Outlook Summer Programs
Outlook Summer Programming
The Outlook Summer Programming is a continuum of integrated, family-centered skill building programs for at-risk children and their families. They provide an opportunity to jump start a resiliency journey whether you're looking to prevent summer slide or infuse existing family services with a shot of B12.
The programs aim to build a secure foundational pattern of attachment, self-regulation and social skills with your child/youth and then actively bridge that skill building framework to the family and community care providers with a progression of family and community engagement activities.
Our Hands United process artfully blends the evidenced-based practices with outdoor adventure activities to create a supercharged experiential learning process. Participants will leave with an improved ability to: connected with care providers, self-regulate emotions and behavior, get along with peers and adults, and solve problems within their homes, schools and community.
Outlook Summer Programming provides youth with:
ADVENTURE: Summer is about creating moments of shared joy and summer magic. It's fun in the sun, long afternoons at the swimming hole or stomping through your favorite hidden creek. Excited day trips to the Dells, team challenge course and outdoor survival skills.
PERSONAL GROWTH: Programming attendees have a chance to learn new skills, develop confidence, and independence by taking on new responsibilities and challenges.
MEMORIES: Outlook Summer Programming is an unforgettable experience, bringing individuals together around experiential activities they may not otherwise be exposed to, or think to try. These experiences will give each participant memories that will last a lifetime.
Summer Program Progression
Adventurers (ages 5-8):
Day Programs Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm
The Adventurers will have fun while learning to follow staff cues, meet basic behavior expectations, practicing transitions and making friends.
Explorers (ages 9-11):
Day Programs, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm
Explorers will practice following staff cues while developing social connections and learning social rules.
Pathfinders (ages 12-14):
Day Programs, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm
Pathfinders participate in self and group reflections while developing secure self identities.
Expeditioners (ages 15-17):
Day Programs, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm
Expeditioners learn self discovery, personal growth, interdependence, teamwork and compassion.
Outlook Day Programming
We are proud to offer a very unique day program that providers a place for at-risk youth (ages 5-17) with emotional and behavioral challenges to learn how to think positively, manage emotions, and control behaviors in a fun and structured setting.
Our experienced staff works to meet each client and their family where they are at. Using a therapeutic process we teach individuals self-regulation skills and problem solving techniques that transfer into home and community settings.
Coulee Connections' comprehensive approach helps youth, who have difficulty finding success in traditional summer settings, thrive.
Participants in Day will get:
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8 Week Social Skill Curriculum
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Making Friends
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Campfire cooking
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Team Building Challenges
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Hiking the bluffs
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Geo-caching
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Leadership
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Canoeing
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Fishing
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Low Ropes Challenges
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Structured Daily Living Skills
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Building Self-Confidence
Outlook Overnight Programming
The overnight program accelerates growth and re-enforces the skills learned during the day program. It creates the opportunity for a full week of uninterrupted practice with staff enforcement. Longer days increase the options for extremely motivating day trips resulting in more memories and stronger relationships.
Outlook Overnight Programs provide participants with opportunities to practice:
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Making friends
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Campfire cooking
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fishing
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Team Building Challenges
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Hiking in the bluffs
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Geo-caching
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Leadership
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Canoeing
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Spelunking
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Woodworking
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Primitive survival
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Shelter building
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Building Self-Confidence
