Upcoming Mid-Winter Retreat

Are you interested in some mid-winter fun? Please join us for a week-long session full of fun and learning! This winter program will take place in the Enrichment Center and will provide experiences to increase independent living and social skills. Classes on initiating and building friendships, social skills for the real world, healthy living, basic meal prep, recreation activities, and fitness will be taught. This retreat will be a great way to break up the winter and socialize with others! We will focus on four fundamental areas:

Food and Nutrition:  We will plan and prepare simple snacks and meals while learning about the different food groups and how our recipes fit into these groups. We will learn how to make healthy choices while learning the benefits of fueling our bodies with solid nutrition.

Power of Art: Engaging in creative activities is known to reduce stress.  We will engage in a variety of creative art projects with the hopes of finding some calm, in addition to finding an appreciation for the arts and spark our creativity.

Fitness & Outdoor Recreation: Moving our bodies in a fun and meaningful way will be a priority during this week.  Learning about ways to improve our cardiovascular endurance while building muscular strength will be a goal. This will be done in a circuit style fashion, along with both individual and team games. We will also head outdoors for some winter adventures!

Social Skills Development: We will have ample opportunities to initiate friendships, good conversations, and practice our conflict resolution skills.  Team building, communication skills, and working with others to accomplish a task will be woven in throughout the daily activities to enhance our social skills.