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ANOTHER GREAT PROGRAM!
MAX HIGBEE CENTER
Max Higbee Center provides community-based recrea on
programs for teens and adults with developmental disabili es. All
programs aim to create opportuni es for people to socialize, achieve
greater independence and involvement in the community, improve
health, explore new ac vi es, and find personal enjoyment and
enrichment. If you are interested in learning more or par cipa ng in
our programs listed below, please call or email Kait Whiteside at
360-733-1828, maxhigbee@gmail.com or visit our website at
maxhigbee.org.
COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM (CAP) – This program
supports people in community ou ngs to help par cipants achieve
greater independence, learn and prac ce life skills like using the bus,
and engage in ac vi es like cooking classes, gardening, going to the
library, and visi ng museums.
WHEN: Monday–Friday, 1:30–5:30 p.m.
(3:30–5:30 p.m. for high school students
arriving a er school)
COST: $8 per program, financial aid is available
WEEKEND DROP-IN PROGRAM – A flexible program designed
for people to have a fun, safe and welcoming place to spend
weekend evenings among friends and par cipa ng in ac vi es like
mar al art classes, a ending theater performances, cra s, and
karaoke.
WHEN: Fridays & Saturdays, 5–9pm
COST: $6/night or $30/month, financial aid is available
HEALTHY LIFESTYES PROGRAM – This program supports
people in building ac ve and healthy lifestyles through nutri on
workshops, goal se ng, and exercise. Ac vi es include bowling,
swimming, dancing, yoga, visi ng the YMCA, trail walks, and more!
WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
COST: $10/day, financial aid is available
SKILL SHARE PROGRAM – A crea ve program that blends
specialized, in-house ac vi es and community excursions, this
program encourages life-long learning by allowing par cipants, staff,
and community members to share their unique skills and talents
with each other.
WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays,
10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
COST: $10 per program, financial aid is available
HIGBEE HIKERS – A seasonal, summer program that explores local
trails on bus lines and teaches environmental stewardship, na ve
plant and animal iden fica on, survival skills, and hiking goals and
games.
WHEN: Saturdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
COST: $15 per program, financial aid is available
RECREATION MENTOR PROGRAM – This is an individualized,
one-on-one program that offers an opportunity for people to create
personalized recrea on goals and par cipate in ac vi es with full
support from a Recrea on Leader.
WHEN: Flexible scheduling
COST: $15 per hour, financial aid is available
Program registration begins Monday, January 8 at 8:30 a.m.
DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR ACCOMMODATION?
If you have a disability and require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in any of
our programs, please call at least two weeks prior to the registration deadline. Our staff can assist in obtaining
special equipment, interpretive services, or other support necessary to make your involvement successful.
Please look over our program offerings in this publication and contact
Amanda at 360-778-7000 (778-7011 TDD) for more information.
Please note that accommodations are most successful when we are notified as far in advance as possible.
