WRAP Group and Activity Information

WRAP Standardized Groups
(for various age levels):

WRAP Connections Group (WCG):  A six to eight member group for elementary through high school students designed to increase the protective factors of relationships with caring adults, connections with school and community and to help children develop positive social supports with peers.  WCG consists of eight activities geared to help students understand and express feelings, identify resources in school, community and family, develop trustworthy relationships with others and learn to ask for help by recognizing the importance and need and by reducing stigma around asking for help.  Pre/Post testing is conducted to pinpoint areas of strengths and deficits and to measure effectiveness of WCG.

 
Junior High Jitters (JHJ):  A two-day transitional group for up to ten incoming junior high students.  The principal function of JHJ is to help incoming seventh graders ease anxiety around entering a new school environment and to strengthen connections with peers and school staff by participating in fun, safe activities.  Topics of activities include establishing friendships and connectivity through art and group work, reducing anxiety by means of familiarization of classroom agenda, locker combinations and orientation of school environment.  Each JHJ session is approximately 2½ hours duration.
 

Kindergarten Countdown (KC):  Four free 1½ hour group sessions offered by the WRAP Program for both incoming kindergarteners and their parents/guardians.  KC is designed to assist parents/guardians and their students in making a successful transition academically, socially and emotionally into kindergarten.  KC aims to do this by engaging incoming kindergarteners with fun and educational activities that allow them to become comfortable with their school and classroom environment, while assisting parents/guardians with valuable information, resources and coping skills to aid their kindergartener with a healthy transition into school.

 
Wright Flight (WR):  Named after Orville and Wilbur, Wright Flight was started in 1986 by an Air Force Reserve fighter pilot as a way to use airplanes to motivate kids to do well in school.  WR currently serves students in 5th-9th grade in being successful in school by helping them develop specific academic/school related goals. School related goals may (but are not limited to) include:  grades, academic progress, attendance, classroom behavior/social skills, homework completion, etc. If students are able to achieve their goals within a 45-day time frame then they are offered the chance to fly an airplane with a professional pilot.  Before any goal setting or flying occurs, students must first participate in a two-day course on the history of aviation, starting with the Wright brothers, and then pass a corresponding exam.  Courses are schedule at the beginning of August and flying occurs in fall or spring depending on weather.

WRAP Summer Group Descriptions

Kindergarten Countdown – This group is for incoming Kindergarteners and their parents.  We are offering it at seven schools this summer.  It will be offered for 1½ hours for four nights.    It will focus on helping families learn about the resources, policies and parenting skills involved in school success.  No transportation.


Junior High Jitters – This group focuses on helping students transition into 7th grade.  It is offered at all junior high schools.  It runs for two days for 2½ hours each day.  No transportation is provided.


Connections Groups (mostly for 5th graders, may vary at each school) – This group focuses on helping kids build supportive, healthy connections with the people and resources around them so that they can make wise, healthy choices.  It is a six hour group, usually offered for two hours/
day for three days.  Transportation may be provided on an individual worker basis.
 

Arts & Relax Groups (elementary) - This group will focus on art to help kids learn to identify and express emotions through art activities.


Friendship & Art Groups (elementary) - This group will focus on teaching social skills through art activities.


Family Activities & Stress Management Group (elementary) - This group will allow kids to make items and build strategies to help them deal with stress.  Some groups will be making stress kits to take home.  The group will also focus on helping students understand and appreciate their family.

 
Leadership Groups (elementary) - This group will use experiential activities which are designed to help kids learn to work as a team, communicate, and problem-solve.

 
Teamwork Groups (elementary) - This group will use a variety of activities designed to help kids learn to work as a team.


Drama & Improv Group (elementary) - This group will use drama games to help children learn to express their feelings and emotions as well as  role play solutions.


Stress Busters Groups (elementary) - This group will help kids learn to recognize and manage their stress.


Community group (2nd/3rd grade Pinckney/Deerfield) - Students will learn about peer dynamics and social skills in the context of community outings.

Please note that different schools have different groups and they may occur at different times.  Please contact the individual WRAP clinician at your school for specific information.  Thanks!