Adaptive Rec SENSORY PLAY
Let’s have some rompin’ stompin’ fun! This is a program for toddlers with sensory and developmental differences. We will have structured sensory experiences and free play. This is a parent and child program. Program Levels: 1 2 Goals: To improve motor skills, executive planning, and creativity. SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER 27428 2-4 yrs 9:30am-10:30am 27430 2-4 yrs 9:30am-10:30am 27431 2-4 yrs 9:30am-10:30am 27432 2-4 yrs 9:30am-10:30am
FEE:$12 9/13 10/4 11/15 12/6
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C&O LOCK 29 - SENSORY HIKE
Join us for a sensory hike starting at Lock 29 on the C&O Canal. We will stop at the Catoctin Aqueduct, take in the sights, and complete a mindfulness activity. This parent/child program gives children with sensory and developmental differences the chance to explore all nature has to offer. The trail is a stroller and kid friendly 1 mile out and back hike. The hike will take approximately 1 hour including a mindfulness activity. Essential Eligibility Criteria: Program Levels 1 - 4. Participants must be able to navigate relatively flat dirt paths. Goals: To increase physical activity, gross motor skills, and body coordination. LOCK 29 ON THE C&O CANAL 27683 2-7 yrs 10:00am-11:00am
FEE:$5 9/26
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EMPOWERED GYMNASTICS - ADAPTIVE GYMNASTICS
Empowered Gymnastics will teach children with physical and development disabilities, delays, or differences the basics of gymnastics. We will use lower level apparatuses to grow the students’ comfort levels and focus on starting positions and basic skills. Each class we will start with a warm up, then move to stretching, structured activities, and a game or group play at the end. Goals: To increase strength, improve coordination, and develop a basic knowledge of gymnastics. Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Participants must be able to provide personal care with verbal direction or with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site, follow two-step directions, and fully participate in activity with a 1:8 participant ratio. Participants are able to convey feelings, desires, and needs verbally, with ASL, or with picture cues/communication device. Participants will stay with the group with the help of verbal prompts and can manage uneven terrain independently. 8 week session. ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 27457 3-7 yrs
5:00pm-5:45pm
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FEE:$95 9/22-11/10
ADAPTIVE MARTIAL ARTS FUNDAMENTALS
This class will provide individuals with physical and developmental disabilities an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of martial arts, including stances, blocking, striking, and kicking and allow them to focus on individual skills in a team environment. Essential Eligibility Criteria: Program levels 1 & 2. Participants must be able to provide personal care independently or with verbal direction, follow two-step directions independently, and fully participate in activity with a 1:5 participant ratio. Participants are able to convey feelings, desires, and needs verbally, with ASL, or with picture cues/communication device. Participants will stay with the group with the help of verbal prompts and can manage flat terrain independently. Goals: To improve attention, motor, and sensory skills and build self confidence. 5 week session. SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER 27422 5-12 yrs 10:15am-11:00am
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FEE:$85 9/17-10/15
LAX 4 ALL - ADAPTIVE LACROSSE
Lax 4 All will provide individuals with physical and developmental disabilities an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of lacrosse, including the rules, foundational skills, and game play all while enjoying non-competitive games and drills. Essential Eligibility Criteria: Program levels 1-3. Participants must be able to provide personal care with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site and be able to function in a group with an instructor-participant ratio of 1:3. Participants must also be able to navigate the program terrain, including hard surfaces and flat terrain with the assistance of a parent/guardian/caregiver who is on site. Participants must be able to follow two-step directions as well as express wants, needs, and desires verbally, with communication device, or with ASL. Participants will stay with group with continuous supervision. Goals: To increase coordination, body awareness, physical activity, and athletic skill, and to improve sportsmanship. 5 week session. ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 27525 7-14 yrs
6:00pm-7:00pm
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FEE:$44 10/21-11/18
FAMILY PHYS ED
Families who have children with developmental differences are invited to join us for a fun evening of adapted sports and games. $18/ parent-child pair. $9/ sibling or additional child. Parent participation required. Siblings are welcome, but must meet the minimum age requirement and enroll separately. Essential Eligibility Criteria: Program levels 1 - 4 Goals: To improve social skills and gross motor skills. ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 27686 5-15 yrs
5:00pm-6:30pm
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FEE:$18 11/29
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ADAPTIVE BOCCIA CLINIC
Grab your favorite person (ages 18+) and join us for an evening of boccia basics. In this class, participants with disabilities along with their favorite adult will learn the fundamentals of boccia, including rules, skills, strategies, and game play. Registration is good for one enrolled participant and their favorite person (ages 18+). Caregiver participation required. Goals: To increase physical activity. Essential Eligibility - Program levels 1-3. Participants must be able to provide personal care with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site. Participants must also be able to navigate the program terrain, including hard surfaces and flat terrain with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site. Participants must be able to follow two-step directions as well as express wants, needs, and desires verbally, with communication device, or with ASL. Participants will stay with group with continuous supervision. ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 27685 16+ yrs
5:00pm-6:15pm
FEE:$18 11/21
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LET’S GET GAMING! - ADAPTIVE SOCIAL GROUP
