YMCA Gym
Exercise can benefit both physical and mental health. We spend the day at the local YMCA to exercise, get fit, and stay healthy.
Exercise can benefit both physical and mental health. We spend the day at the local YMCA to exercise, get fit, and stay healthy.
Volunteering is important for the amazing individuals in our program as a useful avenue for getting to know other members in our 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.
High Meadow playground and fitness area at Garret Mountain Reservation provides individuals in our program with the perfect space to get some fresh air and enjoy some ice cream on a warm summer afternoon.
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.
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!
A trip to the Dollar Tree store gives the amazing individuals in our program access to household items, and promotes equal treatment and opportunity. They love to browse and shop for their own goodies. These outings also give them independence, allowing them to utilize their money management skills, follow directions, community awareness and safety, and […]
Exercise can benefit both physical and mental health. Participants in our program take a trip to the local YMCA to get fit and stay healthy.
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!
Our extraordinary individuals enjoy the breeze while on a scenic riverfront picnic. Alpine Boat Basin is one of the most popular spots in the Palisades and brings in hikers, boaters and picnic goers to its picturesque marina every year. Pictures coming soon!
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.
Overpeck Park hosts our participants for a day of play and fun in the sun. Spanning more than 805-acres, its a prime location for a recreational day! This park contains multiple athletic tracks and fields, picnic and fishing areas, playgrounds, a grass amphitheater and a 5 mile trail for walking and biking. 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!
Laurelwood Arboretum is a beautiful 30-acre property that contains woodland trails, gardens, wildlife ponds, streams and hundreds of varieties of unusual species of plants and trees, where our participants can experience calmness, joy, and creativity. Pictures 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!
Participants at our Achievement Center enjoy some cool treats at a local ice cream shop. Socials with our individuals are important for skill improvement to cope with challenges, and reduces stress, depression, anxiety and fatigue.
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!
The amazing individuals in our program visit Build a Bear in the Paramus Park Mall to design furry friends to take home.
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!
Our residents & Day Program participants enjoy a day at the historical Liberty State Park. This green oasis is located in the middle of metro New Jersey and features a beautiful Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. 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 with daily exercises.
Brookhollow's Barnyard is great experience for anyone! Here our program participants feed the animals carrots, enjoy tractor and train rides, while learning all about the animals on the property. The open outdoor space offers an opportunity to get fresh air, exercise and appreciation for the land and animals.
Our Day Program participants hone their creativity at the Achievement Center with seasonal arts & crafts, guided by instructor, Debra Koplish.