Summer 2008 Therapeutic Recreation Programs

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SUMMER 2008
Therapeutic Recreation Programs

Mission Statement
The Therapeutic Recreation Team provides accessible leisure, educational and personal development activities for individuals with disabilities through mainstreaming and adaptive programs.

Mainstreaming Opportunities
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to register for programs. To facilitate your inclusion, you may request auxiliary aids and services.

Interpreters, large or braille print, other auxiliary aids or services, or companions must be requested at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program. Please call 240-777-4925, TTY 240-777-6974, to schedule an intake for accommodations needed.

Companions provide one-to-one assistance to facilitate participation and assimilation into the program. Most companions are volunteers and placements are limited, and are not guaranteed.

National Therapeutic Recreation Week
July 6-12, 2008

Join us for our "Blue Crab Boogie" (see below) as part of our celebration of National Therapeutic Recreation Week.

Therapeutic Recreation Programs on RecWeb

Special Events
For teens and adults, ages 15 and up, with disabilities. Transportation must be arranged prior to event, with pick-up at end of program. Bring ID and your Access Card for check in.

Please pre-register.

Blue Crab Boogie
Celebrate Maryland and National Therapeutic Recreation Week with a "Boogie-Woogie" fun dance. Wear your colorful summer favorites. DJ and light refreshments included.

Cost: $5.00

219114 Holiday Park SrC 7/12 Sa 7:00pm-10:00pm

Backyard BBQ
There’s nothing better than a backyard BBQ. Join us for grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, games and music to celebrate the end of summer. Bring your yard chair and sunscreen!

Cost: $10
219115 Holiday Park SrC 8/2 Sa 4:00pm-7:00pm

19th Anniversary Children’s Day

VIP Program at the Fair: August 11, 2008
Co-sponsored by the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair and the City of Gaithersburg.

The Children’s Day at the Fair Committee is asking for help in identifying children who would benefit from this program. In order to be selected as a Children’s Day VIP, the child must be a resident of Montgomery County between the ages of five and fourteen years old and must have a severe disability or life-threatening illness.

The family must also be able to attend the Fair on Monday, August 11 as honored guests. If you know of a child or children (who have not previously been a VIP) and you feel would benefit from this very special program, please call 240-777-4925 for an application form.

Therapeutic Recreation Water Aerobics-Fall 2008
A class for high school and middle school special education students during the school day. Classes are held at the County’s Indoor Pools, most lasting between 7 and 9 weeks with an average fee of $48 per participant. Contact your child’s school if you are interested, or call our office at 240-777-4925.

Weekend Adult Social Clubs
Adult clubs are designed to enhance community participation, skill development, and decision making, as well as just having fun with other members. Once you register for a club, a Calendar of Events that include outings to restaurants, Toby’s Dinner Theatre, and sporting events, will be mailed to you! Club members should have basic money management skills and be able to participate in the staff ratio of each club. Activities and membership starts in October.

Active Adults Club Adults, ages 21 and older, with developmental disabilities. 1 staff to 5 participants. Events require members to actively participate in community trips and group activities.

Weekenders Club Adults, ages 21 and older, with learning disabilities. 1 staff to 6 participants. This club serves independent members in group activities that are socially exciting in the community.

Socializers Club Adults, ages 21 and older, with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, vision and/or hearing impairments. 1 staff to 10 participants.

Not sure of what you're doing this Summer?
Summer Employment
Interested in something different? Have experience working with individuals with disabilities or work with children in a school setting? Half and full day positions available. Send in a resume or call a Recreation Specialist for information at 240-777-4925.

Volunteers Needed for Summer Programs
Earn student service learning hours. Support a child with a disability in a summer program or as an assistant in a Therapeutic Recreation camp. Training provided.
Call the Volunteer Coordinator at 240-777-4925.

TR Mailing List
If you would like to receive more information on TR programs or clubs, please send a postcard with participant's name, age, address, and phone number. Mail to:

Therapeutic Recreation Mailing List
3950 Ferrara Drive
Wheaton, MD 20906

Last edited: 6/20/2008