Riverview’s GROW Summer Program is a five-week educational experience for students who have graduated from high school (17–21 years old) and who are enrolled in the school-year program. The program is designed to build students’ vocational and independent living skills while reinforcing academics.
Academics
GROW students participate in academics during the summer to continue building practical reading, writing, and math skills. Students also take afternoon elective classes that give them an opportunity to engage in activities to develop personal and recreational interests.
Vocational Training
Students rotate through career exploratory fields, where they are exposed to jobs and the foundation skills associated with each position. At the completion of the program, students are given a Work Exploratory Assessment.
Activities and Outings
In addition to the hard work, GROW summer is also about adventures and having fun! Students experience summer on Cape Cod by attending sporting events, whale watching, beach outings, water parks, kayaking, deep sea fishing and cultural events.
For example:
Concerts on the Green (Cape Cod & Plymouth)
Cape Code Baseball League
Sandwich Boardwalk
Personal Shopping
Main Street Strolls
Barnstable County Fair
Kayaking/Paddleboarding/Tubing
Cape Cod National Seashore
Movies
Cape Cod Beaches
Day at Camp Greenough
Bookstore Visits
Canal and Beach Walks
Local Hikes
Social Skills
Young adult experiences allow for the development of social competency; building and maintaining friendships. Additionally, GROW students learn how to self-advocate.
Independent Living Skills
GROW students learn how to plan activities, arrange transportation, and budget their money. They do chores to take care of their rooms as well as common living spaces, as well as go grocery shopping and cook meals.