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 703-324-8563. 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 703-324-8563 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.

Cub Run Rec Center

(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.79CN 6/25 4AE SoRunREC Sa 11:45am C0A.T2HQ 6/25 4AE SoRunREC Su 12:15pm C0A.URKY 6/26 4AE

(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.

OakMarREC Sa 10am E4B.CD82 6/25 4AE ProvREC Su 11am E4B.AVHN 6/26 4AE SoRunREC Sa 9:05am E4B.KJT3 6/25 4AE SoRunREC Su 12:55pm E4B.V92G 6/26 4AE

(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.

OakMarREC Sa 10:40am 6D7.8AB8 6/25 4AE ProvREC Su 11:35am 6D7.GT2T 6/26 4AE SoRunREC Sa 9:45am 6D7.YFGD 6/25 4AE SoRunREC Su 1:35pm 6D7.T9JU 6/26 4AE

(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.STHG 6/25 4AE SoRunREC Sa 10:25am 422.QH7Y 6/25 4AE

(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.T23J 6/25 4AE SoRunREC Sa 11:05am 03B.88JQ 6/25 4AE

(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.

ProvREC Su 12:15pm E06.W5ZF 6/26 4AO

Fairfax County Park Authority is committed to providing all residents equal access to programs, classes, camps and other Park Authority activities.

• Physical accessibility • Sign language interpreters • Leisure coaches • Assistive devices and materials • An accommodation plan • Sensitivity training for other classmates • Adapted service staff training

For more information or to request ADA accommodations, call 703-324-8563 • Va. Relay 711 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ ada-inclusion

(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.

OakMarREC Su 2pm C26.EX7V 6/26 4AX

(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.

LeeREC W 7pm B1D.E85F 6/15 4AX OakMarREC Su 3pm B1D.87NE 6/26 4AX

(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.PQAX 6/26 4AO SpHillREC Su 4:30pm 460.WZQM 6/26 4AO

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.HLDH 6/18 DMVB

LdbyExFrOks Sa 4:15pm EEC.H4MM 6/18 DMVB

LdbyExFrOks W 8:15pm 456.S70L 6/22 DMVB

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 9F9.6YCG 7/6 3EB

SpHillREC F 5:15pm D0E.0O37 7/8 3EB

(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 811.63C5 7/8 3EB