Participants select their destination and then assist with the planning and budgeting for that trip. Ski resorts, dude ranches and overnights to Boston and NYC are popular as short vacations. Longer trips have included Disney World, Caribbean cruises, Yellowstone Park as well as Italy, London and other international destinations. The benefits of this program are tremendous. Participants have the opportunity to share vacation experiences similar to their co-workers, friends and family.
Participants also learn valuable information about budgeting, long-term planning and committment.
Once on the vacation participants hone their skills with money, time management, cooperation, decision making, and a host of other learning opportunities which arise, one after another. Bonding and friendships naturally occur, and are strenghthened during the trips. The benefits of these friendships last for years after the end of the vacation. If you would like to see some pictures from past vacation trips click here. Services Wildwood's Recreation Program serves people of all ages who have learning disabilities and other neurologically-based developmental disorders.