Frederick County Parks and Recreation offers Therapeutic Recreation (TR) programs designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and debilitating health conditions and emphasize participants’ unique abilities. Programs utilize trained staff, adapted spaces and equipment, and a high staff/ participant ratio to provide a positive experience for participants.
Therapeutic Rec ADAPTED CHEER TR
Children with developmental or intellectual disabilities are invited to join us for Adapted Cheerleading! We will learn motions, cheers, dances, and work to develop a choreographed routine. The season will culminate with a performance for family and friends to showcase our new routine. Essential Eligibility: Participants must be able to provide self care independently or with verbal direction, follow two-step directions, fully participate in activity with a 1:3 participant ratio, and navigate flat terrain independently or with the assistance of a parent/guardian/caregiver who is onsite. Goals: Foster social skills and improve motor skills. 5 week session. ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 25982 8-15 yrs 5:00pm-6:00pm
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FEE:$44 1/24-2/28
BATTLE BLOCKS TR
What do you get when you combine Beyblades and Legos? Battle Blocks! Those with developmental disabilities are invited to join us for an exciting evening of construction and destruction, where builds will go head to head in the Battle Block arena. Essential Eligibility: Participants must be able to provide self care independently or with verbal direction, follow two-step directions, fully participate in activity with a 1:3 participant ratio, and navigate flat terrain independently or with the assistance of a parent/guardian/caregiver who is onsite. Goals: Improve fine motor skills, social skills, executive planning, and creativity ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 25826 7-15 yrs 5:00pm-6:00pm
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FEE:$9 2/23
SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER 25825 7-15 yrs 5:00pm-6:00pm
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FEE:$9 3/21
CURIOUS MINDS TR
Time to get up and atom! We will be making messes, memories, and friends. Kids with sensory and processing differences will satisfy their curiosity and expand their understanding of the world around them as they try various STEAM activities. Essential Eligibility: Participants must be able to provide self care independently or with verbal direction, follow two-step directions, fully participate in activity with a 1:3 participant ratio, and navigate flat terrain independently or with the assistance of a parent/ guardian/caregiver who is onsite. Goals: Foster social skills, cooperative play, and critical thinking skills. 6 week session. ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 25799 6-9 yrs 5:00pm-6:00pm
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FEE:$44 1/5-2/9
DIY FIDGET TR
Pop it, twist it, zip it! Fidgets can help with focus, anxiety, sensory regulation and are just fun. Join us to create your very own fidget as unique as you. Essential Eligibility: Participants must be able to provide self care independently or with verbal direction, follow two-step directions, fully participate in activity with a 1:3 participant ratio, and navigate flat terrain independently or with the assistance of a parent/guardian/caregiver who is onsite. Goals: Improve fine motor skills, social skills, executive planning, and emotional regulation ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 25834 7-15 yrs 10:00am-11:00am 25835 7-15 yrs 5:30pm-6:30pm
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FEE:$9 1/17 2/16
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FRIDAY NIGHT REC - SOCIAL CLUB TR
This program is designed for people ages 16+ with various disabilities to enhance their social skills and expand their communication skills. Join us Friday nights as we create, play games, and enjoy the company of friends. There’s no telling how much fun is in store for you. Essential Eligibility: Participants must be able to provide self care independently or with verbal direction, follow two-step directions, fully participate in activity with a 1:3 participant ratio, and navigate flat terrain independently or with the assistance of a parent/guardian/caregiver who is onsite. Advanced registration is required. Registrations will not be accepted at the door. There will be no drop ins. Visit www.recreater.com/TR for a schedule of activities. Goals: To improve social skills and social interaction and to increase community involvement. 5 & 7 week sessions. LOCATIONS VARY FEE:$15 25796 16+ yrs 6:30pm-8:30pm F 1/7-2/4 LOCATIONS VARY FEE:$20 25797 16+ yrs 6:30pm-8:30pm F 2/11-3/25
LEGO ART TR
Art comes in all shapes and forms. Children with developmental disabilities are invited to join us to create 3D art using Lego bricks. Create a masterpiece and new friends. Essential Eligibility: Participants must be able to provide self care independently or with verbal direction, follow two-step directions, fully participate in activity with a 1:3 participant ratio, and navigate flat terrain independently or with the assistance of a parent/ guardian/caregiver who is onsite. Goals: Improve fine motor skills, social skills, executive planning, and creativity. ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 25790 4-6 yrs 9:00am-10:00am 25795 8-12 yrs 10:15am-11:15am 25792 4-6 yrs 5:00pm-6:00pm 25793 8-12 yrs 6:15pm-7:15pm
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FEE:$9 2/21 2/21 3/16 3/16
SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER 25791 4-6 yrs 5:00pm-6:00pm 25794 8-12 yrs 6:15pm-7:15pm
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FEE:$9 3/7 3/7
SENSORY PLAY TIME TR
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. Goals: To improve motor skills, executive planning, and creativity. SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER 25832 1-3 yrs 9:30am-10:30am 25831 1-3 yrs 9:30am-10:30am 25833 1-3 yrs 9:30am-10:30am
