Youth & Family Program

The Wellness Community – Arizona is excited to announce an expansion to our Youth & Family program offerings in 2013. In an effort to better serve the needs of families who experience cancer, we have groups in all of our pillars of program including support services, healthy lifestyle activities, social programs and educational opportunities. We provide programs for both children and teens (ages 7–17) that are diagnosed with cancer as well as those who have family members with cancer. We look to address the needs of the entire family as we expand our continuum of care. Listed below are the Youth & Family Program dates for this calendar:

Join us & bring the whole family to TWC–AZ’s

What’s coming up this month?

Teens Only! Saturday
Support Group
Saturday, June 8th, 12:30–2 PM
Support group for teens ages 13–17 diagnosed with cancer, within 18 months of treatment.

Teen Social
Saturday, June 8th, 2–4 PM
Come meet and hang out with fellow teen cancer survivors. Games and food.

Tuesday Beats (Cancer) Camp ~ June & July
For children ages 7-12 who have been diagnosed with cancer

Join us for a fun four–week camp where you will make your own musical instruments, write songs, and create art projects.

Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 from 11 a.m. – 12 noon
AND Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 from 11 a.m. – 12 noon

Come to one or all sessions.  Parents will have their own group at the same time.
Located at Held at Cardon Children’s Medical Center, 1400 S. Dobson Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202


We want to hear from you!
Fill out this 2 minute survey to let us know what programs your family enjoys the most.

Youth & Family Fitness
Saturday, June 29, 12–2 PM at Virginia G. Piper Sports and Fitness Center

Rock climbing wall and open swim time at the pool for families and children ages 7–17 affected by cancer in the family.

Off-site Location: Virginia G. Piper Sports and Fitness Center, 5031 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Kid Support at the Cancer Support Community ArizonaKidSupport
Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m.
(KidSupport will begin in September)

KidSupport is a 10 week support group for children ages 7–12 who have a sibling, parent, grandparent or other loved one diagnosed with cancer. Each week a topic is covered to help children gain age appropriate information, promote discussion about what they are feeling and teach coping skills. Our next session for KidSupport will begin in September.

For more information or to sign up for this session please contact Tracy Thurston, MC, LPC at 602-712-1006 or tthurston@twccaz.org.

Family Yoga Class
(No Scheduled programs)

Yoga class for kids ages 7–17, including those diagnosed and those with cancer in the family, and their immediate families to attend together. Marci Edmunds teaches this fun class designed to explore a variety of different breathing techniques, gentle stretches and yoga poses and ending our class with a short guided meditation. A great way to connect family, friends and community together. RSVP.

Youth & Family Art
(no scheduled programs)

Art class for children ages 7–17 and their families affected by cancer. Come and join us for card making!!

 


RSVP for all Youth & Family events to me, Ariel at 602–712–1006 x219 or afuchs@twccaz.org


As always, do not hesitate to call with any questions! Looking forward to meeting more of you soon at our upcoming events!

Ariel Fuchs
Program Coordinator
The Wellness Community – Arizona
360 E. Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Save the date!!

Family Retreat
“Nita Francis Day of Hope”
Saturday, July 27th
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
A fun summer day to enjoy time with family
Located at The Wellness Community – Arizona, 360 E. Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85004
 

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