Youth Services
The Youth Services program goes beyond meeting the need for after-school or summer care, placing emphasis on social growth and developing life skills.
Teaching and Building Skills
With activities and adventures in the community, youth in our program have the opportunity to build friendships, explore new hobbies and interests, and practice social skills–all while having fun!
Services provided through this program include:
After- School Youth Program
Extended Day Services
Summer Program
Finding the right after-school environment for middle and high-school-aged adolescents with developmental disabilities can be a challenge for many families. Our after-school program combines recreational and community-based activities in a safe, encouraging atmosphere that provides the perfect solution for many searching families.
Youth Services programing offers opportunities to
- Meet new people
- Develop interpersonal skills
- Gain self-confidence
- Explore interests and creativity
- Practice and learn important social skills
- Improve communication that assists in getting needs met
- Better understand behavior expectations in the community
- Learn conflict resolution
- Develop and maintain friendships
- Learn how to use the public services available to all community members
Extended Hours
Don’t let your student’s hard work and progress disappear over summer months. Summer is perfect for people who struggle with the transition between school and summer. It also keeps kids active and in contact with friends. Extended hours are also available for spring/winter break and teacher workdays.
Our services are designed to provide community and indoor activities that assist individuals in acquiring, improving and retaining the self-help, socialization and adaptive skills needed to successfully be a part of their community as an adult. Our goal-based services provide youth with more opportunities to develop skills at an earlier age outside of the school environment.
Examples of Activities in Youth Services
- Trips to petting zoos, pet stores, and local farms
- STEM projects (science experiments, budgeting)
- Bowling, arcades, go karts
- Laser tag & NERF wars
- Swimming, splash pads, & all day trips to water parks
- Cooking classes, trying new foods
- Exploring local parks, scavenger hunts, fishing
- Going out for ice cream, custom sodas
- Practicing ordering, making purchases in stores
- Making tie dye shirts, shrinky dinks, friendship bracelets
- Playing board games, interactive stories, puzzles and cards
Impact Support Services Resources
Dedicated Team
We have a dedicated and caring team with engaged and enthusiastic staff. Family members feel confident knowing loved ones are safe and secure while accessing the community and having new and fun experiences.
