Melissa Lewis's Friends

Melissa Lewis's Teams

I am a: facilitator, course curriculum developer, educator, group camping professional, recreational professional, mental health professional, human services professional, other

Describe your involvement or interest in adventure-based experiential learning.: I am a Licensed Recreational Therapist (LRT), a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Certified Parenting Educator in NC (CPE-I) & have worked @ faith based & other camps & planned & facilitated several adventure-based experiential learning retreats. I have also worked with children, adolescents & adults with a wide range of skills, abilities & challenges. My family & I enjoy kayaking, canoeing, biking, hiking, swimming & just spending time together outdoors!

What are your goals, and how can The Challenge community help you achieve them?: I am in the process of starting a nonprofit organization (Creekside Recreational Therapy Services) to deliver primarialy faith based, adventure-based Recreational Therapy services. I would like to be a part of The Challenge community to network with other professionals in the field & to keep abreast of trends, changes & evidence-based developments in the field.

At 11:09am on January 15, 2009, Matt Spinks said…: hi Melissa i just got your invite to be your friend. cheers!

Your girls look gorgeous. I have two daughters also Zoe and Caoimhe (3 and nearly 1). I look forward to learning and sharing stuff with you.

G'luck.

At 4:36pm on January 13, 2009, Erin Higgs said…: Thanks for the help and directions. I will definitely look into these and see what i can find. Thanks again! Erin

At 10:30am on October 15, 2008, Kara Ridenhour said…: That is great! I was actually a summer oap counselor at Lutherock, but now work year round with Lutheridge and their Environmental/Adventure program