From Johanna Bookbinder at KEEN:
OPEN HOUSE – Come Play with Us
SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2008 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
WHAT: An Opportunity to Experience the unique aspects of KEEN Phoenix. Bring your athlete and let them enjoy an afternoon of exercise with our coaches. Learn more about becoming a coach for future KEEN events.
Registration for KEEN Phoenix is limited and is on a first come first serve basis!
WHO: Athletes, Parents, Caregivers, Agencies, Volunteers and anyone interested in
learning more about KEEN.WHERE: Boys and Girls Club
Harry & Sandy Rosenzweig Branch
2242 W. Missouri Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85061QUESTIONS: Contact our Program Director, Johanna Bookbinder at info@keenphoenix.org or call 602-508-3939. Or visit www.keenphoenix.org
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) is a non-profit, volunteer organization that provides free, one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities in the United States and in England. The young people who participate in KEEN have disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and various developmental and intellectual disabilities. During our activity sessions, each athlete is paired with his or her own volunteer coach, allowing children with any disability to participate.
We are looking for eager participants, volunteers, parents and community organizations to join us!
Unlike other recreation programs for individuals with disabilities, KEEN provides an open, unstructured environment for young people with any type of disability, including those with significant needs. For some of the children and young adults who are unable to participate in other programs, KEEN may be their only recreational activity.
In its non-competitive environment, every child can enjoy every activity without the fear of losing or not being the best. Athletes gain confidence and self-esteem, and perhaps most important, a sense of social belonging.
And they have fun!
KEEN’s programs are offered entirely free of charge to families and caregivers.
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