Community outings are a key piece of our PALS programming. Our goal is for our individuals to be active members of the community. Through offering individuals, a full catalog of activities to enjoy we get them out into the community where they can have fun and learn. Fitness, education and life skills are all very important aspects of our offerings as our goal is to help those in our programs develop holistically while having fun. Some of the activities included in our programming: bowling, fishing, gardening, hiking, swimming and trips to zoos and theme parks.

Our life skill classes and partnerships with local community colleges allow our individuals the opportunity to pursue their educational goals. We utilize an individualized approach to assessing and assisting students that allows each student to learn and study in their college courses at their own pace. Life skills classes teach skills that are immediately applicable in the community. Courses ranging in subject from cooking to basic hygiene are taught each month.

Individuals that are interested in community employment have the option to participate in our vocational training program. PALS utilizes a progressive approach to vocational training in order to prepare participants for community employment. Participants work through a four-tiered program that teaches transferable skills and aims to ensure retention in community employment once the participant has completed all four tiers of the program.