
Department of Recreation
Services
Therapeutic
Recreation
280 Lamar Street Broomfield CO 80020
303-464-5500
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.
Volunteers are always welcome! Enthusiastic volunteers are a vital part of our success! For more information please contact Rachel Lewison, C.T.R.S. 303-464-5524.
Rules and Policies
1. Participation is required at all
programs.
2. When dropping off participants you must acknowledge a staff member or
volunteer by a greeting or hand wave. Do not drop off a participant at the
curb and leave. Please call at the beginning of a program to make staff
aware if a participant walks or rides the bus to the program.
3. 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 individual (1:1 staff to participant ratio or 1:5 staff to participant ratio).
Thanks for your cooperation in helping us keep this program a success.
4. Due to staffing we can not provide toileting. If you need assistance
you must provide an assistant.
5. A therapeutic participation form must be filled out every two years for
each participant.
6. Registration deadline is seven days prior to class start date.
Programs and Classes
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Basketball—Special Olympics League Play |
Snowshoeing—Special Olympics
This class is for all levels. This is a great way to exercise, have fun, and
explore the beautiful trails of Colorado. Starting in February we will head to
the local Colorado trails, transportation is provided. Snowshoes are provided
please call Rachel at 303-464-5524 to reserve a pair or for more information. Age
8 Years & Over. Min/Max: 4/8
9202(1:5) $49/$55 Sat 9:00–10:00 AM*Jan
11–Feb 22
9203(1:1) $49/$55 Sat 9:00–10:00 AM*Jan
11–Feb 22
*Sessions starting in February will go
later as we will be traveling to local trails.
Gymnastics—Special Olympics
Join us for an exciting season of gymnastics. All levels are welcome!
Students are taught the basic fundamentals of floor exercise, the balance beam,
parallel bars, and the vault while emphasizing strength building, coordination,
and body awareness. Age 8 Years &
Over Min/Max: 4/8
9210(1:5) $48/$54 Tue 3:40–4:30 PM Mar 11–May 27
9211(1:1) $48/$54 Tue 3:40–4:30 PM Mar 11–May 27
Track and Field—Special Olympics
On your marks get-set-go! Train for the Special Olympics and have a great
time socializing. This is a great place to improve physical fitness. All ability
levels welcome. Age 8 Years & Over Min/Max:
10/25
9212(1:5) $39/$45 M&Th 5:15–6:15 PM April 7–May 29*
9213(1:1) $39/$45 M&Th 5:15–6:15 PM April 7–May 29*
*No practice May 26
Unified Soccer—Special Olympics
Join us on the field and learn the basic fundamentals of soccer. Unified
Soccer offers the opportunity for people with and without disabilities to play
together as teammates.
Skills—6 weeks. Age 6–14 Years Min/Max: 6/12
9214(1:5) $28/$34 Tue 4:00–4:45
PM April 8–May 20
9215(1:1) $28/$34 Tue 4:00–4:45 PM April 8–May 20
Competition—8 wks. plus competition
This is for the more advanced player. This is a great way to get in shape
for summer. We will scrimmage surrounding area teams along with competing in the
Special Olympics. Age 12 Years &
Over Min/Max: 6/12
9216(1:5) $35/$41 Tue 4:00–5:15 PM April 1–May 27
9217(1:1) $35/$41 Tue 4:00–5:15 PM April 1–May 27
Swim Team—Special Olympics
Participants are given encouragement to improve upon their technique, speed,
and swim strokes. This will be in preparation of Special Olympic competition.
Age: 8 Years & Over Min/Max: 6/12
9219(1:5) $36/$42 Wed 4:00–5:00 PM April 9–May 28
9220(1:1) $36/$42 Wed 4:00–5:00 PM April 9–May 28
Swim Lessons
These classes are for the beginning swimmer. We will teach the fundamentals
of swimming. Age 4–8 Years Min/Max: 3/4
Session 1
9515(1:1) $30/$36 T&Th 3:30–3:55 PM Jan 14–Feb
13
9516(1:4) $30/$36 T&Th 4:30–4:55 PM Jan 14–Feb 13
Session 2:
9520(1:4) $25/$31 T&Th 3:30–3:55 PM April 1–Apr 24
9519(1:1) $25/$31 T&Th 4:00–4:25 PM April
1–Apr 24
Age
9–16 Years
Session 1
9517(1:4) $30/$36 T&Th 4:30–4:55 PM Feb 18–Mar 20
9518(1:1) $30/$36 T&Th 3:30–3:55 PM Feb 18–Mar
20
Session 2:
9521(1:4) $25/$31 T&Th 4:00–4:25 PM Apr 29–May 22
9522(1:1) $25/$31 T&Th 3:30–3:55 PM Apr 29–May
22
Adapted Aquatics
This program is designed for the intermediate to advanced swimmer. Parents
and guardians are encouraged to participate and help. This program is great for
Special Olympics training. These sessions run year round.
