Civitan Foundation’s Respite and Recreation program accommodates many families with numerous respite opportunities by providing many weekly and monthly events. These programs use 3 to 12 respite hours+ activity fee OR $15 private pay per hour + activity fee. Designed to promote and increase leisure opportunities, community functioning and socials skills through recreation, education, social activities and special interest classes. These Respite and Recreation programs are ongoing throughout the year statewide. All services are individualized and based on each participant’s unique needs.
Transportation may be available.
Friday Night Out (FNO) – Friday Nights Out is one of our weekly programs which includes dinner out and either, movies, bowling, game night, BINGO or a Civitan Dance.
Saturday Social Club (SSC) – These outings are planned with requests from participants and families each quarter. These outings have included out of town daytrips in Arizona to Tombstone, Verde Valley, Sedona, and Flagstaff. Local events have included sporting events, theatre, water parks, wildlife parks, and many city and community sponsored events. We try to incorporate different venues and communities within Arizona.
Civitan Supper Club (CSC) – Experience monthly outings to local restaurants incorporating many life skills such as; ordering from menus, healthy choices, money management, and enjoying peer socialization in the community.
Enrichment Night Out (ENO) – Enrichment Night Out is specially designed, educational and recreational enrichment classes. Every 4 weeks, we have new and exciting curriculums planned in a positive environment where individuals can socialize with their peers. This is a wonderful opportunity for socialization, education, creativity and social skill building.
Our Nights' Out (ONO) – These programs are a unique respite socialization program that provides a relaxed, safe atmosphere weekly where a wide-variety of fun and stimulating activities are experienced. The ONO Programs meet once a week for 3 hours and use 3 hours of Respite (plus an occasional activity fee). Every week this program offers nutrition education, health fitness and develops social/interpersonal skills for every individual involved. Specifically designed to provide "free time" for parents/guardians so they too can have a "Night Out"!
Resort Weekends – Throughout the year weekend get-always are planned around various adventures and events at local resorts.
Yearly Vacation Tour – Each year clients help plan a special 3 night trip to a popular vacation destination.
Camp Civitan – Camp Civitan is our longest running and beloved program. We offer week-long camping sessions through the summer and weekends once a month. This program offers a variety of enriching and fun experiences that promotes positive self-esteem, teamwork, socialization and healthy activities.
