Entries by Meghan or Rebecca

YMCA Challenger Programs

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The YMCA Challenger program does much more than give kids of all abilities the opportunity to play sports, learn to swim and try something new. It’s about being active, being part of a team, learning new skills, and perhaps most of all, making friends. We hope you will join us for baseball and our inclusive events this summer. Come […]

MIDNIGHT FARM’S SPRING FAMILY FUN DAY

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SAVE THE DATE! MIDNIGHT FARM’S SPRING FAMILY FUN DAY AND PLANT SALE: MAY 12TH, 2018 10AM – 2PM 2084 N 600 Road, Baldwin City, KS 66006 Stop by and enjoy Midnight Farm’s annual open house and plant sale, benefiting our gardening program. We will be selling flowering perennials and annuals, herbs, vegetables and indoor plants. There will be […]

Champions Summer Day Camps – Lenexa

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Champions Special Ministries is a nonprofit organization based in Overland Park, Kansas. We offer National and International Day Camps for children and adults with Special Needs.  We are excited to be back in the Lenexa area for our sixth summer!  We will be at City Center Church 17500 W. 87th St., Lenexa, KS  66219   This […]

Well Wilderness Kids Therapeutic Nature Center

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Well Wilderness Kids Therapeutic  Nature Center is offering a variety of spring and summer programs. Explore various therapeutic nature-based programs that offer children of all ages & abilities the opportunity to connect with nature, animals & other children on a 10-acre open homestead! The Friends in Nature Social Skills playgroup will be led by Laura Franken, occupational […]

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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The Festival is offering Shakespeare’s Heartbeat, based on the Hunter Heartbeat Method, for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Hunter Heartbeat Method, developed by Kelly Hunter, Artistic Director of Flute Theatre Company, formerly of the Royal Shakespeare Company in London, uses the rhythm of iambic pentameter in Shakespeare’s plays and is designed to work specifically with […]

Autism Society 5K & 1K Fun Run

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If you would like to register for the 5K or the 1K Fun Run, please follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-society-heartland-5k-and-1k-registration-41987413484. ASH Members can receive a discount for both races. Please call us at 913-706-0042 to get those discount codes! We still need volunteers to help direct car traffic, racing traffic, and set up/tear down materials. You can sign-up to […]

Summer Fun in Social Skills Group

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These groups are designed for children, ages 4 to 14 years, who experience difficulties with social, pragmatic, expressive language and self-help skills. Skills addressed include initiating and maintaining conversation, understanding social cues, perspective taking, understanding the thoughts and feelings of others and active participation in group activities. Role-playing, stories, themes and interactive group activities will […]

AUTISM AWARENESS DAY at the ZOO!

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Join the Kansas City Zoo in support of Autism Awareness on Sunday, April 8.  This event welcomes families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder to enjoy a day at the Zoo. The Zoo will provide complimentary admission to people with Autism and reduced admission of $7 per person for those accompanying them at the Zoo.  The day will […]

iCan Bike Camp

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Thank you for your request for information on our iCan Bike camp scheduled for June 4th-8th, 2018 at Blue Valley Recreation Center at Hilltop located at 7720 W. 143rd Street Overland Park, KS 66221. Click the below link for access to the iCan Bike website for more information and to view a number of short videos of […]

Quality of Life CAMP

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Below you will find a QOL (Quality of Life) Brochure. It is full of information camps for TCM’s and DSP’s. Learn how to support positive behavior and build positive spaces to improve quality of life. Workshop is scheduled for April 26th and 27th in Ottawa Kansas. QOL camp 2brochure