Park days are filled with doing anything the buddies want to do. We craft, swing, play sports, and most importantly, have fun! Our Park Days all have a theme with a recreational, educational, or sports related twist. Some of our Park Days include Dance Park Day, Disney Park Day, Career Park Day, and Space Park Day!
The days of these events fluctuate between Monday and Thursday to allow for flexible attendance. Take a look at our schedule under the "Parents/Caregivers" tab--see you there! |
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PSUN hosts special events such as Movie nights, Winter ball, and Buddy Idol for our buddies to allow the buddies to interact with each other and SHSU students outside of traditional weekly events. These events are always so much fun for everyone involved. We craft, hangout, sing, dance, and even do some stand up comedy!
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A huge goal in our organization is to inspire social interaction and connections between SHSU students and our buddies! That's exactly what the buddy program is! When members (SHSU college students) join our organization, we encourage them to hang out with all of our buddies (community members) at park days. If they find themselves forming a connection with a buddy, they have the opportunity to become official buddies; hence the Buddy Program! Once this becomes official, the SHSU member signs a contract (see below) and is then more encouraged to spend time outside of PSUN events with their buddy! Here are some of our many Official Buddy Pairs! |
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Providing Smiles and Understanding Needs joins forces with Sam Houston State University's Dance Honor Society, Chi Tau Epsilon, to host hour-long dance classes on Saturdays throughout the year. This is a chance for our buddies to participate in a fun, active environment and learn a dance they will be performing at our end of year show, Buddy Idol. Chi Tau Epsilon supports our buddies by creating interactive dances and activities.
Check our schedule under the "Parents/Caregivers" tab to see when our next dance class is! |
Every year during our spring semester, PSUN takes its members and buddies on a field trip free of charge! Each buddy is paired up with a member (SHSU Student) to spend their time with, keep up with their medication, lunch, etc.
We ask for sponsorships for this trip throughout the year, so we can provide for all of our buddies who wish to attend. If your interested in becoming a sponsor for our future field trips, message [email protected]!! |
Every year in October, PSUN participates in the Sam Houston State University Homecoming Parade! Members and buddies are invited to wave and pass out candy to community members as well as decorate and ride in our float! Some walk the street and others ride as we follow along with other SHSU organizations to celebrate our school spirit, parade style. Everyone is encouraged to dress up for the homecoming theme! |