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A NEWSLETTER BROUGHT TO YOU BY
THE

BLOOMFIELD RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Spring/Summer 2015

Volume 3, Issue 3

Station II Summer Camp

The Bloomfield Recreation Department is offering a summer program for children with special needs
called Station II. The programming will have two different levels: one will be a self-contained program
and the other will follow an inclusion model. Our camp schedules are designed to peak a variety of
interests and enhance social skills. Dont let your child miss the opportunity to make new friends, have
fun and make lasting childhood memories. If interested please register at the Recreation Department as
soon as possible!

Camp Dates:
Session 1 June 29th July 10th (No camp on July 3rd)
Session 2- July 13th July 24th
Session 3- July 27 August 7th
STATION II INCLUSION (Ages 4-14) The campers will be with an age appropriate group at Forest
Glen or Demarest. Parents are requested to sign up for this program if their children can work and play
at least 50% of the time within the group setting and need a shadow counselor for the rest of the time.
STATION II SELF CONTAINED This program will offer the same schedule as the other program but
with a larger staff to camper ratio and with adaptive activities. For first time campers, it is an excellent
opportunity to learn the routine of the program and feel comfortable in a play environment. The
program will be offered to all age groups with campers grouped according to age. Each program will
look to provide some mainstream activities with age appropriate peers. This program runs from 9:00
AM to 2:00 PM at Demarest ONLY!
This year will be a very exciting one for all of us. We will appreciate your help in understanding the
unique needs of all of your children. Please pick the program you believe will best suit your child. We
want all of them to have a great summer!

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Canteen and Horizons are both social programs for the special needs community
that run on Friday nights from October to May and follow the school calendar.

Canteens were successful this year. The objective of the Canteen program is to create an environment for
students to feel comfortable being themselves and to socialize with others. The students enjoyed all the
activities. We participated in a variety of activities. While in our home base at the Carteret School we play
basketball, karaoke and board games. We also went on adventures to Seaside Heights Casino Pier, the Circle
of Friends holiday dance and out to eat. We hope to continue the success again in the fall!

Pictures
from a
trip to
Seaside
Heights
Casino
Pier.
The Horizons group recently finished another wonderful year together! The group participated in a variety of
activities such as going to the movies, bowling, the Circle of Friends Holiday party, Monster Mini golf and trying
out a bunch of restaurants. We have made special trips this year to Medieval Times, the Meadowlands
Racetrack and a Montclair Jackals baseball game. In addition the group saw plays at Montclair State University
and the Papermill Playhouse. We have a great time together and are already looking forward to the fall!

Special Edition Newsletter Spring/Summer 2015

Horizons Coordinator:
Lisa Forte
Ms. Lisa Forte has been the
coordinator of the Horizons program
for the past 8 years. Over that time
she has planned many fun trips and
events for the group. She has also
worked with the members on becoming
more independent and helping them to
expand their social and life skills.
Ms. Forte is responsible for planning
evenings, creating the monthly
schedule and running the events. In
addition to her work with the Horizons
program Ms. Forte works on the
Special Edition Newsletter.
Ms. Forte greatly enjoys her time with
her Horizons friends and looks
forward to many more years working
with the group.

After-School Program:
The C.A.R.E. Station
Location: Carteret Elementary School
Time: 3:30 PM-6:00 PM
Dates: 2015-2016 dates to be determined
Cost: See monthly payment schedule
Our after school
Program offers a
variety of activities
to its students such
as academic support,
special events and
recreational
activities. Some of
our activities include
tutoring, games,
karate, occupational
therapy, arts &
crafts and yoga. We
work to promote
positive body
awareness, reduce
stress and increase
overall health. We
have a wonderful
time together!

Please look for our next

newsletter in the fall!!
A special thanks to John Baltz, Lisa Forte
& the program coordinators for their
contributions to this newsletter.

Toreceiveadditionalinformation
aboutanyoftheprogramslistedin
thisnewsletterpleasecontactJohn
BaltzattheBloomfieldRecreation
Departmentat(973)7439074or
(973)7254485