Happy Holidays!

I just wanted to pass along information about a Sensory Friendly performance that is happening this season. The Lone Tree Arts Center has an upcoming sensory friendly performance of Home for the Holidays that is modified to accommodate a wide variety of intellectual and developmental disabilities. They will be waving hands to show appreciation instead of clapping, lights will not be turned all the way down in the theater, doors will remain open throughout the performance, and the sound will be turned down. The primary goal of this performance is to offer a comfortable and nurturing environment for our patrons with sensitivities and their families. 
Hope you have a wonderful holiday season and thank you for all of your support and sharing your wonderful children with us!

Therapeutic Recreation-May newsletter

Highlands Ranch Community Association offers wonderful Therapeutic Recreation opportunities for children of all ages. HRCA Therapeutic Recreation Programs are intended to enhance the quality of life of individuals with special needs. Programs are facilitated by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. I will be posting the monthly newsletters with information about the programs offered during the month.

The main website address is http://hrcaonline.org/Home.aspx

         Here is the May/Summer newsletter:

HRCAonline.org | Activity Guide | Community News | Online Yellow Pages | Facebook | Twitter TR Times May 2015 Newsletter MESSAGE FROM SUMMER Greetings Therapeutic Recreation Friends and Families,    Congratulations to our 13 athletes who competed in the Mile High Area Aquatics Competition in April! They all had a great time and swam beautifully. Congrats to Mason who tested for his yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do, and to Erin for participating in her first HRCA pottery sale!  Please be advised that Southridge Recreation Center will be closed from May 11th - May 16th for annual maintenance. We are excited to announce iCan Bike Registration is now open!! Please see below for more information and a link to the rider registration form. This program fills up quickly, so don't delay in submitting your registration forms. May kicks off several exciting programs including the Special Olympics "Young Athletes" Program! This innovative play and sport program is designed specifically for children ages 2.5-5 years old. We are also excited to start the summer basketball session this month and Lego Engineering FUNdamentals Camp next month. If you are interested in this program or any other therapeutic recreation events and activities check us out online.  For more information about the HRCA Therapeutic Recreation Program, class pricing, and availability please feel free to contact me at, summer.aden@hrcaonline.org or go online. ~Summer Aden TR HAPPENINGS Special Olympics Young Athletes Program (Ages 2.5 - 5)         "Growing into Greatness" - A developmentally appropriate play program for ages 2.5 - 5. Join us for this innovative sports play program designed to introduce children to the world of sports.  Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays May 4th -  June 29th 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Southridge, Fitness Studio Special Needs Indoor Basketball (Ages 8-Adult) Learn the skills necessary to play basketball and the rules of the game, focusing on good sportsmanship and teamwork.     Wednesdays, May 6th - June 24th 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Southridge, Gym Special Olympics Tennis Team (Ages 8-Adult) Learn how to play tennis from a tennis pro and make new friends in this fun program! Build confidence, pride, and physical skill through sports participation with others.  Mondays, June 1st - July 27th 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Northridge, Tennis Pavilion **REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!** iCan Bike Camp (Ages 8-Adult) iCan Bike is more than just a bike-riding program. For many children with disabilities, riding a bike is a seemingly impossible task which can typically be mastered in less than a week during the intensive iCan Bike Program.     Rider Registration Form Monday - Friday, June 15 - 20th Eastridge, Gym For more information about our current TR Happenings check out our HRCA TR Web Page Click here for our May-August 2015 TR Programs To register for any of these programs please call 303-471-7020 or go online.     FIND US ON FACEBOOK facebook.com/HRCATR For our most current program offerings and events LIKE us on Facebook using the link above. VOLUNTEERS WANTED With summer fast approaching we are seeking volunteers for several of our upcoming programs. Programs include Special Needs Tae Kwon Do, Hip Hop Dance Class, Splash Swim Group, Special Olympics Young Athletes Program and iCan Bike Camp. For more detail about days and times for these programs please check out our activity guide pages. If you are interested in volunteering to help with any Therapeutic Recreation programs and/or fundraisers please contact Summer Aden at303-471-7043 or Summer.Aden@HRCAOnline.org. FEATURED ATHLETE & VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH Athletes of the Month: Andrew    Andrew has been a part of the Therapeutic Recreation program since 2008. He engages in personal training sessions with Joe and says the best part of his sessions is, "Stretching my back, and the Good Morning stretch." Andrew's mother says, "Andrew has always been a friendly, fun loving guy but working out wasn't always his favorite thing. The TR program has really helped to develop a love of being healthy in Andrew, as well as, given him a place to participate in exercise that is tailored to his abilities and builds his confidence!"  Andrew is looking forward to going to the swimming pool, hanging out with his friends, and playing on the trampoline this summer. He loves sports, and the Broncos and can now name tons of muscles. Congrats Andrew for being such an outstanding athlete!  Volunteer of the Month: Special Olympics Swim Team Volunteers Without the time and effort put forth by a fabulous group of volunteers the Special Olympics Swim Team would not be possible. The volunteers for Special Olympics Swim Team include; Abbie, Ali, Cody, Josh, Jacqi, Hannah, Karl, Jenn, Brian, Liesl, Carly, Mikaela, Theresa, and Kailee. Volunteers assist with perfecting swim technique, providing encouragement and direction, and ensuring that all 28 of the team stay safe and have fun! Thank you Swim Team volunteers for making this program possible!!

Welcome!

So I was at Sniagrab this weekend and discovered the National Sports Center for the Disabled. I had not heard of this amazing center before. I am so excited to pass along this information and hope you find it beneficial.
http://www.nscd.org/nscd-winter-programs.php 

The weather is changing and it will be snowing before we know it. Check out the winter programs offered through NCSD.

NSCD Winter Programs

Be active, have fun, make new friends! The NSCD offers a variety of exciting winter adventures, including alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ski biking, Nordic trips, snowshoeing and ski racing. Denver metro area activities include rock climbing, indoor kayaking, therapeutic horse riding and more. Activities and camps, unless otherwise specified, are open to seniors, adults and children age 5 and older.