Guest guest Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 TryCAN Family Night A gathering for parents of children with special needs Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Summit Community Center 100 Avenue Summit, NJ The evening is free! RSVP by June 4, 2010 summitcan@... or call , TryCAN Coordinator at (908)277-1392. See back for further information Bring the entire family! While the parents meet to learn about some new programs and find out about getting involved in TryCAN and our parents' organization, the children and their siblings will play in the gym. Trained Peer Mentors and volunteers will assist as the kids enjoy games and activities led by " Mr. Fun. " Following the presentations, the families will gather together for dessert and networking. * Hear about the potential benefits of Music Therapy with Jammin' Jenn Goodman * Learn about our " Ready, Set, Bike! " program and bring your child for a bike evaluation (bike and helmet required) * Learn more about the TryCAN organization and how you can get involved * See a special screening of " Making Friends with Autism " a fabulous program from Children's Specialized Hospital See the first " World Premiere " of our Social Skills Programs Movies - Written, directed and starring our kids! The communities of Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit have formed a collaboration called TryCAN. By offering these programs through the collaboration, each community can host a program, field teams and join forces to present a comprehensive program of recreation offerings for children with special needs. No residency requirements. We welcome all families of special needs children in our area. U:\Joanne\My Documents\Special Needs\Summer 2010.doc MUSIC WITH JAMMIN' JENN - This class will engage children in singing, movement and instrument exploration in a fun and lively setting. These activities will help to increase body awareness and awareness of others, increase attention and listening skills. They will also learn how to take turns while developing an appreciation of music. Who: Children ages 4 - 9 Dates: Wednesdays, July 7 - July 28 (4 weeks) Times: 12:30 - 1:00 PM or 1:00 - 1:30 PM Fee: $60.00 Instructor: Jenn Goodman, Certified Music Therapist Class size: 5 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________ READING RHYTHMS - The first goal of this class is to encourage a LOVE of reading in young readers. Children will receive reading exercises designed to capitalize and celebrate their reading strengths to foster a " can-do " reading attitude. Areas of reading weakness will be targeted with games, music, and fun interactive exercises. With peer mentor support and the removal of difficult independent tasks such as writing, your child will experience success in a fun environment. This class is designed for any child who may struggle with reading at a K-3 level. This includes children who need strengthening of phonetic, word analysis skills, and sentence structure. Children may benefit from this class if they experience difficulty with decoding words, retaining sight words, or comprehension and fluency. We now offer a choice of one or two classes per week. Who: Children ages 5+ Date: Mondays, June 28 - August 2 (No class 7/5) and/or Wednesdays, June 30 - July 28 (5 weeks) Times 4:00 - 4:45 PM. Fee: $120.00 each session Instructor: Tarashuk, Certified Teacher Class size: 8 Programs for Children With Special Needs 2010 Summer Financial assistance may be available based on the information from the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program. One subsidized program per child, per season. For online registration and credit card payment go to https://register.communitypass.net/summit. All programs are held at the Summit Community Center, 100 Avenue, Summit. A trained Peer Mentor will be paired with each participant enrolled in all programs. No residency required. For further information contact , TryCAN Coordinator at 908-277-1392. U:\Joanne\My Documents\Special Needs\Summer 2010.doc FUN FLAG FOOTBALL - Coach Mike Vernotico will be running a fun flag football class for children with special needs. Sessions will focus on basic football rules, running and passing, defense vs. offense and teamwork. Dates: Sundays, July 11 - August 8 (5 weeks) Who/Time: ____ Children ages 6 - 9 4:00 - 4:45 PM ____ Children ages 10+ 5:00 - 5:45 PM Location: Upper Tatlock Field, 26 Parkway Fee: $50.00 Class size: 8 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________ READY, SET, BIKE! - This upcoming Fall, we plan to run a learn to ride a bike class designed for children ages 5+ who have had difficulty learning to ride a two-wheeler bike. Using a step-by-step approach, your child will learn skills to successfully ride a two-wheeler, focusing on bike management, balance, coordination, pedaling and stopping safety. Your child would need to bring his/her own bike and helmet. s, Occupational Therapist will teach the six week program. Join us at our TryCAN Parent Night on June 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Summit Community Center. will provide a free bike riding screening for your child in preparation for the Fall class. To allow us to begin to put this class together, we need to determine how much interest there is in such a program. Please email Summitcan@... to indicate your interest. U:\Joanne\My Documents\Special Needs\Summer 2010.doc Summer Inclusion Playground Program in Westfield The Westfield Recreation Department is in its seventh year of offering its Summer Inclusion Playground Program. This program allows children with special needs to enjoy a successful playground experience in an inclusive setting. In past years, parents have taken advantage of this opportunity to provide their children with recreation fun and socialization. This year, Westfield Recreation has invited the families from TryCAN and the entire region to become a part of this program. Your child is welcome to join any part of the day. The afternoon session (1:00 - 3:45 PM) in the past has been especially convenient for children who have extended school year requirements or other commitments in the morning. Who: Children entering 1st - 6th grade in September Where: lin School Playground, 700 Prospect Street, Westfield When: Monday - Friday, June 28 - August 5 Time: Morning Session 9:00 - 11:45 AM and Afternoon Session 1:00 - 3:45 PM Cost: $45.00 Registration begins on June 1, 2010. Register in person at the Westfield Recreation, 425 E. Broad Street, Westfield, NJ. Call Assistant Director Dee McKay at 908-789-4080 with any questions about the program and let her know that you heard about it from TryCAN. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! First TryCAN Family Night - Thursday, June 10, 2010, 7:00-8:30 PM Summit Community Center FAMILIES INVITED The communities of Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit have formed a collaboration called TryCAN. By offering these programs through the collaboration, each community can host a program, field teams and join forces to present a comprehensive program of recreation offerings for children with special needs. Parents interested in becoming involved in TryCAN should contact . U:\Joanne\My Documents\Special Needs\Summer 2010.doc SPECIAL NEEDS - PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT Please complete all pages of this form and send payment to: Department of Community Programs, 100 Avenue, Summit, New Jersey 07901. Make checks payable to City of Summit. Keep a copy of this form for your records. Child's name: _______________________ D.O.B.______________ Age _____Sex _____Grade __________ 2009/2010 Address: ________________________ City: _________________ E-mail: ___________________________ required - please print clearly Telephone #'s: ________________ (H) ________________ ( ________________© EMERGENCY INFORMATION: Emergency contact name: _____________________________ Telephone #: ____________________________ Alternate emergency contact name: _____________________________ Telephone #: _____________________ BACKGROUND INFORMATION Medical concerns, food allergies or other known allergies coaches need to know? Is your child sensitive to loud noises or sounds? Please indicate any special needs or other information about your child that will assist us in providing a successful experience. Likes/Dislikes. I hereby give my child permission to participate in this program offered by the City of Summit Department of Community Programs. In signing this form, I understand that there is no insurance provided, and I hereby release the City of Summit and any individuals connected with the program any and all law suits, medical expenses, hospital or other expenses that may arise from injury to or caused by each individual's participation in this program. I certify that my child is in proper physical condition to participate in this program. I give the City of Summit permission to print my child's picture. Please check appropriate boxes: Brochures Presentations City of Summit Training Materials CHILDREN WILL NEVER BE for teachers IDENTIFIED BY NAME IN ANY PUBLICATION OR MATERIALS. and mentors Newsletter Newspaper Website Parent or Guardian Signature: Date: Courtesy of , TryCAN Coordinator. Please share this information with others. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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