UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
May Parent Share - Last One of the School Year: A chance to share brunch and experiences
Thursday, May 17, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Precious Minds Resource & Learning Centre, 21980 Highway 12
Parent Share is a time for parents and professionals to share successes, access valuable information and problem-solve with each other in an informal setting. Complimentary childcare is provided. At the next meeting, we will have brunch and discussion around topis that parents will share with us from their experiences, including iPad apps and learning to drive. Do you have a personal succses you would like to share? Everyone will have an opportunity for 5-10 minutes to share your story. We hope you will join us Thursday, May 17th at the Precious Minds Resource & Learning Centre.
Please RSVP by May 14th so we can prepare sufficient brunch food to Jan Grisdale at jgrisdale@preciousminds.com or 905-982-0882
Annual Train Trip on the York-Durham Heritage Train
Saturday, June 9, 2012 - 10:00 AM (train departs at 10:30 SHARP) - 12:30 PM
Uxbridge Train Station
Looking to schedule some fun family time with other families who have children with special needs? Then join us for a morning of riding the rails! The train will depart at exactly 10:30 AM and will travel to Goodwood and back with no stops. Refreshments will be available on the train. Please email Janelle Dayman at admin@preciousminds.com to reserve your spot today. Include your name, your child(ren)'s name, diagnosis and any additional needs.
Precious Minds Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament
Please plan to join us on Friday, May 11th at Cherry Downs Golf Club to raise funds for Precious Minds while enjoying a great day on the course. For sponsorship and registration information, please email admin@preciousminds.com
BLAZE Summer Camp 2012 - Registration is Open
BLAZE Summer Camp is designed for children and youth with various developmental disabilities. Our goals are: to provide interactive, level-appropriate experiences for your child each day, to support ongoing growth of each camper's full potential in a safe, friendly and supportive environment, to focus on facilitating social and life skill building, including healthy eating and physical fitness, and to provide respite care for the whole family.
Two support programs include Adventure Kids for ages 5-12 and Teen Camp for ages 13-18.
Also in 2012, we are again featuring EXPLORING LEADERSHIP, during sessions 1 & 4: co-ed sessions for youth ages 13-18 with Asperger's, high functioning autism and learning disablities with a focus on social skill building, life skills, the "Step into Action" physical activity challenge and FUN out-trips.
Dates: Session 1 - July 3-13, Session 2 - July 16-27, Session 3 - July 30-August 10, Session 4 - August 13-24
Time: daily from 9 AM - 4 PM
Location: Precious Minds Resource & Learning Centre and other community venues
Cost: Sessions 1 & 3 = $360 (one day shorter due to long week-ends), Sessions 2 & 4 = $400
To register for BLAZE Summer Camp or EXPLORING LEADERSHIP, call or email Sandy Ianuzzo, Child & Youth Program Coordinator at 905-982-0882 ext. 1 or sianuzzo@preciousminds.com
Teens Advance - SPRING 2012
Dates: Saturday afternoons, Mar. 24 to May 26 (programming suspended Apr. 7 for Easter weekend and May 19 for Victoria Day weekend)
Time: 12 noon to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Precious Minds Resource & Learning Centre and other community venues
Cost: $35/afternoon or $240 for 8 weeks
To register, email Sandy Ianuzzo, Child & Youth Program Coordinator at sianuzzo@preciousminds.com
Break Away - SPRING 2012
Dates: Saturday afternoons, Mar. 24 to May 26 (programming suspended Apr. 7 for Easter weekend and May 19 for Victoria Day weekend)
Time: 12 noon to 4:30 p.m. Kids and youth should pack a peanut-safe lunch to enjoy with the group. Note that on a weekly basis, the kids will be active participants in a creative healthy eating activity designed to model, build and implement healthy choices through games, exercises and wholesome snacks.
Location: Precious Minds Resource & Learning Centre
Cost: $35/afternoon or $240 for 8 weeks
To register, email Sandy Ianuzzo, Child & Youth Program Coordinator at sianuzzo@preciousminds.com
Fitness Zone - SWIM
Dates: Thursday afternoons, starting Feb. 2, 2012 for 8 weeks
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: UxPool, Parkside Dr., Uxbridge
Cost: $160
To register, email Sandy Ianuzzo, Child & Youth Program Coordinator at sianuzzo@preciousminds.com
Designed to support the physical activity, nutrition and social requirements of kids and youth affected by various developmental needs. This 8-week after-school pool program focuses on water safety and skill development and promotion of healthy snacking patterns. Led by Beth McClelland, affiliate of Holland-Bloorview Children’s Centre and student volunteers from the local high school, this inclusive community opportunity spells FUN, FRIENDS and FITNESS for all! Generously sponsored by The Township of Uxbridge.
NEW! Opportunity for pool program for kids with physical disabilities – interested to learn more? Contact Sandy at (905) 982-0882, ext. 1 or sianuzzo@preciousminds.com
Volunteer with Precious Minds - you'll be glad you did!
We're so grateful for the positive attitudes, strengths, creativity and abilities represented in our growing team of volunteers at the Centre. We will be looking for volunteers in January to help with our Winter 2012 sessions of Fitness Zone - SWIM, Break Away and Teens Advance.
