The students at Latham Centers take on the school store! At their school store, students had multiple choices to shop from, including body oils, toys, and even slippers. Not only can students shop, but School Store Employee is a certified Latham Works vocational position, where students learn the ropes of retail work. Students can apply to either…
For the month of October during spa night, Residential Activities Coordinator Daniel Anderson focused on self-care with our students. He focused on how self-care can impact their daily lives and ways that they can practice here at Latham. Danny wrote to staff: “Self-Care, in my opinion, has become more of a buzzword, if anything. Something…
Halloween can still be a great holiday for kids with Prader-Willi syndrome, even without the candy! Many families celebrate Halloween by dressing up and going trick or treating but with a twist. Some families switch the candy for a present at the end of the night and others allow for one piece a day for…
Latham School’s Bass River classroom visited Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth Port on October 18th. It was a nice sunny brisk day – just look at those happy faces that got to enjoy a day off from schoolwork but still learn all about the farm animals. Fun facts and photo captions: Amazing Facts About the…
Adult Services shared these priceless photos from a recent Cape Cod sunset, along with two favorite quotes: “Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully.” (A staff favorite) “That sunset was spectacular. It made me feel so cool and calm.” (Reaction by Max)
Latham Centers has the most amazing volunteers who continue to work with students and staff in our Children’s Program. The students especially appreciate when the beloved “Garden Ladies” join us. During this session, the Garden Ladies taught students how to make Halloween-themed floral centerpieces. As you can see from the video, there were smiles all around. “We are…
We have rescheduled the 11th Annual Latham Charity Golf Classic due to today’s rain, to provide an enjoyable experience for our golfers and volunteers. The tournament will take place one week from today, on Monday, November 1st. The current forecast calls for “mainly sunny” skies in Brewster on Monday. Golfers: We have foursomes still available; player…
As we enter the holiday season it is especially critical to seek out and maintain support through the PWS community. Either in person or online there are many opportunities through conferences, local associations, or virtual get-togethers to be around people who understand the unique stressors of being a parent or loved one of someone diagnosed…
The latest edition of Latham’s “Living Healthy with PWS” quarterly newsletter will be sent to our subscribers soon. We’re so excited to feature highlights from Summertide and Campus 9/11 Remembrances; “Latham Star” staff and student spotlights; and more news from our Program Marketing and Admissions Team. Latham families, staff, and friends in the Prader-Willi community: If…
We’re getting into the Halloween spirit! Staff and residents in our Adult Program had a great time painting and decorating Halloween-themed crafts recently. Thanks to Kristi D. for taking these fantastic images – we love the vibrant colors chosen and the happy artists at work! Coming soon – more spooky and fun fall activities…
Latham School:
Reaching for the Future
At Latham School, children from 8 years to young adults of 22 years are under the care of a special needs teacher and aide. In small home room classes of eight or fewer students. …Read more.
Latham Centers:
Safe Passage to Adulthood
While some Latham children return home to family or enroll in programs closer to home, others may transition to our Adult Programs or remain on Cape Cod to live independently …Read more.
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You can Make a Difference
A gift to Latham Centers will make a difference in the life of each and every individual we serve. To make it as easy as possible for you to donate, we offer a variety of gift vehicles …Read more.