Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Rock On! climbing program for children with ASD

Title: Rock On! climbing program for children with ASD

This summer SPLORE is offering a unique program called Rock On! which is a rock climbing program for children with autism spectrum disorder. Each child will receive specialized attention from SPLORE staff and volunteers who are dedicated to provide quality care.

Friends and family members are welcome to participate in SPLORE activities. Come learn how to make rock climbing fun for the whole family!

Rock On! is designed to help children:

- Develop positive recreation skills
- Increase muscle tone and motor skills
- Develop trust and relationship building skills
- Increase self-esteem and empowerment
- Promote independence, health and wellness
- Increase knowledge and access to recreation activities
- HAVE FUN!

For who: Rock On! is for children with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 5 to 12 years old.

When: June 3rd to July 24th

Schedule: Sessions are once a week with one of the time settings below:

Tuesdays: 4 to 5:30 pm or 5:30 to 7 pm

Thursdays: 4 to 5:30 pm or 5:30 to 7 pm

To sign up or to learn more please contact SPLORE at:

Phone: (801) 484-4128 x 6
Email: susans@splore.org

We also invite you to check out our website at www.splore.org


SPLORE is a Utah-based non profit organization that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and adults with disabilities through outdoor recreation. This summer will mark SPLORE’s 31st year of providing services. Some of the programs SPLORE provides range from rafting, rock climbing, canoeing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, camping, Nordic skiing as well as other specialized programs.

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