Celebrating our Rec Programmers

February is Therapeutic Recreation month!

There are many kind-hearted souls working behind the scenes to ensure the kiddos in our care are having the best experience and our Rec Programmers are an important piece of the puzzle.

In celebration of Therapeutic Rec month we had them answer questions about their field and even debunk a few myths about recreation therapy!

Any myths you’d like to bust about Recreation Programming?

We do a lot more than plan parties! Recreation Programmers are involved in all aspects of a child’s life. It’s functional – an incorporation of play, therapies, and life skills. It’s about holistic growth of an individual by improving their quality of life; empowering an individual from a strengths-based approach to learn and develop new skills in a fun way.

Recreation Programmers can choose to work in so many different areas, so why Hope’s Home?

Because there’s no place like HOPE. Each day brings new hope, an opportunity to learn more and a passion to make a difference in the lives of these little, amazing people. It’s a person centered program that allows kids to be kids.

What are you most looking forward to in 2022?

Accomplishing new milestones, those little moments that remind you that what you are doing and providing for the children is making a difference in their life.

What might others be surprised to learn about you?

One of our programmers is afraid of hospitals, another is afraid of pets. One of our programmers is originally from BC and we’ve even got a spin instructor in our midst!

And when we asked them tips for getting through the winter…

Embrace it and buckle up – we live in Saskatchewan! Always have a bit of a back up plan, whether it be a preplanned activity you just have on hand or even just some quiet time with the children. Sounds like something a rec programmer might say!

Thank you to our Rec Programmers for going above and beyond every single day. You are an amazing resource and support for our kiddos. ❤