SENSORY FRIENDLY SATURDAYS @ SMC!
Introducing Sensory Friendly Saturdays at SMC! On the first Saturday of every month we will be transforming our gym into a calm and welcoming environment where you can move at your own pace. This event is designed to be inclusive and accommodating for individuals who may experience sensory sensitivities, such as those with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing disorder. These events prioritize comfort, safety, and accessibility, making them enjoyable for a broader range of participants.
This event is open to all ages starting at 5 and up. All minor participants must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
What makes this a sensory friendly event?
-Limited capacity to reduce overcrowding and noise.
-Those registering for this event will be required to read and sign a form agreeing to our event specific rules stated below
-Attendees are encouraged to let us know on their forms if there are any special accommodation requests that may help your participant. We will attempt to accomodate any requests to the best of our ability.
-Staggered start times to alleviate front desk traffic and congestion in our front Lobby
-Designated quiet zones both in the gym as well as in one of our meeting rooms with sensory/fidget toys
-Coaches on site to offer encouragement/ answer any questions and ensure safe use of the space
-All minor participants must have a supervising adult with them
our social story:
A walk through SMC to show you what to expect.
sensory tools we have:
Including but not limited to sensory toys, two seperate calming areas, and several tented/covered areas for attendees to go to regulate.
sensory friendly rules:
-Respect the space around fellow participants
-Keep excess noise to a minimum
-Encourage an atmosphere of inclusion
-All minor participants must have a supervising adult with them
-Waivers must be completed
-Sensory and fidget toys must remain in their designated areas
-All regular open gym rules must be followed