June 17 to July 29 (no class July 22) Thursdays (6 weeks) 10:00-11:00 AM EST Unicorn Children’s Foundation is partnering with Yogability Fit to offer a fun and engaging Healthy Living Club. Club members will set goals for healthy living, learn and practice healthy daily living activities, and develop routines for long term health. Cost: $10.00 Non-refundable fee **The value of this class is $100.00 per session but is being offered at a discounted rate from the Diane Lynn Family Foundation Scholarship.
August 24 to September 30 Tuesdays and Thursdays (6 weeks) 7:00–8:00 PM EST Have you ever wanted to learn a foreign language but found traditional classes challenging or boring? Join us for Spanish Club—a fun interactive way to learn Spanish through activities such as songs and games. Cost: $10.00 Non-refundable fee
July 14 to August 18 Wednesdays (6 weeks) 5:30-6:30 PM EST The Job Club is for young adults who have limited work experience or those that have a job but need support in maintaining the job or advancing in the company. Meetings will be open discussions on specific topics such as developing friendships at work, skills to keep the job, self-advocacy at work, and applying for a promotion. Cost: $10.00 Non-refundable fee
August 26 to September 30 Thursdays (6 weeks) 5:00–6:00 PM EST Unicorn Children's Foundation is partnering with Remarkable Disability Services to offer a highly engaging, interactive, and skill-focused class for adults with special needs. Build new skills, foster self-confidence, and create new friendships through fresh, energizing, and fun weekly classes. With a special emphasis on social media/internet safety and managing virtual friendships, this class is both fun and functional! Participants must a basic understanding of navigating Zoom independently and basic functional communication skills. Cost: $40.00 Non-refundable fee **The value of this class is $80.00 per session but is being offered at a discounted rate from the Diane Lynn Family Foundation Scholarship.
August 25 to September 29 Wednesdays (6 weeks) 10:00-11:00 AM EST This course will provide clear, manageable steps on how to become a Photographer and will also provide industry insight from an expert. In each lesson we will explore something new and have a new objective to complete. Students will have the creative freedom to explore different photographers work and the opportunity to learn from recreating famous photos in their own way. This course enables diverse methods of working where possible, so this means students will have the option to use physical photos, paints, markers and collage OR they can choose to do the same things digitally, within Photoshop. At the end of the course we will hold an online exhibition where we display all the students work and you can share this with your friends and family! Cost: $40.00 Non-refundable fee **The value of this class is $70.00 per session but is currently being offered at a discounted rate due to generous donations.
August 25 to September 29 Wednesdays (6 weeks) 4:15-5:15 PM EST Unicorn Children's Foundation is partnering with Remarkable Disability Services to offer a club for movie buffs. Movie Lovers’ Club is a unique, high-energy social group celebrating all things movies and film! Participants will be engaged in interactive games, activities, and discussions that are centered around famous movies that we all know and love. We will also also use movies to promote critical thinking skills, for sharing thoughts and ideas, and to illustrate themes, lessons, and social concepts. Cost: $40.00 Non-refundable fee **The value of this class is $80.00 per session but is currently being offered at a discounted rate due to generous donations.
August 25 to September 29 Wednesdays (6 weeks) 3:00-4:00 PM EST Unicorn Children’s Foundation is partnering with Remarkable Disability Services to offer a class about dating and relationships. In this interactive, collaborative class, young adults (18-40) will learn about the “rules” of dating in a fun, concrete and comprehensible way. Topics covered may include finding appropriate partners, assessing interest and detecting disinterest, dating etiquette, conversational skills, handling rejection, understanding boundaries and consent, recognizing the distinction between friendships and romantic relationships, and more. Cost: $40.00 Non-refundable fee **The value of this class is $80.00 per session but is currently being offered at a discounted rate due to generous donations.
August 23 to September 27 Mondays (6 weeks) 12:00-1:00 PM EST Unicorn Children's Foundation is partnering with Remarkable Disability Services to offer a highly engaging, interactive, and skill-focused class for adults with special needs. Have you wanted to learn skills to help you become more independent at home, or even in your own home one day? Boost competence, promote independence and build confidence all while learning functional daily living skills and connecting with peers. Cost: $40.00 Non-refundable fee **The value of this class is $80.00 per session but is currently being offered at a discounted rate due to generous donations.
