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Milford Adaptive Programs
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: Rich Minnix at rminnix@milfordct.gov

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MAPs Holiday Arts & Crafts Workshop
  • Deck the halls with Christmas crafts! Led by Camp Happiness legends, Miss Laura and Miss Amanda!
  • Four-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!
  • All participants will receive a MAPS Holiday ornament!
  • $50 per child
  • All Ages 5 and up
  • Mondays 5:00-6:00 PM at Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center
  • November 27, December 4, 11, 18
  • Limited to the first 10 participants

MAPs Drama Presents: The Gingerbread Dude
  • MAP Drama presents a BRAND-NEW workshop! From start to finish in four short weeks, we will put on the Reader’s Theatre show: The Gingerbread Dude! Practice lines, create your costume, paint the set, and polish up your skills before our big 2024 show!
  • Four-week workshop led by your MAP Drama Team!!
  • All participants will receive a MAPS Holiday ornament!
  • $120 per child
  • All Ages 8+ (Post Grads Welcome!!)
  • Wednesdays 5 - 7 PM at Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center
  • November 29, December 6, 13, and 20th (Mini performance on December 20th!)
  • Limited to the first 12 participants

MAPs Rockin' Reindeer (Karaoke Dance Party for Littles!)
  • Come rock around the Christmas tree with us! Join Miss Michelle, Miss Emily, and Miss Sara for four weeks of dancing, singing, holiday lights, and more fun than you can imagine!
  • Four-week workshop led by Miss Michelle, Miss Emily, Miss Sara
  • 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!
  • November 30th - Channel Your Flannel! Get cozy in your favorite flannels! Shirts, PJs, anything goes!
  • December 7th - Holiday Headgear - Santa hats, reindeer antlers, elf hats, bows! Get creative!!
  • December 14th - 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 21st - Christmas Jammies! Come in your Christmas jammies to rock out with us one more time!
  • All participants will receive a MAPS Holiday ornament!
  • $40 per child
  • All Ages 4 - 10
  • Thursdays 5 - 6 PM at Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center
  • November 30, December 7, 14, 21
  • Limited to the first 12 participants

MAPs Christmas Karaoke Club
  • One of the most requested clubs is BACK for a holiday edition! Let loose and sing it out! Get ready to jingle bell ROCK to your favorite holiday songs in this SUPER fun club. This is perfect for those that like to shake it off and dance it out to their favorite songs!
  • Four-week workshop led by Miss Michelle, Miss Emily, Miss Sara
  • 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!
  • November 30th - Channel Your Flannel! Get cozy in your favorite flannels! Shirts, PJs, anything goes!
  • December 7th - Holiday Headgear - Santa hats, reindeer antlers, elf hats, bows! Get creative!!
  • December 14th - 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 21st - You Are the Gift - Wrapping paper, bows, gift bags, wrap yourself up because YOU are a gift to us!!
  • All participants will receive a MAPS Holiday ornament!
  • $40 per child
  • All Ages 10+ (Post Grads Welcome!!)
  • Thursdays 6:30-7:30 PM at Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center
  • November 30, December 7, 14, 21
  • Limited to the first 15 participants

MAPs Holiday Playdate Pals
  • Our littlest elves are invited to celebrate the holly jolly holiday with Miss Emily, Miss Michelle, and Miss Autumn for silly songs, stories, play time, games, and making new friends! We will enjoy a different Christmas theme each week!
  • Four-week workshop led by Miss Emily, Miss Michelle, and Miss Autumn
  • Participants will receive a MAPs holiday ornament!
  • $50 per child
  • All Ages 4 - 8
  • Saturdays 9:30 am - 11:30 pm at Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center
  • December 2, 9, 16, 23
  • Limited to the first 12 participants

