Adaptive Recreation News Spring 2019
Classes, events, field trips and more!
CHOOSE ONE OF OUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER! Create Your Recreation Account Online
Online Registration
It’s QUICK and EASY! Click HERE or log on to GilbertRecreation.com Click ‘Create NEW Account’ tab Enter ALL family members that reside within the household (there must be an parent or legal guardian listed on the account). When finished, click on ‘CREATE NEW ACCOUNT’. Any changes or additions to your account can be made by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department or email Recreation@gilbertaz.gov.
Log on to www.GilbertRecreation.com In order to sign up online, please make sure you have your Main Contact Client Number and Family Pin Information. If you have misplaced or forgotten your login numbers or need to set-up an account, please call 480-503-6200, M-TH 7am-6pm or email Recreation@gilbertaz.gov.
Walk-In Registration Walk-in to any of the following Recreation facilities to register in person once registration is open: Parks and Recreation Department 90 E. Civic Center Dr. (480) 503-6200
*Freestone Recreation Center 1141 E. Guadalupe Rd. (480) 503-6202
Payments Accepted
Make checks payable to: Town of Gilbert. A $25 service charge will be assessed on returned checks.
*Gilbert Community Center 130 N. Oak St. (480) 503-6290
*McQueen Park Activity Center 510 N. Horne St. (480) 503-6294
For directions, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department M-TH between 7am-6pm (480) 503-6200. *Registration is available for center classes only
REGISTER OR “PAY-AS-YOU-GO”
By registering for classes online, you will guarantee your spot in class! Go to GilbertRecreation.com to get registered. It is not any cheaper to “Pay-As-You-Go”.
Gilbert Parks & Recreation offers a “Pay-As-You-Go” option for our Adaptive Recreation classes only! Payment is due at the time of class. This option is only available to be paid at the Gilbert Community Center or at offsite classes such as bowling. If you are new and have never attended a class, please make sure you call ahead of time to make sure we have availability for you! We also appreciate “Pay-As-You-Go’ users to RSVP for the session, so we can be prepared with supplies. If you do not RSPV and the class is full, you will not be able to attend the class. This is a great way to try something new or save money if you can’t attend class each week. This option is not available for classes that have FULL registration and is never available for our Cooking class.
HANDMADE CRAFTS
ADAPTIVE STEM CAMP Join Kids Connect for our Spring S.T.E.M. camp! Keep your child engaged in learning over break with hands-on activities that include science, engineering and art which are taught by 2 experienced special educators. Our camp will provide more than supervision and incorporate a schedule that teaches social skills, sensory regulation, behavior management and teamwork, along with themed activities. Low teacher to student ratio is a priority. Space will be limited. 1-10 YEARS 15863 M-F 3/11-3/15 9-11am MPAC $140 Instructor: Kids Connect Staff
COOKING 101-ADAPTIVE RECREATION In your cooking class, we will provide easy to follow recipes that are fun to make and fast to put together. We will also learn basic kitchen safety tips. How-to instructions will be provided each week to recreate at home. Bring home the skills to be a great chef! The possibilities are endless! Participants should be able to follow simple directions and be safe around kitchen equipment. You must register for this class, drop-in not allowed for this class. 16+ YEARS 15411 W 3/20-5/15 4:30-5:30pm CC $95 Instructor: Pam Jackson
DANCE & TUMBLE Adaptive Dance & Tumble provides exercise and social opportunities for your athlete. In this class we will have fun exploring movement concepts, developing dance skills, strengthening the body and brain and interacting with others. We will also proceed around an obstacle course focusing on basic tumble skills. Listening skills, social interaction, and building friendships are also a part of this class. Participants should be able to follow simple directions. 14+ YEARS 15862T 3/19-5/14 4:30-5:30pm CC $45/$5 per week Instructor: Jennifer Myers
Come have fun with your friends while making a new craft each week. Each handmade craft will be a great keepsake item for your-self or to give as a gift. This class is designed specifically for persons with special needs. Participants should be able to follow simple directions. You must register for this class, drop-in not allowed for this class. 14+YEARS 15277 T 3/19-5/14* 4:30-5:30pm CC $40 Instructor: Susan Miller *No class 4/30
RECREATION BOWLING Individuals with special needs 8 years and older are encouraged to join in the fun of bowling. Taking part in this sport provides individuals the chance to develop physical fitness, self-confidence and build strong relationships. Those needing extra supervision must provide his/her own aide. Register in advance to guarantee your bowling lane. Practices will be held at Bowlero 1160 S. Gilbert Rd. Register early space is limited! All bowlers must register or RSVP to guarantee space no exceptions! 8+YEARS 15282 TH 3/21-5/16 4:15-5:15pm Bowlero $54/$6 per week Instructor: Gilbert Staff
