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Life Skills is a full-time 5 days a week educational day program for developmentally disabled adults.  It is designed to provide training in independent living skills, job readiness skills, and social interaction skills. The classes have a student achievement expectation of increased independent functioning and job readiness. This expectation of student progress requires certain eligibility criteria, which all potential students must meet. 

These criteria are: Students must be at least 22 years of age. Students must be able to function semi-independently in individual and small group activities. Students must be capable of attending to all basic self-care skills including feeding and toileting (self-medicating, if necessary,)

These criteria help to ensure that the students are functioning at an appropriate level to benefit from the life skills training and that the safety of each student can be maintained.

Current written documentation of disability and functioning level must be submitted to the Life Skills intake office. Acceptable forms of documentation include APD support plan, medical records, and school records. If, after a review of the record, it is determined that the individual is eligible for the Life Skills Program, an interview will be scheduled for the student and parent/guardian at the class site to enable them to observe the class and meet the teacher. Enrollment will be completed after this visitation. There is no tuition cost for attending these programs. Transportation to and from the program is the responsibility of the parent and/or guardian.

There are three LifeSkills Classes throughout Pinellas County, howerver, your intial contact should be with Laura Sargent Supervisor and Program intake coordinator:

Office 1400 19th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Contact: Barbara Van Camp

CAMP REDBIRD Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School
95 - 72nd Street, N., St. Petersburg, FL

Therapeutic Recreation’s CAMP REDBIRD summer playcamp (May through August) consists of three separate programs for youth, teen and adult participants: Call 727-893-7899 for more information.

JUNIOR PROGRAM
Ages 6-12 years, 1 staff member per 6 campers. A typical summer playcamp opportunity. Therapeutic recreation and leisure activities are planned to foster each individual’s motor, cognitive and social skills development. Activities include active and passive games, arts & crafts, swimming, weekly field trips and more!

TEEN CAMP AT CAMP REDBIRD
For participants ages 13-19 years old, 1 staff member per 6 campers. Programming for our teen camp will include activities with participants from other teen camps, community service and other typical summer camp ventures!

EXPERIENCED CAMPER PROGRAM (ECP)
Ages 20 and above, 1 staff per 12 campers. For the adult who still enjoys a summer recreational program. This group focuses on peer interaction, leisure education and developing an awareness of community recreation opportunities. Participant directed activity planning is emphasized.

PREREQUISITES
Participant must meet the following prerequisites:
Ability to follow basic instructions;
Ability to function in a group structure;
Have independent bathroom skills;
Is assessed for camp readiness and acceptance into program
Capable of participation in group activities.

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A.F.I.R.E  Po Box 6635  Clearwater, FL 33758
Revised: February 26, 2008