Miami Dade: Spring Break Summer Camp for Children 3-19

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Spring Break Camp At GAIN Kids Therapy Center

March 14th to March 18th of 2011

From 9am to 3pm

Children Camp: Ages 3 to 11 years old!!!!

Teen Camp: 12 to 19 years old!!!

Open House for Spring Break Camp on Monday, March 8th at 6 PM

At GAIN - 351 Minorca Ave. Coral Gables, Fl 33134

Call to reserve your seat at (305)461-8229

Our Spring break camp focus on reinforcing positive behaviors such as following

instructions and routines, functional communications, and positive non-verbal

communication skills such as eye contact in a structured and positive

environment.

· Small ratio of children to trained practitioners, 1:1 ratios

available. Bilingual staff!

· Field trips: Miami Metro Zoo, surfing classes at the beach, and other

community based outings.

· Outdoors activities at the park

· Art classes based on sensory integration.

· Gross motor, play, and social skills

· Lego Therapy

· And many other activities!!!!

· One on one therapy for Speech and ABA can be added to the individual's

camp program.

Schedule for Children (Ages 3 to 11 years old) Spring Camp

Monday, March 14th of 2011

9:00-9:15 Free Play: Free play is a time for children to transition from their

families to the structured group environment. They will explore new textures and

materials, learn to share and sustain attention, engage and interact with peers,

play functionally, participate imaginative play, problem solve, and develop

independence.

9:20-9:35 Morning Circle: During morning circle we explore our different themes

and academic skills through songs, fine and gross motor movements, books and

other materials. During this

time individuals are learning skills that are needed to participate in

structured large group activities such as remaining with the group, following

directions and sensory regulation.

9:40-10 Trip to the beach

10:05-1pm Surfing Classes with Lifeguard Mayor at the beach: We will

spend a fun day at the beach surfing and doing different sensory, gross and fine

motor activities. The campers will get their snack and we will do a picnic for

lunch at the beach!!!

1-1:30 Return to the center

1:30-2 Lego Club: Lego therapy is not simply gathering children and teens

together and providing them with Legos. & #12288; Lego therapy is ideally

conducted in a fairly structured environment, in which the individual have

clearly assigned roles, and rules are formulated to dictate appropriate

behavioral conduct. & #12288; For example, if there were three individuals in the

Lego therapy session, then one of them could be the Engineer, who looks at the

illustrated guide to building the Lego set, and is responsible for letting the

other peers know what they are building and how to build it. & #12288; Another one

could be the supplier, who has all of the necessary parts to assemble the

project, and is responsible for supplying the builder with the correct

pieces. & #12288; The third individual could be the builder, who is responsible

for taking the individual pieces from the supplier, and putting the pieces

together to form the project. & #12288; During the Lego therapy sessions, social

conventions can be directly instructed or prompted, based on the needs of the

peers. & #12288; For example, if two peers are physically fighting over a Lego

piece, the clinicians can redirect the peers to use language, negotiation, and

compromise to settle their dispute.

Research studies have found Lego therapy to be an effective means of developing

" verbal and non-verbal communication, joint attention and task focus,

collaborative problem-solving, sharing and turn-taking " (Legoff and Sherman,

2006). & #12288; & #12288;In a 2008 study, children who participated in

Lego Therapy demonstrated increased learning and generalization of social skills

and reduction of behavioral concerns in comparison to a control group who did

not receive intervention (Owens, Granader, and Humphrey)

2-2:30 Snack time: This time allows us to work on skills such as appropriate

requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating skills, and

tolerating different textures

2:30-3 Good-Bye Circle: Goodbye circle is a time for staff to follow the

campers's lead and to review what we throughout the day . It is a transition

time to end the day and say goodbye before the campers return to their family.

Tuesday, March 15th

9:00-9:15 Free Play: Free play is a time for individuals to transition from

their families to the structured group environment. They will explore new

textures and materials, learn to share and sustain attention, engage and

interact with peers, play functionally, participate imaginative play, problem

solve, and develop independence.

9:20-9:35 Morning Circle: During morning circle we explore our different themes

and academic skills through songs, fine and gross motor movements, books and

other materials. During this

time individuals are learning skills that are needed to participate in

structured large group activities such as remaining with the group, following

directions and sensory regulation.

9:40-10:10 Gross Motor and Sensory Play: During gross motor and sensory play we

offer a variety of activities to help your child develop their body awareness

and mastery over movement. During this time we also target sensory regulation

and social skills.

10:20-10:40 Snack time: This time allows us to work on skills such as

appropriate requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating

skills, and tolerating different textures

10:45-11:55 Sensory Art Class with Art Professor Aurora Molina: Molding plaster

class. The campers will be able to experience new textures and do replicas of

their body parts such as hands or foot. This will be a great messy activity

that will let us work with sensory integration.

12-12:45 Lunch: During lunch we offer individuals a variety of food items in a

social setting. This time allows us to work on skills such as appropriate

requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating skills, and

tolerating different textures. Lunch must be provided by the parents daily, we

provide parents with a list of healthy lunch ideas. If your loved one has

allergies or a special diet, accommodations will be made.