August 24 to September 28 Tuesdays (6 weeks) 4:00-5:00 PM EST Unicorn Children's Foundation is partnering with Remarkable Disability Services to offer a highly engaging, interactive, and skill-focused class for adults with special needs. Learn effective coping skills and strategies in order to tolerate, minimize and manage a variety of emotions and situations. Participants will play games, engage in interactive activities, and build Coping Skill books in order to promote a healthy body and mind. Cost: $40.00 Non-refundable fee **The value of this class is $80.00 per session but is currently being offered at a discounted rate due to generous donations.
August 26 to September 30 Thursdays (6 weeks) 3:30-4:30 PM EST Unicorn Children's Foundation is partnering with Chocolate Spectrum to offer a class that will satisfy your sweet tooth! Participants will learn the basics of cake decorating in 6 one-hour classes. Each class, the participant will bring a one layer frosted cake or (cupcakes on the day we do cupcakes) and enough colored icing to decorate the cake. We will use the class time to practice the techniques and to decorate the cake or cupcakes. This class is open to all students ages 12 and up. Family members including parents, siblings, grandparents as well as companions are encouraged to join and participate. Participants are encouraged to practice the technique at home. A supplies kit is included in the cost of the class. The supply kit includes decorating tips, standard couplers, disposable decorating bags, parchment triangles, a flower nail, a decorator brush, flower template stickers, a spatula, and a practice board with stand and practice sheets. Participants will be responsible for purchasing all ingredients to make icing along with ingredients and supplies to make cupcakes/cookies. A suggested supplies list will be sent to all participants. Cost: $60.00 (includes supplies kit) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 5th to ensure kits arrive before 1st class Non-refundable fee **The value of this class is $90.00 per session but is currently being offered at a discounted rate due to generous donations.
August 23 to September 27 Mondays (6 weeks) 4:00-5:00 PM EST Unicorn Children’s Foundation is partnering with Firedancer Coffee Consultants to offer industry certification courses for individuals with special needs interested in learning about and working within the coffee industry, or perhaps own their own business. Cost: $100.00 Non-refundable fee **The value of this class is $200 per session but is currently being offered at a discounted rate due to generous donations.
August 24 to September 28 Tuesdays (6 weeks) 5:30-6:30 PM EST Unicorn Children’s Foundation is partnering with Ken’s Krew, Inc. to offer an entry level class in retail fundamentals. This 6 week class is designed for adults with special needs seeking community employment in a retail environment, or for those already employed in retail looking to improve customer service and advance their skillset. Topics covered include an overview of the retail industry, jobs within a retail setting, customer service skills, handling challenging situations, identifying personal strengths, and learning from guest speakers employed in the retail industry. Cost: $100.00 Non-refundable fee
Summer Connection Program **Hosted In-Person at the Connection Center in Boca Raton** Ages 14 and up June 22 to July 27 9am to 1pm Tuesdays Unicorn Children's Foundation is teaming up with Songs of Life Music Therapy to offer an interactive music group and a hands-on class in theater performance, script writing, and scenery creation. In partnership with Right on Q Theatre Group, participants will explore theatrical techniques including puppetry & improvisation. In addition, participants will relax the mind and body through meditation and gentle stretching with Yogability Fit. We will explore music through instrument playing, singing, collaborative songwriting, and performance. Participants will utilize the power of music for self-expression and social connection. We will engage in theater games, writing original scenes, acting, and creating props and set pieces for the stage. Through both creative and performing arts, the group will focus on expressive writing, visual artmaking, confidence building, collaboration, and connection. A performance opportunity will be available for those who wish to share their creations at the end of the program!
Unicorn Children's Foundation is a 27 year old non-profit organization that is dedicated to building communities of acceptance, support, and opportunity for kids and young adults who are challenged by developmental differences by supporting or developing its cradle to career pathways. Our initiatives connect families to community resources, advocate for inclusive opportunities, respect differences, empower individuals, and support success. With 1 in 6 children being diagnosed with a developmental or learning disorder, we believe it is our responsibility to create a world where all children’s potential can flourish. To learn more about the Unicorn Children's Foundation visit http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org. Also available on Facebook and Twitter.
