Warrior Star Initiative wrapped up our inaugural program semester with a fun-filled holiday party last week that included snacks, games, and a gift exchange at Dominican University! Warriors, interns, families, and university partners were all in attendance! Thanks to...
A couple weeks ago, the Wednesday Life Shop crew visited Team Blonde in Forest Park to make some stylish bracelets. Some Warriors made bling for themselves, while others crafted some beautiful holiday gifts! We can’t wait to go back some time and also check out their...
The holidays are here and these Workout Warriors learned how to stay healthy all holiday season! We put a spin on the 12 Days of Christmas with our 12 Days of Fitness workout, created exercises to pair with our favorite holiday movie, made a list of fun & healthy...
The OK Grower’s School The OK Farm has finished up its second growing season! There have been a lot of new developments since the Farm began in 2015. Farmer Joe O’Meara did a fantastic job bringing the farm to life and laying the groundwork for the farm’s future...
After Opps 2017 Fall Session 1 came to a close with a Talent Show family day. It was great fun with so many talented Warriors! Dinner was also provided by our cooking group. Peep some pictures and a video below. After Opps 2017 Fall Session 2 registration is open...
Rockin’ Good Times Earlier this month, Life Shop visited Jennifer, Adam, and Dave at School of Rock in Oak Park. We took a tour, saw their space, and learned about their programs. Then we played some of their instruments – we slapped some bass mon, rocked...
Tis the season of spreading germs! Warriors spent this session of After Opps learning all about personal hygiene and how we care for our bodies to stay healthy! Our glitter germ experiment showed how quickly germs spread from one person to the next and how properly...
This Fall 1 Session of After Opps has flown by. Programs included baking, flag football, farming, community opps, personal hygiene, jewelry making, dance, peer led planning, cooking, and talent show! See below for some photos and descriptions of what the Warriors have...
The Life Shop is winding down our lesson on the skeletal system just in time for Halloween! The Warriors have spent several weeks learning why we have bones, what they are made of, and how we can keep them...
Health & Wellness The Warrior Health & Wellness initiative launched in July 2013 to combat the health disparities faced by our Warriors. Embedded within each program area, Warrior Wellness promotes the physical, mental, and social well-being of our Warriors,...
