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Adaptive Recreation
Registration begins August 8. Most classes begin September 6. No class November 11, 24, 25. To view the City of Tempe COVID-19 Safety Practices, see page 1. To view a list of class location abbreviations, see page 2.
The Adaptive Recreation programs are designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you require special accommodations for these, or other City of Tempe programs, contact the Adaptive Recreation Coordinator samantha_mason@tempe.gov or call 480-858-2469; TDD 480-350-5050.
Adaptive Social Activities
Social activities are programmed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.They promote socialization and fun and provide opportunities to get together with friends and to meet new people. Participants requiring direct supervision should come with a responsible adult and they must register as a support staff. Please ensure that participants have reliable forms of transportation to, and from, each activity and that they are picked up by the scheduled end time of the activity.
Bingo
Have fun playing Bingo for the chance to win various prizes. Drop-in and pay at the door are accepted. Fee: $4. 480-858-2469 No Code 13 yrs+ F 10/7 6-8:30 p.m. PAC
Halloween Dance
Dress up in Costumes and have fun dancing the night away with DJ Dan. Drop-in and pay at the door are accepted. Fee: $5. 480-858-2469 No Code 13 yrs+ F 10/14 6-8:30 p.m. PAC
Karaoke Night
Come sing your heart out with us. Drop-in and pay at the door are accepted. Fee: $4. 480-858-2469 No Code 13 yrs+ F 9/2 6-8:30 p.m. PAC
Movie Night
We will feature a recently released movie and you will get to enjoy your choice of popcorn/candy and soda/water. Drop-in and pay at the door are accepted. Fee: $4. 480-858-2469 No Code 13 yrs+ F 8/8 6-8:30 p.m. PAC
Musical Instrument Musuem
Join us to visit the Musical Instrument Museum. Fee includes museum entry as well as transportation. Only participants are allowed to purchase tickets and use the transportation provided. Pre-registration and payment are required. Fee: $25. 480-858-2469 74576 16 yrs+ Sa 8/13 11 a.m.-4 p.m. PAC
Phoenix Zoo
Join us for a visit to the Phoenix Zoo. The fee includes Zoo entry as well as transportation. Only participants are allowed to purchase tickets and use the transportation provided. Pre-registration and payment are required. Fee: $30. 480-858-2469 75239 16 yrs+ Sa 11/19 11 a.m.-4 p.m. PAC
Buddy Bowling League
Buddy Bowling is a unified bowling league for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (athletes) and without disabilities (partners). Buddy Bowling athletes and their partners will bowl together on teams in a fun, friendly league format. Athletes ages 8 and older are encouraged to join. Partners will participate as a bowler and teammate, while providing assistance to team members. Bowlers are welcome to register their own teams of up to 4 bowlers. If a bowler does not have a specific team they would like to join, they will be assigned to a team that has an opening.
Buddy Bowling is divided into: bumpers and non-bumpers. Bowlers will bowl two games each Saturday. At the end of each season there will be an awards presentation.
To register or to view league rules, please visit tempe.gov/adaptedrecreation. Athlete Fee: $20. Partner Fee: $10. Weekly Fee: $6 for 2 games and shoe rental. 480-858-2469
Athlete
74581 8 yrs+ Sa 8/13-11/19 10 a.m.-noon AMF
Partner
74582 18 yrs+ Sa 8/13-11/19 10 a.m.-noon AMF Register online: tempe.gov/play 41
Adaptive Recreation
L.E.A.P. After-School Program
The Life Skills Enrichment After-School Program is a hybrid program available to middle/high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are enrolled in Tempe Elementary and Tempe Union High School Districts. The program follows the school year calendar and takes place M-F, 2-6 p.m. Transportation is provided to the program site from the student’s school. Students will participate in recreational activities which promote physical exercise, social skills development and other benefits, while supervised in a 1:4 staff-to-student environment. For additional information, visit tempe.gov/adaptedrecreation.
We are a DDD authorized provider. For additional information, contact Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, samantha_mason@ tempe.gov or call 480-858-2469; TDD 480-350-5050.

Tempe Special Olympics
Individuals, ages 8 through adult, with intellectual and developmental disabilities are invited to join Special Olympics Arizona to learn sportsmanship and teamwork, while achieving individual personal goals. Athletes of all skill levels are encouraged to participate.
A Special Olympics Medical Release Form, signed by a medical examiner and which is good for three years, is required for all athletes to participate, as well as a City of Tempe registration form. Visit tempe.gov/adaptedrecreation for information about registration or to download medical consent forms.
We are a DDD authorized provider. For additional information, contact Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, samantha_mason@tempe.gov or call 480-858-2469; TDD 480-350-5050.
Advance registration is required.
Online: tempe.gov/brochure
• Use program registration code.
Mail-in Registration
Download registration form from tempe.gov/adaptedrecreation Mail to: Samantha Mason, Adaptive Recreation 3500 S. Rural Rd., Suite 201 Tempe AZ 85282
Walk-In/Drop Off Registration
Kiwanis Recreation Center, 6111 S. All-America Way Escalante Community Center, 2150 E. Orange St. North Tempe Multi-Gen. Center, 1555 N. Bridalwreath St. Pyle Adult Center, 655 E. Southern Ave. Westside Multi-Gen. Center, 715 W. Fifth St.
Special Olympics; Golf
Athletes, both new or experienced, are welcome to come out and enjoy the game of golf. New athletes will start in Skills and work on the fundamentals of golf starting with their swing at the driving range, as well as putting, chipping and other aspects of the game. Athletes who are ready to play the course will practice their game on the course with other athletes and partners. Fee: $11. 480-858-2469
Skills
74579 8 yrs+ T 8/23-11/1 4-5 p.m. KMGC
Course Play
74580 8 yrs+ T 8/23-11/1 5-6:30 p.m. KMGC
Special Olympics Bowling
Come on out and socialize with new and old friends while racking up those spares and strikes. Athletes new to bowling and need coaching assistance will be placed on an instructional team. Fee: $11. Weekly Fee: $6. 480-858-2469 75240 8 yrs+ Sa 8/13-11/19 1-3 p.m. AMF