Town of Littleton, Littleton Public Schools Invite Community to ‘Skills for Life’ Family Programs

LITTLETON – School Superintendent Kelly Clenchy and Town Administrator Anthony M. Ansaldi Jr. invite the community to participate in “Skills for Life,” a seven-week series of family programs designed to help build social and developmental skills.

The series will be led by Brett Outchcunis, an entertainer, kid communicator and motivator known as “Ooch.” Outchcunis has performed for Littleton children at the Camp Tahattawan summer program for several years. He uses his experience as a disc jockey and yo-yo champion to give individuals tools and techniques for navigating everyday life.

The ”Skills for Life” series is a collaboration among the Littleton Parks, Recreation and Continuing Education, Littleton Elder and Human Services, and Littleton Public Schools.

Each show focuses on a specific life-skill that will be useful immediately, regardless of age, such as losing like a winner, finding a positive spin, how to be kind, how to be social, and how to make a mistake.  

The program lineup is:

• Monday, Feb. 28, “Positive Spin,” how to use perspective to see negative situations in a new light
• Monday, March 7, “How to Make a Mistake,” and how to learn and grow from it
• Monday, March 21, “The Collection,” and how people can make new friendships
• Monday, March 28, “Losing Like a Winner,” and being positive about the lessons of defeat
• Monday, April 4, “Secrets to Being Social,” with tips and tricks to make social skills a part of everyday life
• Monday, April 11, “SuperPOWER,” creating tools to combat bullying
• Monday, April 25, “All Kinds of Kindness,” focusing on ways to make everyone feel good

Shows will take place from 6-7 p.m., and are open to all. Those interested in attending are asked to sign up here.

Programs will be held in the Littleton High School auditorium on Feb. 28, March 7, March 21, April 11, and April 25. The March 28 and April 4 performances will be held in the Littleton Middle School gym.

The programs also will be available via livestream, and recorded by Littleton Community Television for later broadcast.

“We are excited to be able to partner with the Littleton Parks and Recreation Department as well as the Littleton Elder and Human Services Department to provide a number of presentations that focus on helping our students develop key skills that are essential for success,” Superintendent Clenchy said. “The series of presentations also known as the ‘Ooch Experience’ is designed for families to engage in conversations with their children about important skills that will position them for success. Our presenter is both engaging and entertaining as he interweaves life experiences in the creation of powerful messages that are paramount to the development of essential skillsets for success.”

“Camp-goers always look forward to Brett’s visits to Camp Tahattawan,” Town Administrator Ansaldi said. “We are excited that parents and children will experience his shows together for the first time. We encourage everyone to attend.”