12:50-1:15pm Gross Motor and Sensory Play: During gross motor and sensory play

we offer a variety of activities to help your child develop their body awareness

and mastery over movement. During this time we also target sensory regulation

and social skills.

1:20-2:30 Movie Time: Going to the movies is a very common way of socialization

with others, at the same time, there are many " hidden rules " that children may

not be aware of when watching a movie like lowering the volume of the voice when

talking, staying in the chair event though the movie is not interesting or

entertaining, or respecting other people personal space. Movie time will be a

great opportunity for the children to learn expected and unexpected behaviors in

a social environment. During this time, the children will also get their

snacks.

2:35-3 Good-Bye Circle: Goodbye circle is a time for staff to follow the

campers's lead and to review what we throughout the day . It is a transition

time to end the day and say goodbye before the campers return to their family.

Wednesday, March 16th of 2011 - Animal Day!!!! Miami Metro Zoo Field Trip

9:00-9:15 Free Play: Free play is a time for children to transition from their

families to the structured group environment. They will explore new textures and

materials, learn to share and sustain attention, engage and interact with peers,

play functionally, participate imaginative play, problem solve, and develop

independence.

9:20-9:35 Morning Circle: During morning circle we will explore the theme of the

day: ANIMALS and academic skills through songs, fine and gross motor movements,

books and other materials. During this time individuals are learning skills that

are needed to participate in structured large group activities such as remaining

with the group, following directions and sensory regulation.

9:40-10:10 Trip to Miami Metro Zoo

10:15-1:45pm Visiting the Miami Metro Zoo: During our time at the Zoo the

children will have their snacks and lunch!!!

1:45-2:30 Return to the center

2:35-3 Good-Bye Circle: Goodbye circle is a time for staff to follow the

campers's lead and to review what we throughout the day . It is a transition

time to end the day and say goodbye before the campers return to their family.

Thursday, March 17th

9:00-9:15 Free Play: Free play is a time for individuals to transition from

their families to the structured group environment. They will explore new

textures and materials, learn to share and sustain attention, engage and

interact with peers, play functionally, participate imaginative play, problem

solve, and develop independence.

9:20-9:35 Morning Circle: During morning circle we explore our different themes

and academic skills through songs, fine and gross motor movements, books and

other materials. During this time individuals are learning skills that are

needed to participate in structured large group activities such as remaining

with the group, following directions and sensory regulation.

9:40-10:10 Gross Motor and Sensory Play: During gross motor and sensory play we

offer a variety of activities to help your child develop their body awareness

and mastery over movement. During this time we also target sensory regulation

and social skills.

10:20-10:40 Snack time: This time allows us to work on skills such as

appropriate requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating

skills, and tolerating different textures

10:45-11:55 Sensory Art Class with Art Professor Aurora Molina: Self Portrait on

canvas. Using a projection scale image of themselves, the children will be able

to use different materials as well as paint to construct their portrait.

Materials will include things like black beans, rice, sand, cotton in between

others.

12-12:45 Lunch: During lunch we offer individuals a variety of food items in a

social setting. This time allows us to work on skills such as appropriate

requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating skills, and

tolerating different textures. Lunch must be provided by the parents daily, we

provide parents with a list of healthy lunch ideas. If your loved one has

allergies or a special diet, accommodations will be made.

12:50-1:15pm Gross Motor and Sensory Play: During gross motor and sensory play

we offer a variety of activities to help your child develop their body awareness

and mastery over movement. During this time we also target sensory regulation

and social skills.

1:20-2:30 Movie Time: Going to the movies is a very common way of socialization

with others, at the same time, there are many " hidden rules " that children may

not be aware of when watching a movie like lowering the volume of the voice when

talking, staying in the chair event though the movie is not interesting or

entertaining, or respecting other people personal space. Movie time will be a

great opportunity for the children to learn expected and unexpected behaviors in

a social environment. During this time, the children will also get their

snacks.

2:35-3 Good-Bye Circle: Goodbye circle is a time for staff to follow the

campers's lead and to review what we throughout the day . It is a transition

time to end the day and say goodbye before the campers return to their family.

Friday, March 18th of 2011

9:00-9:15 Free Play: Free play is a time for children to transition from their

families to the structured group environment. They will explore new textures and

materials, learn to share and sustain attention, engage and interact with peers,

play functionally, participate imaginative play, problem solve, and develop

independence.

9:20-9:35 Morning Circle: During morning circle we explore our different themes

and academic skills through songs, fine and gross motor movements, books and

other materials. During this time individuals are learning skills that are

needed to participate in structured large group activities such as remaining

with the group, following directions and sensory regulation.

9:40-1pm – Outdoor Activities and picnic at the park: A great way to celebrate

the end of the Spring Camp!!!

