For Families
Daisy Chain offers a number of services for families of young people with Autism Spectrum Condition, at the weekends and during the school holidays.
There are Activity Days on Saturdays and during the school holiday and on Fridays in school holidays there are Trips. There is also the Chill Club - Short Breaks. Also see activities for All Special Needs.
Activity Days
For families in the Tees Valley area affected by Autism Spectrum Condition. Come and enjoy our soft play, petting farm, outdoor playground and lots of other indoor and outdoor activities. The whole family is welcome. Please note that parents/carers are required to supervise their children at all times.
There is a charge of £6 for the first child and £3 for each additional child.
Saturday Activity Days
The farm is open for families every Saturday between 11am and 3pm.
Activity Days - Easter, May Half Term 2013 and Summer Holidays 2013
Between 11am and 3pm. Planned activities include crafts, cooking, gardening, animal activities, soft play, computers, music, drama, Wii and much more.
| Tuesdays | Thursdays | Saturdays |
| April 9th | April 11th | April 13th |
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| May 28th | May 30th | June1st |
| July 25th | July 27th | |
| July 30th |
August 1st |
August 3rd |
| August 6th |
August 8th |
August 10th |
| August 13th | August 15th | August 17th |
| August 20th | August 22nd | August 24th |
| August 27th | August 29th | August 31st |
(See photos of our Activity Days in our photo gallery )
Friday Trips
These are planned for each Friday of the holiday and must be booked in advance (contact Daisy Chain on 01642 531 248 or fill in our Reservation form). You should meet at the location, unless indicated that a bus has been booked.
| Date | Time | Location | Charge |
| April 12th | Details to follow |
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| May 31st | Details to follow | ||
| July 26th |
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| August 2nd | Details to follow | ||
| August 9th | Details to follow | ||
| August 16th | Details to follow | ||
| August 23rd | Details to follow | ||
| August 30th | Details to follow |
Chill Club - Short Break
'Chill Club' Short Break sessions are for young people aged 12-18 with a diagnosis of an ASC. The Club will be held in our newly refurbished farmhouse and activities will include Wii, X Box, DVDs, computers, cooking and games. The sessions are limited to 20 children. Booking is essential and completed Care Plans and Risk Assessments will be required (contact Daisy Chain on 01642 531 248 or fill in our Reservation form).
There is a charge of £12 per child (unless additional support is required) and they take place on a Wednesday of the holidays between 10:00 am and 3:00pm.
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| Wednesday July 31st |
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| Wednesday August 14th |
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| Wednesday August 28th |