Connections Day Program is a community based, participant centred and participant driven day program.  Services are offered on both a part-time and full-time basis.  Participants are supported in a variety of activities based upon their goals, interests, needs, skills and choices.

Activities are designed to encourage personal growth, community inclusion, self-determination, life skill development, and of course...FUN

Lunch Program - The lunch program is offered daily, Monday through Friday.  Participants enjoy delicious meals and learn valuable life skills including nutritious menu planning, budgeting, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and other important kitchen skills.

Wood Shop - The wood shop is available to participants Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.  Participants may work on various individual projects such as carving, or simple household projects, as well as contract work.  Participation in wood shop activities provides opportunities to develop skills in tool use, measurement, creative design, and project management.

Community Sports/Hiking - Participants enjoy exploring the many hiking trails in the Alberni valley.  When the weather prevents outdoor activities, participants enjoy a rousing game of indoor hockey at a local gym.

Drama - The Connections Players meet Tuesday mornings with Portal Players actor Scott Lowe to learn acting skills and techniques.  This group is planning their first public appearance so be on the look-out for their debut performance!

Drumming/Music - Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings participants practice rhythmic drumming

Sign Language - Participants learn and practice sign language skills

Reading -  Staff use innovative techniques such as following wood project plans to encourage participants to increase and maintain reading skills.