1-1:15 Return to the center

1:20-2:00 Lego Club: Lego therapy is not simply gathering children and teens

together and providing them with Legos. & #12288; Lego therapy is ideally

conducted in a fairly structured environment, in which the individual have

clearly assigned roles, and rules are formulated to dictate appropriate

behavioral conduct. & #12288; For example, if there were three individuals in the

Lego therapy session, then one of them could be the Engineer, who looks at the

illustrated guide to building the Lego set, and is responsible for letting the

other peers know what they are building and how to build it. & #12288; Another one

could be the supplier, who has all of the necessary parts to assemble the

project, and is responsible for supplying the builder with the correct

pieces. & #12288; The third individual could be the builder, who is responsible

for taking the individual pieces from the supplier, and putting the pieces

together to form the project. & #12288; During the Lego therapy sessions, social

conventions can be directly instructed or prompted, based on the needs of the

peers. & #12288; For example, if two peers are physically fighting over a Lego

piece, the clinicians can redirect the peers to use language, negotiation, and

compromise to settle their dispute.

Research studies have found Lego therapy to be an effective means of developing

" verbal and non-verbal communication, joint attention and task focus,

collaborative problem-solving, sharing and turn-taking " (Legoff and Sherman,

2006). & #12288; & #12288;In a 2008 study, children who participated in

Lego Therapy demonstrated increased learning and generalization of social skills

and reduction of behavioral concerns in comparison to a control group who did

not receive intervention (Owens, Granader, and Humphrey)

2-2:30 Snack time: This time allows us to work on skills such as appropriate

requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating skills, and

tolerating different textures

2:30-3 Good-Bye Circle: Goodbye circle is a time for staff to follow the

campers's lead and to review what we throughout the day . It is a transition

time to end the day and say goodbye before the campers return to their family.

Schedule for Teens (Ages 12 to 19 years old) Spring Camp

Monday, March 14th of 2011 – First Day of Camp

9:00-9:35 Meeting new friends: During this time, teens will have the opportunity

to learn more about the other individuals in their groups as well as themselves.

Every teen will also be encourage to set up goals that they have to work on

accomplish by the end of the week

9:40-10 Trip to the beach

10:05-1pm Surfing Classes with Lifeguard Mayor at the beach: We will

spend a fun day at the beach surfing and doing different sensory, gross and fine

motor activities. The campers will get their snack and we will do a picnic for

lunch at the beach!!!

1-1:30 Return to the center

1:30-2 Lego Club: Lego therapy is not simply gathering children and teens

together and providing them with Legos. & #12288; Lego therapy is ideally

conducted in a fairly structured environment, in which the individual have

clearly assigned roles, and rules are formulated to dictate appropriate

behavioral conduct. & #12288; For example, if there were three individuals in the

Lego therapy session, then one of them could be the Engineer, who looks at the

illustrated guide to building the Lego set, and is responsible for letting the

other peers know what they are building and how to build it. & #12288; Another one

could be the supplier, who has all of the necessary parts to assemble the

project, and is responsible for supplying the builder with the correct

pieces. & #12288; The third individual could be the builder, who is responsible

for taking the individual pieces from the supplier, and putting the pieces

together to form the project. & #12288; During the Lego therapy sessions, social

conventions can be directly instructed or prompted, based on the needs of the

peers. & #12288; For example, if two peers are physically fighting over a Lego

piece, the clinicians can redirect the peers to use language, negotiation, and

compromise to settle their dispute.

Research studies have found Lego therapy to be an effective means of developing

" verbal and non-verbal communication, joint attention and task focus,

collaborative problem-solving, sharing and turn-taking " (Legoff and Sherman,

2006). & #12288; & #12288;In a 2008 study, children who participated in

Lego Therapy demonstrated increased learning and generalization of social skills

and reduction of behavioral concerns in comparison to a control group who did

not receive intervention (Owens, Granader, and Humphrey)

2-2:30 Snack time: This time allows us to work on skills such as appropriate

requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating skills, and

tolerating different textures as well as teaching them about healthy food

choices.

2:30-3 Good-Bye Meeting: Goodbye meeting is a time for staff to follow to review

with the teens what they learn during the day and explain their homework

assignment. All the individuals participating in the teen camp will have

homework assignments. It is a transition time to end the day and say goodbye

before the campers return to their family.

Tuesday, March 15th – Learning about being part of a group and " hidden rules "

9:00-9:35 Morning meeting: During this time we will explain the teens what are

general rules for social group and do exercises to put the rules to practice.

Everyone will discuss their homework assignments with their peers.

9:40-10:45 Snack time at Green Gables Cafe: Every place an individual visits has

rules associated with it, however most of the rules are not ones people talk

about; they are " hidden rules " . These rules have to do with the body, eyes,

words and voice level. An example of " hidden rules " can be lower the volume of

their voice, open the doors for others, keep your body in the group, etc.

Through this experience, teens will have the opportunity to choose what they are

going to eat from the menu, order the food and pay; as well as watching how

other people behave in their same situation.

11:00--12:00 Gross Motor and Sensory Activities: During this time, we will offer

a variety of activities to help individuals develop their body awareness and

mastery over movement. We will also target sensory regulation and social skills.

