Our classes are open to individuals seeking instruction in defined subject areas, including African Drumming (music), Creative Arts (art), Personal Fitness (exercise), Cooking (meal preparation), and Poetry and Short Stories (literacy and writing). Each class provides structured instruction in a specific subject area and is not custodial, supervisory, or habilitative in nature. Each class is personalized to the individual enrolled. The descriptions listed on our website are intentionally inclusive to reflect that instruction is adaptable to meet varying learning styles, ability levels, and personal goals. The intake process is the first step in identifying those individualized needs and ensuring the class aligns with the person’s Life Plan.
Individual Needs and Goal Alignment:
Prior to enrollment, each individual participates in a one-hour intake session. During intake, we identify the person’s interests, strengths, and Life Plan goals. Instruction is then individualized within the subject area to support measurable progress toward those goals. We coordinate with parents/guardians, Care Coordinators, and Brokers to ensure documented agreement and alignment with OPWDD guidelines.
African Drumming (Music Instruction):
Students develop rhythm, coordination, listening skills, and structured participation. Participants have performed at public community events, applying learned skills in inclusive settings and increasing community presence and engagement.
African Drums Class: On- Site: $75.00 per hour. - Off Site/In Home: $90.00 per hour.
African Drums / Dance: $80.00 per hour. - Off Site/In Home: $90.00 per hour.
Creative Arts (Art Instruction):
Students receive structured, step-by-step instruction in artistic mediums, promoting fine motor development, task completion, and creative expression in a community-based learning environment.
Creative Arts Class: $80.00 per hour. Off Site/In Home: $90.00 per hour.
Cooking (Meal Preparation Instruction):
Students learn kitchen safety, sequencing, and meal preparation skills. Families have reported that participants independently prepare meals and assist with cooking at home, demonstrating skill generalization beyond the instructional setting and increased independence in daily living.
Cooking Class: $90.00 per hour. Off Site/In Home: $110.00 per hour. Customized Cooking Class: $110.00 per hour.
We provide these digital classes to motivate our students to use technology.
Acting Class: $75.00 per hour.
My Life Photo Class: $75.00 per hour.
Photoshop Editing: $75.00 per hour.
Video Making: $90.00 per hour.
Music Recording: $85.00 per hour.
Classes Off Site/In home: $90.00 per hour.
Poetry and Short Stories: $75.00 per hour.
Poetry + Short Stories + Print a Book: $150.00 between 20 and 30 books.
Mentoring Music: $80.00 per hour.
Poetry and Short Stories (Writing and Literacy Instruction): Students build communication skills, structured writing ability, and project completion skills. Several participants have progressed to publishing their own books, demonstrating independent skill development and meaningful participation within the broader community.
Audio Editing: All music recorded at BFF Studio is edited and mastered by our professional music engineers, which makes the sound to come out loud, perfect and clean. Students have the opportunity to learn music editing skills during the recording session.
Poetry and Short Stories: $75.00 per hour.
Audio Editing: $75.00 per hour.
Soft skills computer class:
In computer classes, we will learn basic computer skills such as setting up and email execution. We will cover basic level Microsoft office navigation in WORD and EXCEL documents to set you up with using these features and apps to complete everyday tasks.
Computer Class: $75.00 per hour.
Personal Fitness (Exercise Instruction): Sessions are led by qualified instructors and support physical wellness, coordination, stamina, and confidence in community-based exercise environments.
Personal Fitness Class / On- Site and Virtual: $90.00 per hour.
Off Site: $100.00 per hour.
This is a one on one class. It becomes a group class when all participants agree to make it a group class. In this class, students learn healthy relationship skills and how to walk away from unhealthy situations and relationships. Participants will be empowered with techniques to report abusive situations to appropriate authorities without the feel of fear or shame.
Healthy Relationship: $75.00 per hour.
Engineering For Kids:
This class is designed to challenge the BRAIN POWER in each of the kids by building mechanical objects like windmills, Cranes and robotic projects. Team concepts in a social environment are front and center on each project.
Engineering For Kids: $80.00 per hour.
Our drum lessons for kids offer a step-by-step approach to mastering the drum sounds. Beginner students start with rhythm basics and drumming fundamentals. As they move up, students learn African drum sounds and storylines behind drumming techniques. This class takes place on Wednesday and Saturday.
Music For Kids: $80.00 per hour.
Communication classes are offered for students to learn effective communication and social skills. Sessions may be held both 1:1 and in group settings where communication can be fostered.
