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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Year Round
MAPs Holiday Arts & Crafts Workshop
Deck the halls with Christmas crafts! Led by Camp Happiness legends, Miss Laura and Miss Amanda!
Three week craft workshop led by Miss Laura and Miss Amanda
Each week, crafters will get creative and participate in different holiday-themed arts and crafts projects! Perfect for fans of Arts & Crafts with Laura at Camp Happiness!
$50 per child
All Ages 5 and up
Mondays 5:00-6:00 PM at Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center
December 2, 9, and 16
Limited to the first 10 participants (minimum of 3 participants needed)
MAPs Christmas Magic Movie Mania
Come join Michelle and Emily for Christmas movie magic! Each week, we’ll watch a different Christmas movie and participate in different Christmas activities and enjoy a holiday treat!
Three week workshop led by Michelle & Emily
$80 per child
All Ages 6 and up
Wednesdays 4:45-6:45 PM at Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center
December 4, 11, and 18
THEMES
Dec 4: Elf (2003) & Swirly Twirly Gumdrop Punch
Dec. 11: The Grinch (2018) & Grinch Crunch Snack Mix
Dec. 18: Christmas In Disney - Holiday Shorts! Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas, Olaf’s
Frozen Adventure, Mickey’s Christmas Carol, Prep & Landing - & Mickey Christmas
Waff
Limited to the first 12 participants (minimum of 3 participants needed)
MAPs Christmas Karaoke Club
One of the most requested clubs is BACK for the holidays! Let loose and sing it out! Get ready to jingle bell ROCK to your favorite holiday songs! This is perfect for those that like to shake it off and dance it out to their favorite song
Three week workshop led by Michelle & Emily
Each week, we participants will sing and dance to their favorite holiday jams!
Participants are welcome and encouraged to come to the Karaoke Club dressed in their best festive wear!
December 4th - Holiday Headgear - Santa hats, reindeer antlers, elf hats, bows! Get creative!!
December 11th - Santa vs. The Grinch! Pick your team! Team Santa, deck yourselves out in red and white and all things North Pole! Team Grinch, it’s a green out!
December 18th - In My Christmas Jammies - Wear your Christmas jammies (or your favorite Christmas sweater!) for our last karaoke of the season!
$40 per child
All Ages 10+ (Post Grads Welcome!!)
Wednesdays 7 - 8 PM at Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center
December 4, 11, and 18
Limited to the first 15 participants
MAPs Holiday Stem Workshop
Each week, young engineers will participate in holiday themed team-building, problem-solving activities while creating and having fun! Participants will leave with the activity of the week each Thursday!
Three week workshop led by Sara and Camp Happiness counselors Kayla and Thao!
Each week, participants will enjoy holiday stories and take part in holiday-themed STEAM activities!
$80 per child
All Ages 8 and up
Thursdays 5:30 - 6:30 PM at Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center
December 5, 12, and 19
Limited to the first 10 participants (minimum of 3 participants needed)
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