The CREC John J. Allison Jr. Polaris Center Presents

Bridges to the Future
July 2 - August 10, 2007
A collaborative academic and therapeutic summer program for adolescents ages 11-18.

Summer break can create a serious disruption in the education of many students.
 
The Bridges to the Future Summer Program is designed to provide important educational continuity for students with behavioral and emotional difficulties.

We provide students with an opportunity to participate in a program which emphasizes experiential, hands-on and adventure-based learning.
 
Students will be given the opportunity to earn educational credit by reaching goals outlined in their Individual Education Plans. Our Special Education staff will work with school districts to ensure that PPT goals are addressed and evaluated over the summer.

The students will complete a curriculum that allows them to gain insight into their own abilities, attitudes and behaviors while participating in physically, emotionally and mentally challenging activities.  They will acquire the tools that will help them apply what they have learned to their regular school environment.

Adventure Challenge

• Promotes Personal Growth
• Encourages opportunities to pursue constructive goals
• Acquire new skills
• Develop leadership potential

The Arts

• Explore personal creativity through music, visual arts, drama and dance
• Enhance individuality and self-expression

Real World Challenge

• Teach and strengthen basic life skills
• Explore roles your place in the community and skills for independent living

School to Work

• Gain pre-employment skills
• Opportunity to visit work sites, participate in paid employment
• Community Service

About

Summer Program Staff

The Bridges to the Future staff is a group of professionals who are deeply committed to the growth and development of adolescents. They possess the knowledge and skills to guide special-needs students toward personal and academic achievement.

• Experienced instructors lead each of the components of the program. Additionally, the program will have one certified special education teacher who works under the direction of the Polaris Principal.

• A clinician will support students to help ensure their success in this program.

• The Polaris Center Nurses will be on duty throughout the summer.

• All staff work under the direction of a Summer Program Coordinator with a 5:1 ratio maintained at all times.

Dates: July 2nd - August 10th
Hours: 8:30 – 2:00 pm
Monday - Friday
Lunch and snacks provided
Cost of Program: $4,900  

For more information please contact:
Lily Holcomb, Admissions Coordinator
Bridges to the Future Summer Program
CREC John J. Allison Jr. Polaris Center

474 School Street
East Hartford , CT 06108
860.289.8131 ext. 3412
860.289.8380 (Fax)
lholcomb@crec.org