NSSRA Program Guides Winter 2020 | Page 37

Buddy Basketball Get ready to join the team as we head to the gym for a game of basketball! We will pair up with our buddies as we challenge our friends to an exciting game. Each week, we will warm up with our team, practice and play a game. Note: Buddy Basketball is not a competitive program. Participants should come dressed in athletic clothing and gym shoes. Goals: Improve understanding and basic skills of basketball. Increase social interaction. Improve teamwork. Contact: Marissa Wayne Age: 7 - 15 Location: Greenbriar School Gym, Northbrook Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm Date: Tuesdays, January 7 - February 25 Min/Max: 8 / 10 Program Code/Fee: 102004-01 / $64 Buddies: We need you! We are looking for volunteers ages 10 - 17 ready to share in the fun and excitement that is Buddy Basketball. As a buddy, you will be paired with an athlete with special needs as he or she learns to play basketball. Help us create a program where everyone can have fun, and experience basketball in an exciting and successful atmosphere. While there is no fee for buddies, you must register to be a buddy. Please arrive at 4:45 pm on January 7 to receive program and participant details. Contact: Marissa Wayne Age: 10 - 17 Location: Greenbriar School Gym, Northbrook Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm Date: Tuesdays, January 7 - February 25 Min/Max: 8 / 10 Program Code/Fee: 102004-02 / FREE Music Speaks Get ready to rock to the beat of your own drum! This is the program we have all been waiting for! Music Speaks is led by a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). It might sound just like fun and games, but music and rhythm interventions also address physical, cognitive, communication, social and emotional aspects. Various instruments will be used during program. No musical skill or background is needed to be successful in a music therapy session. A snack will be given at the start of program. Music therapy will be provided from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Goals: Develop an understanding and appreciation of music. Encourage positive self-expression. Increase exposure to a variety of musical rhythms and instruments. Contact: Marissa Wayne Date: Age: 7 - 22 Min/Max: Location: Takiff Center, Glencoe Program Code/Fee: Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Wednesdays, January 8 - February 26 6 / 10 102007-01 / $207 Crocodiles During this swim program, we will introduce basic swim techniques including stroke development, kicking and water safety. This program is intended for participants who are still being oriented to the water and swimming techniques. Participants must NOT be able to swim one lap of the pool. Please bring a labeled swimsuit and towel. Goals: Feel comfortable in the water. Develop a basic understanding of swimming techniques. Increase ability to follow demonstrated one and two step directions. Increase water safety awareness. Contact: Location: Date: Min/Max: Marissa Wayne Park Center, Glenview Wednesdays, January 8 - February 26 4 / 6 per group Group I Age: Group II Age: Group I Time: Group II Time: 3 - 12 7 - 16 4:30 - 5:00 pm 5:15 - 5:45 pm NSSRA | (847) 509-9400 • [email protected] • register.nssra.org • www.nssra.org Group I Code/Fee: 102008-01 / $108 Group II Code/Fee: 102008-02 / $108 YOUTH PROGRAMS 37