ADAPTIVE REC
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL BASICS- ADAPTIVE BASKETBALL CLINIC
Essential Eligibility Criteria: Program levels 1-3. Basketball Basics will provide individuals with physical and developmental disabilities an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of basketball, including the rules, foundational skills, and game play all while enjoying non-competitive games and drills. Goals: To increase coordination, body awareness, physical activity, and athletic skill, and to improve sportsmanship.
ROCK CREEK REC CENTER
FEE:$44 35112 7-14 yrs 6:00pm-7:00pm W 4/30-5/28
CHEER
ADAPTIVE CO-ED CHEERLEADING
Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Introductory cheerleading class that teaches and models cheerleading skills and drills. Class participants of all abilities are invited to have fun learning basic cheers and dance movements. This program is geared towards individuals with higher support needs. If participant needs personal care assistance, parent/guardian must remain on site. Goals: To increase strength and improve gross motor skills, athletic ability, and social skill in an encouraging team environment.
ROCK CREEK REC CENTER
FEE:$95 35106 7-12 yrs 5:00pm-5:45pm Th 4/17-6/5
COOKING
ADAPTIVE
COOKING
Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Join us for these exciting classes where you will learn new recipes, cooking techniques, and kitchen tips and tricks while exploring and creating delicious, nutritious meals! This program is geared towards individuals with intellectual disabilities. Please note that all cooking classes are subject to using, but not limited to, the following allergen related and dietary restrictive foods unless otherwise specified in the title/ description (i.e. if titled "Gluten-Free Cooking" ): Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Onions, Garlic, Pork, Nuts.
ADAPTIVE COOKING: CUPCAKE DECORATING
BALLENGER CREEK PARK
FEE:$44
36022 18+ yrs 10:00am-12:00pm Th 4/3
ADAPTIVE COOKING: QUICK AND EASY
BALLENGER CREEK PARK
FEE:$44
36023 18+ yrs 10:00am-12:00pm W 5/14
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Essential Eligibility Criteria Program levels
FCPR’s Adaptive Recreation Programs utilize designated program levels and essential eligibility criteria to ensure the safety of all participants and sta who are part of the program and to allow participants to experience the program to the fullest extent.
These levels outline the minimum physical and cognitive skills needed in order to participate.
LEVEL 1
No assistance needed to maneuver rugged terrain and extended distances.
Can maintain their own personal hygiene and without assistance.
Can follow multiple-step instructions.
Able to convey feelings, desires, and emotions without assistance.
Demonstrates age-appropriate social and emotional skills in managing personal boundaries, relationships, communication, stress, and con ict.
Will stay with group without assistance.
Can independently manage the sensory stimulation of a frequently large, loud, and energetic group environment.
For outdoor adventure-based programs only: Must be comfortable in a rustic, outdoor environment (e.g. exposure to extended periods of direct sun, varying weather conditions, insects/animals, grass/dirt/mud). Must be comfortable in open water using a PFD (personal otation device)
LEVEL 3
Di culty with terrain.
May use assistive and/or self-propelled device as listed in Level 2, plus powered wheelchair or scooter.
Maintains personal hygiene with some assistance.
Can follow instructions with assistance.
Able to convey feelings, desires and needs with picture cues or communication device.
Demonstrates age-appropriate social and emotional skills in managing personal boundaries, relationships, communication, stress, and con ict with assistance.
Will stay with group with continuous supervision.
Can manage the sensory stimulation of occasionally large, loud, and energetic group environment with assistance.
LEVEL 2
No assistance needed with level surfaces.
May use assistive device (manual wheelchair, canes, walker, crutches, etc.).
Can maintain their own personal hygiene with verbal cues.
Can follow single or two-step instructions.
Able to convey feelings, desires and needs with picture cues or communication device.
Demonstrates age-appropriate social and emotional skills in managing personal boundaries, relationships, communication, stress, and con ict with some assistance.
Will stay with group with the help of verbal prompts.
Can manage the sensory stimulation of a frequently large, loud, and energetic group environment with some assistance.
LEVEL 4
Full assistance and/or self-propelled device as listed in Levels 2 and 3.
Personal hygiene with full assistance.
Limited comprehension.
Able to convey feelings, desires and needs with full assistance.
Will stay with group with continuous supervision.
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Unless explicitly stated in the program description, FCPR sta do not provide hands-on assistance with toileting or feeding/eating; sta will provide assistance with verbal cues or visual aids. If a participant needs assistance during activity hours, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian/caregiver or individual to arrange for assistance.
DANCE
ADAPTIVE PROM!
Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-4. In Partnership with "Our Dream Pursuits", Get ready to dance the night away at our Adaptive Prom! Put on your suit or your favorite dress, do your makeup and your hair and come have the opportunity to experience Prom, dance the night away with our DJ, enjoy light refreshments, and snap a picture at our photo booth. Caregivers are welcome with free entry. We ask that due to space, you limit to only one additional person per participant. This event is geared towards individuals with disabilities. Advanced registration is required. Limited space is available, so we recommend that you sign up early. If participant needs assistance with personal care, a caregiver must remain onsite. Goal: To increase socialization and increase community engagement.
ROCK CREEK REC CENTER
FEE:$20
35133 16+ yrs 6:00pm-8:30pm Sa 5/10
CHAIR ONE FITNESS - ADAPTIVE PROGRAM
Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-3. Chair One Fitness, instructed by Deirdre, is a fun chair-based fitness program that delivers a musically driven, interactive workout that uplifts people through dance and fitness movements. This class is perfect for anyone who can benefit from a seated workout!
