Adaptive Inclusive Recreation - Winter 2023

Adaptive Rec ARTS & CRAFTS

LET’S DANCE! - ADAPTIVE DANCE CLASS

CRAFT CLUB - ADAPTIVE CRAFT CLUB

Join us as we create a seasonal craft and enjoy the company of friends. Goals: To increase social skills. Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Participants must be able to provide personal care with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site, follow two-step directions, and fully participate in activity with a 1:10 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.

SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER

FEE:$18

HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS 27518 18+ yrs

9:30am-11:00am

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SEASONAL CENTERPIECES 28315 18+ yrs

9:30am-11:00am

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2/7

DRINK COASTERS 28314 18+ yrs

9:30am-11:00am

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WINTER PAINTING 28313 18+ yrs

9:30am-11:00am

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DANCE

DANCING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BY DANCE SOLUTIONS

Dance movement classes 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. 12 week session.

SUGARLOAF REC CENTER 28567 8-12 yrs

1:00pm-1:45pm

FEE:$179 1/7-3/25

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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 on site, 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. 5 week session.

SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER 28371 18+ yrs 12:45pm-1:45pm

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FEE:$44 1/24-2/21

FITNESS

PARTNER YOGA - ADAPTIVE YOGA

Grab your favorite adult (ages 18+) and join us for an evening of stretching, strengthening, and relaxation. In this gentle yoga class, participants with developmental and physical disabilities along with their favorite adult will explore basic partnered and individual poses that will leave them feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Registration is good for one enrolled participant and their favorite adult (ages 18+). This is a adult-child program; the adult will be actively participating as well. Goals: To increase flexibility, range of motion, and body awareness. Essential Eligibility - Program levels 1-3. Participants must be able to provide personal care with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site. Participants must also be able to navigate the program terrain, including hard surfaces and flat terrain with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site.

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.

ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 27655 7-17 yrs 27941 7-17 yrs 28288 7-17 yrs 28289 7-17 yrs 28291 7-17 yrs 28293 7-17 yrs 28292 7-17 yrs

5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm

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FEE:$9 12/7 12/14 1/11 1/18 2/1 3/1 3/8

Your fee for enrollment in fitness classes holds your spot for the duration of the program. There are no refunds or credits for missed classes.

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PRESCHOOL

SENSORY FRIENDLY VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFTS AND FUN

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 KEY COMMUNITY CENTER 27432 2-4 yrs 9:30am-10:30am 28316 2-4 yrs 9:30am-10:30am 28317 2-4 yrs 9:30am-10:30am 28318 2-4 yrs 9:30am-10:30am

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FEE:$12 12/6 1/24 2/21 3/14

Do you have a Valentine in your life? Come join us to make that special someone a homemade Valentine’s Day card as well as participate in a variety of additional Valentine’s Day activities. This program is geared towards families of children with disabilities and is a parent-child program. Siblings are welcome to attend; each child ages 2+ must register.

ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 28650

2-17 yrs

FEE:$10 9:30am-11:00am

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SOCIAL GROUPS

LET’S GET GAMING! - ADAPTIVE SOCIAL GROUP

Join us for a social hour of board games, card games, puzzles, and brain teasers while we enjoy the company of new friends!Goals: To increase social skills.

Essential Eligibility: Program Levels 1-2. Participants must be able to provide personal care with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site, follow twostep directions, and fully participate in activity with a 1:10 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.

SCOTT KEY COMMUNITY CENTER 27523 18+ yrs 2:00pm-3:30pm

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FEE:$12 12/8

SPORTS

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 on site, 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.

ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 28280 3-7 yrs

5:00pm-5:45pm

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FEE:$95 1/26-3/16

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. Essential Eligibility Criteria: Program levels 1-4 Goals: To increase coordination, body awareness, gross motor skills, and physical activity ROCK CREEK REC CENTER

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FEE:$7

FAMILY FRIENDLY 28320 4-13 yrs 28323 4-13 yrs

6:00pm-7:30pm 6:00pm-7:30pm

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TEENS 28321 28324

13-17 yrs 13-17 yrs

6:00pm-7:30pm 6:00pm-7:30pm

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ADULTS 28322 28325

18+ yrs 18+ yrs

6:00pm-7:30pm 6:00pm-7:30pm

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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 KEY COMMUNITY CENTER 28279 5-12 yrs 10:15am-11:00am

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FEE:$85 1/28-2/25

TENNIS PALS - ADAPTIVE TENNIS

Tennis Pals will provide individuals with physical and developmental disabilities or delays the fundamentals of tennis including, learning a proper forehand and backhand swing as well as a volley. 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 on site, 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.

ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 28296 5-13 yrs

6:30pm-7:15pm

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FEE:$95 1/26-3/16

SPORTS DISCOVERY - ADAPTIVE MULTI-SPORT CLINIC

Sports Discovery is designed to introduce the fundamentals of a variety of sports including, but not limited to, soccer, basketball and field hockey to individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of each sport through drills and fun games in an adaptive and non-competitive environment. All equipment is provided. Essential Eligibility Criteria: Program levels 1-3. Participants must be able to provide personal care with the assistance of a caregiver who is on site 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 with the assistance of a parent/guardian/caregiver who is on site. 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. 6 week session.

ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 28282 7-14 yrs

6:00pm-7:00pm

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FEE:$49 1/20-2/24

SITTING VOLLEYBALL CLINIC

When's the last time your tried something new? Sitting volleyball is a fast paced adapted sport that can be played by those with and without a physical disability.

It closely resembles standing volleyball, with a few rules and adaptions, such as a lower net and smaller court to allow for inclusivity. Essential Eligibility: Participants must be able to provide self-care independently or with verbal direction and actively participate in a group with an instructor- participant ratio of 1:8. Participants must be able to follow two-step directions as well as express wants, needs, and desires verbally or with ASL. Goals: Improve gross motor skills and volleyball skills.

ROCK CREEK REC CENTER 28276 11-17 yrs

5:00pm-6:15pm

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FEE:$14 2/27

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