November Community Activities and December Community Activities Information

November Community Activities:

November 6th - Daylight Savings Time Ends!  Remember to turn your clocks back and get an extra hour of sleep!

November 28th - Centerville Festival of Lights at Founders Park.  Lights turn on at 6:00 pm.  Enjoy entertainment, Santa and treats!

November 28th - Kaysville Christmas Light Parade on City Hall Block at 5:45 pm.  Enjoy the lighting of the Christmas Tree and Electric Parade down Main Street with delicious hot chocolate!

Hogle Zoo Free Days:
Free admission to Hogle Zoo on November 30, December 28, January 25, and February 22.

Tracy Aviary $1 Admission:
You can visit Tracy Aviary for $1 per person on all Wednesdays November through March!

December Community Activities

Parents teach their children every day in a variety of situations and environments – they are the ones who make the most difference in their child’s development.  In order to support parents in all situations and locations, we provide an opportunity for families to receive support and learn strategies to make outings successful through December Community Activities.  This is a billable service.  Davis Early Intervention has coordinated with several community agencies to participate in activities that are available to Davis County Residents.  You will receive a list of available activities and be given the opportunity to select an activity in which your family would like to participate.  Our Early Intervention staff will be present at the activities to provide support and strategies for your family to have an enjoyable and successful experience.  There are many benefits of receiving services in the community.

·         A child is more likely to generalize skills learned in natural environments.  Parents find themselves in an ever changing variety of settings and children need to learn how to succeed in all environments.

·         All children learn to understand and accept differences.  Children with delays and disabilities are able to participate in the same activities as other children in the community.  Children who don’t have disabilities also benefit from playing and being with children who do have disabilities.

·         A child is more likely to learn appropriate and effective social skills.  Children with delays and disabilities need the opportunity to learn by imitating and participating in the play and social interactions of their typically developing peers.

·         Every child has an opportunity to participate in his or her community.  Every child should be able to participate in activities that allow them to interact in the community.

·         Communities recognize that children with special needs are children first.  The community benefits from opportunities to become acquainted with families and their children with developmental delays or disabilities.

·         Children and families experience a sense of belonging.  Shared activities provide opportunities for children and their families to build friendships and increase natural supports.

·         Children receive the opportunity to practice their skills.  Community activities allow the child and family to shift the focus from acquisition and practice of developmental skills to functional and social competence.