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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 a new service for 2012 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 £4 for the first child and £2 for each additional child.

  

Saturday Activity Days
The farm is open for families every Saturday between 11am and 3pm. 


 

Activity Days - Easter Holidays , Whit Half Term and the Summer Holidays 2012
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 3rd

April 5th April 7th

April 10th

April 12th April 14th
  June 7th
June 9th
July 24th July 26th July 28th
July 31st August 2nd August 4th
August 7th August 9th August 11th
August 14th August 16th August 18th
August 21st August 23rd August 25th
August 28th August 30th September 1st

 

 
(See photos of our themed Harry Potter and Dr Who Activity Days on Facebook - Activity Days)
 

 

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
June 8th 10:00am - 4:00pm
Details to follow  
July 27th   Details to follow  
August 3rd   Details to follow  
August 10th   Details to follow  
August 17th   Details to follow  
August 24th   Lightwater Valley
 
August 31st   Details to follow  

 

 

Short Breaks

 There is a new short break service for children aged 8 and over with a diagnosis of an ASC. 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 £5 per child (unless additional support is required) and they take place on each Wednesday of the holiday between 11:00 am and 1:30pm.

 

Apr 4th Circus skills workshop and soft play session
Apr 11th Zumba workshop and soft play session
June 6th Cooking workshop and soft play session
July 25th Sports and Soft Play
August 8th Carnival Drumming and Soft Play
August 22nd Soft Play