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Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners: Summer Adventure Group

An unforgettable summer adventure where communication, teamwork, and imagination come together.

What if your child spent part of their summer solving mysteries, exploring magical worlds, and working alongside a team of fellow adventurers?

Our Beginner Dungeons & Dragons Summer Group is a five-week program for students in Grades 5–8 who are curious about D&D and want to learn how to play in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Whether your child already loves fantasy stories or has never rolled a 20-sided die before, this group is designed to help new players jump into the adventure with confidence.

Along the way, they'll build communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in a way that feels engaging, meaningful, and fun.

What is Dungeons & Dragons?

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a collaborative storytelling game.

Players create their own unique characters and work together to explore exciting worlds, solve challenges, and make decisions that shape the story. There are no winners or losers—the adventure unfolds based on the choices the group makes together.

Unlike many games, D&D depends on communication.

Players ask questions, explain their ideas, solve problems, negotiate different opinions, and make decisions as a team. Every session is different because every group creates its own story.

No previous experience is required. We'll teach your child everything they need to know.

Why an SLP Clinic?

At Mercury Speech & Language, we're always looking for meaningful ways to help children develop communication skills.

Dungeons & Dragons naturally creates opportunities to practice many of the skills that support success in school, friendships, and everyday life.

Throughout the campaign, participants will have opportunities to develop:

  • Perspective-taking

  • Flexible thinking

  • Problem-solving

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Self-advocacy

  • Leadership

  • Conversation skills

  • Speaking within a group

  • Explaining ideas clearly

  • Asking and answering questions

  • Active listening

  • Planning and decision-making

These skills aren't taught through drills or worksheets.

They emerge naturally because the players need them to overcome challenges and move the adventure forward.

❋ Who Is This Group For?

This group may be a great fit if your child:

  • Is entering Grades 5–8

  • Enjoys imagination, fantasy, storytelling, or strategy games

  • Likes solving problems

  • Would benefit from practicing communication and collaboration in a small group

  • Wants to meet peers with similar interests

  • Has never played Dungeons & Dragons before (beginners are encouraged!)

Children do not need previous D&D experience

❋ What Will a Session Look Like?

Each week, players will:

🎲 Continue an ongoing adventure together

🛡️ Solve puzzles and overcome obstacles

🗺️ Explore new locations

🧩 Work together to make decisions

💬 Discuss strategies and share ideas

🎭 Role-play their characters

⚔️ Face exciting challenges

🎉 Celebrate victories (and sometimes laugh when plans don't go as expected!)

No two sessions are exactly alike.

❋ Why Keep the Group Small?

We're intentionally limiting the group to just five participants.

A small group allows every player to:

  • Participate regularly

  • Build relationships with peers

  • Contribute ideas to the adventure

  • Receive support while learning the game

  • Have meaningful opportunities to communicate throughout every session

❋ A Unique Leadership Opportunity

The campaign will be led by a teen Dungeon Master who is passionate about Dungeons & Dragons and excited to introduce new players to the game.

Sessions will be supervised by one of our Speech-Language Pathologists to help create a supportive, engaging environment where every participant can contribute and enjoy the experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Absolutely. This group is specifically designed for beginners.

  • No. The group is open to all children who would enjoy the experience and are interested in learning D&D.

  • This group is facilitated within an SLP clinic because D&D provides rich opportunities to practice communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. While therapeutic principles inform the design of the group, the primary focus is creating an engaging, supportive environment where children can learn, connect, and grow through shared adventure.

  • Many children find it easier to participate when communication has a clear purpose. D&D gives every player opportunities to contribute in ways that match their strengths, whether that's coming up with creative ideas, solving puzzles, planning strategies, or bringing their character to life.

Program Details

Who: Students entering Grades 5–8

Experience: No previous D&D experience required

Group Size: Maximum of 5 participants

Format: 5 weekly sessions

Length: 2 hours per session

Location: Mercury Speech & Language, Burnaby

Dates: Coming soon

Cost: $100 per person

Ready to Join the Adventure?

Adventure awaits—but there are only five seats at the table.

If your child loves stories, imagination, teamwork, or solving problems, we'd love to welcome them to our first Beginner Dungeons & Dragons Summer Campaign.

We can't wait to meet our newest party of adventurers.