THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

ADULT SOCIAL CLUB: FRIDAY NIGHT REC T R This program is designed for ages 16+ with various disabilities to enhance their social skills and expand their communication skills. Join us Friday nights as we visit favorite recreational spots in Frederick County. There’s no telling how much fun is in store for you. Some activities may require additional fees. Caregivers/ Aides must pay to participate in activities that require an entry fee. Visit www. recreater.com for a schedule of activities. Goals: To improve social skills and social interaction and to increase community involvement. 6 & 8 week sessions. VARIOUS LOCATIONS FEE:$30 21800 16+ yrs 6:30pm-8:30pm Fri 4/10-5/29 VARIOUS LOCATIONS FEE:$30 21713 16+ yrs 6:30pm-8:30pm Fri 6/12-7/17

ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS T R Come join us each week for a fun craft! Children with disabilities will get a chance to explore various art media and delve into a new form of self-expression. 6 week session. Goals: To improve fine motor skills, ability to follow directions, and social skills, and to develop art leisure skills. 6 week sessions. CENTERVILLE REC CENTER FEE:$30 20926 5-9 yrs 5:30pm-6:30pm Thu 4/23-5/28 BALLENGER CREEK COMMUNITY BUILDING FEE:$30 21715 5-9 yrs 6:30pm-7:30pm Thu 6/25-7/30

= This is an adaptive program.

ADAPTIVE LACROSSE T R Adaptive Lacrosse will provide individuals with physical and developmental disabilities an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of lacrosse. Participants will learn to play lacrosse and develop social skills while playing adaptive noncompetitive lacrosse. All equipment is provided. Goals: To increase coordination, body awareness, physical activity, and athletic skill, and to improve social skills. 5 week session. OAKDALE REC CENTER FEE:$46 20924 7-17 yrs 6:30pm-7:30pm Fri 4/24-6/5

LET’S GET MOVING T R A Drop-In Program for Preschoolers with Developmental Delays and their Siblings. Your preschooler can socialize and enjoy non-structured free play with balls, hoops, tunnels, and more! This drop-in aims to combine sensory stimulation, gross motor activities, and free play to facilitate learning and encourage growth in gross motor skills, comfort in group settings, selfconfidence, and movement enjoyment. An inclusion support staff will be on site to oversee activities. However, parents or caregivers are required to stay. Siblings are welcome to attend. Programs will take place April 24, May 14, and June 12. $2/day. Goals: To increase social interaction and improve social skills, coordination, physical activity, and body awareness. 3 week session. BALLENGER CREEK COMMUNITY BUILDING FEE:$2 20925 2-6 yrs 10:00am-12:00pm Fri 4/24-6/12

SITTING VOLLEYBALL T R Come learn how to play this fun, adapted version of volleyball! This program will teach children with physical disabilities the basics of the sport: passing, hitting, setting, and serving. All equipment is provided. 5 week session. Goals: To improve range of motion, coordination, body awareness, athletic skills, and teamwork skills. 5 week session. MIDDLETOWN REC CENTER FEE:$39 20927 13-17 yrs 5:30pm-6:30pm Mon 4/20-5/18

KIDS MIND & BODY YOGA T R This class is geared for children with developmental and physical disabilities to build strength, spirit, and self esteem by discovering yoga through an adaptive, fun approach. Children will learn breathing and visualizations techniques for relaxation, how to navigate through emotions in a positive manner, and improve social interactions through games and role play fun that can be recreated at home. Children will work towards improving attention skills and self-esteem. This class will help foster positive attitudes, such as compassion, tolerance, group effort, and appropriate behavior. Registration is per couple. Goals: To improve muscle tone and emotional regulation. 6 week sessions. OAKDALE REC CENTER FEE:$39 21359 4-7 yrs 10:00am-11:00am Sat 4/25-6/13 WALKERSVILLE REC CENTER FEE:$39 21717 4-7 yrs 9:00am-10:00am Sat 7/11-8/15

