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SUMMARY:Tweens In Control – Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Tweens in Control (TwIC) program is a new program for kids aged 11-12. TwIC features curriculum and activities that are a hybrid of the KIC and TIC courses to bridge the gap for youth who may be too mature for the KIC program but not yet ready for the course for teens. TwIC is currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week. \n\n\nTweens In Control – Virtual \n\nDate: Runs every Thursday for 8 weeks\, starting April 16\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/tweens-in-control-virtual-2/2026-06-04/
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SUMMARY:Kids In Control - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Kids in Control program is for children aged 8-12 years old and is currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week for eight weeks. To adapt to virtual programming\, we now have smaller group sizes. Parents and caregivers are also welcome to join at the start of the first session if it helps their child feel more at ease\, though this is entirely optional. \nPrior to the first session\, each participant will receive a “Kids in Control Care Box” with supplies for in-session crafts\, games\, and some surprises too! \n\n\n\n\nKids In Control – Virtual \n\nDate: Runs every Tuesday for 8 weeks\, starting April 15\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kids-in-control-virtual-2/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Teens In Control - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Teens in Control program is for youth ages 13-18 years old and consists of a two-day online workshop. Each session is 1.5 hours long and gives youth the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences and interests. \nYouth have the chance to relax and play games while learning about mental illness\, self-care techniques\, and skills for communicating with a loved one with mental illness. \nTeens In Control – Virtual \n\nDate: Runs every Thursday for 8 weeks\, starting January 15\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/teens-in-control-virtual/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Tweens In Control – Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Tweens in Control (TwIC) program is a new program for kids aged 11-12. TwIC features curriculum and activities that are a hybrid of the KIC and TIC courses to bridge the gap for youth who may be too mature for the KIC program but not yet ready for the course for teens. TwIC is currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week. \n\n\nTweens In Control – Virtual \n\nDate: Runs every Wednesday for 8 weeks\, starting January 14\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/tweens-in-control-virtual/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
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SUMMARY:Kids In Control - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Kids in Control program is for children aged 8-12 years old and is currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week for eight weeks. To adapt to virtual programming\, we now have smaller group sizes. Parents and caregivers are also welcome to join at the start of the first session if it helps their child feel more at ease\, though this is entirely optional. \nPrior to the first session\, each participant will receive a “Kids in Control Care Box” with supplies for in-session crafts\, games\, and some surprises too! \n\n\n\n\nKids In Control – Virtual \n\nDate: Runs every Tuesday for 8 weeks\, starting January 13\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kids-in-control-virtual/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
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SUMMARY:Kids In Control (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Kids in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 8 – 12. This is offered to the youth who have a family member with mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, etc.) and/or substance use disorder. It aims to foster resilience and increase knowledge and understanding of mental illness. It is currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week. To adapt to virtual programming. \nKids in Control (Online) \n\nDate: Weekly\, every Thursday\, May 15 – July 3\, 2025\nTime: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nLocation: Online via Zoom\nFor more information or to join this\, please contact Amber Miner at frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kids-in-control-online/2025-07-03/
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SUMMARY:Tweens in Control (Online)
DESCRIPTION:The Tweens in Control (TwIC) program is for kids aged 11-12 and features curriculum and activities that are a hybrid of the KIC and TIC courses to bridge the gap for youth who may be too mature for the KIC program but not yet ready for the course for teens. This will start on Tuesday\, May 13\, 2025 and run weekly for 8 weeks.  \nProgram goals\n\n\nConnect with others in similar situations.\nGain a better understanding of mental illness and their loved ones.\nBust stigma and dispel misinformation.\nProvide ways to deal with anxiety and stress.\nDevelop healthy coping strategies and resilience.\nEncourage self-care and boundary-setting\n\nFor more information\, kindly reach out to Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/tweens-in-control-online/2025-07-01/
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CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Tweens In Control (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Tweens in Control (TwIC) program is for kids aged 11-12 and features curriculum and activities that are a hybrid of the KIC and TIC courses to bridge the gap for youth who may be too mature for the KIC program but not yet ready for the course for teens. \nProgram goals\n\n\nConnect with others in similar situations.\nGain a better understanding of mental illness and their loved ones.\nBust stigma and dispel misinformation.\nProvide ways to deal with anxiety and stress.\nDevelop healthy coping strategies and resilience.\nEncourage self-care and boundary-setting\n\nThis event will start on February 13\, 2025 (Thursday) and run weekly for 8 weeks. \nFor more information\, kindly reach out to Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-tweens-in-control-virtual/2025-04-03/
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CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
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SUMMARY:Kids In Control (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Kids in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 8 – 12. This is offered to the youth who have a family member with mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, etc.) and/or substance use disorder. It aims to foster resilience and increase knowledge and understanding of mental illness. \nKids in Control (Virtual) \n\nWeekly\, every Tuesday\, from February 11 – April 1\, 2025\nTime: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nFor more information or to join this\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-kids-in-control-virtual/2025-04-01/
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CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
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SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens In Control
DESCRIPTION:Teens In Control is for youth ages 13 – 18 years old who have a family member or friend with a mental illness or substance use disorder. Each session gives youth the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences while learning about mental illness\, self-care techniques\, and skills for communicating with a loved one with mental illness. \nTeens In Control (Online) \n\nWeekly\, every Thursday\, from December 5\, 2024 – January 23\, 2025\nTime: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nFor more information or to join this\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control/2025-01-23/
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CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Kids In Control
DESCRIPTION:Kids in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 8 – 12. This is offered to the youth who have a family member with mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, etc.) and/or substance use disorder. It aims to foster resilience and increase knowledge and understanding of mental illness. It is currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week. To adapt to virtual programming. \nKids in Control (Online) \n\nWeekly\, every Monday\, from December 2\, 2024 – January 20\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nFor more information or to join this\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-kids-in-control-2/2025-01-20/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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