2016 10 Weeks of Life Altering

Experiences A Summer Day Educational Program

with a Therapeutic Component Come Learn and Grow with Us

(Ages 8 and Up)

FEES The cost of Life Steps is $300.00 for the week. (A day rate is also available at $60.00 per day)

Family rates are offered for $250.00 for the week, per family member.

$75.00 Deposit Required

IO Waiver, Level 1 Waiver, Supported Living, Extended School Year (ESY), Family Resources,

Private Pay and other funding resources are available to cover the cost of the program. Please check with

your case manager at your local County Board of DD to see if you qualify. Scholarships may be available

based on financial need.

For an application or more information, please go to: www.medinacreativehousing.com

Or call Sharon Biggins at 330-591-4434

BENEFITS OF LIFE STEPS: Life Skills Training

Social Skills Exercise

Friendships Self Esteem

Responsibility Confidence

Financial Literacy Increased Independence

Creative Concoctions (5/31 - 6/03)

If you love science, then this is a fun packed week just

for you! We will create silly putty, play dough, & green

goo & preform interesting science experiments. We will

also spend an exciting day touring the Akron Fossil and

Science Center.

Animal Planet (6/06 - 6-10)

Do you love animals of all kinds? This wild week we will

visit beasts, bugs, birds, & butterflies. Climb aboard as we

spend the week visiting area zoos, animal rescues, & even

Medina Creative Pet Play.

Horsin’ Around (6/13 - 6/17)

Come out to the ranch & make friends with our fantastic therapy horses.

You will be learning how to feed, water, groom, & care for our horses &

ponies. Each day we will work on improving our horse knowledge &

riding skills & become skilled equestrians.

Cooking Around the World (6/20 - 6/24)

Join Chef Laura as we explore the world we live in

through food. Learn how to make different dishes & the

countries they originated from. No need to bring your

passport for this unique journey around the globe!

We Can Be Heroes (6/27 - 7/01)

We will visit our community heroes such as police, firefighters, National

Guardsmen, & learn how to stay safe & help others too. We will make

our own emergency preparedness plan & learn how to complete safety

drills in our home. We will also have the opportunity to be a hero to our

community by experiencing volunteer opportunities.

If I Were An Artist (7/11 - 7/15)

Are you a painter, sculptor, musician, or jewelry designer?

Do you enjoy creating your own beautiful works of art?

You will have many opportunities to design & create many

different types of art during this fun filled week, so get

ready to show your creative side!

Master Chef (7/18 - 7/22)

Are you interested in learning how to make delicious

& nutritious meals? Join us as we learn to make lots

of delicious treats to share with our friends & family.

We will learn proper host etiquette & work on our

table manners too!

Olympic Odyssey (7/25 - 7/29)

During this week we will enjoy a baseball game, meet

team players & the team’s mascots, compete in sport

competitions for gold, silver, & bronze medals, & learn

about living active and healthy lives We’ll learn some

new & exciting games that you will be able to play at

home with family & friends.

If I Ran the Farm (Advanced) (8/01 - 8/05)

Join our barn manager and riding instructor as they teach

us how to care for all of the animals at the ranch. We will

meet with our veterinarian & blacksmith as they care for our

horses, goats, rabbits, & cats. We will improve our riding

skills & learn what it takes to compete at the fair and

Special Olympics.

Star Wars (8/08 - 8/12)

Join us as we visit NASA John Glenn Research Center & the

Great Lakes Science Center as we learn about the stars,

moons, sun, & planets. We will experience a planetarium,

build our own solar system, & explore the universe. This out

of this world week will take you to places you’ve never

dreamed of.

Every Week

Twice a week at Life Steps, our participants will get the unique

experience of therapeutic horseback riding at Medina

Creative Therapy Ranch. This PATH certified program

is supervised by a certified therapeutic riding

instructor. Therapeutic riding has many physical, social

and personal benefits plus it is a whole lot of fun!