Recreation Center
Summary
The recreation therapy program serves approximately 110 children each day. Epworth's recreational facility includes a gymnasium, weight room, outdoor pool, tennis court, kitchen, a sand volleyball court, music room, computer and photography room, ceramic and arts and crafts room, flower and vegetable garden, and general-purpose open field areas. Epworth has a team of certified recreation therapists who are dedicated to increase the potential well-being and health by teaching needed skills through therapeutic treatment, leisure education, and recreational activities. This is a vital part of the Epworth's holistic and strength based treatment approach. Recreational activities are not purely diversional, but therapeutic. They allow youth to enhance social skills and teamwork and also develop self awareness, anger management, coping skills and much more.
Internships
Internships are available Fall, Summer & Spring semesters in the field of Therepeutic Recreation. We have three (3) CTRS's on staff and offer a $500 stipend to intern students
Contact: Michael S. Mantia, CTRS
Recreation Therapy Coordinator
mmantia@epworth.org
314.918.3356.
Program Provides
Residents receive a variety of recreation groups, which are planned and implemented by a certified recreation therapist. This includes:
- Therapeutic topic groups (social skills, anger management, life skills)
- Special events (dances, holiday activities)
- Community integration (sporting events, cultural attractions)
- Children's Home Activities Meet Program (CHAMP) (an array of sports against other children's homes)
- Outdoor adventure trips (floating, camping trips)
- Diversionary activities (games, arts and crafts, sports, movies)
Facilities
Gymnasium with full size indoor basketball court- Outdoor swimming pool with diving board
- Weight room
- Art room
- Music room
- General activity area
- Outdoor basketball court
- Sand volleyball courts
- Kitchen used for teaching basic cooking skills