B.E.A.M. (Behavioural Energy Activity Management) is a recreational day program which provides services to adults with developmental challenges.
BEAM’s services include:
- Calendar and Weather
- Individual Programming
- Group Programming
- Crafts
- Community Outings
- Swimming
- Life skills (i.e. financial and personal management)
- Make-a-Lunch
- Story Time, and
- Karaoke
BEAM offers a relaxed yet structured environment where attendees are encouraged to work at their own pace while adhering to the day’s schedule. Sonshine’s BEAM day program is open Monday to Friday from 9 am – 3 pm and operates on the following weekly schedule:
| Monday | Morning Day Program: Calendar; Individual Programming Afternoon: Baking |
| Tuesday | (Group 1) Community Outing (Attendees visit public attractions and participate in community events) (Group 2) Art Day Calendar, Morning Movement, Arts and Crafts |
| Wednesday | (Group 2) Community Outing (Attendees visit public attractions and participate in community events) (Group 1) Art Day Calendar, Morning Movement, Arts and Crafts |
| Thursday | Therapeutic Thursday (Attendees have a freestyle day where they are given the choice to do activities that please them at day program and allow them to relax) This can include but is not limited to self-care, movie afternoon, use of the snoezelen etc. |
| Friday | Morning Day Program: Calendar; Group Programming; Make-a-lunch Afternoon Swimming |
