ADAPTED RECREATION
Friendship Camp (11-15 Yrs)
ADAPTED RECREATION Recreational and Social Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities Adapted Recreation programs are designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities from 12 months to over 60 years of age. Adapted Recreation staff is composed of certified special education teachers, certified paraprofessionals, and volunteers, who are on hand for most programs to assist and encourage the individuals as needed. Any individuals requiring assistance with matters not directly related to the activities and needing assistance with toileting and feeding must bring a chaperone/aide. For information please contact Dianne Dillon at 972-941-7272.
Crafts and Fine Arts Art with Ashley (14 Yrs & Up)
Join Ashley as she shares how to do a variety of unique art projects. Projects will range from drawing to painting, and three-dimensional pieces of work. Facemasks are recommended. 36890 LRC Sa 1:30pm-3pm
6/19 1 Staff
$25
Day Camps
M-F 8am-1pm M-F 8am-1pm M-F 8am-1pm M-F 8am-1pm
6/7 6/14 6/21 6/28
16
5 5 5 5
Staff Staff Staff Staff
7/12 7/19 7/26
5 Staff 5 Staff 5 Staff
$190 $190 $190
Kids Activities Adapted Gymnastics Boys (3-7 Yrs)
Students with special needs will feel a real sense of accomplishment and independence as they learn how to roll, hang, swing, and go upside down all by themselves. Students will be taught basic skills on the pommel horse, high bar, parallel bars, floor vault and other activities. Each child will progress at a rate which they are most comfortable. Facemasks are recommended.
38039 CAR Su 2pm-3pm 38040 CAR Su 2pm-3pm
8/1 4 Anderson 8/29 4 Anderson
$65 $65
Adapted Gymnastics Girls (3-7 Yrs)
In this beginning gymnastics class for children with special needs, they will learn very basic skills on the vault, bars, beam, floor and trampoline, as well as other activities. They won’t know it, but they will also be improving their gross motor skills, hand eye coordination, body awareness and building self-esteem. Each child will progress at a rate which they are most comfortable. Facemasks are recommended. 8/1 4 Anderson 8/29 4 Anderson
$65 $65
Adapted Gymnastics (Adv) (4-9 Yrs)
This camp will emphasize experiential learning. Campers will spend time outside, having fun observing nature up close using items like binoculars and magnifying lenses. Science will be introduced in a fun environment, with crafts, games, and hands-on activities. Facemasks are recommended. NRC NRC NRC NRC
37421 LRC M-F 8:30am-4pm 37422 LRC M-F 8:30am-4pm 37423 LRC M-F 8:30am-4pm
38037 CAR Su 3pm-4pm 38038 CAR Su 3pm-4pm
Outdoor Nature Camp (16-23 Yrs)-NEW
36942 36943 36944 36946
Keep your child engaged this summer by signing up for Friendship Camp! This camp offers campers a variety of activities that enhance social skills, as well as vital life skills for individuals with a disability. Through our arts and crafts program, swimming and exercise activities, your child’s overall well-being will be enhanced. Come meet new friends and visit with old ones, and see how much fun Friendship Camp is. Campers must be able to follow directions and adhere to all rules. Camp is held at Liberty Recreation Center, 2601 Glencliff Drive. Facemasks are recommended.
$120 $120 $120 $120
This class is for athletes ages who are successful at basic tumbling and gymnastics skills. Please speak to instructor for approval before registering. Gymnastics provides a multitude of benefits for children with special needs, as it challenges the brain to work in connection with the body as the child becomes physically stronger. Some of the skills this class will focus on include cartwheels, round-offs, front and back walkovers, chin up pull overs, back hip circles, and more. All of these activities aim to help improve the student’s motor skills and confidence as well as their ability to follow directions. Facemasks are recommended.
38041 CAR Su 1pm-2pm 38042 CAR Su 1pm-2pm
8/1 4 Anderson 8/29 4 Anderson
$65 $65
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