About LifeTown
- LifeTown is a realistic indoor “city”
designed specifically for children with
special needs to have fun while practicing
important life skills through role-play
- LifeTown was developed in consultation
with parents of children with special needs,
therapists, educators and professionals
- Students learn in a supportive, positive
and structured environment
- Volunteers staff Life Town and have a
sincere desire to help the students succeed
- Through targeted lessons the students
learn and practice important life skills
- Students learn safety skills by walking
through the “city” with working traffic
lights and a volunteer safety officer
- Older students learn employment skills
though job exploration, job interviews and
on the job training at LifeTown.
- Socialization takes place in a
supportive, friendly environment Students
benefit with each visit to Life Town where
they can reinforce classroom lessons with
“hands on” experiences
- Lessons can be customized for every
student’s learning needs
To learn more about
LifeTown, please contact us at 614-252-6233 or
LifeTown@friendscolumbus.com.
Library
Students can check out a book or magazine
from the Life Town Library and relax on a bench
in the LifeTown Park. They can use the library
computer to conduct research on a topic of
interest such as a pet that they saw in the Pet
Shop. They can print out the information to take
home and share with their friends and family as
they discuss their visit to Life Town.
The LifeTown Library will occasionally host
a guest reader on a book that is intentionally
selected for the students visiting Life Town on
that day. Computers are available for research.
The Pet Shop
The Pet Shop is fully stocked with fish,
birds and animals to touch such as hamsters,
gerbils and rabbits. The students can feed the
animals, learn about the animals, and even hold
the animals during their visit to the Pet Shop.
Students typically enjoy making several visits
to the Pet Shop during their lesson.
The Bank
Students can enhance their financial literacy
during their visit to Life Town’s by learning
how to deposit funds and withdraw funds.
Hair Salon
Students learn about personal hygiene and
grooming and how to make and keep an appointment
for a hair styling or a “mini-manicure” at the
hair salon by calling in advance or stopping in
to schedule an appointment during their visit to
LifeTown.
Theater
Students can visit the Life Town Theater to
watch a movie or television show. The marquis
and showing times can be customized for the
visiting group. The feature can be selected by
LifeTown or supplied by the visiting group. Two
showings are usually offered per lesson.
The Friendship Workshop
The Friendship Workshop is a special arts and
crafts workshop where children will gather to
learn and practice a wide variety of art
techniques. Reservations for the Friendship
Workshop are made in advance of a visit.
Pedestrian Safety Program
Students can practice pedestrian safety in a
controlled environment. A volunteer serves as a
safety officer.
Medical Center
Students can make appointments with the LifeTown Doctor or Dentist to learn healthy
practices. The Dentist will discuss good
brushing practices and oral hygiene. He or she
will also explain the tools and equipment in the
office.
The Doctor will measure a child’s height and
weight and present basic health and nutrition
information.
LifeTown staff will insure that children
understand that all medical concerns should be
discussed with the child’s personal Doctor or
Dentist.
Life Town Park
Students can relax in the LifeTown park and
enhance their financial literacy skills by
purchasing a variety of items, including snacks,
from the mini-market and kiosks.
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