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New Summer Programs at NESCA CAMP SCENES "Camp Scenes" is a fun and engaging week long camp based on the "Social Thinking From the Inside Out" program. This program incorporates social thinking instruction, video modeling, yoga and movie making. "Camp Scenes" is appropriate for children and teens with social-cognitive deficits such as Asperger’s Syndrome, Non-Verbal Learning Disability, ADHD, and anyone who struggles to "get it" socially. Children must be able to use language as a tool for building skills, and should be able to follow a group agenda including discussion, play, and movement activities. Social Thinking: Direct instruction in social thinking will be provided utilizing the highly effective social thinking curriculum developed by Michelle Garcia-Winner. Children will work together in small groups to meet and master discrete social thinking goals. Video Modeling: Children with social-cognitive deficits benefit from direct feedback to help them understand the impact of their behavior on themselves and others. In addition to verbal feedback, video modeling will be used to allow children to watch themselves in action. Children will be videotaped in a variety of situations including unstructured play, group discussions, and yoga activities. Selected clips will be played back for children in order to highlight particular skills or target behaviors. Emphasis will be placed on helping children to honestly assess their own strengths as well as areas they need to work on, in a safe and supportive environment. Yoga: Traditionally, social skills programs have focused on teaching children to understand and respond to their outer environment. It is equally important for children to develop awareness of their inner environment. Inner environment includes current level of arousal, sensory needs, feelings, and personal agenda. Yoga provides the ideal tool for learning to access and regulate one’s inner environment. Yoga-based techniques are used throughout the program to teach children to develop self awareness and self-regulation techniques along with promoting a general sense of relaxation and self-acceptance. Movie Making: Campers will work together to create a mini-movie to be viewed at the end of the week. The movie making process provides a rich opportunity for group collaboration and social connection. Children will direct the movie making process from start to finish with support and guidance from the instructors. Through drama and role-playing, children will expand their understanding of body language, theory of mind, and pragmatic use of language. Camp Scenes Sample Daily Schedule 8:30-9:00 Drop off / supervised free play 9:00 – 9:45 Yoga (including movement, breathing, and relaxation techniques) 9:45-10:15 Snack / break including art activity or story (outside at our picnic tables) 10:15 – 11:15 Social Thinking Lesson (direct instruction, group discussions, video modeling) 11:15 – 12:00 Movie making 12:00-12:30 Yoga games and stories 12:30 – pick-up Dates and times: All camp days begin at 9:00 (drop off from 8:30-9:00) and end at 12:30 July 6-10 – Ages 7-9 July 13-17 – Ages 9-12 July 20-24 – Ages 12-16 Location: NESCA at 90 Bridge St., Newton, MA 02458 Cost: $750 .00 - Cost includes materials fee for take-home workbook and yoga / relaxation DVD Registration: Please return the attached registration form no later than June 15, 2009. Groups are limited to 6 participants, so please register early! About the Instructors: Hannah Gould, M.Ed and Elizabeth Goranson, M.Ed are both certified special educators and certified yoga teachers with extensive experience both in and out of the classroom. Ms. Goranson has taught in a variety of inclusion settings and has successfully used video modeling as a tool for teaching social thinking skills to children. Ms. Gould has run social skills groups through Academy MetroWest, and she is currently providing yoga-based therapy and tutoring services to clients at NESCA. Ms. Gould and Ms. Goranson developed this program together based on their shared understanding and excitement about how yoga can enhance self awareness and contribute to social success! Camp Scenes 2009 Registration Form I am interested in having my child, ___________________________, participate in Camp Scenes the week of: _____ July 6-10 – Ages 7-9 _____ July 13-17 – Ages 9-12 _____ July 20-24 – Ages 12-16 All camp days begin at 9:00 (drop-off 8:30-9:00) and end at 12:30. Camp Scenes is located at NESCA, 90 Bridge St. Newton, MA Cost for each week-long program is $750.00. Cost covers all take-home materials including a curriculum workbook, yoga and relaxation exercises to try at home, and a yoga/relaxation DVD. *Registration and payment due no later than June 15, 2009 - Groups are limited to 6 participants, so please register early! Phone Interview: Prior to acceptance to “Camp Scenes,” parents must complete a phone interview with a “Camp Scenes” instructor. The purpose of this phone interview is to help us gain an in-depth understanding of your child in order to best meet his or her needs*. *All efforts will be made to accommodate interested participants. In some cases if the current groups do not provide an appropriate fit, individual sessions or future groups may be recommended. Child’s Name________________________ D.O.B________________ Entering grade:________ Parent(s) Name_________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ Phone – Home:______________________________ Cell or work:________________________ Email:____________________________________________ Please return registration forms to: |
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