What is Therapeutic
Recreation?
The Therapeutic Recreation program is designed to provide
and enhance recreation opportunities for people of all ability levels and ages
to participate in leisure services. We offer both specialized classes and
mainstreaming/ inclusion opportunities.
Our staff and trained volunteers work hard to provide
the highest level of experience possible to the participants. When registering
please allow enough time before the class starts, and register according to the
needs of the participant. Thanks for your cooperation in helping us keep this
program a success.
Group: Participants who
are independent or require minimal verbal prompting and minimal behaviors.
1:1: Participants
who need physical assistance and/or additional support due to behavioral needs.
Mainstream/ Inclusion
We offer assistance to individuals with or without disabilities to recreate
together. To request inclusion assistance, check the appropriate box on the
registration form, or if registering online please call Rachel Robbins, C.T.R.S.
at 303-460-6924. Please allow three weeks prior to the start of class to allow
us to assist in providing the necessary support.
Rules
and Policies
1. Participation is required at all
programs!
2. When dropping off participants please check in with a staff member or
volunteer. If a participant will be using public transportation please
notify staff at the beginning of the program.
3. We do not provide personal care, i.e. toileting or feeding. If you need
assistance you will need to provide an assistant.
4. A therapeutic participation form must be filled out every two years, you
can acquire one at the front desk of either center or go online to download
the form.
5. Special Olympics requires a medical on file every three years
TR Swimming We offer a variety of options from the
beginning swimmer to the independent lap swimmer.
For your child who is just
learning to swim TR swim lessons are for you, they are designed after the Red
Level swim lesson. For the independent young adult swimmer who is looking to
work on stroke development, endurance, and a social group to network with,
Adapted Aquatics is for you. Special Olympics Swim Team is offered in the
Spring season.
TR Fitness
These programs are for the
Therapeutic Athlete and participants who want a healthier lifestyle or just
looking to have fun with friends.
TR Programs
These programs include but not limited to
Independent Living Skills Programs, Community Awareness, Money skills
development, Outings in the community, arts & crafts, preschool classes, and
special events.
Special
Olympics
Broomfield Recreation Services offers sports
training programs and athletic competitions year round for Special Olympics.
This program is for athletes 8 years and older to compete. You can train with
the program starting at 6 years of age with prior approval from Recreation
Coordinator. Special Olympics programs are designed for children and adults
with a developmental disability. Broomfield offers 15 sports throughout the
year.