Age 8 Years & Over
9221 $17/$23 Sat 11:00–11:55 AM Jan 11–Feb 15
9222 $17/$23 Sat 11:00–11:55 AM March 1–April 5
9223 $17/$23 Sat 11:00–11:55 AM April 12–May 24
Artistic Explosion
Your child’s artistic energy explodes when we ignite their creative fuses!
This is a great general art class that allows “hands-on” learning for kids.
Age 6–12 Years. Min/Max: 5/10
9237 (1:5) $16/$22 Thu 4:00–5:30 PM Mar 6–20
9238 (1:1) $16/$22 Thu 4:00–5:30 PM Mar 6–20
9239 (1:5) $21/$27 Thu 4:00–5:30 PM Apr 3–24
9240 (1:1) $21/$27 Thu 4:00–5:30 PM Apr 3–24
Cooking Class
In this class we learn how to design and prepare a healthy meal. This class
is for those who took part I & II or are
fairly independent in the kitchen currently.
This class is designed to teach the individual who is independent or soon to be
independent how to succeed in the kitchen. Age 14 Years & Over. Min/Max:
4/12
9224 (1:5) $45/$51 Mon 5:00–7:00 PM Feb 3–Feb 24
On the Go
Join us we head out on Saturday once a month for an outing in the
community. Explore the surrounding restaurants, entertainment, activities and
more. This is for the independent individual. We are working on promoting
independent living skills –you are responsible for bringing money to pay for the
activity, The registration fee covers transportation and staffing costs.
Age 15 Years & Over.
Min/Max: 4/1
9225 (1:5) $12/$18 Sat 11:00 AM–2:00 PM Jan 18
Red Robin Restaurant/ Flatirons Mall
9226 (1:5) $12/$18 Sat 1:00–4:00 PM Feb 15
APEX Center swimming
9227 (1:5) $12/$18 Sat 4:00–7:00 PM March 15
Trail Dust Steakhouse
9228 (1:5) $12/$18 Sat 1:00–4:00 PM April 19
Miniature Golf
Softball Summer League
Get ready for the softball league that starts in May. A pre-requisite is to
attend the skills training where we practice the basic fielding techniques along
with going to the batting cages. *Mandatory skills training is on Tuesday, April
22 and April 29 at 5:00 p.m. at the Broomfield Batting Cages.
Age 15 Years & Over Min/Max: 6/12
9229 (1:5) $45/$51 Tuesday May–July
Toddler Time
This class features an exciting play-based curriculum for toddlers! Your
child discovers the joy of learning through stories, songs, messy art, and play
activities. This class is especially designed to promote development in the
areas of communication skills, socialization, concept building, problem solving,
sensory play, and movement. Activities for home are provided each week to
compliment the concepts learned during class.
Age 18–28 Months & Parent Min/Max: 3/6
9538 $40/$46 Tue 9:00–10:30 AM Jan 7–March 11
9539 $24/$30 Sat 9:00–10:30 AM Jan 25–March 8*
*No class Feb 22
9540 $40/$46 Tue 9:00–10:30 AM April 1–June 3
9580 $28/$34 Sat 9:00–10:30AM April 5–May 17
Language, Learning, and Laughter
Develop the language skills your child will need in school. Children will be
introduced to pre-reading concepts, phonemic awareness skills, concept building,
sequence, and following direction activities all while laughing and having fun!
Parents are encouraged to sign up the first day of class to volunteer and watch
their children learn. A Speech-Language Pathologist will teach this class.
Age 3–5 Years Min/Max: 5/6
9603 $36/$42 Wed 9:00–10:00 AM Jan
8–Feb 26
9604 $32/$36 Wed 9:00–10:00 AM Apr 2–May 21**No
class Apr 16
Speech-Language Therapy
Has your child been identified Speech-Language Impaired? If so, and you wish
your child could receive additional services, this is your chance! Sign your
child up for individual speech-language therapy services at the Broomfield
Recreation Center. A copy of your child’s current IEP (individual education
plan) or goals from his or her SLP will be needed to personalize sessions.
Age Pre K–12th Grade
Min/Max: 1/1
9698 $36/$42 Tue 4:30–5:00 PM Jan
7–Jan 28
9699 $36/$42 Thu 5:00–5:30 PM Feb 6–Feb 27
9700 $36/$42 Tue 4:30–5:00 PM April 1–April 22
Free! Tennis Clinic on March 13 & 20 at South Boulder Recreation Center. Contact Rachel Lewison for more information 303-464-5524.
Colorado District 2 Little League offers a spring and summer baseball program for children with special needs. For more information, contact Rachel at 303-464-5524.
Anyone
interested in attending dances for people with disabilities?
A group in
Thornton host dances the first Friday of every month.
For more information
email NightWolfNtheFox@aol.com
Thank you to Robert Gryzmala for sponsoring the Broomfield TR Basketball team!
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