FLYTIME
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We help INDIVIDUALS with special needs attain more movement so that they can achieve physical fitness.
Our FlyTime program is free of charge to local schools and programs thanks to donors and grants. With your support, we can continue to provide over 140 athletes ages 4-73 years old with developmental disabilities in our community the opportunity to work hard, build muscle, and challenge themselves through physical fitness.
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Each year we use all funds raised on Giving Hearts Day to support FlyTime!
Funding for FlyTime was provided in part by the West Central Initiative’s Spring Grant Round.
FlyTime is a program designed for individuals with special needs who may need assistance to move, climb, roll, communicate or interact in a traditional setting. MFGF has worked in partnership with our local schools and area programs to adopt a gymnastics-based fitness and exercise program using specific equipment giving these children with disabilities the opportunity to work hard, build muscle, and challenge themselves through climbing, jumping, running, crawling, bouncing and many other fun activities, in an environment that is best for them.
Our certified personal trainer adapts activities so every athlete can reach goals, build strength, increase coordination and develop positive self-esteem.
FLYTIME is FILLING THE GAP
- Rossman Elementary
- Roosevelt Elementary
- Detroit Lakes Middle School
- Detroit Lakes High School
- Frazee schools
- Lake Park Audubon Elementary
- The DAC
- DL Transitions (an after high school graduation program)
WHO WE IMPACT
With limited options for how to participate in traditional PE classes at school many children with special needs struggle to burn effective energy throughout their day. Since most parents are not able to afford specialized adaptive equipment to help their children achieve movement this leaves many children with special needs behind when it comes to physical fitness. Since we began our FlyTime program we have heard time and time again from multiple paraprofessionals, teachers, and parents that when students come back to school after attending an hour of adaptive physical activity at FlyTime they have a much better ability to focus and pay attention in their classrooms!
HOW WE IMPACT
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FlyTime has evolved over the years to best fit the needs of our athletes. Most recently, Detroit Lakes High School has brought the Unified PE class that combines students of all abilities to participate in high levels of physical activity they can’t get in a school setting. We’ve found that adding friends to the group has encouraged empathy and teamwork among the classmates. We look forward to having more groups follow this model.
With the building expansion, we will be able to offer more opportunities for our FlyTime athletes such as a sensory-friendly room and OT/PT services.
plans for growth
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