Adapted Recreation Services

In keeping with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fairfax County is committed to giving all residents equal access to recreational opportunities. Park Authority activities, programs, camps and classes are inclusive, and reasonable accommodations are available for people with disabilities. ADA accommodations include sign interpreters, assistive listening devices, program modifications and inclusion support. To request accommodations, or for more information about adapted program opportunities, call 703-324-8727. The Park Authority makes every attempt to provide accommodations; however, fulfillment of requests received with less than 10 days notice cannot be guaranteed.

The Fairfax County Park Authority offers parks and facilities that are accessible to all Fairfax County residents. For information on accessible features or issues associated with usage, call 703-324-8727 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

We suggest if it has been a month or longer since a student has participated in a swimming lesson, that they repeat the previous course completed. If you have any questions about which class is right for you or your child, please contact the Adapted Program Specialist at 703-324-8565. For safety reasons and to ensure customers get the maximum aquatic program benefits, the Park Authority reserves the right to remove students from an inappropriate class and either issue a refund or place them, when possible, in a class that better matches their ability.

Each student progresses at a different speed in learning aquatic skills. Students often repeat a level several times before developing the endurance and skill proficiency necessary for advancement. Repeating a level does not constitute failure; it is to be expected. Mastering skills takes time, practice, and patience.

(3-5 yrs.) Through play and individual attention, preschoolers and their parents work on adjusting to a new environment. Focus is on entry and exit skills, water safety, blowing bubbles and arm and leg propulsion on the front and back. Parent participation is required.

OakMarREC Sa 9:20am C0A.YMNQ 9/10 4AD OakMarREC Sa 9:20am C0A.7H3X 10/22 4AD SoRunREC Sa 11:45am C0A.SZFF 9/10 4AD SoRunREC Su 12:15pm C0A.ES2R 9/11 4AD SoRunREC Sa 11:45am C0A.BK6J 10/29 4AD SoRunREC Su 12:15pm C0A.LXHW 11/06 4AD

(6-12 yrs.) Students engage in activities to overcome fear of water and gain basic swimming and water safety skills in a group setting. Skills include entering and exiting water safely, blowing bubbles, floating, gliding and using arms and legs to swim with flotation assistance. Parent participation may be required.

CubRunREC Su 2pm E4B.3JT7 9/11 4AE CubRunREC Su 2pm E4B.EUJA 10/30 4AE OakMarREC Sa 10am E4B.L95L 9/10 4AD OakMarREC Sa 10am E4B.SW83 10/22 4AD ProvREC Su 11am E4B.75X3 9/11 4AD ProvREC Su 11am E4B.Y2LF 10/23 4AD SoRunREC Sa 9:05am E4B.4AR3 9/10 4AD SoRunREC Su 12:55pm E4B.G6MV 9/11 4AD SoRunREC Sa 9:05am E4B.3JSL 10/29 4AD SoRunREC Su 12:55pm E4B.CREB 11/06 4AD

Cub Run Rec Center

(6-12 yrs.) Prerequisite: Swimming 1 or equivalent skill proficiency. Students increase confidence and ability to perform swimming skills with and without assistance or flotation devices. Skills include blowing bubbles with face submerged under water, floating on front and back and gliding or swimming at least two body lengths using arms and legs. Parent participation may be required.

CubRunREC Su 2:35pm 6D7.7WZ8 9/11 4AE CubRunREC Su 2:35pm 6D7.P9EX 10/30 4AE OakMarREC Sa 10:40am 6D7.GSN2 9/10 4AD OakMarREC Sa 10:40am 6D7.PUUW 10/22 4AD ProvREC Su 11:35am 6D7.SY6S 9/11 4AD ProvREC Su 11:35am 6D7.CZ6K 10/23 4AD SoRunREC Sa 9:45am 6D7.6WAG 9/10 4AD SoRunREC Su 1:35pm 6D7.33PP 9/11 4AD SoRunREC Sa 9:45am 6D7.35U5 10/29 4AD SoRunREC Su 1:35pm 6D7.8T3V 11/06 4AD

(6-12 yrs.) Prerequisite: Swimming Level 2 or equivalent skill proficiency. This class is designed to increase endurance and independent swimming skills. Skills include treading water, retrieving objects, and swimming front crawl and back crawl without flotation devices. Parent participation may be required.

