Special Needs The Special Needs program provides opportunity, through community based therapeutic recreation programs for citizens with disabilities to develop physical, mental, emotional, social and leisure skills necessary to participate in a continuum of activities which will enhance their well-being.   Special Needs Goals To provide an opportunity for citizens with disabilities to develop leisure and supportive knowledge and skills enabling their participation in a service continuum of segregated to integrated programs in the least restrictive environment. To facilitate inclusion into recreation programs utilizing community resources, services and information dissemination. To provide an opportunity for agency staff, volunteers, resource persons, family members and caregivers to acquire knowledge and skills about therapeutic recreation so as to gain their support and involvement in the Special Needs programs. To provide an opportunity for intra- and inter- agency cooperation to enhance the leisure services and resources available to citizens throughout the community. Specially Designed Programs These programs are offered for a variety of ages and abilities throughout Denver.  Many of these programs are offered in the recreation center and at local parks.  These programs include adapted aquatics, horseback riding, snow skiing, water skiing, teen night out, dances, Young Adult Adventures, overnight camping, rafting and much more!  The programs are designed with the adaptations and additional assistance that is needed for successful programming.   TRAC Transition to Recreation Activities in the Community-this program provides people with disabilities with the opportunity to participate in recreational activities in Denver Parks and Recreation centers.  Certified Recreation Therapist will work one on one with the participant developing a program that is both therapeutic and enabling to ensure a smooth transition to independence in the utilization of the recreation centers.  Services include, but are not limited to; class and registration information, leisure interest search assistance, one to one class assistance and advocacy to eliminate barriers.                           Contact Us: Special Needs Division  (720) 865-0820

Special Needs Programs   Special Olympics Denver Parks and Recreation currently offers 13 sports including Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding, Nordic Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Youth & Adult Basketball, Soccer, Aquatics, Athletics, Softball, Cycling, Tennis, Bocce, Volleyball, Bowling & Floor Hockey. For more information, click here.   Special Needs Fall and Winter Programs Brochure, Fall and Winter 2008/2009 Programs   Class Activity Age Group Min Age Max Age Dates Days Time Adapted Aquatics @ Athmar Aquatics Programs Special Needs 5 17 3/13/2008 - 5/1/2008 Thu 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Adapted Aquatics @ Athmar Aquatics Programs Special Needs 18 100 3/13/2008 - 5/1/2008 Thu 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Adapted Aquatics @ Athmar Aquatics Programs Special Needs 5 100 5/29/2008 - 7/24/2008 Thu 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Adapted Aquatics @ Athmar Aquatics Programs Special Needs 5 100 5/29/2008 - 7/24/2008 Thu 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Adapted Aquatics @ Cook Park Outdoor Pool Aquatics Programs Special Needs 5 100 6/6/2008 - 8/8/2008 Friday 10:00 - 10:30 Adapted Aquatics @ Cook Park Outdoor Pool Aquatics Programs Special Needs 5 100 6/6/2008 - 8/8/2008 Friday 10:30 am - 11:00 am Adapted Aquatics @ Cook Park Outdoor Pool Aquatics Programs Special Needs 5 100 6/6/2008 - 8/8/2008 Friday 11:00 am - 11:30 am Adapted Aquatics @ Washington Park Aquatics Programs Special Needs 18 100 3/26/2008 - 5/14/2008 Wednesday 4:00 - 4:30 Adapted Aquatics @ Washington Park Aquatics Programs Special Needs 13 17 3/26/2008 - 5/14/2008 Wednesday 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Adapted Aquatics @ Washington Park Aquatics Programs Special Needs 5 16 3/26/2008 - 5/14/2008 Wednesday 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Adapted Parent Tot Aquatics Aquatics Programs Special Needs 6 months 3 years 3/26/2008 - 5/14/2008 Wednesday 3:30 - 4:00 Parent Tot Adapted Aquatics @ Cook Park Outdoor Pool Aquatics Programs Special Needs 5 100 6/6/2008 - 8/8/2008 Friday 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Crafts Around the House Arts and Cultural Programs Special Needs 18 100 3/24/2008 - 5/5/2008 Monday 10:00 am - 11:00 am Gardening Arts and Cultural Programs Special Needs 16 100 5/1/2008 - 5/29/2008 Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Hip Hop Dance Off! Arts and Cultural Programs Special Needs 13 100 4/7/2008 - 5/12/2008 Monday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Martial Arts & Safety Arts and Cultural Programs Special Needs 13 100 3/26/2008 - 5/28/2008 Wednesday 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Martial Arts & Safety Arts and Cultural Programs Special Needs 13 100 6/11/2008 - 8/13/2008 Wednesday 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Scrap and Chat Arts and Cultural Programs Special Needs 18 100 6/13/2008 - 8/8/2008 Friday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Scrap and Chat Arts and Cultural Programs Special Needs 18 100 3/21/2008 - 5/9/2008 Friday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm The Birds & The Bees: Relationship Class Educational Programs Special Needs 13 100 8/12/2008 - 8/26/2008 Tuesday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Circuit Training for people with developmental disabilities Fitness, Health, and Wellness Programs Special Needs 18 100 6/10/2008 - 7/29/2008 Tuesday 9:00 am - 10:00 am Circuit Training for people with disabilities Fitness, Health, and Wellness Programs Special Needs 18 100 4/1/2008 - 5/20/2008 Tuesday 10:30 am - 11:30 am Circuit Training for people with physical disabilities Fitness, Health, and Wellness Programs Special Needs 18 100 6/10/2008 - 7/29/2008 Tuesday 10:00 am - 11:00 am Drop in Hand/bicycling Fitness, Health, and Wellness Programs Special Needs 16 100 6/18/2008 - 8/6/2008 Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fit for Fun Fitness, Health, and Wellness Programs Special Needs 5 10 3/27/2008 - 5/15/2008 Thursday 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Hand/Bicycling Fitness, Health, and Wellness Programs Special Needs 16 100 4/11/2008 - 6/6/2008 Friday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Stretch & Tone Fitness, Health, and Wellness Programs Special Needs 13+ 100 3/20/2008 - 5/8/2008 Thursday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Stretch & Tone Fitness, Health, and Wellness Programs Special Needs 13+ 100 6/12/2008 - 7/31/2008 Thursday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Try-a-Thon Training Fitness, Health, and Wellness Programs Special Needs 13 100 3/17/2008 - 4/28/2008 Monday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Adult Overnight Camping Trip Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs Special Needs 13 20 8/21/2008 - 8/22/2008 Thu & Fri - Advanced Hikers Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs Special Needs 16 100 3/26/2008 - 4/30/2008 Wednesday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Canoeing Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs Special Needs 8 100 6/16/2008 - 7/7/2008 Monday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cooperative Canoeing Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs Special Needs 8 100 5/5/2008 - 6/2/2008 Monday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fishing Derby Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs Special Needs 6 18 6/7/2008 - 6/7/2008 Saturday - Fishing Trip Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs Special Needs 13 100 6/21/2008 - 6/21/2008 Saturday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Genesee Ropes Challenge Course Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs Special Needs 10 100 6/9/2008 - 6/9/2008 Monday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Powerhikers Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs Special Needs 16 100 4/3/2008 - 5/1/2008 Thursday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Rock Climbing Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs Special Needs 8 100 4/26/2008 - 5/17/2008 Saturday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Therapeutic Horseback Riding Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs Special Needs 6 100 3/17/2008 - 4/28/2008 Monday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Therapeutic Horseback Riding for Youth Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs Special Needs 6 17 6/10/2008 - 7/22/2008 Tuesday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Whitewater Rafting Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs Special Needs 13 100 6/6/2008 - 6/6/2008 Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Youth Overnight Camping Trip Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs Special Needs 13 20 6/27/2008 - 6/29/2008 Fri/Sat/Sun - Family Fun in the Sun Day Social Clubs and Activities Special Needs 0 100 7/12/2008 - 7/12/2008 Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday Challengers Afternoon Activities Social Clubs and Activities Special Needs 18 100 6/7/2008 - 8/16/2008 Saturday Times will vary - Times will vary Spring Excursions Social Clubs and Activities Special Needs 18+ 100 3/29/2008 - 4/27/2008 Fri Vary - Vary Summer Luau Dance Social Clubs and Activities Special Needs 13 100 6/14/2008 - 6/14/2008 Friday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Teen Night Out Social Clubs and Activities Special Needs 13-19 19 4/11/2008 - 5/16/2008 Friday 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Young Adult Adventures Social Clubs and Activities Special Needs 17 25 6/16/2008 - 7/21/2008 Monday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Drop-in Adaptive Water Skiing Sports Programs Special Needs 13 100 6/18/2008 - 8/8/2008 Wednesday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Drop-in Advanced Adaptive Water Skiing Sports Programs Special Needs 13 100 6/19/2008 - 8/9/2008 Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Golf for Health & Wellness Sports Programs Special Needs 13 100 6/16/2008 - 8/11/2008 Monday 9:30 am - 11:00 am Golf for Health & Wellness Sports Programs Special Needs 13 100 4/7/2008 - 6/2/2008 Monday 9:00 am - 11:30 pm Rockie Baseball Camp Sports Programs Special Needs 6 100 6/13/2008 - 6/13/2008 Friday 9:30 - 1:30 pm Saturday Challengers Drop-in Bowling Sports Programs Special Needs 18 100 6/7/2008 - 8/16/2008 Saturday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Saturday Challengers Drop-in Bowling Sports Programs Special Needs 18 100 3/29/2008 - 5/24/2008 Saturday 9:30 am - 11:30 am Special Olympics Aquatics Sports Programs Special Needs 8 100 3/18/2008 - 5/20/2008 Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Special Olympics Adult Soccer Sports Programs Special Needs 8 21 3/24/2008 - 5/19/2008 Monday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Special Olympics Bocce Sports Programs Special Needs 8 100 6/14/2008 - 8/2/2008 Saturday 8:30 am - 9:30 am Special Olympics Cycling Sports Programs Special Needs 8 100 6/9/2008 - 8/4/2008 Monday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Special Olympics Softball Sports Programs Special Needs 16 100 6/6/2008 - 8/1/2008 Friday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Special Olympics Tennis @ City Park Sports Programs Special Needs 8 100 6/10/2008 - 8/7/2008 Tuesday & Thurs day 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Special Olympics Tennis @ Mullen High School Sports Programs Special Needs 8 100 6/10/2008 - 8/7/2008 Tuesday & Thurs day 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Special Olympics Track & Field Sports Programs Special Needs 8 100 4/3/2008 - 5/29/2008 Thursday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Special Olympics Youth Soccer Sports Programs Special Needs 8 21 3/24/2008 - 5/19/2008 Monday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Stars of Tomorrow Sports Camp Sports Programs Special Needs 6 18 8/7/2008 - 8/8/2008 Thursday & Frid ay 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Wheelchair Tennis Sports Programs Special Needs 12 100 6/16/2008 - 8/4/2008 Monday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Wheelchair Tennis Sports Programs Special Needs 12 100 4/7/2008 - 6/2/2008 Monday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm