Hello Families,
Due to many families’ changing summer schedules, we are adjusting our summer life skills programming format to provide more flexibility and accessibility for participants.
Instead of one longer summer session, both the Summer Life Skills Program and the Summer Workforce Readiness Program will now be offered in two separate 4-week sessions. Participants may register for Session 1, Session 2, or both sessions, depending on their summer availability. The new dates are below.
In addition, the cost structure has been simplified. Each 4-week session will now cost $75, billed upfront. Registration fee information will remain the same unless otherwise noted.
We hope these changes make it easier for families to participate while still providing meaningful opportunities for skill-building, social connection, and hands-on learning throughout the summer.
Summer Life Skills Program Session (4 Weeks)
- Session 1 - June 10, 17, 24, July 1
- Session 2 - July 8, 15, 22, 29
The Summer Life Skills program meets once a week on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
This program is designed for teens and young adults (ages 13+). Participants will build social skills, confidence, and responsibility while completing work tasks. Activities include creating games for the sensory trail and participating in horse-related activities with miniature horses.
Location: HETRA Barn in Gretna
Cost: $75 for a 4-week program, billed upfront, and a $50 one-time registration fee
Billing Information: The full cost of the session will be billed upfront. An invoice will be sent after registration is processed.
Summer Workforce Readiness Program (4 Weeks)
- Session 1 - June 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, July 1-2
- Session 2 - July 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30
The Summer Workforce Readiness program meets twice weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Sessions are held from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, with flexible arrival between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
This program is designed for individuals (14+) who are ready to work with increasing independence and less supervision. Participants will develop both hard and soft job skills, including task completion, time management, communication, and collaboration. Work takes place in a hands-on environment that may include barn work, yard and garden tasks, and project-based activities.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program and may be eligible for a HETRA job reference.
Location: HETRA Barn in Gretna
Cost: $75 for a 4-week program, billed upfront, and $50 registration fee
Billing Information: The full cost of the session will be billed upfront. An invoice will be sent after registration is processed.
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The registration fee may be waived for current HETRA participants and for those who participated in last year’s Summer Life Skills or Summer Workforce Readiness programs. All participants are still required to complete the registration form.
Please reach out to Gayle at gsmith@HETRA.org for information on waiving the fee.