A Step Forward

🍁 A Beautiful Fall Day at Nelson Park! 🍁

This group had the best time yesterday spending the entire day outdoors at Nelson Park! Everyone enjoyed taking in the crisp autumn air, admiring the colorful fall trees, sharing lunch together under the pavilion, and having a blast playing around the park. It was a wonderful day full of big smiles, fresh air, and great company! 🍂✨

Game On at ASF! 🪑✨

Monday morning was filled with laughs, quick moves, and friendly competition as some of our ASF crew played Heads Up, 7 Up and a few fast-paced rounds of Musical Chairs! It was so much fun watching everyone bring their best game face and try to snag a seat before the music stopped!

🏈 Sport Shirt Day Highlights! 🧢🎃

​Yesterday, our ASF crew showed up in full team spirit for Halloween Spirit Week! Whether repping their favorite sports teams with jerseys and hats, or keeping the Halloween spirit alive in their favorite spooky tees, everyone looked fantastic! 🏆⚾🏈👻

​Check out our awesome crew repping their favorite teams and festive shirts! 🧢✨

🧟‍♂️ Monster Mash Day Kickoff! 🎃

We had an absolute blast kicking off Halloween Spirit Week yesterday with Monster Mash Day! From spooky shirts and crazy hair to wild-mismatched looks, everyone brought their inner monster to life.

Check out our awesome ASF crew showing off their fantastic and spooky styles! 👻🖤

🚨 A Firefighter-For-A-Day Outing! 🧑‍🚒💦

​This group at A Step Forward had an absolute blast visiting the Decatur Fire Department last Thursday!

​They were treated to a fantastic tour of the station, got to climb inside and sit in the big fire trucks, and even got hands-on experience operating the real fire hose with the help of Decatur’s finest! 🚒✨

​To top it all off, the firefighters sent everyone home with awesome souvenir packages filled with fire hats, cups, sunglasses, and coloring/activity books! 👨‍🚒🕶️🎨

​A huge thank you to the incredible team at the Decatur Fire Station for hosting ASF, welcoming our group with open arms, and making it such a special, unforgettable day! ❤️

Sunny Day Fun: SAT Park Outing! ☀️🌳✨

Our SAT group had a wonderful time out at the park recently! Everyone enjoyed soaking up the fresh air and sunshine and relaxing together under the pavilion. It was a great day to get outdoors, connect with friends, and enjoy a lovely fall afternoon together!

Beautiful Day Outing at Fairview Park! 🧺🌭☀️

When this class voted on where they wanted to go for their class outing recently, a fun day at the park was top of the list! They headed over to Fairview Park for an all-day adventure, starting with a delicious lunch under the pavilion. Staff loved being able to accommodate their requests on lunch by providing hotdogs, chips, brownies, and soda while everyone listened to music and enjoyed a great time together.

After lunch, they spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying the park equipment, swinging, climbing, and soaking up the fresh air! It was a wonderful day filled with fun, laughter, and great memories. 🌳🛝🎶

Scenic Ride & Community Mural Art Tour! 🎨🚗✨

On Wednesday we took a scenic drive to check out some incredible local street art and murals! From vibrant portraits like Abraham Lincoln and Bob Marley to colorful butterfly wings, sports scenes, and creative artwork, it was so much fun spotting all the amazing designs around town. 🖼️🎨

Everyone had a great time riding along, taking in the sights, and admiring the creativity in our community!

🎃 Get Ready for Halloween Spirit Week at ASF! 👻✨

We are so excited to celebrate Halloween all week long with our Halloween Spirit Dress-Up Week, starting Monday, October 26th through Friday, October 30th! 🎃🕸️

Here is our dress-up lineup for the week:

​🧟‍♂️ Monday, 10/26: Monster Mash Day!

​🏈 Tuesday, 10/27: Sports Gear Day!

​🧙‍♀️ Wednesday, 10/28: Witch & Wizard Day!

​👻 Thursday, 10/29: Cozy Loungewear & Pajama Day!

​🧛‍♂️ Friday, 10/30: Come Dressed to Party!

Check out the flyer below for all the details on what to wear each day!👇🎃 We can't wait to see your festive spirit all week long!