Programs

 

In-School Programs

 

These programs have been created by the staff of Ellington Youth Services; our hope in creating these programs that the children will have a fun interactive learning experience.

There are several main themes that are carried through the entire K-4 curriculums which are reinforced and expanded on each year.  The themes are improving self-esteem, team building, communication skills, stress management and recognizing and coping with feelings.

Querks: Kindergarten Classrooms

 

 

  This social skills program was created in 2003 and based on the childrens       

  book  “The Querks.” The Querks is a group of 5 animal siblings who are

  starting to explore the world and discover new animals (trying to make

  friends).  The skills focused on are: self-control, awareness of feelings,

  coping skills, manners and self-esteem.  These topics are taught to the

  students through games, activities and discussions. 

 

Bucket Fillers

 

This program encourages positive behavior as children see how very easy it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis. In class we read a book written by Carol McCloud, "Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids" to help children understand the importance of "filling other people's buckets." The power behind their words can make someone feel good and inturn make themselves feel good too!

Team Builders: Second Grade Classrooms

 

 

This is a conflict resolution program with themes of team work, recognizing and dealing with feelings, how conflict escalates and ways of handling conflict and stress management.  The students will participate in various learning activities including games, discussions, creating learning tools for themselves.  For example, the students will be creating anger thermometers which are used to recognize the different levels of anger.  The children will learn that they have control over their feelings and how to express them.

Peacemakers: Third Grade Classrooms

 

 

    This program focuses on how we see ourselves and the impact ones

    actions have with others.  Through story telling and activities the students learn

    to set goals, give compliments to peers and positive self-talk. 

 

 

 

 

All-Star Communicators: Fourth Grade Classrooms

 

 

The main goals for the program are to increase positive peer relationships, teach and reinforce the use of conflict resolution skills and recognize and cope with feelings.  The use role plays, I statements, discussions of bullying and team building activities.  This program will provide the students with tools to assist in the choices they need to make in their crucial pre-teen years.

 

The Journey Adventure Program

 

 

    A program for 6th grade students that teaches responsibility and respect for 

    self, others and surroundings.  Your children will have a fun and rewarding

    time in active game playing while learning and laughing.  The program was put

    together to enhance what your children already know deep within

    themselves.  They will leave feeling empowered and full of pride.  During each

   session they will have great fun attaining skills such as: Creative problem   

   solving, decision making, relaxation techniques for stress reduction

(which helps with focusing and creating a peace within oneself), building cooperation, teamwork and trust.

   

Choices: 3rd and 4th grade students

 

 

For six evenings girls in the group will have a fun and active time playing games and learning important life skills.  The skills being focused on are: communication, gaining self-confidence, control and dealing with emotions, learning how to appropriately express your self and leadership

 

 

In-Between: 5th and 6th grade girls

 

 

Not a little girl......but not yet a teenager
A Support Group for 5th and 6th Grade Girls

* is your daughter growing-up too fast?

* is she interested in boys and are boys interested in her?

* is she developing the "teenage" attitude?

* are you worried about drugs and alcohol?

 

A fun and safe place to discuss the issues she faces today Including: peer pressure, body image, relationships, feelings, friendships and more

 

 

5th and 6th Grade Homework Club

 

 

    This program is designed to help students with homework, study skills and

    particular subjects.

    Students meet once a week with a high school tutor at Windermere School with an

    adult supervisor.  Referrals come from 5th and 6th grade teachers to participate in

    the program.

 

5th Grade All Stars

 

 

This is a fun after school program that is design to make new friends.  Students meet once week after school to play games, crafts and talking. 

 

 

 

 

 

Girl Power Camp

 

 

This is three day camp for girls going into 4th and 5th grade.  They will have fun and enriching time.  Skills being focused on are: Developing respectful relationships, Understanding differences, recognizing and coping with feelings, learning how to express yourself, proper nutrition and exercise, strengthening self confidence.  The girls will also be doing crafts, games and taking field trips.

 

 

Safety Town

 

    Safety Town is offered exclusively for children who will begin kindergarten in the

    Fall.  Safety Town is an interactive five-day program (two hours per day) that

    expands children’s knowledge of safety as it relates to: Fire Prevention, personal

    safety, bus and car safety, stranger awareness and playground safety.

 

 

 

Relaxation / Stress Management Classes

 

                                       Does Your Child…

     ~ Have trouble focusing on tasks?

     ~ Gets Frustrated easily

     ~ Have lack of / or too much energy

     ~ Gets frequent headaches?

     ~ Have trouble falling asleep

     ~ Have panic attacks

     ~ Have a hard time relaxing

                                              ~ Aches and pains in: neck, shoulders, upperback, etc

                                              ~ Have mood swings

                                              ~ Have erractic eating habits?

Any of these issues can be helped and your child can start feeling great once again. We will teach them some relaxation techniques to overcome some these concerns.

 

 

Attention Adults

 

 

Life just getting too stressful?

 

    Need some time to yourself and learn how to relax

your mind and body?

    Want to learn how to:
    Breathe properly for maximum benefits to your mind and body,    

    learn proper postures to help you feel overall better and more confident.

    Use relaxation techniques to help you fall asleep, focus our                      attention where needed, calm upset stomachs,                                                                                         relieve headaches and muscle aches, accelerate healing in the body and much more.

                    

            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Day

 

 

    Family Day of learning about Fire Safety, Bike Safety, Stranger Safety etc. 
    Join Ellington Fire Department, Ambulance, Police, Youth Services and other local

    agencies for a fun day of activities and learning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Halloween Happenings

 

 

    Celebrate Halloween with Youth Services
    Open to families of 4th graders and younger
    Pre-school and toddlers are welcomed
    Trick or Treating, Crafts, Decorate Cookies, Games and Prizes.
    Pre-Registration is required