Summer Fun in Yorkton is back for another exciting season thanks to SaskAbilities, whoare once again provide programming to children and youth experiencing disability includinglearning disabilities, mental health and neurological disabilities,and other barriers.
“The Covid-19 Pandemic has impacted countless individuals and programs,” said Aleks Hoeber Program Manager, Yorkton Branch. “As a result, we made changes to Summer Fun to ensure staff and participants stay safe and healthy.”
Hoebernoted, “Summer Fun is all about building friendships, trying newactives,and developing new skills! Although wewon'tbe able to meet in person, we are excited to offer skill building and activities that will be helpful in making a smooth transition back to school,” adding, “technology has been so beneficial during these unprecedented times.”
As a result small group virtual programming and one-on-one activities will take place throughout July and August.
For more information please contact [email protected] or message the SaskAbilities-Yorkton Region Facebookpage.
A sampling of the fun and beneficial activities Summer Fun registrants will enjoy this summer include;
- science experiments
- crafts
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- virtual small group academic tutoring (reading and math)
- social skill building,
If you know any children and youth that wouldbenefitfrom increasing their skills through fun activities to help them transition back to school in the fall, let them andtheirfamily know about this year'sSummer Fun.