Ever wonder what your son or daughter does all day?  Here is what is happening on a daily basis (and some special activities too)  here at Hype Recreation Center.   We strive to make this the best transition program available; and although there have been many changes, they have all been positive and in the best interest of our students. We are proud of our program and hope you are too!

Work Sites: All students rotate through the following work sites (as permitted):

Bon Appetit Restaurant
Burlington Coat Factory
Dearborn Animal Shelter
The Fairlane Club
The Henry
Hype Athletics
S.T.E.P (Services to Enhance Potential)

Community Based Instruction: All students rotate through the following Community Based Instruction sites:

5 Below
Leo’s Restaurant
Meijer
Ford Lanes
Henry Ford Centennial Library
Planet Fitness
Target

On Site Instruction:

Work/Employment Skills
Nutrition and Exercise (includes new fitbit training and meal tracking beginning Feb 23)
Social Skills
Daily Living Skills (Unique Learning System)

In addition, we have recently added the following off site classes: (Students are selected based on interest, and eligibility)*

Art Class – located at S.T.E.P Monday mornings (any student who showed an interest will have a 6 week rotation)
Employment Class – located at S.T.E.P. Thursday mornings
Aerobic Dance – located at Henry Ford College Tuesday/Thursday morning
Nutrition – located at Henry Ford College Tuesday/Thursday afternoon

Special Activities:

Officer Whitted from the Dearborn Police Department – Special Speaker
Job Fair at the Double Tree Hotel
Three Cedars Apple Orchard
Detroit Institute of Arts
Fox 2 News at Planet Fitness
Cranbrook (March)
Greenfield Village

In addition, we offer:
Parent Meetings
Assistance with CMH

* Please note,  there is a Dearborn Public Schools employee on site at classes held at S.T.E.P and Henry Ford College in case our students need assistance