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Waymart Mental Health Unit Hosts Luau

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September 23, 2020 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

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The first annual Luau at the SCI Waymart Mental Health Unit was a huge success thanks to all the patients and staff who contributed their ideas and time in putting it together. It was not only a great team building opportunity for patients but for the staff as well.

The patients had a big hand in the planning of the event. Levels 3 and 4 made the decorations, signs and games and gave ideas for what they thought a good Luau should have. They created an ocean wall mural, a free-standing palm tree, palm trees that hung from the ceiling and palm tree limbo. They also painted a large tiki, made a tiki toss game, a shark game, tape-the-tail-on-the-monkey, lanterns, leis and more.

Level 1 and 2 inmates participated as well with in-cell activities (Hawaiian trivia, word searches, etc.), festive music and crafts.

The process of preparing for the event was just as much fun as the event itself creating many opportunities of sharing and laughing. Participants talked about many things including the meaning of tikis and totem poles and what are some things that guide and protect them in life. A big hit at the party was the Hawaiian obstacle course, which was lots of fun for patients and staff.

A luau at SCI Waymart


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