Adventures Programs
The Adventure Programs are groups designed to help kids with their social skills. Kids involved in the programs learn and apply appropriate social skills for interacting with peers. The groups are activity based, giving participating children a chance to practice these skills in culturally and socially rich environments both at Youth Services and in the community. Upon entering the group, children set goals with the Youth Services staff and review and evaluate these goals every three months or more frequently if needed. Adventures Groups meet year round, two Saturdays a month and include:
- Weekend Adventures - for children in grades 2 through 5
- Junior High Adventures – for children in grades 6 through 8
“Adventures is the Best!”- Client, 9
“It’s fun – you get to do things you normally can’t do. It gives me something to do on Saturdays.” - Client, 14
Volunteer opportunities are available. Interested volunteers should contact Youth Services at (847) 724-2620.
Explorers Programs
The Explorer Programs offer children with Non Verbal Learning Disability and/or Aspergers Disorder an opportunity to learn and practice social skills. Children in the Explorers program engage in a wide variety of activities designed to enhance their social outlets as well as build their ability to navigate peer interactions. Explorer kids work with staff from Youth Services to develop social goals and evaluate and modify these goals after every activity. Explorer Groups meet year round, two Saturdays a month and include:
- Weekend Explorers – for children grades 3 through 5
- Junior High Explorers – for children grades 6 through 8
- Teen Explorers – for children grades 9 – 12
“I have friends here.” - Client, 11
