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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

Financial Aid is available: please visit bit.ly/MAPFinancialAid

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Awesome Adaptive
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Year Round

MAPs Drama Club
  • Spring Musical We just can't wait for you to join us this spring! One of our most popular clubs is back AGAIN this spring with a brand-new adaptive musical! This year’s Drama Club will perform Disney’s The Lion King Jr.! This club is perfect for those looking to sing, dance, and perform on a big stage! Join our Circle of Life!
  • Disney’s The Lion King Jr.
  • $350 per participant - includes costumes, props, makeup, cast t-shirt, and video of our show!
  • All Ages 8-99 (post grads welcome!)
  • REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
  • Auditions - Wednesday, January 24th, 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 20 run 5:30 - 6:30 PM
  • NO REHEARSAL APRIL 2nd OR 4th FOR APRIL BREAK
  • Rehearsals Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning April 9th run 5:30 - 7 PM
  • Rehearsals Tuesdays & Thursdays, beginning April 30th run 5:30 - 7:30 PM
  • DRESS REHEARSAL WEEK: Rehearsal Tues. 5/14, Wed. 5/15, Thurs. 5/16, 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 17 (6:30 PM) + THE BIG SHOW! Saturday, May 18th (3:00 PM)
  • Cast Party: Date & Time TBD
  • Location: Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center (16 Dixon Street, Milford, CT, 06460); Parsons Complex Auditorium (70 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460).
  • Financial Aid is available: please visit bit.ly/MAPFinancialAid

MAPs Production Crew Club
  • Mondays
  • Want to be a part of Drama Club, but not ready for the stage quite yet? Production Crew Club is the perfect fit! Be a part of all the behind-the-scenes work creating scenery, props, and costumes for our upcoming adaptive production of Disney’s The Lion King Jr.! Production Crew Club will be the muscle behind creating our beautiful sets, scenery, and props! Production Crew will also get the chance to help with other behind the scenes tasks for the show. Production Crew will get VIP reserved seating on show day!
  • Participants will receive a drama club t-shirt and a video of our show!
  • $85 per participant
  • Ages 10-99 (post grads welcome!!)
  • Club will run on the dates noted below from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM at Fannie Beach Center Community Room (16 Dixon Street, Milford, CT 06460).
  • DATES: 8 weeks: March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 8, 15, 22
  • THE BIG SHOW AT PARSONS! Sat. May 18 3 pm
  • Financial Aid is available: please visit bit.ly/MAPFinancialAid

MAPs Ensemble Club
  • Tuesdays only
  • 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, commemorative drama club t-shirt and a video of our show!
  • $150 per participant
  • Ages 5-99!
  • Club will run on the dates noted below on Tuesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at Fannie Beach Center Community Room (16 Dixon Street, Milford, CT 06460) and Parsons Complex Auditorium (70 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460).
  • Starting March 19 - no auditions necessary!
  • TUESDAYS 5:30-6:30; March 19, 26, (NO REHEARSAL APRIL 2), April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7
  • DRESS REHEARSAL WEEK AT PARSONS: Tues. May 14, Wed. May 15, Thurs. May 16
  • FAMILY PREVIEW NIGHT AT PARSONS: Fri. May 17
  • THE BIG SHOW AT PARSONS! Sat. May 18
  • 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

MAPs Arts & Crafts (Monday's)
  • Join Camp Happiness Art teacher, Miss Laura this spring with a 6 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!
  • 6 week session, led by Laura and Amanda
  • $85 participant
  • Open to ages 5 and up! Post-grads and adults are welcome!
  • Limited to the first 10 participants
  • 6 weeks/ Mondays, 5:30 - 6:30 PM at Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center Community Room (16 Dixon Street, Milford,
  • CT 06460)
  • MARCH 25, April 8, 15, 22 29, May 6 (NO CLUB APRIL 1)

MAPs Playdate Pals (Saturday's)
  • Join us for silly songs, stories, and games, STEM challenges for little hands, playground time, and the best part-making new friends! Join us for 2 hours every Saturday morning!
  • 6 week session, led by Miss Emily, Miss Michelle, Miss Autumn
  • $135 per participant ($17 per week!)
  • Ages 4 - 8
  • Limited to the first 10 participants
  • 8 weeks/ Saturdays, 9:30 -11:30 AM at Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center Community Room (16 Dixon Street,
  • Milford, CT 06460)
  • MARCH 30, APRIL 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4
  • 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 Walkie Talkie Club (Saturday's)
  • Miss Marlene and Michelle Olsson (Former counselors Sam and TJ’s Mom!!) will be walking and talking on Saturday mornings at Walnut Beach boardwalk. The club will meet on sunny days at Walnut Beach and on rainy Saturdays, at the Mall (Target entrance). 9:00am - 10:00am. This is a great opportunity to walk, talk and share your week with friends and peers. This is a NO judgment club!! We all love to walk and talk!!
  • 4 weeks - Led by Mis Marlene, Michelle Olsson and a surprise volunteer on April 20th!
  • $50 per participant ($12.50 per week)
  • Middle School and High school age walkers
  • Limited to the first 10 walkers (Must have at least 4 to run club)
  • 9 am - 10 am Saturday mornings. Good weather - Walnut Beach Parking lot. Rainy weather - Target entrance at the mall. You will receive an email if weather is questionable on where to meet.
  • Saturdays: April 13, April 20, April 27, and May 4th.

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MAPs Arts & Crafts (Mon) 
Class #19
5y - 30y N/A 03/25/2024 - 05/06/2024
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center
$85.00 Res, $90.00 Non-Res
 
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MAPs Playdate Pals (Saturday's) 
Class #20
4y - 8y N/A Sa  03/30/2024 - 05/04/2024
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center
$135.00 Res, $140.00 Non-Res
 
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MAPs Walkie Talkie Club (Saturday's) 
Class #21
12y - 18y N/A Sa  04/13/2024 - 05/04/2024
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Walnut Beach
$50.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res
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