Program Tracks

Our goal is to allow as many participants as possible to find their own track or path in life. We want them to track and pursue their goals, to follow their dreams, and to discover what they are capable of achieving. Our programs will be inclusive for children with various chronic medical conditions.

It is important that you understand how our programs are structured and supported as you decide if we are a good fit for your child. We place programs in a specific track (yellow, orange or green) based on activities as well as season and terrain. As you choose a specific program please keep the following factors in mind: Specific program activities being offered, potential weather and temperatures, allergies may be affected by season and program locations and/or activities.

Please review the descriptions to identify which program may be appropriate for your child. We request a conversation with every new family to develop a better understanding of your child’s needs. Based on that conversation and your medical specialist recommendation we will place your child in the best suitable track. After spending time with your child in our programs we may contact you to review their track placement. If program space permits and if your child is placed in the green track, s/he may participate in orange or yellow programs as well. Orange track participants may join the yellow track.

Based on our program objectives and organizational resources including our program staffing model, all participants must be able to:

Shower, toilet, dress and feed themselves independently and with minimal supervision.
Walk 150 yards unassisted and without extreme fatigue.
Use of a wheelchair to aide in transitions /transportation may be considered.
Communicate his or her needs with our staff.Participate in group activities supervised at the indicated staff ratio level.

If your child has any restrictions or any cognitive, physical, developmental, or emotional needs, which may preclude your child from participating fully in our programs, please contact us. We will discuss the program format and activities with you and assess if our program would be a good fit for your child. Our goal is to set every child up for success and this starts with the parent as a partner conversation.

BLUE TRACK:

Limited active participation with no exercise.
Participates primarily in sedentary or standing activities, rests frequently.
Example activities: calm cooperative games, arts & crafts, theatre and circus art, archery, cooking.
Participant to staff ratio of 4-to-1.

ORANGE TRACK:

Medium active participation with some exercise.
Participates in light activities and rests occasionally.
Example activities: water play, canoeing, scavenger hunt, kickball, cooperative games.
Participant to staff ratio of 6-to-1.
Orange track participants may join the blue track if space permits.

GREEN TRACK:

Full active participation with moderate exercise.
Participates in games which may involve some running , repetitive motion, balancing.
Example activities: swimming, hiking, wall climbing, tag games, sports.
Participant to staff ratio of 8-to-1.
Green track participants may join the orange or blue track programs if space permits.

Please note: Before acceptance to our programs, all participants must complete the application, release and medical forms. All applications will be reviewed by the Medical Review Committee prior to acceptance.