OakMarREC Sa 11:20am 422.2CUF 9/10 4AD OakMarREC Sa 11:20am 422.NFCP 10/22 4AD SoRunREC Sa 10:25am 422.DUKK 9/10 4AD SoRunREC Sa 10:25am 422.BRAG 10/29 4AD

(13-Adult) Classes take place in depths of less than five feet. Skills include entering and exiting water, floating, gliding on front and back, breathing techniques, and using arms and legs to perform front crawl and elementary backstroke. Parent/caregiver participation may be required.

OakMarREC Sa 12pm 03B.NECY 9/10 4AD OakMarREC Sa 12pm 03B.UJZ5 10/22 4AD SoRunREC Sa 11:05am 03B.3WC2 9/10 4AD SoRunREC Sa 11:05am 03B.BJHB 10/29 4AD

(8-Adult) Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim 15 yards independently. This class is designed to prepare students with disabilities for more advanced competitive swimming and focuses on the basic steps and progressions of the four competitive strokes.

CubRunREC Sa 2pm E06.DYLQ 9/10 4AR ProvREC Su 12:15pm E06.ZMMM 9/11 4AN ProvREC Su 12:15pm E06.DDV2 10/23 4AN SpHillREC Sa 12pm E06.AZKC 9/10 4AR Wkfld/Moore Sa 12pm E06.PPKL 9/10 4AR

(8-Adult) Competitive swimming for individuals who may want to participate in Special Olympics. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards while circle swimming with other students. Students are coached in freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly.

CubRunREC Sa 4pm B1D.9A57 9/10 4AAD LeeREC W 7pm B1D.GQLL 9/07 4AAH LeeREC Sa 3pm B1D.HB2M 9/10 4AAD OakMarREC Su 3pm B1D.D2SX 9/11 4AAD SpHillREC Sa 2pm B1D.TAZC 9/10 4AAD Wkfld/Moore Sa 1pm B1D.Y2D8 9/10 4AAD

(8-Adult) Competitive swimming for individuals who may want to participate in Special Olympics. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards and do not need prior competitive experience. Students are coached in freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly.

CubRunREC Sa 3pm C26.9KMS 9/10 4AAD LeeREC Sa 2pm C26.CWEN 9/10 4AAD OakMarREC Su 2pm C26.8AGY 9/11 4AAD SpHillREC Sa 1pm C26.X5GJ 9/10 4AAD Wkfld/Moore Sa 2pm C26.7D4Q 9/10 4AAD

(13-Adult) This class is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities who are comfortable in water depths over six feet. Classes provide personalized instruction focusing on water exercise and stroke development.

CubRunREC Su 3:15pm 70A.ZLA3 9/11 4AO CubRunREC Su 3:15pm 70A.AZ5T 10/30 4AO

(13-Adult) Students with physical disabilities (cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, MS, etc.) work at their individual ability levels as they pursue their personal fitness goals. Shallow water exercises and swim program improve body awareness and increase range of motion, flexibility and muscle tone. Wheelchair users welcome. Caretaker/family member participation may be required.

SpHillREC Su 3:30pm 460.MEZ8 9/11 4AGD SpHillREC Su 4:30pm 460.ZDVN 9/11 4AGD Wkfld/Moore F 11am 460.MS97 9/9 4AB5 Wkfld/Moore F 11am 460.VBVN 10/28 4AB5

(13-Adult) Designed for students who have mild intellectual disabilities who can participate in a class with a 4:1 ratio. Learn fitness and wellness skills in a fun and social environment. Class may include weight room exercises, team games, yoga, swimming, outdoor activities and nutrition instruction. Students must be able to ambulate independently.

OakMarREC T 5pm 76F.XGL5 9/13 3EB

This foundational/transitional class offers additional staff supervision and support to help students with disabilities develop basic skating skills. Helmets are required.

MtVernREC Su 12pm 568.4QUC 9/11 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 568.RYCI 9/11 4IA

MtVernREC Su 1:10pm E31.9TEG 9/11 4IA

(8-12 yrs.) This JST Athletics class for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities provides basic instruction geared for beginning players. Emphasis is on development of soccer skills including kicking, dribbling and goal-keeping. Bring shin guards and a soccer ball. Classes held at schools are indoors using soft soccer balls and no not require cleats.

