Milford Recreation Department has collaborated with Marlene Sanchez and the Camp Happiness staff to develop programs for children and young adults with special needs. These programs have been developed to provide children with special needs a fun, supportive and caring environment where they can socialize and participate in age appropriate activities. The Leadership team at Camp Happiness have put a lot of brainstorming to secure a good environment for all the participants. We have tried to keep each program as affordable as possible to the families so they can participate without financial hardships.
Check out the program descriptions below!!
If you need additional financial assistance, please email
Program Director: Marlene Sanchez at camphappiness203@gmail.com
Recreation Director: Bill Garfield at bgarfield@milfordct.gov
Recreation Supervisor: Mike Dooling at mdooling@milfordct.gov
Financial Aid is available: please visit bit.ly/MAPFinancialAid
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Awesome Adaptive
Programs
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Year Round
MAPs Winter Walking Club (Saturday's)
Walk with Camp Happiness counselors Belle, Iz, and Miss Phyllis! We will meet and walk and talk at the Milford Mall at the mall with MAPS this winter! Participants please wear comfortable shoes for walking. If there is inclement weather, you will be contacted via email about meeting date/time.
A 5 week club with Belle, Iz, and Miss Phyllis
$50 per participant
All participants 6 and up welcome!
Limited to first 10 participants
5 Weeks/ 9-10 am/ Saturdays at the Milford Mall, meet at the mall
January 11, 28, 25, Feb 1, 8
MAPs Drama: Spring Musical
We just can't wait for you to join us this spring! Our most popular club is back this spring for the FOURTH annual adaptive musical! This year’s Drama Club will perform Aladdin! This club is perfect for those looking to sing, dance, and perform on a big stage! Join our Whole New World!
$365 per participant - Participants will receive a costume, professional headshots in costume, commemorative drama club t-shirt and a video of our show!
All Ages 8-99 (post grads welcome!)
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Auditions - Tuesday, January 28th, 5:15-7:15 pm (When you enroll, you’ll be emailed a link to sign up for 10-minute audition time.)
Rehearsals Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning February 18 run 5:30 - 6:30 PM
NO REHEARSAL APRIL 21 - 25th - APRIL BREAK
Rehearsals Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning March 4th run 5:30 - 7 PM
Rehearsals Tuesdays & Thursdays, beginning April 1st run 5:30 - 7:30 PM
DRESS REHEARSAL WEEK: Rehearsal Tues. 5/13, Wed. 5/14, Thurs. 5/15, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
*Main cast members may be asked to stay for extra time (no more than half an hour) after rehearsal during February, March, and April rehearsals.
Family Only Preview Night: Friday, May 16 (6:30 PM)
THE BIG SHOW! Saturday, May 17th (3:00 PM)
Cast Party: Saturday, June 7th - time TBD
Financial Aid is available: please visit bit.ly/MAPFinancialAid
MAPs Drama: Ensemble Club
There are no small roles, only short actors! This club is perfect for participants that are new to the stage and want to be part of the big show, but aren’t quite ready for the heavy rehearsal schedule that Drama Club comes with. Performers can expect to be in big scenes including musical numbers in ACT 1! Come join us and be a part of our ensemble!
Perfect for: those who have not participated in MAP Drama before, young performers/performers new to the stage, those looking to be part of something big but with less commitment!
Commitment: 1 day a week for 1 hour until the week of the show (see below)
Participants will receive a costume, professional headshots in costume, commemorative drama club t-shirt and avideo of our show!
$165 per participant
Ages 5-99!
Club will run on the dates noted below on Tuesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Starting April 8th at Parsons Complex Auditorium - no auditions necessary!
TUESDAYS 5:30-6:30; NO REHEARSAL APRIL 23 - April Break
DRESS REHEARSAL WEEK AT PARSONS: Tues. May 13, Wed. May 14, Thurs. May 15
FAMILY PREVIEW NIGHT AT PARSONS: Fri. May 16
THE BIG SHOW AT PARSONS! Sat. May 17
Cast Party: Saturday, June 7th - time TBD
Performers will be in ensemble roles in Act 1, we ask that all ensemble members are picked up at intermission from the Green Room and enjoy Act 2 of the show from the audience! Ensemble actors will have VIP reserved seating.
Financial Aid is available: please visit bit.ly/MAPFinancialAid
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