After Hours Recreation Program

When:  Tuesdays (CT) Thursdays (NY)

Next session CT:  Tuesday, February 27th – Tuesday, April 3rd (each Tuesday for 6 weeks)

Next session NY: Thursday, March 1st – Thursday, April 5th

Where:  Ability Beyond Leir building (CT), Chappaqua Building (NY)

Cost:  $270.00 – Transportation is included. (Additional fee for 1:1 staff support)

Please note: registration will close when 12 participants have registered OR by February 21st

Connecticut Participants can register online at: http://conta.cc/2yXFPbE  

New York Participants can register online at: http://conta.cc/2oLGZXW 

 

 

Program schedule will be as follows

3:00-3:30 Transition time/stones activity/check-in:  a fun interactive time

3:30-4:00 social skill activity – supported by the behavioral team intern and direct care staff

 

Social Skills Topics

 

• Boundaries – Circles program
• Bullying – kindness to others
• Effective communication/listening/phones
• Conflict resolution/self-regulation
• Problem solving
• Manners/etiquette
• Safety
• Stress/coping skills
• Healthy relationships
• Thankful/gratitude/helping others

 

4:00 – 4:15 snack/break

4:15-5:15 Active Programming:

 

4:15 -4:45                                                                Movement Activities

• Hoola hoops
• Obstacle course
• Bouncing balls
• Wall ball
• 4-square
• Beach ball
• Jump ropes
• Scarf /feather
• Yoga poses at transition time

 

4:45 – 5:15                                                          Group activities:

 

• Science activity
• Jenga
• Charades
• Music classs
• Arts & crafts
• Cooking/baking
• Sidewalk chalk
• Technology – games

5:15-5:30 :           DANCE PARTY  & Departure

 

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