MOTHERHOOD at WFA: May 2013

This summer Nurture will be hosting EVENING playdates in addition to our regular daytime ones!

The evening playdates will be for the whole family - kids of all ages and even dads are invited!

Join us for some fun in the park and a chance to connect with other families from WFA.

Our first evening playdate will be on Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 pm

at David's Park in Waukesha.

We know schedules are different for every family so

"come when you can, leave when you must."

Yummy, cold treats will be provided.

Please feel free to invite friends, neighbors, and relatives who may be interested in joining in the fun, too!

Please RSVP to Jamie Halquist (nurturewfa{at}hotmail{dot}com) to let us know if you are coming!

We hope you can join us for a fun night of play with our families!

**Our next evening playdate is Thursday, July 18. The playdate calendar dates will always be on the left sidebar so you can plan ahead.

** If it is raining, our rain date will be Monday, June 3 at 10:00 am.

Our May playdate will be on Friday, May 31 at 10:00 am.

We will be meeting at Imagination Station park in Oconomowoc. Imagination Station is a universally accessible playground.

You can find Imagination Station in Roosevelt Park,101 E. Forest Street, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066. Roosevelt Park is located along the Lake Country Bike Trail.

(http://www.accessibleplayground.net/)

" ... a universally accessible playground means that children of all abilities can play at their appropriate developmental level. It is a playground where every child is challenged. Therefore, it is not a playground only for children in wheelchairs, where ramps rule the playground, it is a playground where children with autism have opportunities for sensory experiences, typically developing children can use their imagination to create play scenarios, and where children with developmental delays can learn in incremental steps how to climb.

Imagination Station does this:

*There are double wide ramps that lead you up to the very top of the playground. There are activities to do along the way so it isn’t a “ramp to no where”.
*The surfacing is pour-in-place rubber surfacing that makes it easier for a wheelchair to move around on, but also provides safety for children who are not steady on their feet.
*There is a fence around the playground with only one entrance/exit, so that “runners” cannot get past mom.

*There is band shell reminiscent of the band shell in town, where children can create play or sing a song. There are percussion instruments to accompany the players.
*There are adapted swings, typical swings and toddler swings.
*The monkey bar area has multiple height bars as well as a variety of challenges. A child in a wheelchair can lift up their arms and pull themselves across, while other children are doing flips on the bars.
*In addition to the swings, there are plenty of other areas for children to experience vestibular motion (e.g. going around in circles, going up and down, or going back & forth.)

*In addition the monkey bars there are plenty of opportunities for children to use their proprioceptive sensory system. There is a huge rope climber that is fun for the little ones as well as for teenagers. There is also a small climbing wall.
*There are two different types of slides.

*many areas for imaginary play with trains, boats, the clock tower, and beautiful streetscapes.

*There are places to climb underneath the playground for children who need a little time to themselves

Snacks will be provided.

Please feel free to invite friends, neighbors, and relatives who may be interested in joining in the fun.

We hope you can join us for a fun time of play with our kids!

*For your added safety, please park in the spaces on the left closest to the playground and keep valuables hidden from view.

**Our next playdate is Monday, June 24. The playdate calendar dates will always be on the left sidebar so you can plan ahead.

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