Life at Latham
“Latham Open” Tennis Tournament July 13th will benefit Latham School
A 15-year-old family member of a student at Latham Centers has created an inaugural tennis tournament for the benefit of our residential school. Rufus McCleery, who will be a Freshman at Tabor Academy in the fall, is organizing the USTA-sanctioned “Latham Open” together with his friend Oliver Prantis, a sophomore at Sturgis Charter School. The…
Read MoreAppreciation for the “Night to Shine” prom event
This follow-up to yesterday’s blog by Warren about the special prom event our students and residents were so happy to attend last month includes additional photos and appreciation. On February 8th, Latham students and adult residents attended “Night to Shine” sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation at the Gateway Christian Church in Cotuit. Night to…
Read MoreFun at the Tim Tebow “Night to Shine” prom event
This two-part blog series about a special event attended by our students and adult residents begins with the heartwarming reflections of Latham resident Warren Lueders: On Friday, February 8th, Latham adult clients along with students from the Children’s Program attended the “Night to Shine” Prom event put on by Tim Tebow’s foundation. We were treated…
Read MoreCommunity thanks for our students’ Art Show
Our Children’s Services Program is grateful to everyone who visited the Latham Centers Student Art Show at the Brewster Ladies’ Library this month! Congratulations to our Latham School students who created these artistic treasures to share with the community! We’d also like to thank our staff for skillfully integrating art into students’ educational, residential, clinical, and vocational activities.…
Read MorePlease join us for our Student Art Show Reception
We hope you’ll join us for our Student Art Show Reception at the Brewster Ladies’ Library from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, February 16th). Art is an essential part of the students’ education at Latham Centers. As Ron Edwards explains, “In clinical work, some of our students use art therapy to achieve objectives. Many…
Read MoreChildren’s Program “Winter Wonders” highlights
In this two-part blog series, we’re highlighting some of the recent Children’s Services musical endeavors and grant funders who support Latham’s music programming. The Winter Wonders Holiday Concert presented by our students on December 21st kicked off a wonderful holiday vacation week. Under the direction of Instructor of Performing Arts Sarah jane Mason, the students…
Read MorePatriots spirit lingers on campus
At Latham School, we’re still celebrating last week’s Patriots win. Nothing compares to the exuberant team spirit shared throughout our Children’s Program. Thanks to Kara McDowell for these terrific photos!
Read MoreReflections on INDEPENDENCE at Latham
Each month, Latham Centers focuses on one of our core values (belonging, mastery, generosity, and independence). Gina Sheehan, Director of Adult Services, offers her perspective on independence to welcome the New Year: INDEPENDENCE: When a boat floats along with the current, it takes great courageousness to say we need to pause and change directions.…
Read MoreThe Brewster Tree on the night before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas, and there sat the Brewster Tree, with our Latham ornament hanging, representing the greatness of “we”. The Latham cube was hung beside Chamber merchants’ with care, with gratitude to our community; thanks for always being there. On each side of the cube are images of who we are;…
Read MoreSunny campus memory on a rain-soaked day
On this rainy, cold day on Cape Cod, we’d like to share a sunny, warm campus memory from this past summer. Our Facilities Team arranged for the installation of new artificial turf inside the walking track, beautifying Big John’s Play Field* and providing a wonderful surface for recreation and fun. The photos of the students’…
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