Therapeutic Recreation

Adapted Offerings Include:

Classes

Camps

Family –Centered

Programming

Social Clubs

In This Issue

Youth Classes

Teen/Adult Classes

Family Fun Night

TR Social Clubs

How to Register

Welcome to the TR Office Arlington County’s Therapeutic Recreation Office provides recreation programs for individuals with

disabilities. We strive to have something for everyone!

Q: How do we do it?

A: We offer classes that are specifically designed for individuals who require additional support to

participate in recreation programs.

Q: What are Adapted Classes?

A: Adapted classes typically have a lower participant to instructor ratio, are smaller in size, and are

paced to meet the needs of the group. They are designed specifically for individuals with

disabilities.

Q: What is Inclusion?

A: Through staff training, modifications, and sometimes additional staff. we can provide

modifications for any general recreation classes found in Enjoy Arlington.

Learn More Online

Visit us online to see a full listing of all programs offered by the Therapeutic Recreation office, as well

as information regarding Access and Inclusion!

Visit us at: http://parks.arlingtonva.us/therapeutic-recreation

Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation Spring 2016 Class Guide

Contact Us

Give us a call for more

information about our

services.

Therapeutic Recreation

Office

2121 N. Culpeper Street

Arlington, VA 22207

(703) 228-4740

TRInfo@arlingtonva.us

Visit us on the web at

parks.arlingtonva.us/

therapeutic-recreation

3 Ways to Register Today!

1. Registration Online:

http://registration.arlingtonva.us

Note: if this is your first time registering online, you will need to create a household account.

2. Register by Phone:

703-228-4747

3. Register in Person:

3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr.

Don’t Let Fees be a Barrier

Arlington County doesn’t want our fee be a barrier to your participation. We can provide reduced fees based on your household income.

Call 703-228-4747 or go to parks.arlingtonva.us/classes and click on ‘Get a reduced fee’ on the right hand side of the page for more

information.

Therapeutic Recreation Office

2121 N. Culpeper Street

Arlington, VA 22207

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Arlington County can provide reasonable modifications for individuals with disabilities upon request. Advanced notice is welcome. Call 703-228-4740 or email TRinfo@arlingtonva.us.

Teen/Adult Splash Individuals with disabilities will have fun and begin to develop water skills through group work and individual attention. The program will focus on water exploration, safety and adjustment, and other elementary aquatic skills from Level I & II. All classes have a low staff to participant ratio and utilize trained volunteers. Yorktown Pool Inst: Staff

Ages 13-Adult 10 Sessions $82 326402A Wed., Apr.13, 7:50-8:30pm Ages 13-Adult 9 Sessions $74 326402B Sun, Apr.17, 3:05-3:45pm

Adapted Aqua Fitness This class is meant for teens and adults with disabilities. The program will focus each week on various aquatic exercises with a low instructor to participant ratio.. Yorktown Pool Inst: Staff

Ages 13-Adult 10 Sessions $107 346425A Wed, Apr. 13 7:00-7:40pm

Dance Aerobics Dance and exercise in this new cardio class that caters to adults with disabilities. This unique adapted fitness class combines hip hop, ballet, Latin and Afro-Brazillian moves. It will keep you on your toes from beginning to end, increasing endurance and conditioning the heart. Langston-Brown Inst: MacLear

Ages 13-Adult 8 Sessions $117 304005A Mon, Apr. 11, 6:40-7:40pm

Fun & Fitness Fitness and wellness come together in this program for adults with disabilities. Each month participants will have an opportunity to explore different sports, fitness classes, simple healthy cooking activities, or participate in a games/crafts focused on wellness. Sign up for one or all events! Langston-Brown Inst: Staff Ages 13-Adult 1 Session $15 Not Just for Kids Anymore—Kickball: 304003A Sat., Apr. 16, 10:00am-12:00pm Nature & Nurture, Fitness on the Trail: 304003B Sat., May 21, 10:00am-12:00pm

Learn Now Music :

Piano

Students with disabilities will be introduced to instrumental music through a group learning experience. Participants will learn to read musical symbols and play songs in a relaxing environment. The objective of these classes is to introduce participants to the piano in order to promote a love of music and desire to have music in their lives in a meaningful and productive way. Participants will receive FREE instrument rental and materials to keep for the length of the class. Rental agreement must be signed – rental must be returned at the last scheduled class of the session. Langston-Brown Inst: Learn Now Music

Ages 13-Adult 8 Sessions $192 304011A Sat, Apr. 16 11:00am-12:00pm

Arts & Crafts –Beginners

Individuals with disabilities will experiment with various materials and mediums to create beautiful and dynamic works of art. We will explore different techniques such as papermaking, brush painting, collage and using recycled materials, presented through theme-based projects. This program offers an opportunity to use unconventional art materials in a new way and allow creativity to shine! Langston-Brown Inst: Masso

Ages 13-Adult 8 Sessions $60 302005A Tues., Apr. 12, 5:30-6:30pm Ages 13-Adult 8 Sessions $60 302005B Tues., Apr. 12, 6:45-7:45pm

Arts & Crafts –

Advanced

Individuals with disabilities will look at various styles of art with a critical eye and create works of art based on techniques used by the masters. Intended for those who took the Adult Arts and Crafts class and are ready for more intensive work. Artists will begin to hone and refine their personal style while exploring various materials and new mediums. This class is for individuals with disabilities that can work independently with minimum support or prompts. Those who are at the beginner level should take the beginner class. Fairlington Center Inst: Staff

Ages Adults 8 Sessions $60 302006A Mon, Apr. 11, 6:30-7:30pm

TR Social Clubs

Tired of the same old routine?

