Ozaukee County Special Summer Recreation Program

2008 is the third year that Balance, Inc. will be operating the Ozaukee County Special Summer Recreation Program for children with developmental disabilities.

This program is made possible with financial support of the Ozaukee County Department of Human Services, the Ozaukee County Arc, the Cedarburg Junior Women's Club and the municipal recreation departments. The Grafton School District has provided the facilities for the program.

Balance, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Ozaukee County, will be managing the program. Balance will be responsible for recruiting staff and volunteers, organizing the activities, arranging the events and working with the families and the individuals who will be participating.

Balance has been raising funds in order to expand the program. As a result there will be 24 children participating in 2008. (In addition, Balance is working to expand the services by offering a program for children ages 16 to 18. Funding has been granted in order to develop this program for the summer of 2008.)

This program will operate from July 7th through August 1st providing recreation opportunities for children ages 5 through 15. Volunteers assist the children with the activities providing one to one support. Arrangements are made to meet the individual needs of each child allowing them to participate in each activity to the best of their ability.

Activities include swimming at various pools and beaches, visiting museums, state parks water parks, a retreat center and many other activities. Daily communication for the parents is prepared by the volunteers and staff and sent home with the children.

Balance, Inc. has been providing services to adults with developmental disabilities in Ozaukee and Washington Counties since 1991. It supports individuals in a variety of residential settings as well as in a community based day service program.

If you are interested in volunteering or providing financial support for the program, please contact Balance, Inc. at 262-376-0695 or cmodahl@balanceinc.org.

Balancing support and independence for quality living

People with disabilities who need support to live in the community are often confronted with limited options. Traditional services attempt to fit people into service systems.

Balance changes that approach.

Balance, Inc. is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities.

This is achieved through positive, proactive involvement that empowers each individual in determining the direction of his or her life. We provide services to individuals which promote and respond to their personal goals, desires, needs and dreams.

We provide services to the community by enhancing the communities’ capacity to embrace persons with developmental disabilities. We also strive to provide services in a cost-effective manner that minimizes financial burden and maximizes potential.