Burnaby, BC
Play Sessions for Neurodivergent Kids in Burnaby
In-home, sensory friendly play sessions built entirely around your child in Burnaby. We bring the fun, the expertise, and the heart. You bring your kid.
Inclusive Activities and Play Programs in Burnaby
Burnaby is one of the most diverse and family oriented communities in the Lower Mainland, and yet for parents of neurodivergent children, finding the right activities for kids can still feel like a full time job. Kids art classes fill up fast. Kids soccer leagues assume a level of group readiness that many neurodivergent children are not quite there for yet. After school programs are often designed around the average, leaving kids who learn and engage differently without a real fit.
Antics was created specifically for families in this situation. We bring inclusive activities, educational play activities, and creative activities for kids directly to your home in Burnaby so your child can engage in their most comfortable environment. There is no commute, no crowded waiting area, and no expectation to perform in front of a group. Just one dedicated play guide, your child, and a session designed from the ground up around what makes them tick.
Our play programs in Burnaby are as flexible as your family needs them to be. Weekly, bi-weekly, or one-off sessions are all available, and every visit is different because every child is different. We bring the structure when it helps and follow your child's lead when that works better. That kind of real time responsiveness is what sets Antics apart from any other play program or special needs service in Burnaby.
Autism Friendly Activities and Special Needs Services in Burnaby
Our play guides bring experience, warmth, and genuine skill to every session. Every activity is sensory friendly and every session is built around your individual child.
Autism
We design autism friendly activities with clear structure, predictable transitions, and careful sensory awareness. Our programs prioritize trust and consistency above everything else, because that foundation is what makes everything else possible.
ADHD
Our sessions for kids with ADHD are fast moving, hands on, and full of choice. We build in momentum and variety so energy stays channeled and engagement stays high throughout the full session.
Sensory Processing
Every Antics session in Burnaby is sensory friendly by design. We think carefully about every element of the experience, from the materials we bring to the pace we set, making adjustments in the moment to keep your child comfortable.
Anxiety
Home based supportive play is one of the most effective environments for anxious children. Familiar surroundings, a consistent guide, and zero pressure create a space where kids gradually feel safe enough to open up, explore, and have fun.
Special Needs Teens
We offer special needs services designed for older kids and teenagers too. A special needs teen deserves engaging, age appropriate inclusive activities that build real skills and genuine confidence, not content designed for much younger children.
Developmental Delays
Children with developmental delays are welcomed and celebrated. Every activity is adapted to each child's unique strengths, abilities, and interests. We create a fun, supportive environment where everyone can participate, connect, and enjoy themselves.
Kids Activities Near Burnaby That Show Up at Your Door
Starting with Antics in Burnaby is straightforward. You book online, tell us about your child, and your play guide arrives at your home ready to go. There is nothing for you to prepare, no supplies to gather, and no setup required. We take care of all of it so you can focus on your child and your family.
Sessions are one to two hours long and can be scheduled to fit your routine. Many Burnaby families book Antics as a regular after school program that gives their child something meaningful and enjoyable to look forward to each week. Others use us during school breaks or summer months when finding structured, inclusive kids activities near Burnaby becomes especially difficult.
We also work with a lot of Burnaby parents who are thinking hard about how to limit screen time at home. The challenge is not just setting rules, it is offering something genuinely better. When children are excited about their next Antics session, when they are in the middle of an outdoor activity, a building challenge, or a creative project they started last week, screen time simply becomes less appealing. Engagement is the best replacement for distraction, and that is exactly what we provide.
We stay in close communication with families after every session, sharing what worked, what your child loved, and what we want to explore next time. You are never left guessing about how things went.
Summer Kids Programs and Confidence Building for Kids in Burnaby
Antics is available to Burnaby families throughout the entire year. Whether you need a summer kids program that is genuinely built for a neurodivergent child, consistent after school programs during the school year, or flexible weekend sessions that give your child something exciting and purposeful to do, we have a format that works for you.
Summer in Burnaby can be full and fun, but it can also be a difficult stretch for families whose children do not thrive in traditional camp settings. Large groups, loud environments, and unpredictable schedules are tough for a lot of neurodivergent kids. Antics offers a quieter, more personal summer option where things to do with kids are completely tailored to your child, whether that means outdoor activities in your backyard, kitchen science experiments, creative storytelling, or art projects spread across multiple visits.
Confidence building for kids is one of the most important things we do, and it happens completely naturally through the work of consistent, joyful, supportive play. When a child masters something new, finishes something they are proud of, or simply feels genuinely understood during a session, that confidence does not stay in the session. It follows them into school, friendships, and everyday life. Our educational play activities are designed to create exactly those kinds of moments.
From four year olds just getting started to teenagers who want more complex and engaging challenges, Antics serves the full range of ages and needs across Burnaby. Our special needs services grow alongside your child, and our play guides build the kind of ongoing, trusting relationship that makes each visit better than the last.
Why Burnaby Families Choose Antics
Burnaby has no shortage of programs and activities for kids, but very few of them are built for neurodivergent children the way Antics is. We do not fit your child into our program. We build the program around your child, every single time, from the very first session.
Every Antics play guide is First Aid certified through the Canadian Red Cross and brings genuine hands on experience working with neurodivergent youth. They know how to read a child, how to pivot when something is not landing, and how to create moments of real joy and connection even on a hard day. Safety, warmth, and consistency are the foundation of every visit.
We never assess, we never compare, and we never focus on what your child cannot do. We show up, we celebrate who your child is, and we play. The growth that comes from that approach is real, it is lasting, and it is something Burnaby families see in their children week after week. That is why they keep booking, and that is why we love what we do.
Questions Burnaby families ask us
Do you serve all of Burnaby?
Yes, from Metrotown and Edmonds in the south to Burnaby Heights and Capitol Hill in the north. If you're in Burnaby, we come to you.
What ages do you work with?
Typically ages 4–18, but we are flexible depending on needs and interests. If you have questions about accessibility or age-appropriate activities, feel free to contact us, we'd love to hear from you!
Do parents need to be present?
Yes, a parent or caregiver must remain home during sessions, though direct supervision isn't always necessary. Parents are welcome to join in, but our trained play guides lead the session.
How long are sessions?
Sessions are typically 60–90 minutes, depending on the activity and your child's attention and energy levels. We always prioritise pacing and breaks so children stay engaged without feeling rushed.
Ready to Book a Play Session in Burnaby?
It only takes a few minutes to get the ball rolling. Tell us about your child and we will handle everything from there. Your child deserves play that is made just for them.