Get out and have some fun!

You’re invited to join the club.

This program is for individuals of

all ability levels.

Staff to Participant ratio varies.

Please contact the TR Office for

more information or to schedule

an intake interview at

TRinfo@arlingtonva.us or

703-228-4740

Choose the Club that’s right for

you:

Teens Going Places

(ages 13-17)

Young Adults Going Places (ages 18-29)

Adults Going Places (ages 30+)

Annual Membership fee $45 *Trip Fees are additional

Adapted Gymnastics

Parent-Tot Gymnastics is a great activity to enhance balance, movement and coordination in a social atmosphere. Tots with disabilities work with a parent to learn basic gymnastics skills. The small class with an instructor to participant ratio of 1:5 gives kids the confidence they need to excel! Adult participation is required. Barcroft Fitness Center Inst: Staff

Ages 3-5 10 Sessions $128 316500A Sun, Apr. 17, 8:00-8:45am

Adapted Gymnastics:

Level I Gymnastics is a great activity to enhance balance, movement and coordination in a social atmosphere. Children with disabilities learn basic gymnastics skills through obstacle course activities. The small class with an instructor to participant ratio of 1:3 gives kids the confidence they need to excel! Prerequisite: Students must pass skill requirements before moving to Level II. Barcroft Fitness Center Inst: Staff

Ages 5-7 10 Sessions $118 326500A Sun, Apr. 17, 11:00-11:45am

Ages 7-12 10 Sessions $118 326500B Sun, Apr. 17, 10:00-10:45am

Adapted Gymnastics:

Level II Children with disabilities begin learning progressions for level II gymnastics skills through obstacle course activities. The small class with an instructor to participant ratio of 1:3 gives kids the confidence they need to excel! Pre-requisite: Students must pass Level I requirements before moving to Level II. Barcroft Fitness Center Inst: Staff

Ages 6-12 10 Sessions $118 326517A Sun, Apr. 17, 9:00-9:45am

Music Therapy Children with disabilities can accomplish developmental goals through musical stimulus and musical play. Parents and caregivers benefit from bringing the Music Together® songbooks and CDs home to practice newly learned skills. There is an additional materials fee of $40 (one materials fee per family) that is included in the cost of the class. One infant, up to nine months old, can attend FREE with a registered sibling. Register youth only for class, but adult must attend. Langston-Brown Inst: McKinley

Ages 2-8 8 Sessions $184 202009A Tue, Apr. 12, 5:15-6:00pm

Tot Splash Through group work and individual attention, preschoolers with disabilities will play and learn elementary aquatic skills with a focus on water safety, breath control, pulling, kicking and adjustment skills. Yorktown Pool Inst: Staff

Ages 3-6 10 Sessions $80 316401A Wed., Apr.13, 5:30-6pm Ages 3-6 9 Sessions $72 216401B Sun, Apr.17, 1:00-1:30pm

Youth Splash

Level 1 & 2 Children with disabilities will have fun and begin to develop water skills with a focus on water exploration, safety, adjustment and other elementary aquatic skills from Level I and II. Yorktown Pool Inst: Staff Ages 6-12 10 Sessions $80 326401A Wed, Apr.13, 6:10-6:50pm Ages 6-12 9 Sessions $72 326401B Sun, Apr.17, 1:40-2:10pm

Youth Splash

Level 3 & 4 Children with disabilities will have fun and continue to develop water skills with a focus on breath control, swimming front and back, pulling, kicking and endurance skills from Level III and IV. Yorktown Pool Inst: Staff Ages 6-12 9 Sessions $74 326422A Sun, Apr. 17, 2:20-3:00pm

Let’s Play Social Skills Join us for an hour of fun and exploration as children learn and strengthen their social skills through active play in a safe and healthy environment. This class is designed for children with ADD/ADHD, high functioning autism, learning disabilities, and developmental delays. Children must be able to participate verbally in group activities. A welcome interview for new participants must be scheduled before class starts. Please contact Jessica Tischler from the JCC in order to register at 703-537-3031 or jessicatischler@jccnv.org. Langston-Brown Inst: JCCNV

Ages 6-8 8 Sessions $240 Wed, Apr. 6, 5:00-6:00pm

Friends Social Skills

A fun class designed to help children explore and understand their emotions through recreational play. Discussion topics include dealing with anger, understanding feelings, the power of positive thinking and handling stress. This class is designed for children with ADD/ADHD, high functioning autism, learning disabilities, and developmental delays. Children must be able to participate verbally in group activities. A welcome interview for new participants must be scheduled before class starts. Please contact Jessica Tischler from the JCC in order to register at 703-537-3031 or jessicatischler@jccnv.org. Langston-Brown Inst: JCCNV

Ages 9-12 8 Sessions $240 Wed, Apr. 6, 6:15-7:15pm

Family Fun Night

This once a month drop in-in program is for families of children with disabilities ages 4-17. Each month will feature a new TR class

or specialty visitor for families to tryout. Self-guided activity stations including gross

motor, sensory, art, games, a quiet room and more!

For details contact Katie Salyers

ksalyers@arlingtonva.us 703-228-4738

3rd Friday of the month October through May Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm

Location: Langston-Brown

Cost is $1.50/person

Teen/Adult Classes (ages 13-Adult)

Youth Classes (ages 2-12)