Family Resource Associates, Inc.

Therapeutic Recreation

COLLEEN'S PLACE SUMMER PROGRAM


Colleen's Summer Place,

 
LEAP
Learning Enrichment Activities Program


(Partial funding by Campership of Monmouth County, Herbs Gift & Chancy
Memorial Foundation)

June 28, 2010 through August 19, 2010
Join us for any two weeks--up to eight weeks!
Ages 13 through young adult welcome.

4 Days, Monday through Thursday, 10AM - 3PM

WeekDatesWeekDates
Week 16/28/10 - 7/01/10Week 57/26/10 - 7/29/10
Week 27/05/10 - 7/08/10Week 68/02/10 - 8/05/10
Week 37/12/10 - 7/15/10Week 78/09/10 - 8/12/10
Week 4 7/19/10 - 7/22/10Week 88/16/10 - 8/19/10

LEAP:  An inclusive program open to students who can benefit from a learning environment with others having various types of disabilities, as well as typically developing students included as peer role models and volunteers.  The program's goal is to maintain or increase academic and real life skills through functional
activities.

ENROLLMENT:  Open to those 13 years through young adult.  Students will be clustered according to age/ability and have the option of attending any two weeks, or up to all eight weeks to take advantage of the many unique opportunities offered.


STAFFING:  LEAP is staffed with special educators, a speech pathologist, a computer specialist, and many support staff to provide a high quality experience for all students!  Teen volunteers help to insure everyone is included to their fullest ability and provide many opportunities for fun!

COST:
2 weeks:  $700
4 weeks:  $1,400
6 weeks:  $2,100
8 weeks:  $2,800


We are an approved DDD-Self Directed Day Services Program (Real Life Choices)
Scholarships Available. Contact Sue Levine for details at 732-747-5310, ext 17

LIFE SKILLS:  Independence is the focus!  Food preparation--menus, shopping, buying (money skills) and cooking included.  Learn hobbies like scrap booking, making greeting cards and calendars.

DAILY COMPUTER SESSIONS:  Designed to enrich language, reading, writing, math and money skills.  Academic computer software is used, as well as the internet to encourage learning and creativity.  Create your own short movie using software, and tour another country!

EXERCISE:  Enjoy weekly yoga, dancing and Wii activities to encourage rhythm, balance, movement and to keep fit.

DRAMA:  Enhance language and speaking
skills through activities of everyday skills and imagination.

GARDENING & BOCCE BALL:  Will take place in our newly renovated back yard.

Lunch is included

Colleen's Summer Place honors the memory of Colleen Barry who loved to attend this program, and to her family who raised funds through the annual Barry-Bike-a-thon to make this program possible for many youngsters.


REAL LIFE RECREATION on SATURDAYS!

Join the fun at our Saturday Program for Teens 16 years through Young Adult. Enjoy a day filled with many exciting activities each week!

Drama Classes - Enrich language skills, following directions and creativity through plays, role playing and impromptu activities.

Computer Classes - Enjoy exciting computer activities to increase learning and independent computer skills and appropriate Internet activities.

Life Skills Cooking - Learn life skills for food preparation, menu planning, and item cost. Utilize the microwave and toaster oven to prepare lunch meals that can then be used independently at home.

Hobby Crafts - Gain ideas for fun activities to do on your own, while improving fine motor coordination through various creative projects.


"DANCE with JAY!"

Therapeutic Recreation

Learn all of the latest Hip-hop, free style, slow dancing and Latin dance moves. Fun lasses for teens (14 and up) and adults w/special needs, AS WELL AS their siblings, friends, family members and the general public. Learn all of the moves to enjoy your next dance or social. Join in for a fun way to stay fit!

Celebrate with two end of the year activities at our dance recital and evening dinner dance.

Fall (12 one-hour classes, $180)
Monday Session - 10/05/09 - 12/21/09
5:45-6:45, 7:00-8:00
Tuesday Session - 10/06/09 - 12/22/09
4:30-5:30, 5:45-6:45, 7:00-8:00

Winter (12 one-hour classes, $180)
Monday Session - 1/4/10 - 3/22/10
5:45-6:45, 7:00-8:00
Tuesday Session - 1/5/10 - 3/23/10,
4:30-5:30, 5:45-6:45, 7:00-8:00

Spring (10 one-hour classes, $150)
Monday Session - 4/5/10 - 6/14/10
5:45-6:45, 7:00-8:00
Tuesday Session - 4/6/10 - 6/15/10
4:30-5:30, 5:45-6:45, 7:00-8:00

Space is VERY LIMITED!! Registration only accepted with payment on a First Come/First Served Basis!

Please Call Janine at 732-747-5310 ext 15 to register and for Date and Time Availability.

Family Resource Associates Inc.   A center of hope in Shrewsbury, NJ since 1979

35 Haddon Ave | Shrewsbury, NJ 07702  Phone: (732) 747-5310 | info@frainc.org