Day Support Activities
Day Support Activities (DSA) – Activity Clubs
Find Your People. Discover Your Passions. Get Involved. At FT Works, our Activity Clubs turn everyday experiences into opportunities for connection, creativity, and fun. This is where individuals come together, explore interests, and build real friendships—all while staying active and engaged in their community. We believe meaningful days are built around choice, belonging, and shared experiences—and our clubs are designed to make that happen.
🧩 What Are Activity Clubs?
Activity Clubs are structured, small-group experiences centered around shared interests. Each club offers a supportive environment where individuals can participate, learn, and grow—while doing things they genuinely enjoy. Whether someone is outgoing or just starting to build social confidence, there’s a place for them here.
Fundraising & Donations
Community-Driven Fundraising
At FT Works, we believe everyone deserves access to meaningful, enriching experiences in their community—regardless of financial barriers. Our fundraising efforts are uniquely led by the people we serve.
In the near future, this section will feature fundraisers created and run by our clients and their providers—giving them hands-on experience in planning, organizing, and promoting events that directly support their Activity Clubs.
These efforts are more than just fundraising—they are:
- Skill-building opportunities
- Leadership development experiences
- A chance for clients to give back to their own community
Get Involved
Whether you choose to donate or participate in an upcoming fundraiser, you are helping create a more inclusive and connected community.
Together, we can remove barriers and open doors to experiences that enrich lives.
If you want, I can also:
- Add a “Donate Now” call-to-action layout
- Write individual fundraiser templates (for your client-led events)
- Or tailor tone (more formal vs more fun/marketing-heavy)
FT Works ACTIVITY CLUBS
Crafting/Creative Arts/Games & Social Club (Weekly)
· Art Exploration – painting, clay, collage, mixed media
· Crafting – seasonal crafts,
· Creative Writing – journaling, manga.
· Coloring & Relaxation – mindfulness coloring and calming music
· Board & Card Games
· Video Game – cooperative console games
· Trivia – themed trivia days
· Wii/Dance Revolution
· Bingo – rotate Bingo Halls, host Bingo in the Park
· Monthly Birthday Celebrations
Adventure & Performing Arts Club (Weekly)
· Movies – watch and discuss films; Drive-in Movie, Movie’s in the Park
· Cultural Exploration – museums, festivals, OMSI, Zoo
· Library – reading groups, book discussions
· Travel – plan and take day trips, overnight camping trips, coast
· Music & Rhythm – drumming, karaoke, instruments
· Dance – freestyle dance, line dancing, Zumba
· Theater/Drama – skits, improv, acting
· Concerts in the Park
Outdoor & Nature Club (Weekly)
· Gardening – vegetables, flowers, raised beds, Berry picking
· Nature Exploration – rockhounding, parks, bird watching, nature walks
· Photography – take photos in the community, create albums
· Fishing – local lakes or stocked ponds, crabbing at the coast
· Hiking – accessible trails
· Camping – day camps or planning overnight experiences
· Animal Care – volunteering at shelters
Cooking, Health & Wellness Club (Weekly)
· Healthy Cooking – learn recipes and nutrition
· Cooking & Baking – meal preparation skills
· Shopping & Budgeting
· Walking – parks, neighborhoods, indoor malls
· Yoga & Stretch – adaptive yoga or chair yoga
· Fitness – light strength training, resistance bands
· Meditation & Mindfulness – relaxation techniques
· Sports – basketball, bowling, pickleball, kick-ball, swimming
Skill Building & Employment Club (Monthly)
· Entrepreneur – create products to sell, host craft fairs
· Technology – 3D Printing, Robots, tablets, computers, coding, AI tools
· Volunteer – food banks, parks, shelters, can drives
· Public Speaking – presentation practice
· DIY Repair – fixing small items
· Retail Skills – mock store or sales activities, garage sales, car washes
· Fundraising – for adventure club