Adaptive Rec

Basketball

BASKETBALL BASICS - ADAPTIVE BASKETBALL CLINIC

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. Essential Eligibility Criteria: Program levels 1-3. Participants must be able to provide self care independently, with verbal cues, or with the assistance of a parent/guardian/caregiver who is onsite and be able to function in a group with an instructor-participant ratio of 1:3. Participants must also be able to navigate the program terrain, including hard surfaces and flat terrain independently or with the assistance of a parent/guardian/caregiver who is onsite. Participants must be able to follow two-step directions as well as express wants, needs, and desires verbally, with communication device, or with ASL. Participants will stay with group with continuous supervision. Goals: To increase coordination, body awareness, physical activity, and athletic skill, and to improve sportsmanship. 5 week session.

ROCK CREEK REC CENTER

Dance Sensory Play

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. Program Levels: 1 - 2. Goals: To improve motor skills, executive planning, and creativity.

SCOTT

LET’S DANCE! ADAPTIVE DANCE CLASS

Beat that afternoon exhaustion by moovin’ and groovin’ with us as we learn some of the classic party/line dances!Goals: To increase physical activity and improve flexibility and range of motion. Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Participants must be able to provide personal care with the assistance of a caregiver who is onsite, follow two-step directions, and fully participate in activity with a 1:8 staff to participant ratio. Participants are able to convey feelings, desires, and needs verbally, with ASL, or with picture cues/communication device. Participants will stay with the group with the help of verbal prompts and can manage flat terrain independently. 3 week session.

SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER

18+ yrs

Dancing With Special Needs

BY DANCE SOLUTIONS

Dance movement classes for kids ages 8 to 12 that caters to kids with special needs. This class will focus on movements that helps support and reinforce what a child learns from therapy. Personal aids are welcomed and encouraged to attend with the student at no additional cost. 8 week session.

SUGARLOAF REC CENTER

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Family

BINGO NIGHT!

Come join us for a fun night of BINGO and for a chance to win a variety of prizes!This event is geared specifically to individuals with special needs. Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Participants must be able to provide personal care with the assistance of a caregiver who is onsite, follow two-step directions, and fully participate in activity with a 1:8 staff to participant ratio. Participants are able to convey feelings, desires, and needs verbally, with ASL, or with picture cues/communication device. Participants will stay with the group with the help of verbal prompts and can manage flat terrain independently. Goals: To improve social skills and promote community engagement SCOTT

MULTI-SPORTS

ADAPTIVE OPEN GYM

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. Participants under 18 must be supervised by a parent/guardian/caregiver over the age of 18. Siblings are welcome at no additional cost. No personal care will be provided. Aids/caregivers/guardians welcome at no additional cost. Essential Eligibility Criteria: Program levels 1-4 Goals: To increase coordination, body awareness, gross motor skills, and physical activity

Adult Adaptive Sports Class

Cure that mid-day slump and come out and be active for our Adult Adaptive Sports Clinic. We will explore the world of sports by learning the basics of a new sport every week. The class allows individuals to enjoy a team atmosphere, while completing drills and activities at one’s own speed and ability. Goals: To increase strength and improve gross motor skills, athletic ability, and social skill in an encouraging team environment. Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Participants must be able to provide personal care with verbal direction or with the assistance of a caregiver who is onsite, follow two-step directions, and fully participate in activity with a 1:8 participant ratio. Participants are able to convey feelings, desires, and needs verbally, with ASL, or with picture cues/communication device. Participants will stay with the group with the help of verbal prompts and can manage flat terrain independently.

SCOTT

Walking Crew

Start your week off right and come join us to meet up with peers for a stroll around the walking paths located at different Frederick County Parks. Exercise, socialize and enjoy the great outdoors. If you wish to register for the full series of all (4) walks, use #28714 for a reduced registration fee. Goals:- Increase level of endurance and develop skills for walking for health- Increase socialization. Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-3. Participants must be able to provide personal care with the assistance of a caregiver who is onsite. Participants must also be able to navigate hard, uneven terrain with the assistance of a caregiver who is onsite. Participants will stay with group with continuous supervision.

Gymnastics

EMPOWERED GYMNASTICS - ADAPTIVE GYMNASTICS

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. Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Participants must be able to provide personal care with verbal direction or with the assistance of a caregiver who is onsite, follow two-step directions, and fully participate in activity with a 1:8 participant ratio. Participants are able to convey feelings, desires, and needs verbally, with ASL, or with picture cues/communication device. Participants will stay with the group with the help of verbal prompts and can manage uneven terrain independently. 8 week session.

Martial Arts

ADAPTIVE MARTIAL ARTS FUNDAMENTALS

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 Criteria: Program levels 1 & 2. Participants must be able to provide personal care independently or with verbal direction, follow two-step directions independently, and fully participate in activity with a 1:5 participant ratio. Participants are able to convey feelings, desires, and needs verbally, with ASL, or with picture cues/communication device. Participants will stay with the group with the help of verbal prompts and can manage flat terrain independently. Goals: To improve attention, motor, and sensory skills and build self confidence. 5 week session.

SCOTT

Soccer

SOCCER STARS - ADAPTIVE SOCCER

Soccer Stars will provide individuals with physical and developmental disabilities, delays, or differences the structure to learn the fundamentals of soccer, 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. Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Participants must be able to provide personal care with verbal direction or with the assistance of a caregiver who is onsite, follow two-step directions, and fully participate in activity with a 1:8 participant ratio. Participants are able to convey feelings, desires, and needs verbally, with ASL, or with picture cues/communication device. Participants will stay with the group with the help of verbal prompts and can manage flat terrain independently. 8 week session.

Tee Ball

TEE BALL BASICS - ADAPTIVE TEE BALL

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. Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Participants must be able to provide personal care with verbal direction or with the assistance of a caregiver who is onsite, follow two-step directions, and fully participate in activity with a 1:8 participant ratio. Participants are able to convey feelings, desires, and needs verbally, with ASL, or with picture cues/communication device. Participants will stay with the group with the help of verbal prompts and can manage flat terrain independently. 8 week session.

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