We take a trip to view the Great Falls in Paterson and spend some time in the scenic parks that surround the area. Whether viewing the Falls from Overlook Park or feeling their spray in Mary Ellen Kramer Park, the area offers our participants a chance to enjoy nature. Photos coming soon!
The team at Mercer Exercise Physiology works with the individuals at our Achievement Center to develop personalized workouts that suit each person's needs, abilities and goals. This creates a safe training environment where participants feel confident and comfortable. Pictures coming soon!
A trip to the Dollar Tree store gives our participants full access to resources, and promotes equal treatment and opportunity. They love to browse and shop for their own items. These outings also give them independence, allowing them to utilize their money management skills, follow directions, community awareness and safety, and decision making. Pictures coming […]
A trip to the local library allows the individuals in our program an opportunity to practice skills for community awareness, socialization, and public navigation while enjoying fun movies. Pictures coming soon!
Our participants enjoy a day in the kitchen! Learning to prepare meals encourages independence and provides the opportunity for social connections with others. Plus they get a tasty reward at the end!
The amazing individuals in our programs visit the Cherry Blossom Visitor Center at Branch Brook Park to enjoy the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival this Spring.
Volunteering is important for the amazing individuals in our program as a useful avenue for getting to know other members in the community. Pictures coming soon.
Our participants are joined by Soke Grandmaster Larry Barr to sharpen their focus, self-discipline, and self-control while relieving some stress.
Musician, Cliff Romanelli, joins our participants at the Achievement Center for some live accordion and piano music to boost their spirits.
The amazing individuals in our programs visit the Cherry Blossom Visitor Center at Branch Brook Park to enjoy the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival this Spring.
Our Day Program participants hone their creativity at the Achievement Center with seasonal arts & crafts, guided by instructor, Debra Koplish.
A trip to the local library allows our individuals to develop skills for community awareness, socialization, public navigation, and decision making, while enjoying a leisurely activity.
With over 130 acres at Van Saun Park, there are many opportunities for individuals to enjoy passive and active recreation. The park offers ball fields and tennis courts, picnic areas, state of the art playgrounds and splash pads, pony rides, a millennium carousel, a miniature train ride, and the nationally-accredited Bergen County Zoo!
The amazing individuals in our programs visit the Cherry Blossom Visitor Center at Branch Brook Park to enjoy the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival this Spring.
The individuals at our Achievement Center work up a sweat dancing to their favorite tunes. Dancing promotes strength, coordination, and balance which helps in improving overall well-being!
Our amazing individuals spend the afternoon out on the town for lunch at a local restaurant. Pictures coming soon!
Our participants visit a local bowling alley to let the pins fall where they may! Bowling provides a great low-impact workout engaging muscle strength and cardio, improves flexibility and plus, its fun!
The amazing individuals in our programs visit the Cherry Blossom Visitor Center at Branch Brook Park to enjoy the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival this Spring.
We take a trip to the the Palisades Center in West Nyack for some shopping, good food, and fun entertainment.
The team at Mercer Exercise Physiology works with the individuals at our Achievement Center to develop personalized workouts that suit each person's needs, abilities and goals. This creates a safe training environment where participants feel confident and comfortable. Pictures coming soon!
We visit Holland Ridge Farms just in time to welcome Spring back!. The farm’s expansive flower fields are bursting with a rainbow of colored tulips, waiting to be picked by our participants. Pictures coming soon!
A sweet and refreshing smoothie hits the spot for our Day Program participants as they gather for a smoothie social. Socials for our clients are important for skill improvement to cope with challenges, and reduces stress, depression, anxiety and fatigue. Pictures coming soon!
A trip to local movie theaters gives our participants the opportunity sit back, relax, and enjoy the latest flicks!
Our extraordinary individuals enjoy a day in the kitchen at our local YMCA! Learning to prepare meals encourages independence, and provides the opportunity for social connections with others. Plus a tasty reward at the end!
