Recreation

"In recreation we create a sense of joy and fulfillment"

Social Program Mission Statement

Sky Lights Center's Social Program provides opportunities for members to have fun, develop friendships, reduce stress, increase leisure skills, build self-esteem, learn about community resources and improve physical and mental health.

Recreation is everyone's right with the responsibility being the use of free time in enjoyable, meaningful and constructive ways.

Recreation Program Hours

• Friday: 5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
• Saturdays: 10:00 A.M.– 7:00 P.M.
• Sundays: 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P. M.

• Members are wanted, needed and expected to participate in program planning, and organizing of activities.
• Transportation is provided home Friday and Saturday evenings.
• All in-house activities and the majority of community events are free of charge.
• The Recreation Program is part of Sky Light Center's larger clubhouse model program. As such it follows the International Standards for Clubhouse Programs as defined by Clubhouse International as well as the policies and procedures developed by the members and staff members of Sky Light Center.

What is Recreation?

• "Recreation is an emotional condition within a human being that flows from a feeling of wellbeing and satisfaction of mastery, achievement, exhilaration, acceptance, success, personal worth and pleasure."
• "Recreation reinforces a positive self-image."
• "Recreation is a response to esthetic experiences, achievement of personal goals and/or positive feedback from others."
• – From "Don't Forget the Fun: Developing Inclusive Recreation", David Gray

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