June 2019 Newsletter

Community Events

 

Looking for fun stuff to do? Check out June Happenings  for a complete list of things to do around town.

 
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The school year is almost over, and summer break is quickly approaching. 

When the excitement wanes and the "I'm bored" whines begin to chime, check out:

Families Connected is also running its Summer Recreation Co-op with weekly activities planned at local parks The calendar will be shared on Facebook soon. Email  Nancy to register for the Summer Recreation Co-op, and the calendar will be emailed to you.
Upcoming Trainings & Events
Collaborative Problem Solving teaches parents techniques to help children with challenging behaviors. The Child Center will host a 7-week online version of its Collaborative Problem Solving Parent Group starting on Mon., June 3 and a Springfield class starting on Wed., June 12. Email Breyer to register. 

Parents in the 4j School District are invited to meet other families, learn about Extended School Year and give input on the district's improvement plan at the Special Education Parent Symposium on Tues., June 4. 

Learn about the effects of trauma on the brain and interventions to rebuild the brain at  Trauma Education: Science, Healing and Hope on  Wed., June 19.

Parents can learn about wandering prevention, Internet safety and disaster planning at the free Safe & Secure Symposium on Sat., June 28 in Keizer.

Registration is open for the All Ability Tri4Youth Family Fun and Resource Fair scheduled for Sat., Aug. 10 in Beaverton.
Information and Resources
Check out the EUGfun! 2019 Guide for free, family-friendly and fun events.

The 1Pass is a l ow-cost summer pass that gives kids access to summer activities throughout Eugene and Springfield along with free bus transportation.

Kids and youth (18 years and younger) can eat lunch for free at sites throughout Lane County.through FOOD for Lane County's Summer Food Program. See the complete list of dates and sites. 

Movies for $1 during the summer! Check out the movie schedules for the  2019 Regal Summer Movie Express  and the Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse. 

Disability Rights Oregon wants to hear from families to help shape the agency's goals and priorities for next year. To give your input, take the 2019 Disability Community Priorities Survey. The survey is available in Spanish: Encuesta de Prioridades Comunitarias de Discapacidad de Disability Rights Oregon 2019. 

Let's Go Camping allows families who may not have any camping gear to experience camping in the great outdoors. Check out the summer camp dates! 

Registration is now open for the 2019-2020 Whole Earth Nature School FOREST Mentorship Program for middle and high school students. 
Summer Camp Opportunities 
The Direction Service 2019 Summer Directory lists activities, camps and services available to youth and families with disabilities.

The Planet Fitness Teen Summer Challenge allows teens ages 15 to 18 years to work out for free this summer. . 

Bridgeway House  has a few openings for its Summer Camps for kids and youth. 

The University of Oregon Speech and Language Clinic will host social skills camps for Elementary Students and Middle/High School Students.

Connect the Dots will host 4-week  Social Clubs for kids and youth, as well as a 6-week  Conquering Emotional Regulation Class for kids.

Families can sign up now for the annual  KindTree-Autism Rocks Friends and Family Camp  to be held Aug. 23-25.