GEMNASTICS ACADEMY T R Adaptive gymnastics designed for your children with development disabilities and sensory needs. All of our instructors have USAG background checks, USAG safesport training, and USAG preschool training as well as hands on training with our experienced coaches. For program descriptions, visit www.recreater.com/ gemnastics. 4 week sessions. GEMNASTICS ACADEMY FEE:$65 CRYSTAL TUMBLE GEMS 21243 3-4 yrs 4:30pm-5:15pm Mon 5/4-5/25 21244 3-4 yrs 12:00pm-12:45pm Fri 5/8-5/29 CRYSTAL PEARLS 21240 4-5 yrs 12:00pm-12:45pm Fri 4/3-4/24 21238 4-5 yrs 4:30pm-5:15pm Mon 4/6-4/27 21239 4-5 yrs 4:30pm-5:15pm Mon 6/1-6/22 GEMNASTICS ACADEMY FEE:$85 *CRYSTAL RUBYS 21241 5-13 yrs 7:00pm-8:00pm Mon 4/6-4/27 21242 5-13 yrs 7:00pm-8:00pm Mon 6/1-6/22

MIND & BODY YOGA T R Yoga is for everyone and has many well-known benefits, some of which include increased flexibility and stamina as well as decreased stress and anxiety. In this class, people with developmental disabilities will have the opportunity to improve their mental and physical health through various yoga practices. Goals: To improve flexibility, balance, and emotional regulation and to develop stress management skills. 6 week sessions. OAKDALE REC CENTER FEE:$39 21360 18+ yrs 11:00am-12:00pm Sat 4/25-6/13 WALKERSVILLE REC CENTER FEE:$39 21363 18+ yrs 2:00pm-3:00pm Sun 4/26-6/7 BALLENGER CREEK COMMUNITY BUILDING FEE:$39 21719 18+ yrs 6:30pm-7:30pm Wed 7/8-8/12

ADAPTIVE CHAIR YOGA T R This specially designed yoga class helps individuals with physical disabilities and mobility challenges increase mobility and strength while reducing stress without having to get on the floor. This genre of yoga is practiced either sitting or using chairs for support in various postures and is designed to thoughtfully increase range of motion while meeting students where they are. Goals: To increase flexibility and mobility, and to improve emotional regulation and stress management skills. 6 week sessions. BALLENGER CREEK COMMUNITY BUILDING FEE:$39 21898 18+ yrs 1:00pm-2:00pm Wed 4/22-5/27 BALLENGER CREEK COMMUNITY BUILDING FEE:$32 21897 55+ yrs 3:00pm-4:00pm Fri 4/24-5/29 WALKERSVILLE REC CENTER FEE:$32 21718 55+ yrs 10:00am-11:00am Sat 7/11-8/15

CHAIR YOGA T R Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. It is an excellent form of yoga for beginners or those with physical disabilities or anyone who has trouble getting down to and up off the floor. The poses are largely adapted from Hatha yoga and the practice will increase flexibility, increase strength and body awareness. 8 week sessions. THURMONT REC CENTER FEE:$32 21370 50+ yrs 4:30pm-5:30pm Tue 4/21-5/26 WALKERSVILLE REC CENTER FEE:$32 20708 50+ yrs 4:15pm-5:15pm Thu 4/23-6/11

MOMMY AND ME YOGA T R This parent-child class help families who have children with developmental and physical disabilities build strength, spirit, and self esteem by discovering yoga through an adaptive, fun approach. Children, parents, and caregivers will learn breathing and visualizations techniques for relaxation, how to navigate through emotions in a positive manner, and improve social interactions through games and role play fun that can be recreated at home. Children will work towards improving attention skills and self-esteem. This class will also help foster positive attitudes, such as compassion, tolerance, group effort, and appropriate behavior. Registration is per couple. Goals: To improve muscle tone and emotional regulation. 6 week session. BALLENGER CREEK COMMUNITY BUILDING FEE:$39 21364 2-5 yrs 9:00am-10:00am Fri 4/24-6/12

SOCIAL SKILLS YOGA T R This specially designed yoga class helps reduce stress while empowering social skills and self-regulation based on the mindfulness approach. Children with developmental disabilities will learn breathing and visualizations techniques for relaxation, how to navigate through emotions in a positive manner, and how to improve social interactions. Children will work towards improving attention skills and self-esteem. This class will also help foster positive attitudes, such as compassion, tolerance, group effort, and appropriate behavior. Goals: To improve emotional regulations, stress management skills, and social skills. 6 week session. WALKERSVILLE REC CENTER FEE:$39 21361 8-16 yrs 1:00pm-2:00pm Sun 4/26-6/7