THE BRIDGE CENTER… A COMMUNITY RESOURCEThe Bridge Center provides all families with financial aid based on their individual needs. Scholarships are also available for those who require additional assistance. The application forms can be found online.In order to provide our families with these wonderful programs our center relies on continuous donations from various publics. Donors may support The Bridge Center through:

General Support Honorariums In-Kind Gifts Fundraising Events

OUR MISSIONThe Bridge Center specializes in affordable,

year-round therapeutic recreation and equine-assisted therapy programs for

individuals with disabilities. All programs are instructed by skilled staff and are designed to meet the social, emotional, and physical goals of participants. Through innovative

programming, The Bridge Center encourages independence and seeks to

improve participants’ quality of life.

HOW YOU CAN VOLUNTEER AT THE BRIDGE CENTER

Volunteers are the heart of our programs! The Bridge Center relies on hundreds of volunteers annually to serve and support our participants. Our staff and volunteers form an amazing team to help each participant achieve their goal in their respective

program. There are many volunteer opportunities available:

Equine Assisted Program

Those who enjoy horses can help in the barn! Leading and side-walking for lessons Grooming/tacking up for lessons Assisting with barn work and caring

for animals Facility projects

(landscaping/painting/etc.)

Corporate or Group Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for a site to bring your corporate, school, or civic group for community service? Group Volunteers can come and help with the following projects: Painting Summer camp prep Landscaping Facility repairs Fall/Spring clean up Facility projects

Contact UsThe Bridge Center

470 Pine StreetBridgewater, MA 02324

508-697-7557info@TheBridgeCtr.orgwww.TheBridgeCtr.org

Helping to build social, emotional, and physical skills for those of all

ages with special needs.

OUR VISIONBy offering comprehensive and varied programs and camps, The Bridge Center strives to be a leader within the therapeutic recreation and equine-assisted therapy community, serving as a resource for community members with disabilities

OUR VALUESThe Bridge Center’s values lie in the belief that all participants can play, learn, and grow. Through our provision of goal-oriented, year-round programs, The Bridge Center serves as a catalyst that encourages participants to:

Build Bridges to PLAY Build Bridges to LEARN Build Bridges to GROW

SERVICESThe Bridge Center offers many summer, year round, and equine assisted programs. These programs work to help develop participant’s social, emotional and physical skills. Along with everyday life skills to improve participants independence. The Bridge Center Summer camps are accredited and supported by The American Camp association, and all Equine therapy programs are PATH certified.

Summer Camps Camp Connect Camp Discover Camp Sunshine Camp Stepping Stone Camp Endeavor Horse Camp VIP Program

Equine Assisted Programs:

Therapeutic horseback riding lessons Horsemanship Lessons Hippo therapy Equine Services for Heroes Recreational Carriage Driving Recreational Riding Lessons Volunteer Riding Lessons April Vacation Horse Camp Mini Holiday Horse Camp Spring Horse Show Meet the Animals

Year Round Programs:

After School Life Skill Music Lessons Saturday Science and Nature Seasonal Special Events Sports and Movement

HELP US BUILD AND GROWThe Bridge Center was founded in 1963. A non-profit, tax-exempt organization, The Bridge Center and its founders, the Knights of Pythias under the name Handi-Kids, have a collective vision to be a leader within the recreation community serving as a resource for community members with disabilities and their families alike. Now for 50-plus years we are still providing an exceptional amount of programs and activities on the 20 acres of land we have taken care of all these years.

Donations to The Bridge Center will ensure the continuation of its services.  Funds raised will be used to renovate our facilities that house the various programs.  With help from donations The Bridge Center can expand the programs offered to include a greater variety of activities, appealing to a larger population.  The Bridge Center has been a staple in the Bridgewater, MA area since 1963 and your donations will allow the organization to maintain its presence in the community. With your help the safe, nurturing environment created by The Bridge Center can be preserved and service the children, teens, and adults engaged in its programs.