This is a service available to people of all ages who are looking to socialize, build friendships, and engage with the community.
The Owls and Saturday Recreation programs run year round, while Summer Recreation runs for 8 weeks in July and August.
Recreation Programs
Owls
For ages 5-12, this program is for children with disabilities to spend an evening participating in sensory and craft activities, group projects, and physical activities to help release energy. Behavior supports and incentive programs are incorporated to help with socialization and appropriate interactions.
Activities include, but are not limited to;
- Painting with various mediums
- Sculpture
- Fun science experiments; creating sensory dough/slimes, volcanoes, and other (safe) chemical reactions that cause things to expand or change consistencies
- Sports
- Team-building challenges
- Kid gyms
- Kid museums
Owls is held on either Fridays or Sundays. Locations and times vary.
Siblings ages 5-12 are invited to come the last weekend of every month for a small fee of $5.
To participate, please complete the Owls Recreation Application (Click Here)
Saturday Recreation
Saturday Recreation consists of two programs;
- Teen Recreation, ages 12-19
- Adult Recreation, ages 19 and up
This program is designed for the people we serve to spend a half-day with their peers on Saturdays participating in activities out in the community promoting socialization, building friendships, and engaging with the community. Activities include, but are not limited to;
- Attending performances
- Museums
- Sports games
- Movies
- Boat rides
- Bowling
- Luncheons
Saturday Recreation is usually held on Saturdays, but may change based on the activity. Activities last for approximately 5 hours. Locations and start times vary.
Click Here for the October 2019 Saturday Recreation Event Calendar
To participate, please complete the Saturday Recreation Application (Click Here)
Summer Recreation
For ages 5-21, this program is for children and teens that are enrolled in school to spend a week in the summer participating in several outdoor activities in the community to promote a social atmosphere and friendships. Activities include, but are not limited to;
- County fairs
- Amusement/Water parks
- Outdoor concerts
- Sports games
Eligibility
To be eligible for Recreation, you or your loved one must;
- Have a Care Coordinator.
- Be Waiver Services enrolled (Your Care Coordinator will assist in enrollment).
- Live in a non-certified family setting or independently (cannot be living in a residential setting).
If you are interested in Recreation with AIM Services, Inc., please contact Sarah Papenhausen, Director of Community Supports directly at (518)450-2813 or spapenhausen@aimservicesinc.org, for further information and guidance regarding this process and what information will be required.