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Fun on the Farm
Saturday, April 19, 2008
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
This annual event, sponsored by the A-O Civitans, is free for persons with autism and their families. There are hay rides, horseback riding, moonwalks, live bands, inflated slide, trampoline and tons of yummy food! Be sure to mark your calendar -- you don't want to miss this event!
Location: At the home of Therrel & Marie Brown, 6236 Hwy 87N in Caswell County (between Burlington and Reidsville).
Please RSVP by April 17, 2008 to Therrel & Marie Brown at (336) 585-0908.
Rain Date: Saturday, May 10, 2007
Directions: Take Wendover Avenue East to Huffine Mill Rd. exit. At the end of the ramp, turn right (Gateway will be on your right.)
Stay on Huffine Mill Rd. for 9.5 miles. (Huffine Mill Rd. veers to the right as you leave Greensboro - Rankin Mill goes straight. Stay on Huffine Mill Rd.)
Turn left onto High Rock Rd. (There is no stop sign, so watch for it.)
Stay on High Rock Rd. for 9.4 miles. (You will cross Hwy 61 and Osceola-Ossippee Rd.)
Turn right onto Hwy 87 toward Burlington. (There is a Chevron station/Ross Hardware store on the left.)
Stay on Hwy 87 for 2.9 miles. You will see a log cabin and horses on the left.
Camp Ann
Camp Ann, a fun camp for people with special needs, is gearing up for this summer. Below are the scheduled sessions.
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Adult Elementary Middle/High School Adult
Week 1: June 16-20 Week 1: June 23-27 Week 1: July 21-25 Week 1: August 4-8
Week 2: July 7-11 Week 2: July 28-Aug. 1
Week 3: July 14-18
Registration Deadlines
Session 1 Adult Monday June 2, 2008 by 12:00 pm
Session 2 Elementary Monday June 9, 2008 by 12:00 pm
Session 3 Middle/High School Monday July 7, 2008 by 12:00 pm
Session 4 Adult Monday July 21, 2008 by 12:00 pm
We have applications available in our office or you can contact Camp Ann, High Point Parks & Recreation at 883-3481 or 883-3477 for more information.
MainStream Resources
MainStream Resources offer recreational programs and events for special needs people 5 years old and up. Some programs are designed for certain ages and disabilities. Some of the programs include Arts for All, Chair Exercise, GTCC After School, Gym Walkers, and Water Exercise. Click on the link below or call MainStream at 373-2735 or 373-2954 for details.
Click here for more details: Parks & Recreation
Then click on Special Needs in the column on the left.
Natural Science Center of Greensboro
The Natural Science Center of Greensboro offers many classes and special exhibits year round. Check out their website for details. Your child and their staff may go as they please and simply check in at the front desk as Hamilton Services.
Saturday, March 8 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, the Natural Science Center will be having their Bunny Day. You can pet bunnies, meet the Easter Bunny, get your face painted and make a special bunny craft.
Click here for more details: www.natsci.org
The ARC of Greensboro
The ARC of Greensboro offers a number of services. One is the Challenger Sports League open to anyone with a disability. Click on the link below for more details.
Click here for more details: www.arcg.com