Everyone who attended the Crotched Mountain Harvest Dinner last September agreed that the highlight of the evening was the dance performance by one of our students, Caitlin, with her instructor, Addy. Michael Havey of Yasvin Design of Hancock, NH who attended the Dinner and was so inspired he later attended one of their rehearsals and created a video using still photography, music and Addy's thoughts about being Caitlin's dance instructor. It is wonderfully inspiring. Please share this with your friends.
Extracurricular activities for students with disabilities At Crotched Mountain School, our students are actively engaged in organized activities and in exploring personal interests after school and on weekends. Activities are designed to reinforce skills, meet sensory needs, build self-esteem and provide social interaction.
Arts programs stimulate creativity We offer abundant opportunities for students to explore and express their creativity through the visual and performing arts. Our school play and frequent talent shows bring students together in acting, stage design, costume design and musical experiences. In addition, our Healing Arts and the artist-in-residence programs enrich student life through unique and often dynamic experiences such as drumming, kite-making, photography, videography and sculpture.
Therapeutic recreation actively engages students With a campus of more than 1,400 acres in the New Hampshire countryside, Crotched Mountain School offers students accessible recreation activitiesand outdoor learning opportunities found nowhere else. Like the arts, physical activities at any ability level promote confidence and personal growth. Through therapeutic recreation, students can challenge and enjoy themselves in a safe and accessible environment by participating in activities such as:
Water and beach sports at our fully accessible lakefront
Community-based activities create an enriching experience
Participating in the greater community is an important part of the experience at Crotched Mountain School. Through community interaction, students forge friendships, build communication and life skills, and reinforce the goals of their individual education plan. A sample of the community-based activities available to students includes:
Visiting an amusement park
Enjoying a barbecue
Getting involved in Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts
Attending county fairs
Visiting a museum
Seeing a play
Attending a professional baseball or hockey game
Attending school dances
Going shopping
Eating at restaurants
Participating in religious services Crotched Mountain School offers students the opportunity to participate in religious services of different faiths and traditions. Students can attend services held on our campus as well as at local churches. In addition, we support students as they prepare for religious milestones, such as bar and bat mitzvahs, by integrating these studies into their school and homework activities, when appropriate.
Extracurricular activities for students with disabilities
Arts programs stimulate creativity
Adaptive skiing at a local ski area
Visiting an amusement park