Fun classes that children and their peers will greatly enjoy, taught by special education teachers from a leader in Special Education, Cardinal Cushing Centers. 

BEGIN the week of May 28

End the week of June 28

Because of the frequent requests from parents of children with special needs, Cardinal Cushing Centers will begin offering recreational classes to the community.  Our residential school has been nurturing children with cognitive, physical and emotional disabilities for sixty years. 

Click here to download a brochure with a complete class listing.

Click here to select and pay for classes by May 23, 2008.

Click here to download an enrollment form.  Must be submitted by May 23, 2008.

Class List:

Yoga:

Course Description:     

Learn the ancient art of meditation and physical well being. Use stretching and relaxation to create balance throughout your body. Find inner peace through breathing and meditation that will help you focus and relieve inner stress. Each class will contain exercise, poses and meditation which have specific physical benefits. Please bring your own Yoga mat.
Limit: 8 participants
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Wednesday 4:15-5:15
$80.00
Instructors:
Clare Manganello
A certified Kripaluyota Yoga instructor, attended Radiant Child Yoga training level 1 and has been employed at Cardinal Cushing for many years.
Michelle Gallagher
A certified yoga trainer. A master degree in Special Education.

Cooking for the Beginner Chef
Course Description:

This course is designed to teach the students about healthy and fun foods. A variety of cooking techniques will be introduced. Learning to be more comfortable in the kitchen will lead to a healthier diet. The goal of this course is to teach the basics of an important life long skill and to promote healthy eating habits.
Limit: 6 students
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Wednesday 4:15 - 5:15
$80.000
Instructors:  Brian Giampietro & Nanette Sirrico 

Scrapbooking
Course Description:

Have fun creating your own scrapbook using your photographs, souvenirs, and memories. We will provide the materials and students will need to bring personal photos. Every student will create a keepsake of their vacation or personal memories that they can take with them on the completion of this course.
Limit:  10 students
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Wednesday 4:15 - 5:15
$80.00
Instructor: Nancy Gentile & Barbara Fiumedoro, Two experienced Cardinal Cushing staff with many years of Scrapbooking knowledge.

Ballet
Course Description:

A beginner ballet program that focuses on gross and fine motor movements. Students will learn the six ballet positions, work with a ballet bar and hold a short recital at the end of the program.
Limit: 6 students
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Wednesday 5:15- 6:15
$80.00
Instructor: Michelle Aucoin, DPT

Fitness Fun
Course Description:

Learn the basics for staying fit while having fun. This 6 week program will focus on keeping fit using light hand weights, exercise balls and fitness bands.
Limit: 8 students
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Wednesday 4:15 - 5:15
$80.00
Instructor: Kristen Scalata & Katrina Sullivan
 

Saturday 9:30 - 10:25  or  10:30 - 11:25
$80.00
Instructors: Darren Brown & Chris McClendon

This class will introduce the fundamentals of ASL and provide insight into deaf culture.  Students can expect to build expressive and receptive skills while learning American Sign Language.
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Wednesday 4:15—5:15
$60.00, four weeks - June 4 - June 28
Instructor: Maryanne Molinari

Thanks to the Zildjian’s “TRAP” program we will provide a new and exciting way for your children to express themselves using drums and other percussion instruments. Rhythm Therapy is great for those with autism and other related disorders. Skills that are addressed include: physical strength, cognitive skills, coordination skills, social and recreational skills.
Limit: 8 students
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Wednesday 4:15-5:15 or
Saturdays 10:30 -11:30
$80.00
Instructors:  Michael Carlton

Create beautiful artwork using a variety of materials. Some projects will take more than one week to complete, while others can be brought home after just one class.  All materials will be provided.
Limit: 8 students
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Wednesday 5:15-6:15
$80.00
Instructors:  Jessica Swift, art student and Cardinal Cushing Centers staff member

Bring in your own material or use ours to create your very own quilted blanket, pillow
Limit: 8 students
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Wednesday 5:15-6:15
$80.00
Instructors:  Jessica Swift, art student and Cardinal Cushing Centers staff member