ACTIVITIES
Life Skills Development
Participant Choice and Self-Advocacy
Participant Choice and Self-Advocacy
We empower participants to develop essential daily living skills that promote independence and confidence. Through hands-on activities, individuals learn personal hygiene, cooking, laundry, money management, time awareness, and other practical tasks. Our staff provides step-by-step guidance tailored to each person’s abilities, helping them build routines and take pride in their accomplishments.
Participant Choice and Self-Advocacy
Participant Choice and Self-Advocacy
Participant Choice and Self-Advocacy
Our Music & Movement sessions combine fun, rhythm, and physical activity to support emotional expression and overall well-being. Participants enjoy singing, dancing, light stretching, and using instruments in a welcoming group setting. These activities help improve coordination, mood, social interaction, and self-confidence—while having a great time!
Recreational and Leisure Activities
Participant Choice and Self-Advocacy
Recreational and Leisure Activities
Arts & Crafts activities encourage self-expression, creativity, and fine motor skill development. Participants explore painting, drawing, sculpting, and seasonal projects using a variety of materials. These hands-on sessions are designed to be fun, calming, and accessible for all ability levels—providing a chance to create, share, and feel proud of their unique work.
Educational Enrichment
Social Skills and Communication
Recreational and Leisure Activities
We offer interactive learning experiences that support cognitive development and lifelong learning. Participants engage in activities such as reading, writing, basic math, computer skills, and current events discussions. Lessons are adapted to individual learning levels and delivered in a supportive environment that builds confidence, curiosity, and practical knowledge for daily life.
Health and Wellness
Social Skills and Communication
Social Skills and Communication
Wellness Activities focus on nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. Participants take part in mindfulness exercises, light yoga, stretching, nutrition education, hydration reminders, and healthy lifestyle discussions. These activities promote relaxation, reduce stress, and encourage overall well-being—helping individuals feel their best each day.
Social Skills and Communication
Social Skills and Communication
Social Skills and Communication
We create a fun and welcoming environment where participants can relax, connect, and enjoy a variety of recreational games. Activities include board games, puzzles, card games, group challenges, and casual social time. These moments build friendships, boost mood, and support communication and teamwork in a joyful, low-pressure setting.
Community Integration
Vocational Exploration
Community Integration
Daily outings to parks, libraries, local stores, museums, cultural events, volunteer sites, and recreational centers.
Sensory Activities
Vocational Exploration
Community Integration
At The Marques Center, our sensory activities are thoughtfully designed to stimulate the senses in a calming, enjoyable, and therapeutic way. Participants engage in hands-on experiences that involve touch, sight, sound, smell, and movement to support emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, and enhance focus. From textured materials and arom
At The Marques Center, our sensory activities are thoughtfully designed to stimulate the senses in a calming, enjoyable, and therapeutic way. Participants engage in hands-on experiences that involve touch, sight, sound, smell, and movement to support emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, and enhance focus. From textured materials and aromatherapy to soothing music and visual stimulation, these activities promote self-awareness, relaxation, and overall well-being in a supportive and sensory-friendly environment.
Vocational Exploration
Vocational Exploration
Vocational Exploration
Our Karaoke Jam Sessions give participants the chance to express themselves through music in a fun, supportive, and judgment-free environment. Whether singing solo or in a group, individuals build confidence, improve communication skills, and enjoy the joy of performing. It's a time to celebrate each person’s voice, creativity, and personality—one song at a time!