SANCHIN-RYU KARATE-ADAPTIVE STUDIES Have fun learning the fundamental movements of Sanchin-Ryu. Benefits include: enhanced balance and coordination, improved motor skills, enhanced communication skills and useful self-defense techniques. Students study in a fun, high-energy, non-competitive environment. Participants must be able to follow simple directions. Please wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement. 10+ YEARS 15412 T 3/19-5/14 4:30-5:30pm CC $45 Instructor: Sanchin-Ryu Staff
ZUMBA This is a slower paced cardio workout designed for beginners and those with physical limitations. Easy to follow dance steps are set to unique Latin dance music to help maximize caloric output with fun, fat burning movements. This class increases skills in coordination, balance, discipline, memory, and movement. 12+ YEARS 15281 M 3/18-5/13 5-6pm CC $45/$5 per week Instructor: Michelle Dulansky
JAKES UNLIMINTED
MARCH MOVIE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER Sit back, relax, and enjoy a movie on the big screen! We will have pizza, popcorn, and drinks! Movie is TBA and will be shown on the big screen inside of the Gilbert Community Center. 12+ YEARS 14827 F 3/15 6:30-8:30pm CC $5
BARLEENS ARIZONA OPRY Join us for dinner and a show! Barleens Arizona Opry offers some of Arizona’s best musicians and entertainers the state has to offer. We will enjoy a fantastic show and a delicious dinner of roast, chicken, veggies, mashed potatoes and chocolate cake included in the admission. Ice cream sundaes and root beer floats will be available for purchase during intermission. 14+ YEARS 14843 F 3/8 5:15-10:15pm CC $42
APRIL KARAOKE NIGHT It’s here again! Warm up those vocal chords and get those dance moves ready because it’s karaoke time! Enjoy a night of singing, dancing and socializing with your friends. Food and drinks will be served. 12+ YEARS 15278 F 4/19 6-9pm CC $5
COMEDY SHOW Join us at the improve club for a night of fun, laughter, and games with Chandlers best comedy club, Improv Mania. This is a family friendly show and relies heavily on audience participating with shouting out suggestions. We will start the evening off at West Alley BBQ for dinner and then head to the show. There will be no shortage of laughs on this field trip! Please bring 20-25 Dollars for dinner. Transportation is provided and is limited to 20 passengers. Registration is required to receive group pricing. 14+ YEARS 15284 F 4/12 5-8:30pm CC $14
MAY LUAU PROM Grab your grass skirt or Hawaiian shirt and Hula your way on down to the Gilbert Community Center for this year’s prom! We will have plenty of dancing, yummy Hawaiian food, and pictures! Grab a friend and let the island mentality for the night! 14+ YEARS 15384 F 5/17 6-9pm CC $5
Join us at Jakes Unlimited for unlimited day of fun! We will spend the day enjoying the unlimited Buffett, including pizza, pasta, salads and more, playing unlimited video games, laser tag and rides, playing a game of regular and mini bowling, and on top of that you will receive a $10 game card for ticket redemption games! Transportation is provided and is limited to 20 passengers. Registration is required to receive group pricing. Transportation is provided and is limited to 20 passengers. 14+ YEARS 15393F 5/24 10:45am-4:15pm CC $40
JUNE SPLASHING AND DANCING This special dance is designed specifically for teens and adults with special needs. Join your friends and family in a fun evening of swimming and dancing. Light refreshments will be served. The pool will be closed to the public and lifeguards will be on duty for this special event. This event will be held at the Mesquite Aquatic Center, 100 W. Mesquite Street. 12+ YEARS 15285 F 6/21 6:30-8:30pm CC $5
LUNCH AND TOY STORY 4 Come see Toy Story 4 and grab some lunch with friends! We will be going to Flix Brew House, where we can enjoy the movie with some delicious food! Please bring an additional 15-20 dollars for food or snacks and sit back, relax and enjoy! Transportation is provided and is limited to 20 passengers. Registration is required to receive group pricing. 14+ YEARS 15394 F 6/28 TBA CC $9
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL NIGHT Join us once a month as we get together for a social hour with friends! We will play bingo, sing karaoke, play games, and more as we spend some time getting to know each other. 12+YEARS 14822 3/13 5:30-6:30pm CC BINGO 15280 4/17 5:30-6:30pm CC KARAOKE 15279 5/15 5:30-6:30pm CC BINGO 15283 6/12 5:30-6:30pm CC KARAOKE
What is the Adaptive Recreation program and who can participate? The Town of Gilbert’s Adaptive Recreation program is targeted towards children and adults ages 8 and above with developmental, physical, mental, social and emotional disabilities. We offer classes and activities such as cooking, karate, dances, Special Olympics, field trips, and more that encourage physical, social and leisure skills. How do I get involved with the Town of Gilberts Adaptive Recreation program? To get involved with the classes and activities the Town of Gilbert’s Adaptive Recreation program offers please call Krista Neugebauer (480) 503-6270, Warren Miller (480) 503-6222, or Christie Captain (480) 503-6223 at the Gilbert Community Center to set up an account. What is “pay as you go” and how does it work? The Town of Gilbert offers a pay as you go program for many of the classes we offer in our Adaptive Recreation program. Participants that would like to pay as you go must first call to RSVP for the specific class to ensure we have space and materials available and pay the fee each week at the time of the class. Not all classes offered are available for pay as you go.
