Special-needs forum to wrap up May 14

BANGOR – The School to Life program of the Maine Transition Network, Region 3, will sponsor the eighth and final segment in its series of transition planning workshops, “Recreation & Leisure Activities for Youth with Special Needs: Camping, Exercise & More.” The forum will take place 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in the conference room at Alpha One, 1048 Union St.

The recreation forum will highlight camping experiences offered at Camp CaPella on Phillips Lake in Lucerne, and Pine Tree Camp on Great Pond in Rome. Dana Mosher, executive director of Camp CaPella, will be the keynote speaker.

Dawn Willard-Robinson, director of Pine Tree Camp, also will make a presentation and be on hand to answer questions about its expanded programming that will serve up to 90 more children this year.

In addition to the camping offerings, Joan Smith, owner of the Brewer CURVES, and Wes Smith, independent living specialist with Alpha One, will discuss other recreation and leisure opportunities available in the area.

Call Cindy Tuck, coordinator of the School to Life program, at 992-2270 to register. Or e-mail her at schooltolife@midmaine.com.