Adaptive Recreation
Reach offers a variety of recreation programs specifically adapted to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities. The programs are designed to promote physical health, gain confidence, enhance team building skills and to have fun! We offer a non-competitive environment and programs are designed for all ages. Click here to directly support our Adaptive Rec programs.
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Have a question?
Please contact our Adaptive Recreation Manager:
Bobbi Jo Dziuk
Adaptive Recreation Manager
Call/Text: 612-997-3360
[email protected]
Program Pricing
Am I a “resident”? Our adaptive recreation program is a cooperative effort with these cities:
- Brooklyn Center
- Brooklyn Park
- Chanhassen
- Edina
- Golden Valley
- Inver Grove Heights
- Maple Grove
- Plymouth
- St. Louis Park
If you live in another city, please pay the non-resident fee upon registration.
Accessibility
Reach strives to make it possible for individuals of all income levels to access services. If program costs are a barrier to participation, Reach may be able to subsidize the cost based on your individual situation. Please call 952-393-5880 for more information.
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Learn more about our Adaptive Recreation programs
Free Programs
Caregiver Support Group
Join us any week for a chance to connect and share experiences with fellow caregivers. Whether you attend in person or online, it’s a meaningful way to connect with others who truly understand what it’s like to care for a loved one.
Date: Tuesdays (Join anytime!)
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Reach for Resources Office or Virtual via Teams
Cookies & Cards
Join us for a relaxed, all-abilities Thank You Card Night! This is a free gathering where participants create and decorate heartfelt Reach thank-you cards to share with our donors and volunteers. We’ll provide blank cards, paints, markers, and stickers and let you create! Make as many cards as you’d like, sign them personally or leave them unsigned! Cookies and drinks will be provided.
Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: SLP Rec Center: Gallery Room
Age: All Ages
Art Abilities
This series of workshops invites you to explore your creative interests beginning with warm-up exercises, followed by painting, drawing, journaling, and other abstract creations to help you learn a different method of communication. This activity is made possible through a generous grant.
Date: TBD
Time: pre-recorded videos sent each week
Location: via YouTube links
Age: 14+
55+ Art
Our inclusive 55+ art program offers older adults of all abilities a welcoming space
to enjoy creative, hands-on activities like painting, soap making, music, and candle making—focused on self-expression, connection, and joy.
Date: Wednesdays, April 22 – May 13
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Location: Plymouth Community Center
Age: 55+
55+ Fur-Ever Friends: Sea Life
Dive into an underwater adventure as we explore ocean tunnels and discover amazing marine animals. This fun, inclusive outing offers a sensory-rich experience and a great way to connect and learn together.
Date: Monday, April 27
Time: 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Location: SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Age: 55+
55+ Matinee Mingle: Dinner Theatre – Guys & Dolls
Enjoy a matinee performance of Guys and Dolls at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, a lively musical set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City filled with comedy, romance, music, and dance.
Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Age: 55+
Consent & Boundaries Workshop
In this virtual workshop, participants will learn about the definitions of consent and
boundaries. We will talk about how to communicate our own boundaries to others, how to ask for consent, and what healthy consent looks like. This workshop will be taught by Lutheran Social Service of MN’s SELF team.
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Microsoft Teams
Age: 16+
Online Dating Safety
Learn the ins and outs of online dating and how to safely connect with other singles. We will talk about everything from different online dating platforms, relationship styles, and dating. This workshop will be taught by Lutheran Social Service of MN’s SELF team. Due to generous funding sources, there is no cost to attend this workshop
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Microsoft Teams
Age: 16+
Therapeutic Programs
Reach is approved to bill ILS therapies for Recreation, Music and Art Therapy. Out-of-pocket payments are accepted and you can register online or via mail using the paper Registration Form. If you would like to bill your waiver, please mail in a registration form or contact Sally Krull at 952-393-5880 or [email protected]. * Not all programs listed below are waiver elgible.
Immediate openings available for individual Music Therapy & Art Therapy! Click on the buttons below to make a referral.
