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Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services Limited Scholarships are available for all programs Acting Club (Ages 12-16) Basketball (Ages 10-15, and 16+) Bowling Troy (Ages 16+) Creative Photography (Ages 13+) Gaming Club (Ages 10-14) Judo (Ages 14+) Robotics (Ages 10-14) Teen Social Club (Ages 11-14 and 15-18) Additional Programs Available for All Ages Acting Club Build confidence and social skills through the fun hobby of acting.  No acting experience or line memorization needed! We'll play games and activities to work towards gaining abilities in voice control, movement and presentation skills and theatrical performance.  Open to participants who are working on developing communication skills (verbal communication not required).   Mondays, May 1 - June 12 (No Session May 29) Ages: 12-16 Time: 5:30 - 7 pm  Location: Pawley Hall  (Oakland University Campus)  Creative Photography Participants will learn how to best utilize the main functions of a digital camera in different settings.  Participants will then use photographs taken in this program as tools to learn basic editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop.  Instructed by professional photographers, this program is designed for individuals on the Autism Spectrum who do not need 1:1 support.  Mondays, April 17 - June 5 (No Session May 29) Ages: 13+ years Time: 5:30 - 7 pm  Location: Pawley Hall (Oakland University Campus) Robotics Learn the fundamentals of Robotics and basic computer programming in this interactive social club. Participants will work with Lego Mindstorm robots and computers to introduce the concepts of building a robot, introduction to programming, demonstrations and competitions, all while working on teamwork and social skills. This program is designed for individuals on the Autism spectrum who can follow multi-step directions with minimal prompts and do not need a 1:1 support. Wednesdays, April 12 - May 24 Ages: 10-14 Time: 5:30 - 7 pm  Location: Pawley Hall (Oakland University Campus)  OUCARES Summer Pre-Employment Skills Training Program An intensive pre-employment skills training program specifically for individuals with ASDs and related challenges with strong focus on: "Soft" interpersonal skills (communication, social awareness, networking, team work, accepting criticism, collaboration) Understanding employment (career options, resumes, applications, maintaining a job) Independent living skills (hygiene, money management, community understanding, goal setting) Monday-Friday 9am-3pm  June 19 - August 25 (No July 3 - July 7)  Limited Scholarships Available - Due May 5 Pre-Employment Skills Training Admissions Application Pre-Employment Skills Training Scholarship Form Parent Support Program Scholarship Application Oakland University Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services Pawley Hall, Room 425C 456 Pioneer Drive, Rochester, MI 48309-4482 (248) 370-2424 oucares@oakland.edu oakland.edu/oucares Manage your preferences or unsubscribe. Not subscribed? Sign up to receive our future emails. View this email in a browser.