MAPs Holiday Baking
  • It’s not the holidays without sweet treats!! Join Miss Marlene and Bridget to mix, blend, bake, and decorate the season’s tastiest treats!
  • Four-week workshop led by Miss Marlene and Bridget
  • Participants will receive a MAPs holiday ornament!
  • $75 per child
  • Ages 8 and up
  • Tuesday's December 5th, December 12th, and December 19th
  • Limited to the first 8 participants

MAPs Winter Gymnastics Club
  • Sundays
  • This winter you can learn the basics of gymnastics with Camp Happiness counselors Kayla and Cece! Gymnasts will learn basic tumbling skills, work on their balance, core and arm strength while using imaginative play.
  • Led by Miss Kayla with help from MAPS leaders Miss Michelle and Miss Emily
  • $75 per participant
  • Ages 5-10
  • Limited to the first 10 participants
  • Participants should wear comfortable clothing to move in and should bring a water bottle with their name on it!
  • 5 weeks/ Sundays, 10 - 11 at Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center Gym (16 Dixon Street, Milford, CT 06460) JANUARY 7, 21, 28, FEBRUARY 4, 11 (No club January 14) (Snow Make Up Day TBD)
  • Participants will be notified via email if a session is canceled due to inclement weather. Make up days will be emailed!
  • Themes will include animals, Disney, under the sea, holidays, and Olympics! Participants will be notified via email if they need to bring something extra to the club that day!
  • Participants will develop strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility.

MAPs Winter Indoor Pickleball Club
  • Sundays
  • Did you know Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US? Join Miss Michelle and Miss Emily to learn the basics of pickleball, practice your serve, and get a little competitive!
  • 4 week session, led by Miss Michelle & Miss Emily
  • $50 price per participant
  • All Ages 8+, programming will accommodate and differentiate all ages and participants
  • Must reach minimum of 4 participants to run!
  • Limited to the first 8 participants
  • 4 weeks/ Sundays, 12 - 1 PM at Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center Gym (16 Dixon Street, Milford, CT 06460)
  • JANUARY 7, 14, 21, 28 (Snow Make Up Day: February 4)

MAPs Winter Arts & Crafts
  • Mondays
  • Join Camp Happiness Art teacher, Miss Laura, and counselor, Miss Amanda, this fall with a 5 week arts and crafts club!! Each week, crafters will design, create, and construct with friends! Featuring seasonal and holiday themed crafts- the best way to do arts and crafts is with friends! Projects will be adapted for all participants and abilities. Participants should expect to get messy, wear clothes that can handle the mess!
  • 5 week session, led by Laura and Amanda
  • $75 participant
  • Open to ages 5 and up! Post-grads and adults are welcome!
  • Limited to the first 10 participants
  • 5 weeks/ Mondays, 5 - 6 PM at Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center Community Room (16 Dixon Street, Milford, CT 06460)
  • JANUARY 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5 (Snow Make Up day: Feb 12)

MAPs Winter Book Club for Teens
  • Tuesdays “Yer a Wizard, Harry!” Calling all fans of witchcraft and wizardry! Join us in Teen Book Club this winter to read and discuss sections from the illustrated version of the novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Each week after we read, we will participate in an activity or craft that connects to ideas and themes from the novel in a hands-on way. This program is designed by a certified special education teacher with teenagers in mind; the novel will be adapted and accessible to all participants in the club.
  • 6 week session, led by Michelle Vitelli
  • $100 per participant
  • Middle & High Schoolers (11 years and older)
  • Limited to the first 10 participants
  • 6 weeks/ Tuesdays, 5-6 PM at Fannie Beach Center Community Room (16 Dixon Street, Milford, CT 06460)
  • JANUARY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6 (Snow Make Up day: Feb 13)
  • Participants will receive: a copy of the novel, journal, a personalized tote

MAPs Winter Dance Fitness
  • Tuesdays
  • …5, 6 , 7, 8 ! Let’s get moving this winter with our first Dance Fitness Club! Each week, Miss Emily will lead fast paced aerobic dances that will get bodies moving and grooving! Dance Fitness is all about getting a sweat on while having fun and moving your body- and with friends!!
  • 6 week session, led by Emily Nolan
  • $75 per participant
  • All Ages: 9+
  • Limited to the first 10 participants
  • 6 weeks/ Tuesdays, 6:15 PM at Fannie Beach Center Community Room (16 Dixon Street, Milford, CT 06460)
  • JANUARY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6 (Snow Make Up day: Feb 13)
  • Participants should bring: labeled water bottle and wear comfortable sneakers that are easy to move in.
  • Suggested clothing: participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes/ workout clothing.