12:05-12:30 Table Group Games: During table group games we are going to apply

the rules learned during the morning meeting including how to play a game in a

group, being first and taking turns, cooperation and competition.

12:35-1:25 Lunch: During lunch we offer individuals a variety of food items in a

social setting. This time allows us to work on skills such as appropriate

requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating skills, and

tolerating different textures. Lunch must be provided by the parents daily, we

provide parents with a list of healthy lunch ideas. If your loved one has

allergies or a special diet, accommodations will be made.

1:30- 2:30 Sensory Art Class with Art Professor Aurora Molina: Molding plaster

class. The campers will be able to experience new textures and do replicas of

their body parts such as hands or foot.

2:30-3 Good-Bye Meeting: Goodbye meeting is a time for staff to follow to review

with the teens what they learn during the day and explain their homework

assignment. All the individuals participating in the teen camp will have

homework assignments. It is a transition time to end the day and say goodbye

before the campers return to their family.

Wednesday, March 16th of 2011 - Animal Day!!!! Miami Metro Zoo Field Trip

9:00-9:35 Morning meeting: Everyone will discuss their homework assignments with

their peers. We will explain assignments for field trip to Metro Zoo.

9:40-10:10 Trip to Miami Metro Zoo

10:15-1:45pm Visiting the Miami Metro Zoo: During our time at the Zoo the

children will have their snacks and lunch!!!

1:45-2:30 Return to the center

2:30-3 Good-Bye Meeting: Goodbye meeting is a time for staff to follow to review

with the teens what they learn during the day and explain their homework

assignment. All the individuals participating in the teen camp will have

homework assignments. It is a transition time to end the day and say goodbye

before the campers return to their family.

Thursday, March 17th – Developing Effective Communication

9:00-9:35 Morning meeting: During this time we will explain the teens 4 steps of

communication, getting a conversation starting, learning about other people,

etc. Everyone will discuss their homework assignments with their peers.

9:40-10:40 Gross Motor and Sensory Activities: We will offer a variety of

activities to help your child develop their body awareness and mastery over

movement. During this time we also target sensory regulation and social skills

and do activities to apply what the children learn at the morning meeting.

10:45-11:15 Snack time: This time allows us to work on skills such as

appropriate requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating

skills, and tolerating different textures

11:20-12:25 Lego Club: Lego therapy is not simply gathering children and teens

together and providing them with Legos. & #12288; Lego therapy is ideally

conducted in a fairly structured environment, in which the individual have

clearly assigned roles, and rules are formulated to dictate appropriate

behavioral conduct. & #12288; For example, if there were three individuals in the

Lego therapy session, then one of them could be the Engineer, who looks at the

illustrated guide to building the Lego set, and is responsible for letting the

other peers know what they are building and how to build it. & #12288; Another one

could be the supplier, who has all of the necessary parts to assemble the

project, and is responsible for supplying the builder with the correct

pieces. & #12288; The third individual could be the builder, who is responsible

for taking the individual pieces from the supplier, and putting the pieces

together to form the project. & #12288;<span lang= " EN " style= " font-size:

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Spring Break Camp At GAIN Kids Therapy Center

March 14th to March 18th of 2011

From 9am to 3pm

Children Camp: Ages 3 to 11 years old!!!!

Teen Camp: 12 to 19 years old!!!

Open House for Spring Break Camp on Monday, March 8th at 6 PM

At GAIN - 351 Minorca Ave. Coral Gables, Fl 33134

Call to reserve your seat at (305)461-8229

Our Spring break camp focus on reinforcing positive behaviors such as following

instructions and routines, functional communications, and positive non-verbal

communication skills such as eye contact in a structured and positive

environment.

· Small ratio of children to trained practitioners, 1:1 ratios

available. Bilingual staff!

· Field trips: Miami Metro Zoo, surfing classes at the beach, and other

community based outings.

· Outdoors activities at the park

· Art classes based on sensory integration.

· Gross motor, play, and social skills

· Lego Therapy

· And many other activities!!!!

· One on one therapy for Speech and ABA can be added to the individual's

camp program.

Schedule for Children (Ages 3 to 11 years old) Spring Camp

Monday, March 14th of 2011

9:00-9:15 Free Play: Free play is a time for children to transition from their

families to the structured group environment. They will explore new textures and

materials, learn to share and sustain attention, engage and interact with peers,

play functionally, participate imaginative play, problem solve, and develop

independence.

9:20-9:35 Morning Circle: During morning circle we explore our different themes

and academic skills through songs, fine and gross motor movements, books and

other materials. During this

time individuals are learning skills that are needed to participate in

structured large group activities such as remaining with the group, following

directions and sensory regulation.

9:40-10 Trip to the beach

10:05-1pm Surfing Classes with Lifeguard Mayor at the beach: We will

spend a fun day at the beach surfing and doing different sensory, gross and fine

motor activities. The campers will get their snack and we will do a picnic for

lunch at the beach!!!

