Our Community

Family Fun Days

The Center offers a variety of monthly Family Fun Activities to give families an opportunity to meet with others and enjoy leisure activities in a supportive environment. Swim parties, bowling parties, holiday parties, visits to zoos and museums are some of the activities we have sponsored in the past. Activities are offered at a reduced cost. Check calendar for dates, registration is required.

Family Fun for Teens

The center offers families with teens with autism and teen siblings activities once a month to give them an opportunity to socialize, and enjoy community outings in a supportive environment. Movies, bowling, sport events and dinner dances are among the activities the group has enjoyed. Teens who participate have input into the activities planned. Check calendar for dates, registration is required.

Family Fun Days at Camp

These weeklong programs are designed to fill a void in programs that often exists in late June & August. Parents accompany their child with autism, along with siblings. This is a family day camp setting that offers swimming, fishing, canoeing, crafts, games, daily entertainment etc. A Midweek evening cookout allows working Parents to join in the fun. There is plenty of time for parent networking. Camp is offered to families at a reduced cost. Check calendar for dates, registration is required.

Sensory Gyms and Music Groups

These groups allow parent and child pairs to enjoy sensory activities in a gym with consultation and guidance by an licensed occupational therapist. Music groups are run by Board Certified Music Therapists and meet for an hour. Groups meet for 6 week sessions. Check calendar for dates, registration is required.

Swim and Safety Program

Taught by Red Cross Water Safety Instructors this 4 week course for children with autism and a parent is offered at local gym’s and pools. Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children with ASD. This program teaches children how to be drown proof, floating on their backs and taught parents how to safely rescue their child in the water should they need without having the child panic. Check calendar for dates, registration is required.

Mother’s Retreat

Held in early June the Mother’s Retreat is an opportunity for Mothers to spend an afternoon and evening with others who share the same concerns and stressors. An afternoon workshop on stress reduction is followed by Dinner and evening activities as you like it, offerings include craft projects, movie and snacks or lounge by the pool or hot tub, or dancing and socializing at the pub. Double occupancy accommodations and brunch in the morning before heading home, recharged and refreshed. Check calendar for dates, registration is required.