Join CMT and TVCC for Summer Therapeutic Drumming & Music!
For TVCC clients and their siblings, 7 yrs or older.
What to Expect
Join TVCC and Connections Music Therapy for this exciting drumming and music therapy program!
Each session participants will be guided through various activities using drums and other musical instruments, as well as music-inspired group activities such as crafts, games, singing dancing, and more. Led by Jess Dickie, Music Therapist and Owner of Connections Music Therapy, this program will utilize facets of music therapy and expressive arts to encourage creativity, social wellness, and self-confidence.
Through this program, participants will:
Engage in physical activity including drumming and dancing
Boost their self-confidence through creative expression
Practice social skills through turn taking, group activities, and new friendships
Learn drumming, music and rhythm skills
Participant Criteria:
TVCC clients and their siblings ages 7 yrs +, or eligible to register as a client
Interest and willingness to participate in the activities with peers
Able to participate safely in group activities with1:4 staff to client ratio; participants are welcome to have a support person present to assist them
Able to remain in a group setting for the duration of the program (i.e. does not require frequent breaks outside of room/group; remains with group; tolerates others in their space)
Does not engage in behaviours that are harmful or dangerous to themselves or others
Has a reliable method of communicating their wants and needs
Does not require individuals behaviour programming
Families may sign up for individual session dates that best work for them. To learn more about Connections Music Therapy, visit www.ConnectionsMusicTherapy.com
Registration
Dates: Monday July 6, Tuesday July 21, Tuesday August 11, Monday August 17, 2026 (Register for one or more sessions)
Time: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: TVCC, 779 Base Line Road E., London
Cost: $35 per session, payable to Connections Music Therapy. We will send payment details after you register. Families may submit receipts to SSAH or Passport funding, if eligible.
For More Information
If you are having trouble registering online or have questions, please contact Carrie at register@tvcc.on.ca or 519-953-5445.
If you have any program related questions, please contact Heather, Recreation Therapist, at tr@tvcc.on.ca
Parking: LHSC Lot V 7 parking rate of $4 per hr and $2 per half hr. $12 daily max. For accessible or alternate parking, visit https://www.tvcc.on.ca/parking-779-base-line-road-east