Who is allowed in the classrooms with participants? Persons needing assistance with feeding, toileting, or dressing during a program or class are responsible for making arrangements for this assistance. We do not provide this service, however parents or providers are more than welcome to stay with the participant in any class, event, or activity. Parents and providers must pay the fee for field trips, but may attend classes and events at no charge. Does the Town of Gilbert’s Adaptive Recreation program provide translators? At the present time the Town of Gilbert’s Adaptive Recreation Program does not have official translators on staff. If translation is needed best efforts are done to find a way to accomplish the translation. How do I volunteer to assist with the Gilbert Adaptive Recreation Program? The best way to volunteer is to fill out the online volunteer application form at gilbertaz.gov. You can also contact the three individuals listed previously and they can schedule you for some volunteer activities. Do you have to be a Gilbert resident in order to participate in the Adaptive Recreation Program? No, we are proud to serve all residents and non-residents alike. Gilbert residents will be given a two day priority registration. Class fees are the same for residents and non-residents. How can I be put on your mailing list? To be put on our mailing list to receive our newsletter please contact one of the Adaptive Recreation program staff; Krista Neugebauer (480) 503-6270, Warren Miller (480) 503-6222, or Christie Captain (480) 503-6223. Our newsletter is sent our five times a year.
Does Gilbert have an assistance program available for your Adaptive Recreation classes? Yes, the Town of Gilbert Parks & Recreation Department offers an assistance program to help economically disadvantaged participants to register for parks and recreation programs to improve their quality of life through recreational opportunities. To apply for the Gilbert Assistance Program you will need to complete a form. The form can be picked up from the Gilbert Community Center. All forms must be turned into the Adaptive Recreation Program staff, Krista Neugebauer (480) 503-6270, Warren Miller (480) 503-6222, or Christie Captain (480) 503-6223. All forms will remain confidential. Can Individuals with disabilities take any classes offered by the Town of Gilbert? Yes, we encourage all of our participants to consider all leisure programs offered by the Town of Gilbert’s Parks and Recreation department. Accommodations can be made for those who need them; we just ask that all accommodation requests be made two weeks in advance. Does the Town of Gilbert provide Respite Care or providers for those with special needs? The Town of Gilbert’s Adaptive Recreation program does not provide these services for our participants; however you may apply for these services and more through the State or Arizona’s Department of Economic Security. https://www.azdes.gov/developmental_disabilities/
PROGRAM POLICY & GUIDELINES Privacy Photographs and videotaping of participants is discouraged by parents/guardians, and/or visitors due to the confidentiality of the participants present. Photographs and video footage taken by staff of your child(ren) as a result of participation in activities may be used in promotional materials. Please inform Camp Challenge staff before your child attends if you do not want your child’s photo or video to be taken.
Pick-Up Policy We can provide supervision for participants only during the listed activity hours. We will not be responsible for participants left waiting for transportation after the scheduled activity time is over. Please plan accordingly. We understand the issues with transportation, if dial-a-ride is not here within the 30min window. Other transportation needs to be provided for the participant such as Uber or Lyft.  Staff will contact parent/guardian if late pick-up occurs more than 2 times in one session.  If a participant is picked up late on three (3) occasions during a session, it may be grounds for suspension from the program until arrangements can be made to ensure that the participant is picked up on time thereafter.
Personal Care/Medication Administration Recreation staff and/or volunteers are not trained nor permitted to provide personal care or medication administration services to our patrons. If you require assistance with personal care or medication administration during participation in one of our programs, you will need to make arrangements to have a caregiver provide those services for you. Caregivers will be allowed to attend programs (except field trips) at no charge provided they are there for the purpose of assisting you. If you require any special equipment, (toiletries special diet foods, medications, etc.) it is your responsibility to provide those items. We are able to assist anyone to and from the restroom, just not with personal care. We are also happy to remind participants to take their own medication if needed.
Changes in Condition Any changes in medication or your overall condition are important for us to know in order to provide you with the highest quality recreation services. Therefore, it is your responsibility to alert the Staff member of any changes that might affect behavior and/or participation in leisure programs with the Parker Recreation Department. Please note that any information reported will remain confidential.
Appropriate Social Behavior For the safety of all our patrons, appropriate behavior is expected of all participants for the duration of all programs. Inappropriate behavior includes but is not limited to physical or verbal aggression towards self or others, intentional theft or damage of personal or public property, any sexual misconduct including but not limited to removal of clothing, touching self or others in a sexual manner, sexual solicitations, comments, and/or obscene gestures, or any behavior that may threaten the safety and/or wellbeing of other patrons. Appropriate intervention will be provided by trained staff/volunteers to manage negative behavior during programs. However, persistent negative behavior will not be tolerated; parents/guardians will be contacted and the participant will be asked to leave the program if he/she cannot be successfully redirected.
Transportation The Gilbert Recreation Department does not provide transportation for participants at this time. Transportation to and from our facilities/program is the responsibility of the participant. Recreation staff/volunteers cannot transport participants in their own vehicles. If you require assistance with transportation, please contact the us for resource information. Transportation is provided for field trips.