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FEE:$9 1/4 2/8 3/10
SIBLING PAINT PARTY TR
This is a sibling class for families of children with physical or intellectual disabilities. Siblings will be guided through a seasonal painting. Siblings can choose to complete a painting together or separately. Registration is per sibling pair. Essential Eligibility: Participants must be able to provide self care independently or with verbal direction, follow two-step directions, fully participate in activity with a 1:3 participant ratio, and navigate flat terrain independently or with the assistance of a parent/guardian/ caregiver who is onsite. Goals: To improve fine motor skills, creativity, and social skills. ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 25840 12-15 yrs 2:00pm-4:00pm
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FEE:$30 2/19
SITTING VOLLEYBALL CLINIC TR
When's the last time your tried something new? Sitting volleyball is a fast paced adapted sport that can be played by those with and without a physical disability. It closely resembles standing volleyball, with a few rule adaptations, like a lower net and smaller court to allow for inclusivity. Essential Eligibility: Participants must be able to provide self care independently or with verbal direction, follow two-step directions, fully participate in activity with a 1:3 participant ratio, and navigate flat terrain independently or with the assistance of a parent/guardian/caregiver who is onsite. Goals: Improve gross motor skills and volleyball skills ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 25827 11-17 yrs 8:30am-11:30am
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FEE:$14 2/28
MAKERS SPACE TR
This program is designed for youth with developmental disabilities. Foster creativity and social skills with this open ended craft night. Participants will be given a prompt as well as new and recycled materials to create an unrivaled masterpiece. Essential Eligibility: Participants must be able to provide self care independently or with verbal direction, follow two-step directions, fully participate in activity with a 1:3 participant ratio, and navigate flat terrain independently or with the assistance of a parent/ guardian/caregiver who is onsite. Goals: Improve fine motor skills, social skills, executive planning, and creativity ROCK CREEK REC CENTER
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ROBOT HAND 25836 10-14 yrs
10:00am-11:15am
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ROLLER COASTER 25837 10-14 yrs
5:00pm-6:15pm
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CAR 25838
10-14 yrs
5:00pm-6:15pm
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CASTLE 25839
10-14 yrs
5:00pm-6:15pm
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STORY AND SIGNS TR
Join us as we learn baby signs through music and favorite children’s books. This is a parent and child program for children with developmental difference. Goals: learn basic ASL, improve social and communication skills. SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER 25989 6mo-3 yrs 9:00am-10:00am 25990 6mo-3 yrs 9:00am-10:00am 25991 6mo-3 yrs 9:00am-10:00am
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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: Participants must be able to provide self care independently or with verbal direction, follow two-step directions, fully participate in activity with a 1:3 participant ratio, and navigate flat terrain independently or with the assistance of a parent/ guardian/caregiver who is onsite. Goals: To improve attention, motor, and sensory skills and build self confidence. 5 week session. Sa
Families who have children with developmental disabilities are invited to join us for a fun night of bingo. $22/ parent-child pair. $11/additional child. This is a parent/child program; only one parent/guardian will be allowed to attend the program per registered participant. Goals: To improve social skills and promote community engagement. SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER 25800 5-15 yrs 5:30pm-7:30pm
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FEE:$22 1/22
HANDS ON HEALTH TR
ADAPTIVE MARTIAL ARTS FUNDAMENTALS TR
SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER 25750 5-12 yrs 10:15am-11:15am
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT TR
FEE:$85 1/22-2/19
Ready to get up and get moving? This introductory fitness class is geared towards teens with autism and sensory processing challenges and will focus on improving balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility through a variety of stations, games, and group exercises. We will take the skills we learn each week to continue building a strong foundation and to take the first step to a healthier lifestyle! Essential Eligibility: Participants must be able to provide self care independently or with verbal direction, follow two-step directions, fully participate in activity with a 1:3 participant ratio, and navigate flat terrain independently or with the assistance of a parent/ guardian/caregiver who is onsite. Goals: To increase physical activity and physical fitness levels. 6 week session. ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 25768 13-17 yrs 5:30pm-6:30pm
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FEE:$30 1/18-2/22
ADAPTIVE MULTI-SPORT CLINIC TR
Our multi-sports clinic is designed to introduce the fundamentals of a variety of sports including, but not limited to, soccer, basketball and lacrosse to individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of each sport through drills and fun games in an adaptive and non-competitive environment. All equipment is provided. Goals: To increase coordination, body awareness, physical activity, and athletic skill, and to improve social skills. 6 week session. ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 25798 7-17 yrs 6:30pm-7:30pm
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FEE:$54 1/21-2/25
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