Congratulations to the Latham Open tennis tournament finalists

September 8, 2021

We’d like to congratulate the finalists in the USTA-sanctioned Latham Open tennis tournament held in Harwich last month!  Pictured are: Jillian Burdge and Alexandra Dias, Henry Duffy and Gardiner Dunbar, and Michael Schmidt and Sat Jiwan Ikle-Khalsa This was the third annual Latham Open, thanks to the efforts of high school students Rufus McCleery and…

SummerTide: Part 2 and a Giveaway!

September 6, 2021

Labor Day tends to mark the end of Summer vacation, and at Latham, it’s a launch of our end of summer #GiveAway to expand our reach!  To enter for your chance to win a Latham gift bag full of Latham Works items and swag, comment on this post (OR on our Facebook or Instagram page)…

Dodgeball: A favorite for staff and students

September 3, 2021

By Katrina (Fryklund) Kozak As I sit and write this blog, I hear student and staff cheers and applause outside my window. It’s as if I can hear the smiles and feel the positive energy. “Go Go GOOOOOO!!” “Yayyyyy!” “Awesome job!” A key to Latham Centers’ success with our students is the morning, afternoon, and…

Tip of the Week: Creating a calming space

September 3, 2021

Children and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome can become easily overstimulated and overwhelmed over everyday things. Create a space where they can go when the environment is simply too much for them. This doesn’t have to be a whole room, it can simply be a separate space in an existing room.     Patrice Carroll, LICSW,…

“Having a Ball” at Latham

September 2, 2021

On and off the field at Latham Centers, our staff members create endless opportunities for teamwork and fun. The Children’s Program plays a variety of games on Big John’s Play Field, and seeing our students and staff cheering each other on never gets old!  (Video footage was taken on a recent sunny day… We’re looking…

Stop & Shop announces Latham as beneficiary charity for Community Bag program

September 1, 2021

Mark Your Calendar! Latham Centers has been selected as the Stop & Shop Community Gift Bag Beneficiary Charity: September 1st – 30th at the East Harwich location, and October 1st – 31st at the Orleans Stop & Shop. Details: Beginning September 1st, Latham will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop store…

SummerTide: Part 1

August 30, 2021

Recently, when giving a tour, Katrina Fryklund asked students on campus their favorite thing about Latham Centers; the majority said “SUMMERTIDE!” SummerTide is a field-trip based extended school year program which allows our students to get out in the community, learn about Cape Cod, and focus on fun outdoors activities. Students break up in groups…

Tip of the Week: Back to school

August 27, 2021

Back to school can be hard for everyone, but especially for students who need structure and routine to be successful. Try starting their new routine a week early. Practice the new bedtime and morning routines before it matters. Try on new clothes to make sure your child can tolerate the feel. Walk around in new…

Local students host USTA-sanctioned tennis tournament to support Latham

August 26, 2021

The third annual Latham Open was a great success! High school students Rufus McCleery and Oliver Prantis planned and executed the USTA-sanctioned tournament for the benefit of Latham Centers on August 15th and 16th at the Harwich Community Tennis Courts at Brooks Park. Over 25 players of all ages and rankings participated in the tournament.…

Staff Spotlight: Viki Phiri leads Latham’s highly regarded Clinical Team

August 25, 2021

Director of Social Services Vikacha Phiri is a shining example of ‘growing a career’ at Latham Centers. Viki joined Latham’s Children’s Program as a per diem employee, earning promotions within the residential and clinical teams. Last year, she was promoted to lead the Clinical team. Viki and the Children’s Social Services Department provide clinical supports…

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