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Activity
Group
Program
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The program is designed to help boys and girls ages 5-16 develop
self-confidence, self-esteem, and improve social skills. Children enrolled
in an activity group are placed in groups whose members are comparable in
age, physical skill, developmental level, cognitive abilities, and
social/emotional maturity.
Each child's self-esteem and social skills may be enhanced because he or
she is in a supportive, safe, encouraging environment in which rapport and
trust are built up not only with the counselor but also with fellow group
members. Self-confidence is also fostered by structuring the groups and
activities so that each child can have fun while experiencing concrete
success.
The activity groups range in length of time from 40 to 70 minutes and
in composition from two to seven members. The groups meet weekly at the same
day and time with the same counselors.
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Goals
of the
Program
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Children enrolled in an Academy group may benefit in one or more of
the following ways:
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Develop positive social skills
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Improve self-esteem
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Develop self-confidence
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Improve body image / self-image
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Learn to read social cues
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Channel energy constructively
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Improve communication skills
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Increase peer interaction
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Understand cause & effect of behavior
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Manage transitions & frustration more effectively
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Learn problem-solving & negotiating skills
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Identify and express feelings
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Learn to interpret non-verbal communication
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Activities
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The focus of each group is on physical, social, and verbal interaction.
The Academy has created numerous games and activities which often involve
group members working together toward a common goal rather than working against
each other for individual accomplishment. Our activities include but are
not limited to:
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Cooperative group activities
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Creative recreational games
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Group problem-solving games
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Traditional team sports
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Challenge courses
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Office games and discussion
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Fees
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The fee for the standard Academy group is $65 per session. The 40 week
program is divided into 4 ten-week cycles with most participants continuing
throughout the school year.
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To Enroll
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The Academy offers many different services for children and their families.
Visit our various links on the left for descriptions of all services.
The Academy serves a wide range of children from the athletic child
who needs a healthy recreational outlet to the child who has learning,
developmental, emotional or psychological needs.
In order to determine which program or service is best for your child,
an initial interview with parent(s) and child is required. Information from
this interview is used as a guide in determining the best possible option
for the child. Enrollment in the Academy group program occurs only after
this process is completed. There is a $130 non-refundable fee for the initial
interview which lasts approximately one hour. The interview can be arranged
by calling (617) 969-2200 x10. If you are interested in PERC, school-based
services, consultations or trainings you should contact the director at ext.
12.
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