Small Group Painting
This small group class is designed to provide a safe and supportive space for adults with disabilities to express themselves through painting. Participants can explore their emotions, build self-esteem and develop new coping skills in a therapeutic setting while creating a new project each week.
Date: Wednesdays, March 4 – 25
Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Plymouth Community Center: Classroom
Age: 18+
Fee: $255.12
Date: Wednesdays, May 6 – 27
Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Plymouth Community Center
Age: 18+
Fee: $255.12
Dance Workout
Get ready to move, groove, and sweat with our dynamic dance workout program! You can follow along with our energetic instructor in a series of fun and engaging dance routines that will help you burn calories, boost your fitness, and unleash your inner dancer.
Date: Fridays, March 6 – 27
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Plymouth Community Center: Studio OR Teams (virtual)
Age: 18+
Fee: $170.08
Date: Fridays, April 17 – May 8
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Plymouth Community Center: Studio OR Teams (virtual)
Age: 18+
Fee: $170.08
Monday Funday
Join our daytime program designed for social connection and exercise among peers. Each week, we’ll engage in a variety of activities such as bingo, charades, crafts, workouts, and nature-based activities. The group’s interests and goals will shape our agenda, ensuring an enriching and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Date: Mondays, April 6 – 27
Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: St. Louis Park Rec Center
Age: 18+
Fee: $255.12
Adult Music Therapy Group
Led by a certified music therapist, this group is open to all skill levels and offers a safe space to express yourself, improve social connections, and boost your mood!
Date: Tuesdays, April 7 – May 26
Time: 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Location: Reach Office
Age: 18+
Fee: $340
Meloday Makers
Bring your passion for music and join like-minded individuals for an hour of music-making. Sessions will include music, movement, and instrument play. Bridging voices, building community
Date: Tuesdays, April 7 – May 26
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: St. Louis Park Rec Center
Age: All Ages
Fee: $40 resident / $45 non-resident
Program Calendar
Support Our Adaptive Rec Programs
Looking to support on our Adaptive Rec programs?
To guarantee the seamless operation of our programs for all participants, we consistently need a wide range of supplies and items. You can conveniently purchase these directly from our Amazon Wish List or Walmart Registry and have them delivered straight to Reach. Thank you for ensuring the success of our programs!
Click here for our Amazon Wish List
Custom Adaptive Recreation Programs
Looking to create a custom adaptive recreation program? Partner with our adaptive recreation department and staff to host an exercise program, skills development class or a just for fun event. We have a variety of different pricing and packages to choose from. Click here to learn more.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Director of Adaptive Rec, Emily Orr at [email protected] or 952-393-5880.
Adaptive Sports & Fitness Classes
We offer different activities each season for children, teens and adults including:
Bowling
Basketball
Bocce
Softball
Yoga
Dance Workout
Monday Funday
Get Strong! Strength Training
Community-Based Social Activities
We offer a variety of activities for people of all ages!
Independent Adult Programs (formally known as On The Town) – This independent social program is for adults and young adults who want to explore their community with minimal support.
Teen Explorers – Our teens group focuses on outdoor education and experiences.
On The Town: All Abilities – This is a community-based social program for adults and young adults who want to explore their community. Companions are welcomed to attend.
Dances – Join your friends and groove to the latest hits on Friday nights. Locations and exact dates vary.
Social Seekers – This program is for teens and adults (15+) on the Autism spectrum. We meet once a week for fun, social interaction and to play games, solve riddles and work through our weekly highs and lows.
Wednesday Night Social – The goal of this program is to become more engaged in your community and to build social skills, coping skills and prctice flexibility.
Arts, Crafts & Seasonal Fun
Art Abilities (Ages 12+) – Art Abilities is a series of free workshops that offers the opportunity to explore a variety of art media. The workshops will invite the participating artists to explore their creative interests beginning with warm-up exercises at each session, painting, drawing, journaling, creating masks, and other abstract creations to help the participants learn a different method of communication. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Seasonal Arts & Crafts – Each quarter we plan and facilitate crafts and other activities associated with the season. We do everything from tie dye, to mother’s day gifts, to gingerbread houses! Check out our quarterly newsletter to see our current offerings.