NSSRA Program Guides Fall 2017 | Page 28

Youth Programs Gator Bocce This program begins before the Fall program season. All participants must register by July 24. Come try your hand at bocce! This season of Gator Bocce is for athletes of all skill and experience levels. Gator athletes will learn the rules of bocce as well as different strategies that can be applied during competition. Athletes will have the opportunity to compete in the Special Olympics (S.O.) district competition in October. All Gator athletes must have a current Special Olympics Medical Application for Participation on file to compete in bocce. No program August 21 and September 4. Goals: Enhance upper extremity gross motor skills through throwing a ball. Enhance attention and concentration by targeting a point. Learn bocce rules and skills, and improve problem solving and decision making skills through competitions. Contact: Becca Zajler Program Code/Fee: Age: 16 and up Transportation Code/Fee: Location: Sunset Woods Park, Highland Park Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Times/Locations: Date: Mondays, August 7- September 25 Min/Max: 6 / 12 470601-01 / $59 470601-51 / $77 Pick Up 4:30 pm NSSRA 5:00 pm WCRC Drop Off 7:30 pm 7:00 pm Private Piano Lessons Do you want to learn how to play the piano? This program offers thirty minutes of individual lessons developed by a music therapist on the piano (piano will be on-site). No skills are necessary to sign up for this program; the instruction will be developed based on needs and skill level. Everyone is welcome! Returning participants have priority registration through 5:00 pm on Friday, July 28 for their same time slot from the previous season. All other registrations will be accepted and reviewed after Friday, July 28. You are welcome to state a time preference, however, no slots are guaranteed. You will be notified of your assigned half-hour time slot prior to the start of program. A guardian will need to stay on-site during the lesson. Goals: Develop an understanding and appreciation of music. Increase ability to follow instructions. Promote development of fine motor skills required to play an instrument. Contact: Marissa Wayne Time: Age: 7 - 22 Min/Max: Location: Sachs Recreation Center, Deerfield Program Code/Fee: Date: Tuesdays, September 19 - November 14 28 4:30 - 7:30 pm 3 / 6 478202-01 / $354 Register online at register.nssra.org.