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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Therapeutic Recreation - Spooky Crafting
Exploratory Group- Join us for a fun-filled 8-week social group. This adaptive program is for young adolescents with a disability(s). Each week we will welcome a new and exciting activity with the goals of enhancing social skills, practicing team-building skills, and having fun. The themes include: baking group, team-based problem solving, creators collaborative, canvas & conversation, card games, and jeopardy not in that order. Visual schedules for each week will be provided under "links". This is not a parent/guardian drop-off program.Calling All Cooks- Join us for a fun 6-week cooking program to create and snack together. This program is for adolescents with a disability(s) to review basic cooking skills and make a weekly snack as a group. *Week one does not include cooking* We will be using a microwave or toaster oven. No conventional oven or raw meat will be used. A parent/guardian must remain in the building during this program. This program will include eating various foods and textures. If the participant has Dysphagia (or increased risk due to medicine) or any other difficulty swallowing, dietary modifications (texture, size, etc.), high risk of aspiration, food allergies, or any other food/drink related concerns please contact the recreation department.Yoga for Neurodiverse Community- A 6-Week Series of Movement, Breath, & Connection. This six-week yoga series is designed for children with disabilities ages 8-12, with a focus on honoring sensory needs, building awareness, and celebrating each unique way of being. Class Structure (50 minutes each week): Each class follows a consistent, supportive rhythm that blends movement, mindfulness, and emotional regulation in a way that's accessible to both child and caregiver. This is not a parent/guardian drop-off program, parent/guardians are encouraged to participate. Adapted Exercise- Adaptive group exercise is a 45 minute group fitness class designed for participants with autism and other special needs. The class will introduce participants to different beginner level exercises and activities with additional supports from the trainer. Each class is split into phases, we start with a group warm-up followed by a round of group strengthening and aerobic exercises. Throughout the class each athlete will have an opportunity to try 2-4 1:1 exercises where they will work on higher level exercises with one on one support from the trainer. We wrap up each class with a group stretch to wind down. Pop-Up Programs- Current pop-up programs are spooky crafting and spooky cookie house decorating. These are inclusive programs encouraging all abilities to join.Spooky Crafting- Get ready to get crafty! Join us for a pop-up program where you'll create a spooky masterpiece to take home. All abilities are welcome and encouraged to attend this inclusive activity. We'll have everything you need to build and decorate a spooky house, from twinkling lights and paint to wooden décor and pom poms. This is a great chance to let your imagination run wild and get into the spooky season spirit. While you're crafting, you'll get to enjoy a delicious cup of hot cocoa. At the end of the event, you get to take your awesome creation home to show off!If your child does not need support in this program, you do not need to complete the intake assessment.Spooky Cookie House Decorating- Get ready for some ghoulishly good fun! Join us for a pop-up program where you'll build and decorate your very own spooky cookie house. We'll provide all the supplies you need, including pre-made cookie house pieces, icing, and a monstrous amount of candy decorations. Use your imagination to create a one-of-a-kind spooky masterpiece. All abilities are welcome and encouraged to attend this inclusive activity. Our goal is to have fun and be creative together.While we won't be eating our creations, you'll get to sip on some delicious hot cocoa as you build. Plus, your spooky cookie house is all yours to take home and display. If your child does not need support in this program, you do not need to complete the intake assessment.All registrants must have an intake assessment completed and on file in the recreation office prior to registering for these programs.Please review all program guidelines prior to registration.
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