Teens

Classes

Gaming Night at Jester's Gallery! (16+) Autism ASK and Jester’s Gallery are teaming up! Jester’s Gallery is opening up their SPACIOUS gaming facility after hours exclusively to Autism ASK featuring: full 2 hours open game play, snacks and drinks, tutorials on variety of games, access to games, gathering of gaming enthusiasts, gift shop, safe, inclusive and welcoming environment supported by Beth of Autism ASK
Magic the Gathering•Super Smash on WiiU•YuGiOh•Pokemon DS•Tabletop gaming•Dungeons and Dragons•traditional board and card games•PC games•Wii party•Have another game you want you want to create a group for? Just ASK!
October 8, November 12, December 10 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. $15 covers open play, game access, tutorials, snacks (gift shop extra) Jester’s Gallery Collectible Card Gaming 1400 Scott Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328 Current ASK members :preregister Wednesday prior to Beth Kimmel 248-760-4267
Not currently a member but interested in joining: Call Beth Kimmel 248-760-4267 to set up an intake.

Magic the Gathering (11 to 16 years).  This class is for brand new players as well as beginners just starting to play Magic the Gathering. We will teach the basic rules and help you on your way to becoming an all knowing Wizard able to face any opponent in a game of Magic the Gathering! Goals include gaining confidence in social settings, networking opportunities.  Pre-requisite includes intake. 6 to 2 ratio. $120 for 6 sessions 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.  9/28; 10/5, 12, 19, 26. Comic City 466 N. Telegraph Pontiac 48341

Minecraft Club! (12 to 16 years). Minecraft is a great tool for strategic thinking, team playing and, of course, wiping out zombies! In this social setting we add the real-time element of face to face and building local relationships. Prerequisites include intake, desire to participate in a group setting, Minecraft subscription and laptop. 6 to 1 ratio.  Thursdays 9/21 through 10/26 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. $120 beth@autism-ask.com or 248-760-4267.

TWEEN Kickstarter! (11 to 14 years) Social group for tweens interested in community action-based fun. (bowling, laser tag, boating, go-karting, more!) Goals include community integration, action-based leisure, increased social opportunity. Pre-requisite includes intake, previous successful group participation, safety in community with 6 to 1 ratio. $130 for three 3 hour sessions. 10:00 - 1:00 p.m. 10/21, 11/18, 12/16 Cost covers all activity fees and transportation.  Pick up and drop off at parking lot of Waterford Twp Public Library 5169 Civic Drive Waterford, MI 48329  beth@autism-ask.com or 248-760-4267.

Asperger’s Teen Community Group (13 to 18 years) Join friends in a relaxed and welcoming place where teens with asperger’s gather for video game playing featuring Super Smash, Pokémon DS, Magic the Gathering, pc games (bring your own lap top), board games, and conversations. Snack and pop provided. Goals: increasing social opportunity, increase social self-assurance and network with others. Prerequisites include an intake, previous successful group experience. Instructor Beth Kimmel. 15:1 ratio Meets at Drayton Plains Nature Center 2125 Denby Dr, Waterford Twp, MI 48329 $20 per night 6- 9:00 p.m. Tentative dates: October 6 (Friday), November 4 (Saturday), December 1 (Friday).    beth@autism-ask.com or 248-760-4267.

History Club (17+ years) History buffs unite! History of all kinds (leaders, events, etc) will be interacted with in a variety of ways as chosen by the group and may include sharing collections, watching short documentaries and discussing. Prerequisites include interest in groups and intake. 6:1 ratio. Meets at Waterford Township Public Library Wed. 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. September 13 - October 25. $175 beth@autism-ask.com or 248-760-4267.

Military History Club Join with other military history lovers for conversation and field trips to local places of historical interest. Goals include increasing social opportunity, networking with peers and increasing social confidence. Pre-requisites include an intake, previous successful group experience.5 to 1 ratio $185 (includes all fees). Dates one a month TBD as a group beth@autism-ask.com   or 248-760-4267.