Sheldon Academy’s Therapeutic Summer Program

By |June 5th, 2014|

Sheldon Academy’s Therapeutic Summer Program at VAC offers children with significant emotional and behavioral challenges an opportunity to be outdoors having fun while learning appropriate social skills in a safe and therapeutic environment. The program focuses on the individual needs of the child and encourages them to make positive, healthy choices.

Our trained staff provides a […]

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ASD Program

By |June 5th, 2014|

The ASD Program (Autism Spectrum Disorder) at VAC is an extension of Sheldon Academy Educational Program. The program serves children ages 5 to 22 on the autism spectrum, offering intensive educational, behavioral, communication and life skills intervention and training. Each student is assigned an individual instructional assistant and engages in a specifically designed education […]

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Indigo Room

By |June 5th, 2014|

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VAC Community Garden

By |June 5th, 2014|

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The VAC Community Garden continues to be a growing success. Each year the garden space expands along with our knowledge, desire for good tasting fresh food and a connection to earthly sustainability. Participants range in ages from pre-school to adult; adhering to the philosophy that many hands make light […]

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Kaleidescope Summer Program

By |June 5th, 2014|

The Kaleidoscope Summer Program at VAC is a five day a week, 9-10 week program for school aged youth; first grade to age 12. This is a high energy, activity based program where youth participate in multi-aged groups with emphasis on social interaction and physical activity. The children enrolled participate in weekly theme related […]

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Home

By |May 29th, 2014|

  The proper time to influence the character of a child is about a hundred years before they are born.-W.R. Inge     
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Skill Building and Recreational Childcare

By |May 22nd, 2014|

VAC offers a variety of childcare, skill-building and recreational programs for children 3 months through 16 years of age. In addition to our Kaleidoscope Summer Program on VAC’s campus, we also offer summer educational programs for youth who attend Sheldon Academy.

Children interact with our caring and skilled teachers who are all trained in first […]

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Summer Programs

By |May 14th, 2014|

Sheldon Academy Summer Program

Sheldon Academy’s Therapeutic Summer Program offers children with severe emotional, behavioral and learning challenges an opportunity to be outdoors having fun while learning appropriate social skills in a safe and therapeutic environment. The program focuses on the individual needs of the child and encourages them to make positive, healthy choices. This […]

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Mitchell Therapy Pool@VAC

By |May 12th, 2014|

Mitchell Therapy Pool is open once more! The Vermont Achievement Center has partnered with the Rutland Recreational Department to offer a variety of programs and times for our community to access the pool. Visit The Rutland Rec’s website here to see what is available.

The Mitchell Therapy Pool at VAC is an indoor, heated, and […]

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The Mitchell Therapy Pool

By |May 7th, 2014|

The Mitchell Therapy Pool at VAC (MTP) is an indoor, heated and specially equipped therapy pool for adults and children, and is the only therapy pool in central Vermont. With its warm waters and specialized ramps, the pool provides therapeutic swimming for children and adults with special needs.

The pool also offers a diversified program […]

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