3 Excellent Outings for Your Adult Day Care Center
Posted: 09.04.2015
As the activities coordinator at your senior center, you’re sure to be in search of some outings to provide your seniors with a change of pace. When planning outings, it’s best to find options ideal for varying levels of interests, mobility, and cognitive function. Below are a few fun ideas to consider.
An Animal Excursion
There are many fun-filled animal excursions for you to choose from. Depending on the time of year and the area you live in, the types of excursions may vary. Consider the ideas below, and don’t forget to inquire about private or group excursions that can be catered to your participant’s needs.
Your local senior center and adult learning centers have a variety of arts and crafts classes customizable for all levels of ability. You can sign your seniors up for an ongoing weekly class, seasonal classes, or a one-time project. Even if there’s ample room in your senior center to do arts and crafts, heading outside the facility is a nice change of pace. Also consider other on-site or off-site classes and instructions.
A Local Event or Attraction
Local events and attractions are perfect for your adult day care members who have a high level of mobility and cognitive function. This allows seniors the ability to go to events they may not otherwise have the transportation to, or that their friends and family may not have the time or interest to accompany them to. You may even be able to arrange private or exclusive access for your seniors. This includes local events and attractions such as:
An Animal Excursion
There are many fun-filled animal excursions for you to choose from. Depending on the time of year and the area you live in, the types of excursions may vary. Consider the ideas below, and don’t forget to inquire about private or group excursions that can be catered to your participant’s needs.
- zoo
- aquarium
- farm
- petting zoo
- private pet store viewing
- visiting an animal shelter to play with dogs and cats
Your local senior center and adult learning centers have a variety of arts and crafts classes customizable for all levels of ability. You can sign your seniors up for an ongoing weekly class, seasonal classes, or a one-time project. Even if there’s ample room in your senior center to do arts and crafts, heading outside the facility is a nice change of pace. Also consider other on-site or off-site classes and instructions.
A Local Event or Attraction
Local events and attractions are perfect for your adult day care members who have a high level of mobility and cognitive function. This allows seniors the ability to go to events they may not otherwise have the transportation to, or that their friends and family may not have the time or interest to accompany them to. You may even be able to arrange private or exclusive access for your seniors. This includes local events and attractions such as:
- sporting events
- museums
- fairs
- festivals
- concerts
- plays
- local tours
- daytime cruise
- hiking or nature adventure