Therapeutic Recreation and Respite

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.

Adaptive Recreation Registration Information

Click here for the current Registration Form.

Adaptive Athletics

We offer activities for children, teens and adults including:
  • Bowling
  • Basketball
  • Karate
  • 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 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.

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 Becca Stenzel at 952-988-4177 or bstenzel@reachforresources.org. To be added to our mailing list to receive quarterly schedules, please call our office at the number above or email cbade@reachforresources.org.