1-1:30 Return to the center

1:30-2 Lego Club: Lego therapy is not simply gathering children and teens

together and providing them with Legos. & #12288; Lego therapy is ideally

conducted in a fairly structured environment, in which the individual have

clearly assigned roles, and rules are formulated to dictate appropriate

behavioral conduct. & #12288; For example, if there were three individuals in the

Lego therapy session, then one of them could be the Engineer, who looks at the

illustrated guide to building the Lego set, and is responsible for letting the

other peers know what they are building and how to build it. & #12288; Another one

could be the supplier, who has all of the necessary parts to assemble the

project, and is responsible for supplying the builder with the correct

pieces. & #12288; The third individual could be the builder, who is responsible

for taking the individual pieces from the supplier, and putting the pieces

together to form the project. & #12288; During the Lego therapy sessions, social

conventions can be directly instructed or prompted, based on the needs of the

peers. & #12288; For example, if two peers are physically fighting over a Lego

piece, the clinicians can redirect the peers to use language, negotiation, and

compromise to settle their dispute.

Research studies have found Lego therapy to be an effective means of developing

" verbal and non-verbal communication, joint attention and task focus,

collaborative problem-solving, sharing and turn-taking " (Legoff and Sherman,

2006). & #12288; & #12288;In a 2008 study, children who participated in

Lego Therapy demonstrated increased learning and generalization of social skills

and reduction of behavioral concerns in comparison to a control group who did

not receive intervention (Owens, Granader, and Humphrey)

2-2:30 Snack time: This time allows us to work on skills such as appropriate

requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating skills, and

tolerating different textures

2:30-3 Good-Bye Circle: Goodbye circle is a time for staff to follow the

campers's lead and to review what we throughout the day . It is a transition

time to end the day and say goodbye before the campers return to their family.

Tuesday, March 15th

9:00-9:15 Free Play: Free play is a time for individuals to transition from

their families to the structured group environment. They will explore new

textures and materials, learn to share and sustain attention, engage and

interact with peers, play functionally, participate imaginative play, problem

solve, and develop independence.

9:20-9:35 Morning Circle: During morning circle we explore our different themes

and academic skills through songs, fine and gross motor movements, books and

other materials. During this

time individuals are learning skills that are needed to participate in

structured large group activities such as remaining with the group, following

directions and sensory regulation.

9:40-10:10 Gross Motor and Sensory Play: During gross motor and sensory play we

offer a variety of activities to help your child develop their body awareness

and mastery over movement. During this time we also target sensory regulation

and social skills.

10:20-10:40 Snack time: This time allows us to work on skills such as

appropriate requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating

skills, and tolerating different textures

10:45-11:55 Sensory Art Class with Art Professor Aurora Molina: Molding plaster

class. The campers will be able to experience new textures and do replicas of

their body parts such as hands or foot. This will be a great messy activity

that will let us work with sensory integration.

12-12:45 Lunch: During lunch we offer individuals a variety of food items in a

social setting. This time allows us to work on skills such as appropriate

requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating skills, and

tolerating different textures. Lunch must be provided by the parents daily, we

provide parents with a list of healthy lunch ideas. If your loved one has

allergies or a special diet, accommodations will be made.

12:50-1:15pm Gross Motor and Sensory Play: During gross motor and sensory play

we offer a variety of activities to help your child develop their body awareness

and mastery over movement. During this time we also target sensory regulation

and social skills.

1:20-2:30 Movie Time: Going to the movies is a very common way of socialization

with others, at the same time, there are many " hidden rules " that children may

not be aware of when watching a movie like lowering the volume of the voice when

talking, staying in the chair event though the movie is not interesting or

entertaining, or respecting other people personal space. Movie time will be a

great opportunity for the children to learn expected and unexpected behaviors in

a social environment. During this time, the children will also get their

snacks.

2:35-3 Good-Bye Circle: Goodbye circle is a time for staff to follow the

campers's lead and to review what we throughout the day . It is a transition

time to end the day and say goodbye before the campers return to their family.

Wednesday, March 16th of 2011 - Animal Day!!!! Miami Metro Zoo Field Trip

9:00-9:15 Free Play: Free play is a time for children to transition from their

families to the structured group environment. They will explore new textures and

materials, learn to share and sustain attention, engage and interact with peers,

play functionally, participate imaginative play, problem solve, and develop

independence.

9:20-9:35 Morning Circle: During morning circle we will explore the theme of the

day: ANIMALS and academic skills through songs, fine and gross motor movements,

books and other materials. During this time individuals are learning skills that

are needed to participate in structured large group activities such as remaining

with the group, following directions and sensory regulation.

9:40-10:10 Trip to Miami Metro Zoo

10:15-1:45pm Visiting the Miami Metro Zoo: During our time at the Zoo the

children will have their snacks and lunch!!!

1:45-2:30 Return to the center

2:35-3 Good-Bye Circle: Goodbye circle is a time for staff to follow the

campers's lead and to review what we throughout the day . It is a transition

time to end the day and say goodbye before the campers return to their family.

