REC - Reaching Everyone's Capabilities

REC is a social and recreational club for children, teens and adults with social difficulties or moderate to high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders.

REC members engage in activities and outings with guidance from trained NYFS staff. The goal of the program is to make friends and have fun while developing individual growth, confidence, independence, flexibility and patience.

REC is separated by age group (except for summer REC which combines the child and teen group).
Children: 7 - 12 years old
Teens: 13 - 17 years old
Adults: 18 - 35 years old

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REC for Children & Teens

Seasonal REC
Operates on an ongoing seasonal cycle; one summer session, one fall session, two winter sessions and two spring sessions. Each session is 5 weeks long and the group meets weekly. The summer session is different in that it combines the child and teen group and meets less frequently.

Children's REC: For Children 7 - 12 years old, meets on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. 
Teen REC: For Teens 13 - 17 years old, meets on Thursdays from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.

Spring I Session Schedule:
April 10^th & 11^th
April 24^th & 25^th
May 1^st & 2^nd
May 8^th & 9^th
May 15^th & 16^th

Cost: $170

Children's REC Spring I Session Plan
Teen REC Spring I Session Plan

REC Activities and Outings Include:
Group Games & Seasonal Arts, Collaborative Play, Science Exploration, LEGO & Model Construction, Garden Bed Repair & Preparation, Aerodynamics & Model Rocketry, Veggiecation Cooking, Activities at Rockin' Jump, Activities at the Cave and more!


All prospective members MUST meet with Adam Horvath, Autism Recreation & Sibshops Coordinator prior to joining the program. Please email AHorvath@newtownyouthandfamilyservices.org or call (203) 270 - 4335.

               


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REC for Adults

Year-round REC
REC for Adults is designed to connect individuals who are seeking friendships and social opportunities within their community. NYFS mentors who serve as “social role models” make sure the group is cohesive and relationships are established and developed. Members are encouraged to plan and implement their own social group events.

Adult REC: For Adults 18 - 35 years old, meets on bi-weekly Tuesdays between 6 - 8 PM.

Next meeting April 30^th! Come check it out.

Schedule:
January 9^th
January 23^rd
February 6^th
February 20^th
March 5^th
March 19^th
April 2^nd
April 16^th
April 30^th
May 14^th
May 28^th
June 11^th
June 25^th
July 9^th
July 23^rd
August 6^th
August 20^th
September 3^rd
September 17^th
October 1^st
October 15^th
October 29^th
November 12^th
November 26^th
December 10^th

Cost per 6 month session: $30
Does not include the cost of activities.

REC Activities and Outings Include:
Activities at Brass City Raceway, the Cave, Danbury Fair Mall, Quassy Amusement & Waterpark, Round1 Bowling & Arcade, Dinner at Applebees's Grill + Bar, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chuck’s Steakhouse, Cover Two Sports Cafe, Dairy Queen, Gisella's Ristorante, IHOP, Olive Garden, Puerto Vallarta, Royal Buffet Sushi and Grill, Square One Bar & Grill, Toro and more!
Activities and locations are dependent on members and will vary each meeting.


All prospective members MUST meet with Daryl Might, Case Manager prior to joining the program. Please email DMight@newtownyouthandfamilyservices.org or call
(203) 270 - 4335.