School Year Program

  • Participants range in age from 5-21
  • Staff to child ratio is 1-1 or 1-2
  • Older adolescents participate in activities based in the general community: miniature golf, bowling, shopping at the mall for the holidays, dinner at restaurants
  • Typical siblings between the ages of 5-12 participate in activities at the same time (this allows siblings the opportunity to meet others in similar situations and learn that they are not alone)
  • Each respite session consists of a highly structured program, presented in a positive, supportive environment allowing children to participate in a variety of activities
  • Activities include: crafts, music therapy, group games, story time and making one's own snack,(playground time weather permitting in Lancaster and Reading)
  • Positive and supportive interactions encourage children to gain a better sense of self
  • Program is supervised by a professional social worker and special education teachers. Undergraduate students studying special education, social work, psychology and occupational therapy are able to gain first hand experience in working with children who have special needs
  • Middle school and high school volunteers act as positive role models for the children
  • A nurse is on staff at each site
  • Respite sessions allow parents time to care for themselves knowing their children are safe, being supervised and their care is of a professional nature
 
We are now accepting registrations for our 2009-2010 School Year Program.
Download, print, and complete the registration form below and mail to:
Aaron's Acres
102 White Oak Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17601

Registration Form 2009-2010
(Registration deadline extended to 10/2/09)
2009-2010 School Year Program Dates:

LANCASTER PROGRAM (Lancaster Jewish Community Center)

  • Ages 5-12 (Sunday 1:30-4:00):  October 25, November 15, December 6, January 31, February 21, March 21, April 25, May family event date to be determined
  • Ages 13-21 (Friday evenings):  October 23, November 13, December 4, January 29, February 19, March 19, April 23, May family event date to be determined

READING PROGRAM (Schuylkill Valley Elementary School)

  • Ages 5-12 (Sunday 1:30-4:00):  October 25, November 15, December 6, January 31, February 21, March 21, April 25, May family event date to be determined
  • Ages 13-21 (Friday evenings):  October 23, November 13, December 4, January 29, February 19, March 19, April 23, May family event date to be determined