Winter Spring Program Guide | Page 18

overnight trips

Trip Eligibility

Participants must be able to meet general trip expectations for all overnight trips. Specific trip eligibility is listed in the program description. For all trips lasting longer than three days and two nights, participants must attend an NSSRA overnight trip prior to the registration deadline for the desired trip in order for NSSRA staff to assess the individual’ s readiness for the trip. Assessments will be completed at the end of all trips to determine eligibility for future trips.

General Trip Expectations

For NSSRA overnight trips, participants must be able to:

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Meet all expectations outlined in the " code of conduct " on page 8 while participating in group activities.

Follow all scheduled activities and demonstrate appropriate social skills with peers and staff. s

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Carry out daily living activities with or without staff assistance as needed.

Respectfully share living space with other participants and staff members.

Questions?

For any questions about trips, please contact Patrick Russell at( 847) 509-9400 x6823 or prussell @ nssra. org.

Trip Housing

Participants may be expected to share rooms, and possibly beds, with peers of the same gender. Specific housing details are listed in the trip information. To arrange for a single room or bed, if available, please call the trip contact listed in the program guide by the designated registration deadline. An additional fee may apply for these arrangements.

NSSRA staff may not be present in all rooms during downtime, personal care / hygiene time or overnight. Room assignments will be made at the staff’ s discretion. Participants are expected to stay in their rooms and be respectful of their roommates. To arrange for a staff member to be present in the room overnight, please call the trip contact as listed in the program guide by the designated registration deadline.

Activities of Daily Living

All participants are required to adhere to NSSRA participant expectations for the duration of the trip. Depending on the trip, NSSRA staff are available to provide different levels of reminders, prompting and assistance for activities of daily living( i. e. toileting, showering, brushing teeth, dressing and feeding). Specific expectations for carrying out activities of daily living on trips are listed in the program guide information.

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