Thursday, March 17th

9:00-9:15 Free Play: Free play is a time for individuals to transition from

their families to the structured group environment. They will explore new

textures and materials, learn to share and sustain attention, engage and

interact with peers, play functionally, participate imaginative play, problem

solve, and develop independence.

9:20-9:35 Morning Circle: During morning circle we explore our different themes

and academic skills through songs, fine and gross motor movements, books and

other materials. During this time individuals are learning skills that are

needed to participate in structured large group activities such as remaining

with the group, following directions and sensory regulation.

9:40-10:10 Gross Motor and Sensory Play: During gross motor and sensory play we

offer a variety of activities to help your child develop their body awareness

and mastery over movement. During this time we also target sensory regulation

and social skills.

10:20-10:40 Snack time: This time allows us to work on skills such as

appropriate requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating

skills, and tolerating different textures

10:45-11:55 Sensory Art Class with Art Professor Aurora Molina: Self Portrait on

canvas. Using a projection scale image of themselves, the children will be able

to use different materials as well as paint to construct their portrait.

Materials will include things like black beans, rice, sand, cotton in between

others.

12-12:45 Lunch: During lunch we offer individuals a variety of food items in a

social setting. This time allows us to work on skills such as appropriate

requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating skills, and

tolerating different textures. Lunch must be provided by the parents daily, we

provide parents with a list of healthy lunch ideas. If your loved one has

allergies or a special diet, accommodations will be made.

12:50-1:15pm Gross Motor and Sensory Play: During gross motor and sensory play

we offer a variety of activities to help your child develop their body awareness

and mastery over movement. During this time we also target sensory regulation

and social skills.

1:20-2:30 Movie Time: Going to the movies is a very common way of socialization

with others, at the same time, there are many " hidden rules " that children may

not be aware of when watching a movie like lowering the volume of the voice when

talking, staying in the chair event though the movie is not interesting or

entertaining, or respecting other people personal space. Movie time will be a

great opportunity for the children to learn expected and unexpected behaviors in

a social environment. During this time, the children will also get their

snacks.

2:35-3 Good-Bye Circle: Goodbye circle is a time for staff to follow the

campers's lead and to review what we throughout the day . It is a transition

time to end the day and say goodbye before the campers return to their family.

Friday, March 18th of 2011

9:00-9:15 Free Play: Free play is a time for children to transition from their

families to the structured group environment. They will explore new textures and

materials, learn to share and sustain attention, engage and interact with peers,

play functionally, participate imaginative play, problem solve, and develop

independence.

9:20-9:35 Morning Circle: During morning circle we explore our different themes

and academic skills through songs, fine and gross motor movements, books and

other materials. During this time individuals are learning skills that are

needed to participate in structured large group activities such as remaining

with the group, following directions and sensory regulation.

9:40-1pm – Outdoor Activities and picnic at the park: A great way to celebrate

the end of the Spring Camp!!!

1-1:15 Return to the center

1:20-2:00 Lego Club: Lego therapy is not simply gathering children and teens

together and providing them with Legos. & #12288; Lego therapy is ideally

conducted in a fairly structured environment, in which the individual have

clearly assigned roles, and rules are formulated to dictate appropriate

behavioral conduct. & #12288; For example, if there were three individuals in the

Lego therapy session, then one of them could be the Engineer, who looks at the

illustrated guide to building the Lego set, and is responsible for letting the

other peers know what they are building and how to build it. & #12288; Another one

could be the supplier, who has all of the necessary parts to assemble the

project, and is responsible for supplying the builder with the correct

pieces. & #12288; The third individual could be the builder, who is responsible

for taking the individual pieces from the supplier, and putting the pieces

together to form the project. & #12288; During the Lego therapy sessions, social

conventions can be directly instructed or prompted, based on the needs of the

peers. & #12288; For example, if two peers are physically fighting over a Lego

piece, the clinicians can redirect the peers to use language, negotiation, and

compromise to settle their dispute.

Research studies have found Lego therapy to be an effective means of developing

" verbal and non-verbal communication, joint attention and task focus,

collaborative problem-solving, sharing and turn-taking " (Legoff and Sherman,

2006). & #12288; & #12288;In a 2008 study, children who participated in

Lego Therapy demonstrated increased learning and generalization of social skills

and reduction of behavioral concerns in comparison to a control group who did

not receive intervention (Owens, Granader, and Humphrey)

2-2:30 Snack time: This time allows us to work on skills such as appropriate

requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating skills, and

tolerating different textures

2:30-3 Good-Bye Circle: Goodbye circle is a time for staff to follow the

campers's lead and to review what we throughout the day . It is a transition

time to end the day and say goodbye before the campers return to their family.

Schedule for Teens (Ages 12 to 19 years old) Spring Camp

Monday, March 14th of 2011 – First Day of Camp

9:00-9:35 Meeting new friends: During this time, teens will have the opportunity

to learn more about the other individuals in their groups as well as themselves.

