Carlo’s Bake Shop
We take a trip to Hoboken to visit Carlo's Bake Shop, made famous by the TLC television series "Cake Boss", to sample some sweet baked goods. Picture coming soon!
We take a trip to Hoboken to visit Carlo's Bake Shop, made famous by the TLC television series "Cake Boss", to sample some sweet baked goods. Picture 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 in our programs visit SeaQuest Aquarium in Woodbridge, where they are encouraged to connect with animals and learn about their ecosystems through various hands-on activities, which include hand-feeding sharks, stingrays, birds, and tropical animals.
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!
A trip to local movie theaters gives our participants the opportunity sit back, relax, and enjoy the latest flicks!
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.
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.
Exercise can benefit both physical and mental health. We spend the day at the local YMCA to exercise, get fit, and stay healthy.
Musician, Cliff Romanelli, joins our participants at the Achievement Center for some live accordion and piano music.
Our Day Program participants hone their creativity at the Achievement Center with seasonal arts & crafts, guided by instructor, Debra Koplish.
Our amazing individuals spend the afternoon out on the town for lunch at a local restaurant. Pictures coming soon!
A trip to the local library allows our extraordinary individuals to work on community awareness and resources, socialization, public navigation, decision making, and enjoy a leisurely activity. 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.
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! Pictures coming soon!
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 […]
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!
Painting provides our participants with a creative outlet, and also lets them show off their accomplishments to others, which promotes social interaction and builds confidence. 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!
We visit a local exotic pet shop in Lodi, where our participants have a chance to see and interact with an assortment of animals like lizards, reptiles, small animals, and colorful birds.
With over 130 acres at Van Saun Park, there are many opportunities for 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! Photos coming soon!
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!
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 […]
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!