Community Day Services

Providing a learning pathway for you

Sertoma’s redesigned Community Day Services program provides Consumers with options that align with their individual needs and preferences. These include:

  • activities and curriculum that focus on engagement in the community
  • experiential learning opportunities
  • skill-building programs that integrate independent living and employment

Consumers choose sessions from a catalog to develop a schedule that meets their individual needs and interests. Schedules change on a rotating basis for truly customized learning.

PROGRAMMING CHOICES

C.L.A.S.S. – Community Life and Social Skills*

Community-centered immersive learning experiences

Get involved! Connect to the community through volunteering, services activities, and utilizing local resources. • Stay active! Learn to stay fit and healthy while having fun. • Make art! Engage in the arts through music, sculpture, and painting, in a variety of interactive experiences. • Get employed! Explore careers, prepare for interviews, gain on-the-job training and skills. • Have fun! Enjoy leisure activities such as sports, social activities, and dining. • Be safe! Gain independence by accessing transportation and improving street smarts and safety away from home.

*CLASS enrollment is open to consumers in limited geographic areas including Alsip, Blue Island, south Chicago, Evergreen Park, and Homewood Flossmoor.

On-site

Small groups in a traditional setting at Sertoma’s 123rd Street location Designed to be a curriculum rotation that focuses on independent living skills, recreation, employment readiness, social skills, and pre-planned community activities. Assistance with personal care, accessibility, and modified diets will be provided.

Virtual

Provided in the home using a e-learning platform.

The instructor-led curriculum consists of rotating 8-week sessions in various areas, including relaxation, culinary skills, leisure and social, topic discussions, fitness, and many more. Use as a stand-alone service or along with in-person services.


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Sertoma will following COVID-19 guidance and protocols so we may serve our community at the safest possible levels. Programming may be affected and we will give updates as necessary.

Programming may be billed through the waiver program or private pay options. Contact your Service Coordinator for details.

For general programming questions: