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Eagle`s Trace Breakout Center

Mission Statement:BreakOut™`s mission is to put people on the path to independent productive citizenship. The BreakOut™ program is much more than housing.

Volunteer Opportunties:BreakOut™ operates under the principle that a person`s body; mind and emotions are stimulated by positive activities. BreakOut™ offers such activities in order that people can appreciate and enjoy their abilities and environment and by participating can experience proper physical, mental emotional and social development. Active programs in recreation, drama, art, music, tutoring, training and social programs offer residents opportunities to participate in enjoyable activities of their choice. Both adult and youth instructors and counselors provide leadership and oversight of the activities for the residents.

FOR PRE-SCHOOL: On site facilities and equipment are available for parents to use during certain hours of the day, Monday through Friday, subject to availability, in accompaniment with their pre-school children. There is no day care available for pre-school children.

FOR SCHOOLAGE YOUTH: Various programs are offered to school age children throughout the week and on Saturdays. Recreation staffs are available during the afternoon on most school days and on most Saturday`s.
Special activities include art, music, drama, and computer instruction and presentations, and various subject programs such as substance abuse, awareness and prevention, safety, training and educational opportunities, job readiness, home economics, occasional field trips, etc. are offered during the afternoons on most school days and most Saturday`s. Club Scout and Boy Scout Troops have been chartered, and as interest in shown, Girl Scouts and Brownies will be pursued.
Arrangements have been made with the Boy Scouts for free membership, books and starter uniforms. Additional formal uniforms and equipment can be earned.

FOR ADULTS: Special interest programs are available periodically to adults. Opportunities are not available continually, but are offered periodically in such areas as substance abuse, awareness and prevention, personal and financial counseling and workshops, job training and readiness, educational opportunities, home economics, safety, Parents Night Out, field trips, and more.
Future Planning includes literacy and preparation programs. Plans are to have personal mentors with computers to work on a one-to-one basis with students.

Monthly activity schedules are published and distributed for the residents.

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