Every teen will also be encourage to set up goals that they have to work on

accomplish by the end of the week

9:40-10 Trip to the beach

10:05-1pm Surfing Classes with Lifeguard Mayor at the beach: We will

spend a fun day at the beach surfing and doing different sensory, gross and fine

motor activities. The campers will get their snack and we will do a picnic for

lunch at the beach!!!

1-1:30 Return to the center

1:30-2 Lego Club: Lego therapy is not simply gathering children and teens

together and providing them with Legos. & #12288; Lego therapy is ideally

conducted in a fairly structured environment, in which the individual have

clearly assigned roles, and rules are formulated to dictate appropriate

behavioral conduct. & #12288; For example, if there were three individuals in the

Lego therapy session, then one of them could be the Engineer, who looks at the

illustrated guide to building the Lego set, and is responsible for letting the

other peers know what they are building and how to build it. & #12288; Another one

could be the supplier, who has all of the necessary parts to assemble the

project, and is responsible for supplying the builder with the correct

pieces. & #12288; The third individual could be the builder, who is responsible

for taking the individual pieces from the supplier, and putting the pieces

together to form the project. & #12288; During the Lego therapy sessions, social

conventions can be directly instructed or prompted, based on the needs of the

peers. & #12288; For example, if two peers are physically fighting over a Lego

piece, the clinicians can redirect the peers to use language, negotiation, and

compromise to settle their dispute.

Research studies have found Lego therapy to be an effective means of developing

" verbal and non-verbal communication, joint attention and task focus,

collaborative problem-solving, sharing and turn-taking " (Legoff and Sherman,

2006). & #12288; & #12288;In a 2008 study, children who participated in

Lego Therapy demonstrated increased learning and generalization of social skills

and reduction of behavioral concerns in comparison to a control group who did

not receive intervention (Owens, Granader, and Humphrey)

2-2:30 Snack time: This time allows us to work on skills such as appropriate

requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating skills, and

tolerating different textures as well as teaching them about healthy food

choices.

2:30-3 Good-Bye Meeting: Goodbye meeting is a time for staff to follow to review

with the teens what they learn during the day and explain their homework

assignment. All the individuals participating in the teen camp will have

homework assignments. It is a transition time to end the day and say goodbye

before the campers return to their family.

Tuesday, March 15th – Learning about being part of a group and " hidden rules "

9:00-9:35 Morning meeting: During this time we will explain the teens what are

general rules for social group and do exercises to put the rules to practice.

Everyone will discuss their homework assignments with their peers.

9:40-10:45 Snack time at Green Gables Cafe: Every place an individual visits has

rules associated with it, however most of the rules are not ones people talk

about; they are " hidden rules " . These rules have to do with the body, eyes,

words and voice level. An example of " hidden rules " can be lower the volume of

their voice, open the doors for others, keep your body in the group, etc.

Through this experience, teens will have the opportunity to choose what they are

going to eat from the menu, order the food and pay; as well as watching how

other people behave in their same situation.

11:00--12:00 Gross Motor and Sensory Activities: During this time, we will offer

a variety of activities to help individuals develop their body awareness and

mastery over movement. We will also target sensory regulation and social skills.

12:05-12:30 Table Group Games: During table group games we are going to apply

the rules learned during the morning meeting including how to play a game in a

group, being first and taking turns, cooperation and competition.

12:35-1:25 Lunch: During lunch we offer individuals a variety of food items in a

social setting. This time allows us to work on skills such as appropriate

requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating skills, and

tolerating different textures. Lunch must be provided by the parents daily, we

provide parents with a list of healthy lunch ideas. If your loved one has

allergies or a special diet, accommodations will be made.

1:30- 2:30 Sensory Art Class with Art Professor Aurora Molina: Molding plaster

class. The campers will be able to experience new textures and do replicas of

their body parts such as hands or foot.

2:30-3 Good-Bye Meeting: Goodbye meeting is a time for staff to follow to review

with the teens what they learn during the day and explain their homework

assignment. All the individuals participating in the teen camp will have

homework assignments. It is a transition time to end the day and say goodbye

before the campers return to their family.

Wednesday, March 16th of 2011 - Animal Day!!!! Miami Metro Zoo Field Trip

9:00-9:35 Morning meeting: Everyone will discuss their homework assignments with

their peers. We will explain assignments for field trip to Metro Zoo.

9:40-10:10 Trip to Miami Metro Zoo

10:15-1:45pm Visiting the Miami Metro Zoo: During our time at the Zoo the

children will have their snacks and lunch!!!

1:45-2:30 Return to the center

2:30-3 Good-Bye Meeting: Goodbye meeting is a time for staff to follow to review

with the teens what they learn during the day and explain their homework

assignment. All the individuals participating in the teen camp will have

homework assignments. It is a transition time to end the day and say goodbye

before the campers return to their family.

Thursday, March 17th – Developing Effective Communication

9:00-9:35 Morning meeting: During this time we will explain the teens 4 steps of

communication, getting a conversation starting, learning about other people,

etc. Everyone will discuss their homework assignments with their peers.

