Using the Haunted Woods Visual Support

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1 Using the Haunted Woods Visual Support These smaller pictures correspond to the same larger ones in the activities visual support. Cut each one out and place a small piece of Velcro on the back of each Then match them to the small boxes on the right side of each orange activity description on the following pages. When preparing to attend the Haunted Woods, you can use the park map and orange activity descriptions to explain what to expect about the evening to your child. The smaller pictures can be moved from the activity description and positioned on the map in their corresponding place. Have your child move the pictures from the activity description to the map in the sequence you plan to follow. Any activities you do not feel your child will enjoy do not need to be reviewed or placed on the map. 3 of the activities have yellow boxes provided in which you can discuss and write down a n appropriate response you know your child is able to perform. It may even be a good idea to practice this response with your child while reviewing the evening s activities. Lastly, we ve provided a simple visual way for you to gauge the level of sensory stimulation and fright potential with each activity. This will help you make decisions in advance as to whether or not your child will enjoy participating in them. You ll see each activity has from 1-3 bats above the spot for the smaller picture. 1 bat indicates the activity will not provide excessive stimulation or noise, though there may be brief periods of waiting. 2 bats indicate the activity will provide some visual stimulation, movement or noise, and there may be periods of waiting involved. 3 bats indicate the activity will provide distinct visual stimulation or darkness, sudden movements or noise, and there may be periods of waiting involved.

2 Playground Costumes & Concessions Haunted Trail Children s Harvest Tram to Campgrounds Parking Lot Information & Restrooms Laser Lights Campgrounds Entrance Ranger Station Park Entrance

3 Park Entrance We will see this sign at the entrance to the Hillsborough River State Park. The Haunted Woods will happen here. We may need to wait in traffic awhile before we see this sign at the park entrance. It s Ok! Lots of other people will be having a spooky time too. We all will have to wait in line. Ranger Station Parking Lot The Ranger Station is a place to ask questions and get information about the park. We will pay $5.00 here. We have to wait our turn, but it won t take too long. Next, we will drive back to the parking area. We will get out of the car and leave it here. There will be lots of other people parking their cars too. I will stay close to the adults I m with and keep away from moving cars.

4 Information & Restrooms Costumes & Concessions This building has restrooms. Where the paths meet will be an information table. We can go there if we need help, get lost, or have questions. The front shelter will have snacks and drinks for sale. The back shelter will have costume contests. There will also be dancing and music. It might be loud. If the music is too loud, I can: Write an appropriate response your child can do here. Playground The playground has swings and a slide. It will be fun to play on the playground. Many other children will want to play too. We must all take turns and share the equipment. We can only play until it gets dark.

5 Children s Harvest There will be lots of fun games and activities in the Children s Harvest. It will be in the Recreation Hall. The Children's Harvest is for children 12 years old and younger. I can go there because I am years old. Since I am years older, I can here fun with the other activities. The Haunted Trail will be a walk in the dark woods. A guide will show the way with a flashlight. Along the trail are many scary things. There could be loud sounds. There could be sudden movements. Something might jump out without warning. If I don t want to go on the Haunted Trail, I ll just say No thanks, it won t be fun for me. Velcro small picture here Haunted Trail Laser Lights There will be a light show in the trees near the Children's Harvest. They will flash brightly and they will make the woods look creepy. If the lights are too bright or sudden, I can Write an appropriate response your child can do here. Velcro small picture here

6 Tram to Campgrounds We can ride a tram to visit the Halloween displays in the campground. We have to wait in line to board the tram. Everyone keeps their hands and feet inside the tram when it is moving. The ride to the campgrounds won t take long. Campgrounds Entrance The tram will drive slowly through the campgrounds. Campers there will have lots of Halloween displays and costumes. Some campers may share treats with people on the trams. I can say Trick or treat! and Thank you! to them.