Arlington TR NEW Class Spring Blast!

TR Spring Break Teen Program

Dates: March 29th – April 2nd, 2010

The Therapeutic Recreation Office is offering a Spring program designed  
to provide recreational opportunities for middle and high school students
with disabilities.  Specially trained staff will provide a variety of activities that
promote socialization, including but not limited to : group games, arts &
crafts, cooking, specialty visits and fieldtrips.

Activity:  #  202015A

Ages:         12-21

Ratio:         1:2 – 1:3  based on participant needs

Hours:         9:00 – 6:00 pm

Participant #   minimum of 8, max of 10

Fee            $165 for in county

              ( 50% increase for out-of-county)

Location:    Madison Community Center

               3829 N. Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22207, Room 2 & 4

 * Registration is now open
 * Please note registration process had changed.  In person you may
register at 3700 S. Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA.  By phone at (703)228-
4747 or on line at www.arlingtonva. us/prcr .  For a registration form please
use the one in the Spring Enjoy Arlington Catalog.
 * Refunds, less a $15 administrative charge, will be made if the
registration office is notified of your cancellation by March 22,2010.  No
refunds made after that date.
 * No registrations will be accepted at the camp location.  Participants must
be pre-registered.

For any Questions please call the Therapeutic Recreation Office at (703)
228-4740.

Therapeutic Recreation (TR) uses treatment, education, and recreation
services to help people with illnesses, disabilities, and other conditions to
develop and use leisure opportunities in ways that enhance their health,
functional abilities, independence, and quality of life (NTRS) .



Please take a look at the Arlington TR Brochure, or click this link to
see the list of classes (scroll down to see them all). The same link will
also provide links to our online registration:

www.arlingtonva.
us/departments/ParksRecreation/scripts/assistance/ParksRecreationScript
sAssistanceTrPrograms.aspx

You can register three ways:

Online:
·        Visit www.arlingtonva.us/prcr—under the “Get it done online” section
on the right, click on “Register for classes and camps”

·        Under the correct catalog (by season) click the “Register” button

·        If this is your first time registering online, you will need to set up a
household account.  For some tips click on the “Online Registration-Tips for
Success” link ·You’ll need to know the Activity Code (class and section
number)

By Phone:

·        Call the registration office at 703-228-4747

·        It helps to know the Activity Code, or the class name

Walk In:

·        Visit 3700 S. Four Mile Run

·        You will need to register in person if applying for a fee reduction

Contact:  Michael W. Swisher
Arlington Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources
Therapeutic Recreation/Prevention-Intervention
300 North Park Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22203, (703) 228 4738,
mswish@arlingtonva.us        

Arlington County Special Education Advisory Committee, (ASEAC),
2009-2010 Meetings

All meetings are held from 7-9 p.m. at the Education Center, Room
101/102

March 23, 2010, ASEAC Community Forum Special Ed. Annual Plan  

April 27, 2010, TBD       

May 25, 2010, TBD        


Arlington County Special Education Parent Resource Center Events
Please register for all PRC Events by calling
703-228-7239, via email to: eparral@arlington.k12.va.us, or, new this year,
online at: www.arlingtonadulted.org

Arlington County's Parent Resource Center Events: Unless specified events
are held at the PRC, 2801 Clarendon Blvd., Ste. 312, Arlington, VA.
Parking is available in the lot across from Whole Foods. Bring your ticket
with you to the event and get free validation.


Parent2Parent M E E T I N G S :

Arlington PARENT2PARENT MEETING
Date: First TUESDAY and Third Thursday of every month
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Calvary Methodist Church, 2315 S. Grant St., Arlington, VA.

Let's talk about what is going on -- some of the challenges we had during
holidays and maybe something upcoming...  We are here for you! Bring us
your questions, concerns, etc. and discuss them in a confidential forum with
other people who are or have been walking this walk through life! Who ever
thought it would be like this?  If you can't make a meeting, please feel
free to call, (Julie at 703-869-7079) or e-mail, julieandjoanne@gmail.com.  
All discussions are confidential! We help by listening, or finding resources
for you.

DIRECTIONS/INFO For Parent2Parent Meetings at 2315 S. Grant St.
(corner of 23rd Street S. and Grant St. S.; next to Crystal City. Eight blocks
from Crystal City Metro). Enter the glass doors on S. Grant St. (closest to the
parking lot). Follow the signs up and head up the stairs. There is plenty of
parking and it's easy to find. We meet at the Calvary Methodist Church which
kindly donates this space for our discussions.  Reservations not necessary
but are helpful for room setup: julieandjoanne@gmail or 703-869-7079.  
For more info about Parent2Parent contact Julie Katz (info above) or
Jo Anne McKey at jmckey@comcast.net.

Meetings are the first Tuesday and third Thursday of EVERY month (only
moved for holidays)

Arlington Family Fun Night is a drop-in program for individuals ages
3-21 who are on the Autism Spectrum and their families. Through
activities such as games and arts and crafts, staff and volunteers
encourage the families to play together. Volunteers will assist with
implementing activity stations and engaging participants in the
activities.

Dates: Friday's
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Langston-Brown Community Center, (upstairs gym),
2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington, VA 22207
Contact: Shaeron King at sking@arlingtonva.us or 703 228-4731 for more
information.
Cost: $1.00 for county residents, $1.50 for non residents

In addition, we’ll have the following: board games, puzzles, open gym, quiet room
with our musical beanbag chair, watercolors, playdoh etc.  

And of course, all the great people too!

Family Fun Night is for families of children and teens on the autism spectrum.  This
is a simple, low-key opportunity for the community to come together and have fun
playing and socializing.  Come join the fun!

Please contact Shaeron King for details, 703.228.4731 or
sking@arlingtonva.us.

SPECIAL EVENT:

Therapeutic Recreation & Family Fun Night  Invites you to…

FAMILY ICE SKATE NIGHT!

Date: Friday, March 19, 2010
Time: 8:15p.m. – 9:45 pm
Location: Kettler Iceplex, 627 N. Glebe Road, Arlington , VA 22203
Located on the 8th Level of the Ballston Public Parking Garage
Cost: $1/person includes rental skates!

We’re pleased to announce an evening of  EXCLUSIVE use of the rink
for individuals with disabilities & their families!

Come and try ice skating or other activities off the ice

Please RSVP with Shaeron King (703) 228 4731 or sking@arlingtonva.us

Smaller crowds!

Soft music!

Low lights

Alternative activities off the ice

Family Fun Night is for families of children and teens on the autism
spectrum.  This is a simple, low-key opportunity for the community to come
together and have fun playing and socializing.  Come join the fun!

Please contact Shaeron King for details, 703.228.4731 or
sking@arlingtonva.us.
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