Communication Classes: $90.00 per hour.
Budgeting and financial literacy:
We offer simplified but effective intermediary budgeting and finance literacy classes aimed at achieving improved spending habits that matches your income revenues and lifestyle. During this class, together we will discover reasonable ways to balance spending successfully.
Budgeting Class: $75.00 per hour.
Health & Wellness Day:
Our Health and Wellness Day Trip is designed to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being for the students. A day of learning relaxation, rejuvenation, and fun and leaving the students feeling refreshed and invigorated. Activities include guided nature walks, fitness classes and eating healthy meals.
Health & Wellness Day: $100.00 per hour
The Community Interactive Class is all about hands on experiences, learning relevant skills by integrating group activities while in the community. In this fashion students learn how to apply class training in the real world and make transitions between indoor and outdoor activities.
These classes involve:
- Learning Kayaking.
- Group Kayaking.
- African Drum Classes in the Community.
- Working Skills Project.
- Communications Social Group Activity.
- Intelligent Social Skills.
- Team Work / Team Building Skills.
- Soft Job Skills: We provide upskill training for aspiring job candidates with soft office organisation and warehouse management etiquette training.
Community Interactive Class: $80.00 per hour.
Behavior Management:
Behavior management focuses on maintaining positive habits and reducing negative ones. The provider helps the parent create new daily living activities to help the child improve the quality of life and reduce negative behaviors. Before the class can start , the provider will first meet with the parent and child to create the Behavior Management plan.
Behavior Management: $90.00 per hour.
Winter and Spring Break Community Classes:
These classes are designed for children's recess during this period of the year, we focus on these activities teaching them and developing various creative and social skills.
Community Classes: $70.00 per hour / price per child.
Adapted Fitness Training: Adapted fitness is personal training for people with both temporary and permanent disabilities, adapted to the needs of the individual. It can be utilized for weight management, stress management, healthier lifestyle choices, and more.
Adapted Fitness Training: $110.00 per hour
Music Class: is an intervention to accomplish individualized goals by a professional music teacher to address a variety of educational goals.
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Promote Wellness
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Manage Stress
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Express Feelings
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Enhance Memory
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Improve Communication
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Promote Physical Rehabilitation
Music Class: $80.00 per hour in Home
How to Start a Business: Starting a business takes research, self-confidence and a measure of fearlessness. You may already be asking yourself: How can I start my own business? Here you will learn the essential steps on how to start a business, from choosing the right business idea, creating a solid business plan and structuring your company.
Business Class: $110.00 per hour.
Self - Management Strategies Class: Include learning how to select realistic goals, and how to translate these goals into target behaviors. Students learn how to create an action plan for change in their own lives, and ways to self-monitor and evaluate their personal actions.
Are you ready to explore your creativity and craft stunning, one of a kind pieces? Our resin art classes offer the perfect opportunity to dive into this mesmerizing medium and learn the techniques behind its glossy, glass like beauty.
What Is Resin Art? Resin art uses liquid resin, typically epoxy or polyurethane, that cures into a smooth, durable finish. Artists blend resin with pigments, dyes, glitters, and other inclusions to create vibrant, multidimensional designs. Once poured, the resin hardens over several hours to days, resulting in stunning, high-gloss creations.
What Can You Make? Resin art is incredibly versatile. In our classes, you’ll learn to create:
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Coasters
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Trays
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Jewelry
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River tables
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Abstract wall art
Resin Art Class: $90.00 per hour.
Location and Pricing Structure: Location fees for classes at our Center are lower, while those provided off-site are higher, include that statement on our website if we do not have it already. Off-site instruction reflects additional operational requirements, including transportation, equipment transport, insurance coverage, and facilitation within community settings.
Our programs remain instructional, goal-oriented, and designed to improve and maintain community inclusion and integration through skill-building in recognized subject areas, consistent with OPWDD Community Class policy and Self-Direction requirements.
Note:
* Holidays: All student session, we will charge $35.00, for the activities given on those days.
* Extra - Instructor: If 2 instructors are requested, a charge of $35.00 applies.
* Cancellation Policy: All scheduled sessions and classes MUST be cancelled giving 24 hours notice.
Building Families First reserves the right to bill for cancellations without enough notification.
TRANSPORTATION:
Temporary Class Transportation can be provided upon a client's or student's request . BFF will initiate billing for the class at pick up time and stop at drop off time.