Programs
Programs offered:
- School Year
- Younger group (ages 5-12)
- Older group (ages 13-21)
- Summer Camp
- Ages 5-21
- Camp Program
- Aaron’s Acres Acts of Kindness (AAAOK) Program
- A-Team
- Chuckie Magee Flag Football & Cheerleading League
- Ages 18-40
- Adult Sports League
- Ages 18-40
- Parent/Family Support and Education Programs
Playing with friends and engaging in fun, recreational activities with peers should occur for all children, those with or without a disability. At Aaron’s Acres, we have year-round recreational programs, focusing on appropriate socialization and communication skills.
When exploring existing programs for your child, why choose a program at Aaron’s Acres?
- Our supervisory staff is comprised of professionals (special education teachers and other related fields)
- We maintain a 1:1 or 1:2 staff-to-child ratio
- A nurse is on staff at all times to address any medical needs that might arise
- Everyone is included in all activities, regardless of disability or challenge
- Scholarships are provided to families in need of financial support
- The Program Director meets with every new family as part of the application process, in order to become familiar with each child (strengths/weaknesses, likes and dislikes, capabilities, etc.)
- All staff attend intensive orientation and training sessions, focusing on each child’s needs, planning age-appropriate activities, and becoming familiar with positive reinforcements, as well as behavioral interventions that could be implemented during year-round programs
- Individualized goals related to socialization and communication are set and progress is tracked for participants with the input of parents, teachers and therapists
