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Adapted Recreation Programs for Customers with Disabilities

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Adapted programs offer a more structured environment and a lower staff ratio. Customers in these programs typically have not yet developed the skills necessary for participation in an inclusive setting.

 


Adapted Programs for All Abilities

Adapted Programs for All Abilities

Explore some of Fairfax County Park Authority’s exciting adapted programs:   

Sensory-friendly Events

Delight in the magic of the holidays at Colvin Run Mill in December. Or experience the wonders of the indoor water park at Cub Run Rec Center in January and April.

Sensory-friendly Santa at the Mill

Choose times between 12:30-2:15 p.m. on Dec. 14 or 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on Dec. 15, $40 per group, up to five in a group 

Sensory friendly times at the Cub Run Leisure Pool

11 a.m.-noon on Jan. 3, 29 and April 11.

Explore Our Parks

Adapted Park Explorers (ages 6-11)

  • Jan. 18, 10-11 a.m., Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
  • Feb. 8, 10-11 a.m., Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

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Adapted Aquatics

The Park Authority's award-winning Adapted Aquatics Program is an individualized swimming and water activity program for adults and children with physical and developmental disabilities. Program offerings include learn-to-swim classes, aquatic exercise classes, and training for Special Olympics and Paralympic Swim team competition.

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Adapted Gymnastics

A small group foundational class provides opportunities for children ages 6-12 with disabilities to develop gymnastics skills in a social, structured, and supported environment. Participants develop physical strength, motor planning, and social skills through tumbling, parallel bars, vault, trampoline, balance beam and other gymnastics activities.

Adapted Kayaking

Series of paddling classes for teens and young adults with disabilities taught on the Potomac River at Riverbend Park in a small group setting. During the winter months’ classes are taught in the indoor pool at Spring Hill RECenter. Tandem and single kayaks available, beginners welcome!

Adapted Yoga

This class designed for individuals with disabilities ages 8 and up and focuses on teaching basic yoga positions through engaging sensory activities. Students will learn breathing techniques for physical and mental relaxation and participate in exercises to improve strength, balance and flexibility. Yoga mats are provided.

Adapted Fitness Training

A high-energy class designed for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities who can participate in a 4:1 ratio. Class focuses on teaching fitness and wellness skills in a fun and social environment. The class may include weight room exercises, team games, yoga, swimming, outdoor activities, and nutrition instruction.

Adapted Ice Skating

This foundational/transitional class offers individual support to help students with disabilities develop basic skating skills. Classes offered for ages 6 and up at Mt. Vernon RECenter.

Adapted Tae Kwon Do

30 minute lessons at Lead by Example Fair Oaks martial arts studio. Students learn basic kicking, punching, blocking, and sparring skills and forms as they improve confidence and flexibility. Classes offered for ages 5 and up.

Adapted Fishing

This class at Lake Fairfax Park teaches basic fishing skills with spinning and closed-faced reels while teaching safety, catch-and-release fishing, and protecting the environment. All equipment is provided.

Adapted Pilates

Taught at Oakmont Rec Center for adults with primarily physical disabilities. Participate in Pilates exercises at seated and standing level, targeted to increase strength, balance, and flexibility.
 

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