MAPs Winter Busy Builders
  • Thursdays Love Legos? Building? You’ll love this one!! Participants will practice social communication skills and work as a group! This club is perfect for participants that enjoy building with a variety of tools and enjoy experimenting with their builds! Each week, we will participate in different building challenges using traditional and non-traditional building materials, and practice the skills engineers use on a daily basis, like working as a team and making our creations better.
  • A 6 week club with Miss Michelle & Miss Emily
  • $75 per participant
  • All Ages 6 and up!
  • Limited to 10 participants
  • If there is continued interest after max capacity has been reached, another session may open, sign up for the waiting list so we know there is interest!
  • 6 Weeks/ Thursdays 5:30 - 6:30 PM at Fannie Beach Center Community Room (16 Dixon Street, Milford, CT 06460)
  • JANUARY 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8 (Snow Make Up day: Saturday Feb 3)

MAPs Winter Basketball Club
  • Saturdays
  • Learn about the basics of basketball this winter! Players will learn how to dribble, shoot a basket, and learn how to play the game. Participants leave with a better understanding of the game and a chance to try something new with their friends!
  • A 5-week basketball clinic with Coach Jeff
  • Please wear sneakers and bring your own water bottle, clearly labeled.
  • $50 per participant
  • Ages 7 and up
  • Limited to the first 10 participants
  • If there is continued interest after max capacity has been reached, another session may open, sign up for the waiting list so we know there is interest!
  • 5 Weeks/ Saturdays 10-11 at Fannie Beach Center GYM (16 Dixon Street, Milford, CT 06460)
  • JANUARY 6, 13, 20, 27 FEBRUARY 3, (Snow Make Up day: Feb 10)

MAPs Winter Playdate Pals
  • Saturdays Join us for silly songs, stories, and games, STEM challenges for little hands, playground time, and the best part - making new friends! We had so much fun in Playdate Pals in the fall, this club is now being offered for 2 hours every Saturday morning in the winter session.
  • 5 week session, led by Miss Emily, Miss Michelle, Miss Autumn
  • $85 per participant
  • Ages 4 - 8
  • Limited to the first 10 participants
  • 5 weeks/ Saturdays, 9:30 -11:30 AM at Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center Community Room (16 Dixon Street, Milford, CT 06460)
  • JANUARY 6, 13, 20, 27 FEBRUARY 3, (Snow Make Up day: Feb 10)
  • NEW: Playdate Pals will now also be providing participants with a snack each week. Please email us at camphappiness203@gmail.com if your child has any food allergies/restrictions

MAPs Winter Planes, Trains & Cars
  • Saturdays
  • Do you enjoy playing with toy planes, trains, and cars? Do you want to learn more about your favorite toys while having fun? Then you’ll love this club! Participants will engage with peers in recreational play and learn about vehicles through interesting books, activities, and games led by Isabella and Autumn!
  • A 5 week club with Camp Happiness counselors Autumn & Isabella
  • $70 per participant
  • All Ages 4-9 and up!
  • Limited to 10 participants
  • If there is continued interest after max capacity has been reached, another session may open, sign up for the waiting list so we know there is interest!
  • 5 Weeks/ Saturdays 12-1 at Fannie Beach Center GYM (16 Dixon Street, Milford, CT 06460).
  • JANUARY 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, (Snow Make Up day: Feb 10)

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