MtVernREC Sa 11:30am GOB.RPA8 9/17 DPVN

(6-12 yrs.) This slow-paced Sanowar Fitness class is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Class aims to increase cardiovascular health and develop balance, agility and coordination while learning developmental soccer skills.

SpHillREC T 6pm 6C3.CRS7 9/20 DAVA SpHillREC Th 6pm 6C3.VPXX 9/22 DAVA Mosaic ES Sa 9am 6C3.J5O4 9/17 DAVA Mosaic ES Sa 10am 6C3.VHQB 9/17 DAVA

(13-Adult) Designed for participants with mild intellectual disabilities who can participate in a class with a 4:1 ratio. Learn safe and proper sports skills while enjoying the benefits of fitness conditioning and teamwork through a variety of activities such as beach ball volleyball, sports and games and outdoor activities.

ProvREC T 4pm 5D9.08FM 9/13 4EB ProvREC T 5:15pm 5D9.ZG6M 9/13 4EB ProvREC T 6:30pm 5D9.MDOU 9/13 4EB

Class is designed for students with disabilities on the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum. Students learn basic kicking, punching, blocking and sparring skills and forms as they improve confidence and flexibility. Martial arts uniforms are required. Extra fee for belt testing.

LdbyExFrOks Sa 3:30pm A12.2KWA 9/17 DMVB

LdbyExFrOks Sa 4:15pm EEC.ZKX0 9/17 DMVB

LdbyExFrOks W 7:45pm 456.FAM2 9/14 DMVB

(10-22 yrs.) This class for individuals with intellectual disabilities focuses on basic yoga positions to improve strength, balance and flexibility and introduces breathing techniques for physical and mental relaxation. Please bring a mat. Parent/caregiver participation may be required.

CubRunREC W 5pm 9F9.7OEV 9/14 4EB

(13-Adult) This class for individuals with intellectual disabilities focuses on basic yoga positions to improve strength, balance and flexibility and introduces breathing techniques for physical and mental relaxation. Please bring a mat. Parent/caregiver participation may be required.

ProvREC W 5:15pm D0E.UV82 9/21 4EB SpHillREC F 5:15pm D0E.J564 9/16 4EB

(13-Adult) This class is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities who want to develop their bird watching skills. Join a park naturalist to learn important tips for bird identification and a short walk along the trail to utilize your bird watching skills. Parent/caregiver participation is required.

Burke Lake Pk Sa 10am J13.8IFK 10/15 4B4 Burke Lake Pk Sa 10am J13.QMLK 11/12 4B4

(6-11 yrs.) See the best that our park has to offer with topics that fit your interests. Explore different features of the park with hands-on science and nature activities tailored to young people with disabilities. A different topic each month. September: Pond Life, October: Reptiles and Amphibians, November: Feeding Day. Parents must be accessible during the program but are NOT required to register

ECLawrncePk Sa 11am 0F8.J9H9 9/10 R90E ECLawrncePk Sa 11am 0F8.MS2H 10/8 R90E ECLawrncePk Sa 11am 0F8.8UGH 11/12 R90E

(4-Adult) Bring your family to enjoy a delightful campfire and observe the park at dusk. Relax with s’mores in beautiful natural surroundings as you look and listen to the plants and animals that only come out at night. All children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

ECLawrncePk F 6pm 3TC.63BV 9/16 R90E

(13-22 yrs.) Bring your friends to enjoy s’mores and a campfire at the end of the week. Enjoy an opportunity to socialize with new and old friends and watch the sunset and then find out how to take your campfire to the next level with colorful chemical additions. A great opportunity for siblings and Best Buddies. All participants must be registered.

ECLawrncePk F 5:45pm JUY.PI8E 11/4 R90E

(13-Adult) This class for individuals with intellectual disabilities stimulates body awareness in a fun, creative way. Various dance styles, from hip-hop to line dancing, cultivate fine and gross motor skills, encourage attention, cooperation and self-expression in a safe, structured environment.

SpHillREC Th 5pm 522.RL2W 9/15 4EB

(13-Adult) This fun, high-energy class for individuals with intellectual disabilities engages participants with percussive beats, lively music and voice expression to improve body and hand/eye coordination using drums, rhythm sticks and other household items. Parent/caregiver participation may be required.

SpHillREC F 4pm 811.PH4N 9/16 4EB