Program Description: Friday Knights Recreation Program

• The Recreation Program is a structured and supportive recreational environment for children and adolescents who need opportunities for social interaction beyond what is available through school settings or community recreation programs.
• The participants include children and adolescents who have difficulties relating to their peers and may need extra support or more opportunities to use the skills they have learned in social skills groups. Children with autism spectrum disorders or other social challenges are welcome in the program. In addition, siblings and peers without difficulties in social relating are invited to join us and to enjoy the activities while serving as role models. Role models pay the program fee until the age of 13 at which point they become "volunteers" for the program.
• Volunteers from The College of Saint Rose (undergraduate and graduate students) are the counselors and activity leaders. Education faculty from Saint Rose are on site to provide activities, guidance and supervision.
• Activities may vary by the age of the group but possibilities include structured board games, movement, drama, yoga, history, science, music and arts and crafts.
• Children are matched by age in groups of 6-10 children per group (depending on age).
• Parent meetings with special topics and speakers occur concurrent with the children's program. Participation is free of charge to parents and family members.
• Fees are due at the start of each semester. Scholarships available from the Albany Autism Society, Inc. and for OPWDD qualified individuals.