Therapeutic Recreation and Respite
REACH programs are
specifically designed to promote our clients' physical
health and fitness, build social skills, enhance leadership
and community awareness skills, and provide breaks for
caregivers. We offer activities for individuals of all ages
with cognitive disabilities. Our programs are offered in
partnership with twelve local municipalities, area school
districts, and Hennepin and Carver counties.
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WINTER 2012 PROGRAMMING
The snowy weather is rapidly approaching and so is registration time for Reach's winter programs! Check out the list below and start thinking about what you will be doing when the chilly weather sets in.
The winter newsletter is in the mail and can be viewed online here. Guaranteed registration for residents and members begins November 28th. Priority registration for residents and members begins December 2nd. Open registration for non-residents, residents and members will begin on January 2nd.
- Community Connections Social Group for Parents and Children
- Girl's Club
- Bowling- Youth, Teens and Adults
- Yoga- Family and Adult
- Teen Explorers
- Walking Club
- Non-Competetive Basketball for Adults
- Adult Social Clubs
- Friday Night Dances
- Social Seekers
- Weekend Ventures
- Take Five Respite- Holiday Break
- Special Events
Look for full program details and registration information in your Winter Reach Reader!
***Volunteer coaches are
needed for our Non-competetive Winter Basketball League.
Strong basketball skills are not required. This league
will meet Thursday evenings from January to March. If
you are interested in volunteering to be a coach, please
contact Danielle at 952-988-4176 or
dsweany@reachforresources.org.***
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING
Adaptive Athletics
We offer different activities each season for children, teens and adults including:
- Bowling
- Basketball
- Softball
- Walking Club
- Yoga
Social Activities
We offer a variety of activities for people of all ages.
- On the Town Activity Groups - for teens and adults who are independent and can access community venues with minimal supervision. Activities may include dinner, movies, bowling, swimming, athletic events and more.
- Social Clubs - held weekly at local community centers for teens and adults. include games, dances, movies, and bingo.
- Dances - join your friends and groove to the latest hits on Friday nights. Locations and exact dates vary.
- Social Seekers - therapeutic social groups for teens and young adults with Asperger Syndrome
All Day Youth Respite
- Take Five Respite- Provides supervised all-day activities for young adults ages 13-21 during winter and summer school breaks. Transportation included for an extra fee. Activities include games, crafts, dancing, movies, and educational field trips.
- Weekend Ventures - Gives teens with disabilities the opportunity to spend a weekend away from home at a hotel and participate in fun activities with peers.
Bowl-A-Thon
Reach for Resources' 20th Annual Bowl-a-Thon will be held on Saturday March 24, 2011 from 9:00a.m. until 1:00p.m. at Park Tavern Lanes in Saint Louis Park. Clients, families, and friends of Reach are invited to join us for a morning of bowling fun and fundraising!
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Inclusion Consultation
Our trained inclusion specialists can help children and adults with disabilities participate in any community recreation activity. We provide advocacy, training for coaches and instructors, and direct support to clients.
For information about specific programs, please contact Danielle Sweany at 952-988-4177 or dsweany@reachforresources.org. To be added to our mailing list to receive quarterly schedules, please call our office at the number above or email enews@reachforresources.org.