9:40-10:40 Gross Motor and Sensory Activities: We will offer a variety of

activities to help your child develop their body awareness and mastery over

movement. During this time we also target sensory regulation and social skills

and do activities to apply what the children learn at the morning meeting.

10:45-11:15 Snack time: This time allows us to work on skills such as

appropriate requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating

skills, and tolerating different textures

11:20-12:25 Lego Club: Lego therapy is not simply gathering children and teens

together and providing them with Legos. & #12288; Lego therapy is ideally

conducted in a fairly structured environment, in which the individual have

clearly assigned roles, and rules are formulated to dictate appropriate

behavioral conduct. & #12288; For example, if there were three individuals in the

Lego therapy session, then one of them could be the Engineer, who looks at the

illustrated guide to building the Lego set, and is responsible for letting the

other peers know what they are building and how to build it. & #12288; Another one

could be the supplier, who has all of the necessary parts to assemble the

project, and is responsible for supplying the builder with the correct

pieces. & #12288; The third individual could be the builder, who is responsible

for taking the individual pieces from the supplier, and putting the pieces

together to form the project. & #12288; During the Lego therapy sessions, social

conventions can be directly instructed or prompted, based on the needs of the

peers. & #12288; For example, if two peers are physically fighting over a Lego

piece, the clinicians can redirect the peers to use language, negotiation, and

compromise to settle their dispute.

Research studies have found Lego therapy to be an effective means of developing

" verbal and non-verbal communication, joint attention and task focus,

collaborative problem-solving, sharing and turn-taking " (Legoff and Sherman,

2006). & #12288; & #12288;In a 2008 study, children who participated in

Lego Therapy demonstrated increased learning and generalization of social skills

and reduction of behavioral concerns in comparison to a control group who did

not receive intervention (Owens, Granader, and Humphrey)

12:30-1:30 Lunch: During lunch we offer individuals a variety of food items in a

social setting. This time allows us to work on skills such as appropriate

requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating skills, and

tolerating different textures. Lunch must be provided by the parents daily, we

provide parents with a list of healthy lunch ideas. If your loved one has

allergies or a special diet, accommodations will be made.

1:35-2:30 Sensory Art Class with Art Professor Aurora Molina: Self Portrait on

canvas. Using a projection scale image of themselves, the children will be able

to use different materials as well as paint to construct their portrait.

Materials will include things like black beans, rice, sand, cotton in between

others.

2:30-3 Good-Bye Meeting: Goodbye meeting is a time for staff to follow to review

with the teens what they learn during the day and explain their homework

assignment. All the individuals participating in the teen camp will have

homework assignments. It is a transition time to end the day and say goodbye

before the campers return to their family.

Friday, March 18th of 2011- End of Spring Camp Picnic Celebration!!!

9:00-9:35 Morning meeting: During this time we will explain the teens 4 steps of

communication, getting a conversation starting, learning about other people,

etc. Everyone will discuss their homework assignments with their peers.

9:40-1pm – Outdoor Activities and picnic at the park: A great way to celebrate

the end of the Spring Camp!!!

1-1:15 Return to the center

1:20-2 Lego Club: Lego therapy is not simply gathering children and teens

together and providing them with Legos. & #12288; Lego therapy is ideally

conducted in a fairly structured environment, in which the individual have

clearly assigned roles, and rules are formulated to dictate appropriate

behavioral conduct. & #12288; For example, if there were three individuals in the

Lego therapy session, then one of them could be the Engineer, who looks at the

illustrated guide to building the Lego set, and is responsible for letting the

other peers know what they are building and how to build it. & #12288; Another one

could be the supplier, who has all of the necessary parts to assemble the

project, and is responsible for supplying the builder with the correct

pieces. & #12288; The third individual could be the builder, who is responsible

for taking the individual pieces from the supplier, and putting the pieces

together to form the project. & #12288; During the Lego therapy sessions, social

conventions can be directly instructed or prompted, based on the needs of the

peers. & #12288; For example, if two peers are physically fighting over a Lego

piece, the clinicians can redirect the peers to use language, negotiation, and

compromise to settle their dispute.

Research studies have found Lego therapy to be an effective means of developing

" verbal and non-verbal communication, joint attention and task focus,

collaborative problem-solving, sharing and turn-taking " (Legoff and Sherman,

2006). & #12288; & #12288;In a 2008 study, children who participated in

Lego Therapy demonstrated increased learning and generalization of social skills

and reduction of behavioral concerns in comparison to a control group who did

not receive intervention (Owens, Granader, and Humphrey)

2-2:30 Snack time: This time allows us to work on skills such as appropriate

requesting, expanding food repertoire, developing appropriate eating skills, and

tolerating different textures

2:30-3 Good-Bye Meeting: Goodbye meeting is a time for staff to follow to review

with the teens what they learn during the week at camp, highlight their favorite

moments, review the goal list that they set during the first day of camp and

talk about how to continue applying what they learned!!! It is a transition time

to end the day and say goodbye before the campers return to their family.