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Adaptive Recreation Programs
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THESE PROGRAMS, CONTACT
General Information
(623) 773-7436
Paula Considine
Jodi Roth-Jones
Family & Youth Services Supervisor Jodi.Roth-Jones@peoriaaz.gov (623) 773-7719
Luke Parker
PARENTS’ CORNER Transition Topics
The Adaptive Recreation Program in partnership with AZ Assist-a support community of families with teens and young adults on the autism spectrum, have teamed up to provide a series of transition topics . Seminars are held the first Thursday of each month.
Guardianship for Parents of a Child with a Disability
Your child has a disability and is turning 18. What should you do? Bart Stevens, will provide information on the pros/cons of obtaining legal guardianship . Virtual Attendance is available if desired . Pre-register by calling (623) 773-7436 Fee FREE Course # 42308 When Thur ., Feb . 17; 6 - 8 p .m . Age 18+ Location Peoria Community Center
Estate Planning for Parents of a Disabled Child
Estate planning can be difficult enough, but when a child with a disability is involved, there are many pitfalls you need to be aware of . Virtual Attendance is available if desired . Pre-register by calling (623) 773-7436 . Fee FREE Course # 42309 When Thur, Feb . 24; 6 - 8 p .m . Age 18+ Location Peoria Community Center
Adaptive Open House
Come see first-hand all the activities that the City of Peoria Adaptive Recreation Program offers! Light refreshments will be served . Fee FREE When Wed, March 23; 5:30 - 7 p.m. Location Peoria Community Center
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
This internationally recognized sports program is open to intellectually disabled individuals 8 years and older . Athletes must have a current physical on file with the Adaptive Recreation staff in order to participate in training and competition .
Participation fee of $30 allows athletes to participate in any of the following sports: basketball, flag football, track and unified volleyball. Call (623) 773-7436 to register . Registration fees charged to participants helps cover cost or staffing and administrative services. This fee is not charged by Special Olympics Arizona . Course # 36607
Basketball
Fee See above under Winter/Spring Special Olympics Sports Registration When Starts the week of Jan 3 . Practice location and times will be assigned closer to the start of the season . Age 8+ Location Various Locations
Flag Football
Fee See above under Winter/Spring Special Olympics Sports Registration When Starts the week of Jan . 3 . Practice location and times will be assigned closer to the start of the season . Age 14+ Location Pioneer Park, 8755 N . 83rd Ave .
Track and Field
Fee See above under Winter/Spring Special Olympics Sports Registration When Starts the week of Feb . 16 . Practice location and times will be assigned closer to the start of the season . Age 8+ Location Peoria High School Track 11200 N . 83rd Ave .
Unified Volleyball
Fee See above under Winter/Spring Special Olympics Sports Registration When Starts the week of Feb . 28 . Practice location and times will be assigned closer to the start of the season . Age 14+
Adaptive Recreation Programs
SOCIAL EVENTS Bingo Night
Get the family together for an evening of bingo fun, food and prizes . Fee $5/person Course # 42321 When Fri ., March 18; 6:30 - 9 p .m . Doors open at 6 p .m . Age 7+ Location Peoria Community Center
Saturday Bowling Connections
Come form connections with our bowling program . Participants meet at Peoria AMF Lanes (85th Ave & Olive) . All bowlers need to pre-register by calling (623) 773-7436 . Price includes unlimited bowling and shoes . Bowling starts at 12:30 p .m . Fee $32 per session When Session A: Sat ., Jan . 8, 22; Feb . 5, 19; 12:30 - 2 p .m ., Sat . (4 weeks) Session B: Sat ., Jan . 15, 29; Feb . 12, 26; 12:30 - 2 p .m ., Sat . (4 weeks) Age 6+ Location Peoria AMF (8475 W. Olive)
DES/DDD FUNDED PROGRAMS
The City of Peoria Adaptive Recreation Program contracts with the Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities, to offer a variety of Day Treatment and Training Services . All programs are staffed on a 1:4 staff-to-participant ratio, so a moderate-to-high level of independence is required . After School Recreation Program provides age appropriate activities for students 12-17 and 18-21 years of age. Program days follow the Peoria Unified School District calendar . Adult Day Recreation Program is designed to provide unique and challenging activities in a small group setting . To inquire about openings at our two sites, contact Jodi at (623) 773-7436 .
Elementary Summer Recreation
Program is an 8-week program for individuals 6-11 years of age . This program runs 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. five days a week starting June 1 and uses DTS hours .
High School Summer Recreation
Program is an 8 week program for individuals 12-17 and 18-21 years of age . This program runs 8 a .m . - 1 p .m . five days a week starting June 1 and uses DTS hours . These programs are first come first serve so call (623) 773-7436 and ask for Jodi or Luke to request an application . Make sure you ask your support coordinator for DTS paperwork for the summer!
Our Mission . . .
To provide a continuum of leisure opportunities and related services designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