Join us for a social hour of board games, card games, puzzles, and brain teasers while we enjoy the company of new friends! Goals: To increase social skills. Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Participants must be able to provide personal care with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site, follow two-step directions, and fully participate in activity with a 1:10 staff to participant ratio. Participants are able to convey feelings, desires, and needs verbally, with ASL, or with picture cues/communication device. Participants will stay with the group with the help of verbal prompts and can manage flat terrain independently. SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER 27522 18+ yrs 2:00pm-3:30pm 27521 18+ yrs 2:00pm-3:30pm 27520 18+ yrs 2:00pm-3:30pm 27523 18+ yrs 2:00pm-3:30pm
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FEE:$12 9/27 10/20 11/10 12/8
PARTNER YOGA - ADAPTIVE YOGA
Grab your favorite adult (ages 18+) and join us for an evening of stretching, strengthening, and relaxation. In this gentle yoga class, participants with developmental and physical disabilities along with their favorite adult will explore basic partnered and individual poses that will leave them feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Registration is good for one enrolled participant and their favorite adult (ages 18+). This is an adult-child program; the adult will be actively participating as well. Goals: To increase flexibility, range of motion, and body awareness. Essential Eligibility - Program levels 1-3. Participants must be able to provide personal care with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site. Participants must also be able to navigate the program terrain, including hard surfaces and flat terrain with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site. Participants must be able to follow two-step directions as well as express wants, needs, and desires verbally, with communication device, or with ASL. Participants will stay with group with continuous supervision. ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 27649 7-17 yrs 27650 7-17 yrs 27651 7-17 yrs 27652 7-17 yrs 27653 7-17 yrs 27654 7-17 yrs 27655 7-17 yrs 27941 7-17 yrs
5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm
FEE:$9 9/14 9/21 10/12 10/19 11/9 11/16 12/7 12/14
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SOCCER STARS - ADAPTIVE SOCCER
Soccer Stars will provide individuals with physical and developmental disabilities, delays, or differences the structure to learn the fundamentals of soccer, including basic skills, game scenarios, and rules, while enjoying a team atmosphere and completing drills and activities at one’s own pace. Goals: To increase strength and improve gross motor skills, athletic ability, and social skill in an encouraging team environment. Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Participants must be able to provide personal care with verbal direction or with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site, follow two-step directions, and fully participate in activity with a 1:8 participant ratio. Participants are able to convey feelings, desires, and needs verbally, with ASL, or with picture cues/ communication device. Participants will stay with the group with the help of verbal prompts and can manage flat terrain independently. 8 week session. ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 27458 5-13 yrs
6:30pm-7:15pm
FEE:$95 9/22-11/10
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OUT ON THE TOWN - Social Group-
SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2022 AGES: 16+
Locations/Dates/Times Vary ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE GOING TO SPINNER’S FOR PINBALL, ATTENDING A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME, HAVING A HALLOWEEN PARTY, AND MORE! THIS PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARDS PARTICIPANTS WITH DISABILITIES.
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CRAFT CLUB - ADAPTIVE CRAFT CLUB
Join us as we create a seasonal craft and enjoy the company of friends. Goals: To increase social skills. Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Participants must be able to provide personal care with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site, follow two-step directions, and fully participate in activity with a 1:10 staff to participant ratio. Participants are able to convey feelings, desires, and needs verbally, with ASL, or with picture cues/communication device. Participants will stay with the group with the help of verbal prompts and can manage flat terrain independently. SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER
FEE:$15
HANGING FLOWER BASKET 27515 18+ yrs 9:30am-11:00am
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BIRD FEEDER 27516 18+ yrs
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9:30am-11:00am
9/28 10/5
SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER
FEE:$18
MASON JAR CANDLE HOLDERS 27517 18+ yrs 9:30am-11:00am
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11/16
HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS 27518 18+ yrs
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12/7
9:30am-11:00am
LET’S DANCE! - ADAPTIVE DANCE CLASS
Beat that afternoon exhaustion by movin’ and groovin’ with us as we learn some of the classic party/line dances! Goals: To increase physical activity and improve flexibility and range of motion. Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Participants must be able to provide personal care with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site, follow two-step directions, and fully participate in activity with a 1:8 staff to participant ratio. Participants are able to convey feelings, desires, and needs verbally, with ASL, or with picture cues/ communication device. Participants will stay with the group with the help of verbal prompts and can manage flat terrain independently. 3 week session. SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER 27506 18+ yrs 12:45pm-1:45pm 27656 18+ yrs 12:45pm-1:45pm
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FEE:$27 9/13-9/27 11/15-12/6
C&O LOCK 29 - SENSORY HIKE
Join us for a sensory hike starting at Lock 29 on the C&O Canal. We will stop at the Catoctin Aqueduct take in the sights and complete a mindfulness activity. This program gives individuals intellectual with and developmental differences the chance to explore all nature has to offer. The trail is a 1 mile out and back hike. The hike will take approximately 1 hour including a mindfulness activity. Essential Eligibility: Program levels 1 - 3. Participants must be able to provide personal care with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site and be able to actively participate in a group with a instructor participant ratio of 1:4. Participants must also be able to navigate uneven terrain, including grass and dirt surfaces with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site. Participants will stay with group with continuous supervision. Goals: To increase physical activity, gross motor skills, and body coordination. LOCK 29 ON THE C&O CANAL 27684 18+ yrs 10:00am-11:00am
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FEE:$5 11/9
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