VISION:
Development of Relationships, and Exploration for Achievement in Merit, and Success.
MISSION:
DREAMS is for individuals who require 1-1 support. The focus of the program is active community involvement. It is through flexible and creative programming that clients are encouraged to increase their independence and self-esteem, make choices, improve communication skills and develop friendships.
What kinds of activities take place?
- developing communication skills using sign language, and other forms of augmentative communication
- community volunteering
- mobility training
- anger management
- learning new things like computer use, reading, and baking
- recreation including hiking, biking, swimming, riding and sailing
- physical exercise including aerobic exercise and strength training
- visual art-making including painting, drawing, sculpture, beading and crafts
- music therapy & dance
- attending special events in our community and natural areas
Community Placements - Volunteering
- Intrepid Theatre
- Vancouver Island School of Art
- Dan's Farm
- Oak Meadow Stables
Recreation and Leisure
- James Bay Music
- Namaste Music
- Municipal Recreation Centers
- Victoria Music Conservatory
- Theatres including Famous Players, Chemainus Theatre & IMAX
What some of our clients have to say
- Christie Worsley
- “I like the DREAMS people that are on the team and that are my friends.”
- Melissa Matthews
- "I like the music."
- Julie Wilson
- I'm excited to see my friends at Garth Homer. My favorite program is swimming."
