Experience LifeTown

Students can check out a book or magazine from the library using their LifeTown Library card, which they will sign up for during their first visit. They can use the library computers and iPads take a break from learning with some kid-friendly games. Or they can browse our selection of books to take home.

Students can visit the theater to watch a short film. The students have to budget their money for movie tickets, popcorn or other snacks.

The Big Studio sponsored by Big Lots! is a special arts and crafts workshop where children learn and practice different art techniques. Students can purchase supplies to make a seasonal art project such as sand art, customized canvas gifts, coloring or bracelet making.

At the Deli, students learn how to order, practice good restaurant manners and practice counting and making change.

Students learn about personal hygiene, grooming and how to make and keep an appointment for a hair style or mini-manicure. In the Salon, the students can get a short massage in one of our massage chairs, get their nails done or get their hair styled.

Students can relax in the LifeTown Park and enjoy a snack from the Deli or a Snow Cone. Or they can rent a bike for a short ride and practice pedestrian and bike safety in a controlled environment with realistic traffic lights under the guidance of a Safety Officer.

Students can visit the medical receptionist to make an appointment with the LifeTown Doctor or Dentist.

The Dentist discusses good brushing practices and oral hygiene. He or she will also explain the tools and equipment in the office. The Doctor Volunteer will measure a student’s height and weight and present basic health and nutrition information.

LifeTown staff will insure that children understand that although many volunteers are medical or dental students, all medical concerns should be discussed with the child’s personal doctor or dentist.

Students can work on budgeting their money by purchasing a variety of items from The Marketplace.

At the Pet Place students can use their senses to explore and learn how to be gentle and care for animal. They can also learn about where animals live and what they eat during our daily Pet Talks. Students visit the Pet Place to look at, touch, hold, feed and learn about the animals. Volunteers are there to assist students in safely interacting with the pets.

Animals in our Pet Place include rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, parakeets, a turtle, a bearded dragon lizard and a snake!

Inside Uncle Glenn’s Animal Friends, students can use their senses to explore and learn how to be gentle and care for an animal. They can also learn about where animals live and what they eat during our daily Pet Talks. Students visit Uncle Glenn’s Animal Friends to look at, touch, hold, feed and learn about the animals. Volunteers are there to assist students in safely interacting with the pets.

Animals in our Pet Place include rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, parakeets, a turtle, a bearded dragon lizard, and a snake!