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Adaptive Recreation
Civitan Day Camp
This camp is designed for young people with developmental or other disabilities requiring adapted instruction and increased supervision. Our structured routine and staff ratio provides a successful environment for campers with behavioral and cognitive disabilities. Campers should be prepared to spend a large part of the day outdoors and travel through the park as a group. This program is licensed by Kansas Department of Health and Environment Child Care.
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Civitan Building in Gage Park
Fee: $135/week. A nonrefundable/ nontransferable registration fee of $25 for each week is due at time of registration. Balance of $110 is due 10 days prior to each week. Please read our refund policy at http://parks.snco.us/DocumentCenter/ View/1177/Refund-Policy. Age: 8-17 yrs. or up to 21 if enrolled in high school next fall Date: June 5-July 29 Time: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
In an effort to expand programs offered to the adaptive community, Shawnee County Parks + Recreation will help day service providers set up a variety of exciting programs that promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Individuals can join planned group activities.
Some of the programs available are racquetball, pickleball, volleyball, wallyball and open gym. Other program ideas can be discussed by calling 251-6886.
Adaptive Wally Ball
Enjoy a fun way to stay active and work toward personal fitness goals. This game is along the lines of volleyball but it is played on a racquetball court. Age: 18+ Date: Ongoing Time: Mon. & Thur. 9 a.m.-noon Fee: $2 per person $10 per group
Dance House
Spend an evening with your friends. Listen to music from Solid Rock Sound Machine.
Big Gage Shelter 251-6800
Age: 16+ Date: Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14 Time: Thur. 6-8 p.m. Fee: $5 per person
Mid-Day Dance Party
Come spend some time with your friends in a local park, while listening to music from Shawnee County Parks + Recreation Rec+Roll Van. Age: 18 + Date: March 29 at Coral #2, Gage Park, April 26 at Crestview Shelter Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Fee: Free
Bocce Ball
Bring your friends and come play this fun Italian-based game outdoors and indoors. Participants will get to play a fun game and socialize with friends.
Adaptive Recreation playground area. 251-6950
Date: March 22-April 12 Time: Tue. 12:30-2 p.m. Fee: $2 per person
Crestview Shelter House
Date: April 26- May 10 Time: Tue. 12:30-2 p.m. Fee: $2 per person
Crafty Crafts
Participants will get creative to create their very own craft suited for the upcoming holiday. Each month we will create a craft for the next holiday.
Garfield Community Center 251-6950
Date: Jan. 19–Valentine’s Day Feb. 16–St. Patrick’s Day March 16–Painting by numbers April 20–Flower Art Time: Wed. 12:30-2 p.m. Fee: $5 per person
Adaptive Open Gym
A good time to hang out with friends, get in some physical activity and to stay fit. Age: 18+ Date: Ongoing Fee: $2 per person, $10 per group
Garfield Community Center 251-6950
Time: Wed. 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Time: Tue. 10 a.m.-noon
EXCITING SUMMER JOBS!
Looking for an exciting summer job that is rewarding and meaningful at the same time? SCP+R has job opportunities for camp counselor, manager and assistant manager.
To Apply
Contact Clay Neal
251-6800 clay.neal@snco.us
for apply online at
www.snco.us/oasys Must be 18 years old to apply.
