We are happy to have them with us, and are convinced that God will use them in a special way in our congregation.  Here are some pictures!

For more details and registration forms, please visit www.artsnautism.org.

We had a blast at summer camp this year!  From June 14-25, 2010, 48  kids and 35 staff/volunteers had so much fun at our 7th annual summer camp.  In addition to our regular classes of art, karate, music, drumming, and yoga, we added two new classes: ukulele and photography.  Afternoon field trips and activities included swimming, bowling, a fun festival, and talent show and trips to the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, Golden Flake, Oak Mountain, A.skate in Greensboro, Camp Horne, Fire Station #2, and a lot more!  We continue to grow, and for the first time, we extended our “babies” program to full days.  Check out our website to see photos and video from this year’s camp at  http://www.artsnautism.org/Arts_n_Autism/Summer_Camp_2010.html.

Fall Semester starts back in September.  More info to come!

Here are some photos … click to make ‘em bigger!

Arts ‘n Autism offers a 2 week (10 day) specialized summer camp arts program created for children ages 3-18 with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This program offers the unique opportunity for children with autism to interact with others just like them.  The camp runs June 14-25, 2010 (M-F) from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with morning classes at Covenant Presbyterian Church and afternoon field trips.  Children ages 3-6 may either attend the morning session (8– 11 AM) or all day (8 AM – 5 PM).   Classes offered include art, drama, music, drumming, social skills, swimming, karate, stepping, movement therapy, play therapy, and language arts.  Field trips have yet to be determined, but past outings have included swimming, horseback riding, bowling, visits to the fire station, Fun Factory, CHOM, and the theater.

The cost to attend camp is $360 for the morning program or $710 for a full day.  If a child requires one-on-one assistance, there is an additional cost of $10 per hour.  A $50 registration fee will be applied to the tuition fee for children who attend camp.  In the event a child is unable to attend camp, the registration fee will be refunded.  Scholarships are available for eligible families.  A camp t-shirt, daily lunch and snacks are included (unless on a restricted diet), all field trip expenses, classroom materials, and activity fees are included in the cost of tuition.

For more information, please contact Arts ’n Autism via email at artsnautism@gmail.com, by phone at (205) 758-1193, or visit our website www.artsnautism.org.  Registration forms may be downloaded at www.artsnautism.org and mailed to Arts ‘n Autism, 113 Hargrove Road, Tuscaloosa, AL  35401.

We currently have over 50 students enrolled in our afterschool program including 2 preschool-K classes. This semester we’ve also added stepping and bibliotherapy classes. Check out www.artsnautism.org for more info!

WWW is designed specifically so that families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can come to church for worship, fellowship and Christian education without having to worry about the safety of their children.  Covenant is committed to providing a caring, inclusive worship environment for these families.

Details

Schedule

Signup

Pictures (new!)

Complete information packet:

www-packet.doc (Microsoft Word)

www-packet.pdf (requires Adobe Acrobat reader)

Questions?  Call the church at 205-758-1193 or email us at WorshipWithoutWorry@gmail.com.

]]> http://www.covenanttuscaloosa.com/2009/08/13/covenant-welcomes-families-with-autism/feed/ 1 http://www.covenanttuscaloosa.com/2009/08/10/kate-harrelsons-birthday/ http://www.covenanttuscaloosa.com/2009/08/10/kate-harrelsons-birthday/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:43:00 +0000 Rick http://www.covenanttuscaloosa.com/?p=738 ]]> http://www.covenanttuscaloosa.com/2009/08/10/kate-harrelsons-birthday/feed/ 0 http://www.covenanttuscaloosa.com/2009/07/27/youth-mission-trip-09/ http://www.covenanttuscaloosa.com/2009/07/27/youth-mission-trip-09/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:26:02 +0000 Rick http://www.covenanttuscaloosa.com/?p=720 On Sunday, 9 youth from Covenant traveled to Atlanta to serve as missionaries to the city.  They are working through an organization called DOOR: Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection.  DOOR is a faith-based network of urban service-learning programs that expose, educate, challenge, and motivate participants to respond to the issues and concerns facing an increasingly urban world. Some of their opportunities will include serving food in soup kitchens, organizing and distributing for local food banks, and even a little work in a community garden. They will also get to spend time making new friends in local nursing homes and even day care centers for homeless children. Please pray for them as they participate in this challenging week.  Here are some photos as they were leaving; check back here for updates throughout the week!