The Recreation departments of Southborough, Northborough, and Shrewsbury announced a partnership to offer adaptive programs that include support for residents with disabilities and some social opportunities with residents without disabilities.
Registration is already open for a teen craft program on December 10th and a gym games series starting on January 3rd. Both of these “Adaptive” programs are specifically geared for residents with disabilities. They take place in Shrewsbury. (Scroll down for more details.)
Registration for all of the “Rec Connect” programs will be conducted through Shrewsbury’s website. (That means you’ll need to create a profile on their system.) But all of the programs will be listed on Southborough Rec’s website with links to sign up.
Southborough Rec’s explanation includes:
Rec Connect is an adaptive/inclusive social program designed for those with and without disabilities to come together and build friendships while enjoying recreational activities and community outings. These programs are staff-supported to ensure a structured and welcoming environment. Community outings will be held in small groups on various days of the week and at varying times. Participants will register for individual events based on their interests and schedule.
I spoke with Rec Director Tim Davis about how the registration balance for each program will be handled. He clarified that the programs aren’t all both adaptive and inclusive. Instead description will specify the intended audience. Registration also includes questionnaires to be completed that will help parents understand the program intent.
It looks like the titles may clarify as well. The first two programs, titled as Adaptive, are described as “designed for people with diverse abilities who may need additional support”.
Below are details with links for registration:
Adaptive Holiday Gift “Crafternoon” — for Ages 13+
Sunday, December 10th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Shrewsbury Senior Center (98 Maple Ave)
If you are trying to think about possible gifts to give loved ones for the upcoming holiday season, look no further! . . .
We will be making snowman tea light ornaments, hot chocolate mason jar gifts, sugar cookie mason jar gifts, and terracotta snowman decorations!
The fee is $10 per person. Click here to register.
Adaptive Holiday Gift “Crafternoon” — for Age groups 6-15 yrs and 15+
Biweekly on Wednesday evenings, starting January 3rd at Floral Street School (57 Floral St)
Gym class is back in session! Coach Chip will be rotating through floor hockey, basketball, kickball, and partner asteroids every 2 weeks. Don’t let the winter blues get you down, come out and stay active with us!
6-15 yr olds will play from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, followed by ages 15+ from 7:00 – 8:00 pm.
The 9-session biweekly program runs January 3rd – March 6th (with a break in February for school vacation.) The fee is $80 per person. Click here to register.
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