Monday Programs
Leisure Empowered Social Skills Group
This program is for individuals (ages 18 plus) who have developmental disabilities who would like an opportunity to socialize with others while learning new skills.
Dates
October 16, 2023 to November 20, 2023
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
- October 16
- October 23
- October 30
- November 6
- November 13
- November 20
Facilitator
Shelby Segala, MS, CTRS
Registration and Payment
Program Fee: $70
Location
Southern Connecticut State University
College of Health and Human Services building (HHS)
Room 116 - first floor
493 Fitch Street
New Haven, Connecticut, 06514
Google Maps | Campus Map
Convenient and free parking accessible to all (Fitch Street Parking Garage). You may use parking spots labeled HHS Clinic parking on the ground floor of the garage or the smaller lot directly next to the parking attendant box.
Contact
For any questions please contact Patricia Paugas, CTRS at rosep1@southernct.edu
Tuesday Programs
Chair Yoga with Marrakech
Dates
October 31, 2023 to December 5, 2023
Time: 6:15-7pm
- October 31
- November 7
- November 14
- November 21
- November 28
- December 5
Facilitator
Mary Jo Archambeault, Ed.D, CTRS
Registration and Payment
Registration is closed
Program Fee: $60.00 per person for 6 sessions.
Location
Southern Connecticut State University
College of Health and Human Services building (HHS)
Room 116 - first floor
493 Fitch Street
New Haven, Connecticut, 06514
Google Maps | Campus Map
Convenient and free parking accessible to all (Fitch Street Parking Garage). You may use parking spots labeled HHS Clinic parking on the ground floor of the garage or the smaller lot directly next to the parking attendant box.
Contact
For any questions please contact Patricia Paugas, CTRS at rosep1@southernct.edu
Wednesday Programs
Lego Brick Program
This program is designed for individuals ages 18-22 with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Dates
Wednesdays September 20 – November 15, 2023
Time: 9:30-10:30 am
- September 20
- September 27
- October 4
- October 11
- October 18
- October 25
- November 1
- November 8
- November 15
Facilitator
Patricia Paugas, MBA, CTRS
Registration and Payment
Program Fee: none
Registration is Closed
Contact
For any questions please contact Patricia Paugas, CTRS at rosep1@southernct.edu
Cooking
Dates
Wednesdays September 27-November 15
Time: 1:15-2:15pm
- September 27
- October 4
- October 11
- October 18
- October 25
- November 1
- November 8
- November 15
Facilitator
Mary Jo Archambeault, Ed.D, CTRS
Registration and Payment
Program Fee: $80.00 per person for 8 weeks
Location
Southern Connecticut State University
College of Health and Human Services building (HHS)
Room 115 - first floor
493 Fitch Street
New Haven, Connecticut, 06514
Google Maps | Campus Map
Convenient and free parking accessible to all (Fitch Street Parking Garage). You may use parking spots labeled HHS Clinic parking on the ground floor of the garage or the smaller lot directly next to the parking attendant box.
Contact
For any questions please contact Patricia Paugas, CTRS at rosep1@southernct.edu
Health Promotion
Dates
Wednesdays: September 27 to November 15, 2023
Time: 2:30-3:15pm
- September 27
- October 4
- October 11
- October 18
- October 25
- November 1
- November 8
- November 15
Facilitator
Mary Jo Archambeault, Ed.D, CTRS
Registration and Payment
Program Fee: $80.00 per person for 8 weeks
Location
Southern Connecticut State University
College of Health and Human Services building (HHS)
Room 116 - first floor
493 Fitch Street
New Haven, Connecticut, 06514
Google Maps | Campus Map
Convenient and free parking accessible to all (Fitch Street Parking Garage). You may use parking spots labeled HHS Clinic parking on the ground floor of the garage or the smaller lot directly next to the parking attendant box.
Contact
For any questions please contact Patricia Paugas, CTRS at rosep1@southernct.edu
Leisure Explorers
Ages 7-10
Terri Larson CTRS, - Therapeutic Recreation Manager at Hospital for Special Care, and Program Manager for Autism Families of Connecticut. Teri comes with over 25 years of expertise working with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Developmental, and Physical Disabilities.
Students: Students in the Recreation Therapy program at Southern Connecticut State University.
Dates
Wednesdays from January 31st through April 24th, 2024.
Time:5:30-6:15pm
- January 31
- February 1
- February 8
- February 15
- February 22
- February 28
- March 6
- March 27
- April 3
- April 10
- April 17
- April 24th.
Parent or guardian must remain in the building during the session. A waiting area will be provided.
Facilitator
Terri Larson, CTRS
Therapeutic Recreation Program Manager for Autism Families of CT
Teri comes with over 25 years of expertise working with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Intellectual, and Physical Disabilities.
Registration and Payment
Program Fee: $75.00 per child
Location
All sessions will be provided at Southern Connecticut State University:
College of Health and Human Services building (HHS)
Recreation Therapy Clinic: 116 – First floor
493 Fitch Street
New Haven, Connecticut, 06514
Google Maps | Campus Map
Convenient and free parking accessible to all (Fitch Street Parking Garage)
Contact
Patricia Paugas at rosep1@southernct.edu
We welcome all questions/concerns, and if you would like to schedule a time to stop by to meet us, and see our space
Thursday Programs
Social Skills Powered by Leisure (December)
For adults ages 18+
Dates
November 30 to December 21, 2023
Time: 6:30-8pm
- November 30
- December 7
- December 14
- December 21
Facilitator
Shelby Segala, MS, CTRS
Registration and Payment
Program Fee: $40.00 for 4 weeks / $10 per session
Location
Southern Connecticut State University
College of Health and Human Services building (HHS)
Room 116 - first floor
493 Fitch Street
New Haven, Connecticut, 06514
Google Maps | Campus Map
Convenient and free parking accessible to all (Fitch Street Parking Garage)
Contact
For questions or concerns: Patricia Paugas, CTRS at rosep1@southernct.edu
Veterans Leisure Exploration
For Adults
This seven-week program will provide leisure activities with a focus on building and enhancing social skills, cooperation, team building, leadership, and empowerment. Each week will be uniquely designed for all participants, ensuring inclusivity, and acceptance. Come ready to have some fun and leave with some new skills and tools to grow.
Dates
October 5 to November 16, 2023
Time: 2:15-3pm
- October 5
- October 12
- October 19
- October 26
- November 2
- November 9
- November 16
Facilitator
Patricia Paugas, MBA, CTRS
Registration and Payment
Program Fee: None
Registration is closed
Location
Southern Connecticut State University
College of Health and Human Services building (HHS)
Room 116 - first floor
493 Fitch Street
New Haven, Connecticut, 06514
Google Maps | Campus Map
Convenient and free parking accessible to all (Fitch Street Parking Garage)
Contact
For questions or concerns: Patricia Paugas, CTRS at rosep1@southernct.edu
Social Skills Powered by Leisure: With Ken’s Krew, Inc.
For adults ages 18+
This seven-week program will provide leisure activities with a focus on building and enhancing social skills, cooperation, team building, leadership, and empowerment. Each week will be uniquely designed for all participants, ensuring inclusivity, and acceptance. Come ready to have some fun and leave with some new skills and tools to grow.
Dates
October 5 to November 16, 2023
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
- October 12
- October 19
- October 26
- November 2
- November 9
- November 16
Facilitator
Shelby Segala, MS, CTRS
Registration and Payment
Program Fee: $60.00 per person for 6 weeks
Location
Southern Connecticut State University
College of Health and Human Services building (HHS)
Room 116 - first floor
493 Fitch Street
New Haven, Connecticut, 06514
Google Maps | Campus Map
Convenient and free parking accessible to all (Fitch Street Parking Garage)
Contact
For questions or concerns: Patricia Paugas, CTRS at rosep1@southernct.edu
Friday Programs
MAP Wellness
We have partnered with CASAS here at Southern Connecticut State University to provide students sessions that promote stress management, leisure awareness, and other coping strategies to use throughout the semester.
Dates
Fridays
Time: 1-2pm
Facilitators
Patricia Paugas Mba, CTRS
Dacie McCloud – Graduate Assistant
Registration and Payment
Fee: None
Registration is closed
Location
Southern Connecticut State University
College of Health and Human Services building (HHS)
Room 116 - first floor
493 Fitch Street
New Haven, Connecticut, 06514
Google Maps | Campus Map
Convenient and free parking accessible to all (Fitch Street Parking Garage)
Contact
For questions or concerns: Patricia Paugas, CTRS at rosep1@southernct.edu
Saturday Programs
Super Sports Saturdays
For Children ages 5 - 15
The Miracle League of CT and the SCSU Center for Adapted Sports and Recreation are teaming up to bring some indoor sports fun to the New Haven area. The program is open to all children who have any type of intellectual or developmental challenges ages 5-15. At each session we will work to meet the individual needs of each participant to ensure maximum enjoyment. Typically developing siblings and friend are welcome to sign up and join in too!
Dates
The program begins on Saturday, September 23, 2023 and will end on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
- Session 1 | 1:00 – 1:45
Super Saturdays Adapted Gym Class
45 minutes of adapted sports and games with an emphasis on fun! Each activity will be adapted to the individual needs of each participant. Typically developing siblings and friends are welcome to join in the fun. - Session 2 | 2:00 – 2:45
Super Saturdays Adapted Kickball
A session that is all about kickball for all! We will work on our skills and the program will be adapted for all players. Once again, our typically developing siblings and friends are welcome to join us.
Registration and Payment
Sign up for one or both of the 45-minute sessions. You will get a $20 discount on the second session if you do sign up for both.
The goal of the Miracle League of CT is to remove all barriers that prevent children with special needs from participating in recreational, educational and cultural activities. If one of those barriers is a financial one, please email us at miracleleaguect@comcast.net to request a fee waiver for any of our programs. We will do our best to accommodate your request which will be kept strictly confidential.
Location
Both sessions will take place at Southern Connecticut State University:
Pelz Gymnasium
493 Fitch Street
New Haven, Connecticut, 06514
Google Maps | Campus Map
Please park in the Fitch Street Parking Garage adjacent to the gym - you may park on the ground floor (faculty and HHS clinic spots).