Life Skills Day Program

The Life Skills Day Program is an innovative farm-based program for adults 18+ with special needs, particularly those with cognitive delays. The program currently runs weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday year round, with additional days to be added in the future. Sunrise provides the opportunity for participants to practice and learn new skills in a supportive, safe and structured environment. Activities are designed to match participants’ capabilities, with the goal of having of each participant reach and work at their fullest potential.

The program presently runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays year round, from 9am- 3pm.

Activities include, but are not limited to:

Horse Care & Handling
Farm Chores
Horse Knowledge & Stable Management
Gardening & Maintaining the Flower and Vegetable Beds
Cooking & Baking
Life Skills Building
Painting & Crafts
Seasonal Activities

All interested applicants are required to complete an application and intake form, as well as visit Sunrise for an intake meeting with the Life Skills Coordinator. This meeting allows for the Life Skills Coordinator and the applicant to meet each other as well as determine goals which the interested applicant would like to work towards. After the intake, applicants are able to book a trial day to observe and participate in various activities to assess whether the Scotiabank Life Skills Day Program will meet the needs and personal goals of the participant.

We hope you can join us for some farm-based learning and fun!