The Children and Youth Program offers unique activities for children with special needs, ages 3-21, and their families. The main focus of the program is to improve the social and recreational skills of the participants, through play, while promoting independence, self- esteem and growth. We strive to promote positive peer interaction, physical development, creative expression, problem solving, and teamwork.
The program is designed to bring together children and their families of all ages and abilities and provide an environment that fosters fun, learning, growth, and safety.
Our outdoor learning area offers an inclusive space that gives our participants an opportunity to learn through outdoor play.
We strive to open up new opportunities to participants as well as promote meaningful relationships for both children with special needs and their siblings. The program, which is integrated with siblings and children of MCC staff, allows brothers and sisters to have fun in activities and programs with their special needs siblings. It also fosters relationships between siblings of different families, and gives them the ability to support each other in challenging times.
Programs are offered year round, and days and times vary. The following is a condensed list of the programs offered:
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After School - Program offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons. Focus is placed upon group as well as individual goals. Activities include: kitchen skills, get fit activities, arts and crafts, trips, and swimming. |
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Preschool - Program currently meets Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Program is designed to work on basic social needs including cooperation and sharing, basic problem solving, transitioning, and communication. |
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Swim Lessons - Six-week lesson that teaches swimming skills and water acclamation. Classes conducted with a small participant to instructor ratio. Thirty minutes lessons are offered Wednesday afternoons or Saturday mornings. The adjustable height swimming pool allows meaningful participation for all ages and abilities. |
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Teens - Age appropriate activities for our teenage participants. Some events offered are trips to the sporting events, theatrical performances, games nights, dances, and overnight trips. Activities empathize social appropriateness and independence, as well as give teens access to the same experiences as their peers. |
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Summer Camp - Two-week camp session offered from June through August. Activities include trips, swimming, games, arts and crafts and cooking. Teamwork is stressed through preparation and participation in the end of the session Talent Show. Program runs 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday. |
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Special Olympics - The Mary Campbell Center participates in various sports including soccer, basketball, bowling, track and field and aquatics. Our team consists of athletes and unified partners, ages 8-21. The focus of the sports teams is to teach and improve skills, promote teamwork, and to enjoy the game. |
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Family Events - Activities for the whole family to participate in fan and appropriate activities. Events include Halloween party, Easter Egg hunt, snow tubing, and themed nights. Events are held once a month during the school year and are a perfect opportunity to meet and stay in contact with other families through out the year. |