FREE Summer Book Club
3 Day Program for ages 11-23
Does your child struggle with ANXIETY?
We have a new Summer Book Club for ages 11-23 that will offer great strategies for
Anxiety in young people!
AND ITS FREE!
Participants will meet virtually each week throughout June and July on the Discord
App to discuss the book and practice strategies.
How does it work?
• Register for a space
• Pick up your FREE copy from AGA on May 18th 10am-7:00pm
• Download the Discord App
• We will have small groups based on grade and neurodevelopmental age.
• Discussions will be led by Gwen Bartley with special guests all summer.
Special THANK YOU to Partners Behavioral Healthcare for the donation of 1000 Super Powered
Books to Amazing Grace Advocacy!
Small Group Meetings on Discord:
Monday, June 19th
Monday, June 26th
Monday, July 10th
Monday, July 17th
Monday, July 24th
Times:
Middle School (ages 11-14) meets at 10am for 30 minutes
High School (ages 15-23) meets at 11am for 30 minutes
If your child has a disability, choose an age group that best represents their neurodevelopment.
*ages & grade level will not be disclosed or discussed in our meetings.
Discord allows for anonymity and cameras being on-is an optionand not required.
Job and Life Skills Program
High School and Young Adult Summer Program
Participants will gain needed OCS Hours(48) and meaningful exposure to work and social skills. Our program will be counted as "paid work hours" for OCS Students and can also be used on Resumes as Job Skills Training.
This 3 Week Program will meet 3 days a week during the summer and we will have several sessions in morning and afternoon. It is located at The Collective/One Life Church (Amazing Grace Advocacy Office).
We will meet IN PERSON as a small group of 12 Teens. We have 4 College Interns and 4 Amazing Grace Staff Members running the program.
What we will be doing:
- Real life applications in Mock Environments
- Work in a "Bank, Store, Restaurant & Office"
- Manage your own "Apartment" and Life Skills
- Explore systems and how to self advocate
- Learn how to manage money/credit/checks
- Practice job applications and interviews
- Work through real life challenges
- Social interactions with peers & adults
- HAVE FUN!
Eligibility Requirements:
- Completed 9th grade and higher (No older than 23 years old)
- Have a diagnosed brain disorder (IDD,ASD, or Mental Health)
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills
- Can follow simple written and verbal directions
- Must have verbal skills
- Has the intent of independence and employment
Summer Program Registrations
Morning is for 1st time attendees:
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Afternoon is for returning participants: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
*Mandatory Parent and Participant Orientation Meeting on
Thursday, May 18th at 7:00pm
at One Life Church
DATES:
Week 1: June 13, 14, 15
Week 2: June 20, 21, 22
Week 3: June 27, 28, 29
COST:
3 week Summer Program is $475.00.
We offer a payment plan:
- $75 due at Registration
- $200 due on May 1st
- $200 due on June 1st
Click to Register a NEW Participant
Four Factors of Wellness
3 Day Program for ages 11-14
The Four Factors of Wellness is a great program for Tweens in Middle School Ages 11-14.
We will have a 3 day indoor program in July that will teach self-awareness and strategies to keep tweens well during challenging years.
The Four Factors of Wellness are:
• Mental Health Awareness
• Physical Health Practices
• Mindfulness/Spirituality
• Social Engagement
Tweens will be practicing these factors through: Art, Cooking, Games, Yoga, Music, Discussions,
Exercise and more!
Requirements for Program:
• Age 11-14
• Basic reading, writing and math skills
• Must have verbal skills
• Can follow directions
Dates: July 11,12,13
AM Session 9:00-12:00
PM Session 1:00-4:00
Cost is $160-due by June 1st