The Bedford School’s mission is to maximize the potential of students with learning differences and develop foundations for success.  Their accredited program services children grades 1-9.   Chamber members are cordially invited to attend a breakfast on Tuesday, March 6, 9 am to learn more about the school.   To RSVP, visit www.thebedfordschool.org.

Whether you are a business, a church, or a school group, Calvin Center has plenty of versatile meeting space, wonderful food, and friendly staff ready to meet your needs.  But you might not have known that Calvin Center also has many programs that can easily enhance your stay and give your group something it can’t get anywhere else.  Here are some of those programs and how they can benefit your group:

• Team Challenge: Situated in the middle of Calvin’s beautiful woods, the team challenge course is a series of elements designed to make groups work together in order to overcome obstacles. Groups practice communication skills, confidence, teamwork, and create community while in an environment of safety, support, and trust. In addition to creating unity, team challenge also allows participants to get out of their comfort zone and have fun participating in new and exciting activities.
• High Ropes: A series of interconnected ropes 30-45 feet in the air, the high ropes course tests participants’ physical, mental and emotional strength. High Ropes participants overcome fears while building personal trust and a sense of accomplishment, with an emphasis on personal challenges and intensity of effort, all while enjoying the view perched among the tree tops.
• CELP (Calvin Environmental & Leadership Program): CELP is designed to provide opportunities for young people to interact with the natural environment while deepening their understanding of science, math, and other academic areas. By interacting and learning in natural settings through outdoor and environmental education, students grow as individuals and discover ways to show leadership in protecting the environment.
• Global Village: Experience the challenges of living in a developing country. Global village participants will see through experiences and simulations how important the simple parts of life are and how we can often take them for granted.
• Equestrian Program: Looking for a new experience, or a change of scenery? Come take a trail ride through Calvin Center’s splendid 548 acres, surrounded by green trees and the wonders of nature’s beauty. Calvin Center also features a Therapeutic Riding program for adults and children with developmental disabilities.

Not only does Calvin Center have flexible spaces, cozy housing, and amazing food, it also has additional programs that can help your group grow closer together, build community and experience something new.