YouthCare’s Summer Social Club serves children ages 6 thru 13 who are experiencing social, interpersonal, and communication challenges. The Club is a fun, safe, and supportive program which helps foster self awareness and social competencies through a wide variety of activities. Small groups of 4 to 6 youths learn about emotional management, social reciprocity, and friendships. The Summer Social Club offes 4 groups, each running 2 ½ hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 3 weeks. This program takes place in our air conditioned, Wellesley facility.
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Program Description
Our Summer Social club participants are between the ages of 6-13 and have diagnoses on the Autism Spectrum, including: Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, and Nonverbal Learning Disorder. Children must be toilet trained, and have completed one year of kindergarten.
Each three week group is comprised of approximately 4 to 6 children, supported by 2 staff. Groups are formed based on similar social competence needs, age range, developmental level, learning styles and schedule availability. Summer Social Club runs for 3 weeks, Monday through Friday, for 2 ½ hours.
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Group 1: 9:30-12:00, July 5 to July 23, for children entering grades 1-2 |
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Group 2: 1:30-4:00, July 5 to July 23 for children entering grades 5-6 |
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Group 3: 9:30-12:00, July 26 to August 13, for children entering grades 3-4 |
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Group 4: 1:30-4:00, July 26 to August 13, for children entering grades 7-8 |
Summer Social Club is based out of YouthCare’s air conditioned, Wellesley facility.
Schedule
The Summer Social Club daily schedule begins with structured small group games and activities which children choose from. Following this period there is an all group meeting where games, stories, and music are used to foster group cohesion and conversational skills. Next we have a period of movement and relaxation training targeting physical and emotional regulation needs. After this, there is a small group discussion and instruction period focusing on a specific social skill. Practice and reinforcement is provided through role plays, games, crafts, and other fun, hands on activities. Afterward, we eat lunch (supplied from home) / or snack (supplied thru the program) together, and with adult support foster conversational and friendship building skills. Finally, we close with another whole group meeting, an activity, and a review the day’s events and a preview of upcoming events.
Curriculum
Engaging and motivating activities are specifically selected for each group to provide opportunities to work through a variety of social goals and objectives.
These may include:
• Arts and Crafts
• Whole Group & Small Group Games
• Stories
• Drama Games
• Music and Songs
• Yoga and Relaxation Training
• Weekly Walking Trips, weather permitting
Targeted competencies and skills include:
• Emotional Regulation
• Anxiety and Stress Management
• Conversation Skills
• Play Skills
• Self-Management
• Social Awareness
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Rates
Application Fee: $55.00
Group Fee: $1100.00
Application Process
To apply please download and complete the forms below. Once your application has been received and reviewed, a YouthCare staff will call to discuss the application process and if appropriate, schedule an intake interview. Groups are formed based on similar social competence needs, age range, developmental level, learning styles and interests, and specific dynamics created between group members. Please note that group placement is based on best fit which may override specified session based on grade. Notification of acceptance will be made as soon as groups are formed.
To apply, the following forms need to be submitted:
Staff
YouthCare’s Summer Social Club is overseen by Albert Cotugno, Ph.D., Director of Social Skills Groups. The program is administered and supported by highly qualified staff who have specific experience and expertise in working with children with social-communication and social interpersonal needs.
Contact Information
For additional information please contact:
YouthCare, 73 High Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
Telephone: (617) 726-0060
Fax: (617) 726-0064
mghyouthcare@partners.org
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