The Arc's Recreation staff develops a calendar each month announcing events to all of The Arc's adult consumers, families and employees. Whether it is participating in a sport event, learning a life skill or enjoying a social activity-there is literally always something going on that is fun. But that is not the end of the story. These activities are designed to:
• Provide constructive use of leisure time. • Contribute positively toward physical, mental, and emotional health. • Enhance the quality of life and • Create a way to cultivate friendships and partnerships in the community.
The Arc Recreation Department provides a variety of services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Often Access Link can be arranged for those people without transportation to and from events. • Adult Evening Classes • Holiday Parties • Dances • Bingo • Ski Trips • Socialization Club
Organized training and team participation is offered on a seasonal basis in the following sports. Participation in Special Olympic competition is included at the conclusion of each season. Some of the Special Olympics training can be adapted for younger participants. • Power lifting • Basketball Skills and team • Bowling • Softball •
Volleyball • Alpine Skiing • Table Tennis • Golfing Skills and partners golf • Floor Hockey
Golf Program:
The Golf program is one of the newest and most popular recreation activities. Players learn golfing skills and etiquette from a golf professional. Then they are paired up with a volunteer golf partner from the community to further work on their skills and knowledge of the sport. Golfers participate in Special Olympics golf competitions on a regional and state level. |
