Sandbox@ ASGW Annual Conference • April 22 • Green Bay • 10:25am-11:25am

333 Main St.,Green Bay WI 54301

22 April, 2023

Description

Sandbox@ Ages 8+ Islands of Brilliance (IOB) is packing up our art supplies, hitting the road, and heading to the 2023 Wisconsin Autism Conference in Green Bay! Sandbox@ introduces autistic students and their families to IOB's in-person version of our Sandbox program. Participants will have the chance to create and connect during a 60 minute workshop with other students in a safe and supportive environment through art, storytelling, and STEaM-based projects. HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT DURING THE WORKSHOP! We'll kick the hour off with a quick welcome and introduction followed by the Question of the Day where each participant gets to share their answers with the group. This helps everyone ease into the workshop and get the creative juices flowing. We'll then move into an in-person version of our popular Doodle Lounge -- a workshop that encourages students to explore their creativity and interests alongside their peers. Using creative technologies, pencil, pen, or paper, participants will have the opportunity to draw, create, and share their artwork with others. WHAT ABOUT PARENTS AND SIBLINGS? CAN THEY JOIN IN THE FUN? Absolutely! We strongly encourage family participation as it's a great way to experience firsthand the IOB magic. If family members will be joining their student during the workshop, please make sure you select the appropriate ticket quantity during registration checkout. Separate breakout space will also be available for families to relax, read, meet one another if you decide not to participate in the activities. You can use the time however you'd like! When: Saturday, April 22 • 10:25 -11:25am CST Location: KI Convention Center / 333 Main St. / Green Bay Cost: FREE! Supplies needed: IOB to provide. However, if your student would like to bring their own iPad or sketchbook, that is certainly A-OK! If you have questions about supplies, please email [email protected] and we can answer. When registering: If family members will be joining their student during the workshop, please make sure you select the appropriate ticket quantity during registration checkout. Program reminder emails will be sent to the parent email address typed in the Registration section. PARAMETERS FOR PARTICIPANTS Student to Staff Ratio: Approximately 5:1 Communication Skills: Able to respond to verbal instructions with visual supports to follow along with the structured activity. Students create alongside peers and IOB Staff as well as share completed projects with the group. Attention: Able to attend to a complete task (or series of tasks) independently or with minimal support provided. IOB Staff provide modeling of each task and verbal encouragement to remain engaged until completion. WAIVER POLICY As a condition to my child’s participation in the Islands of Brilliance program, I hereby release and hold harmless Islands of Brilliance, volunteer staff and mentors, and all of their respective owners, employees, agents and representatives, from and against all claims, damages and other liabilities whatsoever, including but not limited to personal injury, illness or property damage, which relate in any way to my child’s participation in the Islands of Brilliance program.