Each winter, CDS staff receive an invitation to participate in the Lions Fishing Derby at Shabbona Lake State Park. The Lions plan months ahead to create a special day for anyone who wants to join in. There are games, prizes, activities, lunch provided, and of course, boat rides and fishing. All provided free of cost…
Keeler participants and staff were challenged to create interesting, creative fashion pieces using limited materials and then strut their stuff on the “Keeler Catwalk”. Pieces were taped, glued, and stapled from different colored tablecloths, cotton balls, popsicle sticks, paint, bubble wrap, and other items in the classroom. Everyone cheered each other’s fashion achievements on in…
Room 3 utilized the Museums for Everyone benefit (reduced or free entry to many museums for people with LINK benefits in IL to take a special day trip to the Brookfield Zoo. The group enjoyed the nice weather and company to observe the animals and habitats through out the gym. They had a picnic lunch…
Utilizing the Museums for Everyone benefit (reduced or free entry to many museums for people with LINK benefits in IL), staff coordinated a visit to the Naperville Riverwalk and Naper Settlement. The group was entertained and informed by the many exhibits throughout the site, including a live blacksmith presentation, a covered wagon, and other buildings…
For several summers, the people at STARS Batavia Center have joined with teen volunteers through the Geneva Public Library. Joining the teen volunteers at the library weekly, the combined group participates in activities together like Roblox, library scavenger hunt, crafting, and making friendship bracelets. STARS staff and library staff develop the programming ideas ahead of…
