The Foundation monies support a broad range of Arc activities
Refer to the Arc’s website @ arcoftricities.com and learn more about these services. Below are a few of the programs that benefit from Arc Foundation support.
Arc Programs
Partners N Pals & Junior Partners N Pals
This program includes summer day camps for ages 7-21 where participants enjoy swimming, bowling, skating, horseback riding, arts, and crafts and develops social skills. For younger children ages 2-7, the program offers opportunities for social inclusion through crafts, games, exploring, reading and outdoor activities.
Buddy Club
Teen peers, who are not disabled, provide fellow students with IDD the opportunity for socialization. Activities include dances, proms, field trips, and other school events. This program is in all seven Tri-City High Schools and is expanding into the Middle School levels. This is done in coordination with the Kennewick, Pasco and Richland school districts.
Adult Respite and Recreation Programs
These programs are designed for adults affected by IDD with the respite program focused on daytime activities such as arts and craft, exercise and games while the recreation program offers activities which provide social interaction and leisure choices such as camping, dances, swimming, movies, sporting events, and trips.
Parent to Parent
This program connects parents of children with IDD issues with veteran parents of children with the same or similar conditions, providing one-on-one networking and emotional support. This program also helps meet the needs of the Tri-Cities significant Hispanic population.
Community Inclusion
Clients and one-on-one staff work on a goal-focused, specifically designed an individual plan for participation in the community -based activities. Plans are designed with client input and include participation in activities most meaningful to the client with the goal of being independent participation.
VIP Program
The adult-member VIP Club emphasizes friendships and new experiences while developing social skills. Activities include visits to museums, parks, libraries, bowling and community events. The group enjoys cooking, craft and art projects and is encouraged to participate in service projects.
Provide Program Certainty
Help us meet the ongoing needs of a broad spectrum of evolving programs designed to meet the lifelong obstacles of coping with IDD.