ROCK CREEK REC CENTER
FEE:$49
35394 18+ yrs 6:00pm-6:45pm Tu 4/8-4/29
35395 18+ yrs 6:00pm-6:45pm Tu 6/3-6/24
35396 18+ yrs 6:00pm-6:45pm Tu 7/8-7/29
35397 18+ yrs 6:00pm-6:45pm Tu 8/5-8/26
ENRICHMENT
ADAPTIVE PARENTS NIGHT OUT!
Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-4. Hey, parents...do you need a night out? Come drop off your child at Rock Creek Recreation Center for a fun night of games and activities! This program is geared specifically to individuals with disabilities and higher support needs. Trained staff will be onsite to provide personal care if needed.
ROCK CREEK REC CENTER
FEE:$20
35141 6-12 yrs 5:00pm-8:00pm F 5/23
“EGG”CCESSIBLE FOR ALL: A QUEST FOR THE GOLDEN EGG
Embark on a thrilling, inclusive and self-guided adventure! This exciting program invites individuals of all abilities the opportunity for a fun and accessible egg hunt! For the week leading up to Easter, ONE golden egg will be hidden in one of our parks, every day. An email will be sent out once the Golden Egg has been found for that day. This hunt highlights our accessible trails within Frederick County Parks and will only be found within those trails. This eggcellent and inclusive opportunity is a free way to explore our parks and create lasting memories with friends and family!* CLUES FOR WHICH PARK THE GOLDEN EGG WILL BE EACH DAY WILL BE EMAILED AT 9:00 AM AND YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE THE EMAIL* FREE
35140 All ages 8:00am-Sunset Daily 4/13-4/19
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CINDERELLA AND PRINCE CHARMING’S CLOSET
Do you plan on attending our prom and don’t have anything to wear? This is your chance to come choose your own dress/ suit to wear! Choose from a wide variety of donated dresses and suits. This is a FREE event, but you must sign up for a time slot in order to participate!
ROCK CREEK REC CENTER FREE
35119 16+ yrs 5:00pm-5:30pm F 4/25 35120 16+ yrs 5:30pm-6:00pm F 4/25 35121 16+ yrs 6:00pm-6:30pm F 4/25
35122 16+ yrs 6:30pm-7:00pm F 4/25
35117 16+ yrs 7:00pm-7:30pm F 4/25
35116 16+ yrs 7:30pm-8:00pm F 4/25
ADAPTIVE ADVANTURES - WATERSPORTS
Essential Eligibility: Program Level 1. Grab a friend and join us on an adVANture as we take the Frederick County Parks and Recreation van to new and exciting locations outside of the county. With our trained and qualified staff with a 1 to 3 staff to participant ratio, participants will be able to enjoy fun activities with friends without the hassle of driving themselves! This program is geared towards individuals with higher support needs. We will be going “Adaptive Waterskiing”. The van will leave from 355 Montevue Lane at approx. 10:30 am and return by 3:00 pm. Fee covers transportation and staffing. You will need to bring your own money for the games and food you would like to purchase.
FEE:$12
35777 18+ yrs 9:00am-3:30pm Sa 7/12
ADAPTIVE ADVANTURESHERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD
Essential Eligibility: Program Level 1. Grab a friend and join us on an adVANture as we take the Frederick County Parks and Recreation van to new and exciting locations outside of the county. With our trained and qualified staff with a 1 to 3 staff to participant ratio, participants will be able to enjoy fun activities with friends without the hassle of driving themselves! This program is geared towards individuals with higher support needs. This trip will be to Hershey Chocolate World! The van will leave from 355 Montevue Lane at approx. 9:00 am and return by 3:30 pm. Fee covers transportation and staffing, activities of Chocolate Tour and Hershey’s Unwrapped Show. You will need to bring your own money for merchandise and food that you would like to purchase.
FEE:$35
35139 18+ yrs 9:00am-3:30pm W 5/28
GYMNASTICS
EMPOWERED GYMNASTICS - ADAPTIVE GYMNASTICS
Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. 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.
ROCK CREEK REC CENTER
FEE:$95
35123 7-12 yrs 6:00pm-6:45pm Th 4/17-6/5
35143 7-12 yrs 6:00pm-6:45pm Th 6/26-8/14
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KARATE
ADAPTIVE MARTIAL ARTS FUNDAMENTALS
Essential Eligibility Criteria: Program levels 1 & 2. 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. Goals: To improve attention, motor, and sensory skills and build self confidence. No class April 19th due to Spring Break.
SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER
FEE:$85
35126 5-12 yrs 9:00am-10:00am Sa 4/12-5/24
35107 5-12 yrs 10:15am-11:00am Sa 4/12-5/24
35142 5-12 yrs 6:30pm-7:15pm Tu 7/8-8/12
MULTI-SPORTS
ADAPTIVE OPEN GYM
Essential Eligibility Criteria: Program levels 1-4. Families of children with special needs or disabilities are invited to come enjoy an open gym at Rock Creek Rec Center. Come move, play, and explore! Select sports equipment will be provided. No formal instruction will be provided. No personal care will be provided. Aids/caregivers/guardians welcome at no additional cost. Goals: To increase coordination, body awareness, gross motor skills, and physical activity.
ROCK CREEK REC CENTER
FEE:$2
35108 5+ yrs 6:00pm-7:00pm Tu 4/29
35109 5-12 yrs 6:00pm-7:00pm Tu 5/20
TEE BALL
TEE BALL BASICS - ADAPTIVE TEE BALL
Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Tee Ball Basics will provide individuals with physical and developmental disabilities, delays, or differences the structure to learn the fundamentals of tee ball 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.
ROCK CREEK REC CENTER
FEE:$95
35157 3-6 yrs 5:00pm-5:45pm Th 6/26-8/14
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