More Than Recreation.
It's Connection.
What Is Connections?
The Connections Program is a community-based social recreation program for individuals ages 14 and older.
Participants explore their communities through inclusive outings, recreational activities, and shared experiences designed to promote friendship development, communication, independence, community participation, and belonging.
Whether attending a local event, sharing a meal with friends, bowling, visiting a museum, or exploring a new place, every activity is intentionally designed to support meaningful social connection.
"The destination isn't the goal. Connection is."
WHAT PARTICIPANTS GAIN
✓ Friendship Development
✓ Social Communication
✓ Community Participation
✓ Confidence Building
✓ Decision Making
✓ Everyday Independence
✓ Teamwork
✓ Self-Advocacy
✓ Self-Determination
✓ Sense of Belonging
✓ Leisure Exploration
THE CONNECTIONS MODEL
The activity is NOT the service.
The service is the opportunity to connect.
Community locations provide the setting where participants:
- Meet peers
- Build friendships
- Practice communication
- Explore shared interests
- Develop confidence
- Participate in community life
Through recreation, participants strengthen skills that support greater independence, self-determination, and community inclusion.
HOW WE CONNECT
CONNECT
Meet peers with shared interests.
PARTICIPATE
Engage in meaningful recreational experiences.
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
Develop friendships and social confidence.
BELONG
Become an active participant in the community.
SOCIAL RECREATION IN ACTION
Every community experience is intentionally designed to create opportunities for social interaction, friendship development, communication, and meaningful participation.
Participants may enjoy museums, restaurants, sporting events, festivals, parks, bowling centers, beaches, libraries, and community attractions.
While locations change, the goal remains the same:
Building confidence, creating friendships, and fostering a sense of belonging through shared recreation.
WHY SOCIAL RECREATION MATTERS
Social recreation provides opportunities for individuals to build relationships, develop confidence, explore interests, strengthen communication skills, and participate meaningfully in community life.
Through inclusive community-based experiences, participants practice self-determination, community participation, and social connection in real-world settings.
THE CONNECTIONS JOURNEY
Every outing is intentionally designed to help participants connect, grow, and build meaningful relationships in their community.
Ready to Build Meaningful Connections?
Join a community where friendships grow, confidence develops, and belonging comes naturally.