and Answer section via the chat tool
• Further signposting

Who is the talk for?

The talk is for parents and carers of young people assigned female at birth) aged 10-18 AND autistic young women over 12.

What is the cost? £10 per ticket (£5 concessions)

Please note: This session will be on Zoom AND WILL BE RECORDED but your face, voice and the chat will not be visible so it remains a safe space for attendees.

Please try to arrive promptly as if you are more than 15 minutes late, you may not be admitted to the session.

Our Monthly Girls Group takes place on monthly Sundays in Woking. This is a social interest group for girls aged 7-12 and their parents and carers.  Sessions run between 10:30am-12:30pm for the older girls (rising 11s to 12 year olds) and between 1:30-3:30 pm for the younger girls (7-10 year olds). 

Spring Term 2025: 26th January, 23rd February, 23rd March, 27th April 2025

Summer Term 2025: 18th May, 22nd June, 13th July 2025

Cost: £36.00 per Session/£18.00 Concessionary

Activities for 22nd June will include:

Crafts: Cereal Jewels and Weaved bags

Bubble bath play dough

An opportunity try Zumba

Indoor/Outdoor Games

Priority bookings will open week commencing  19/05/25

General Sale tickets will open 26/05/25

Bookings will close  Monday 16th June

Our Monthly Teen Group takes place on monthly Sundays in Woking. This is a social interest group for girls aged 13-18 years and their parents and carers.  Sessions run between 11am -1pm for the younger teens (13-15 year olds) and between 2-4 pm for the older Teens (15-18 year olds). 

Summer Term 2025: 11th May, 8th June, 6th July 2025

Cost: £36.00 per Session/£18.00 Concessionary

Activities for the 6th July Session will include:

Cooking: Jam / lemon curd tarts

Crafts: Cardboard loom technique friendship bracelets and affirmation collages

Workshop: Heather will run a Pop-Up session to help you customise your clothes, using iron on patches, lace & ribbons

Chilled Games and Chat:

Clothes Swap: Nicki will be running a clothes swap which is open to all.

Do you have clothes laying around that you do not like anymore? Do you have some clothes that do not fit you anymore? Would you like to update your wardrobe?

Bring as many clothes you want to our July session and you can either swap it with a friend or join Heather in a clothes customising workshop.

Priority Bookings will open  10/06/25

General Bookings open 17/06/25

Bookings will close  27/06/25

This will be the last Teen Group of the summer term.

The Sessions will be a gentle introduction to yoga for those who are beginners. Our Yoga Sessions are suitable for all abilities. Yoga postures focus on gentle stretches and moving with our breath to allow the body and mind to shift into the restful part of the nervous system. 

The Session will end with relaxation and breathing techniques to help us feel calm and rested. The purpose of yoga is to support the body and mind, the intention is to do only what makes you feel comfortable. Any body shape and fitness level can access yoga and qigong - it is about nurturing our well being and stilling our mind.

Open to Autistic Teens and Women 15+ and parent/carers who are attending the monthly Teen group

Summer Term 2025: 11th May, 6th July 2025

We will not be running a Yoga Session on the 6th July

Time:  3.00-3.45pm

Cost: £5.00