Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Brochures Fall 2019 | Page 72

Adaptive Opportunities Buddy Sports & Dance Buddy Sports offers various programs for players with developmental and/or physical disabilities. These classes offer a non-competitive athletic opportunity. Buddies will be paired up weekly to allow participants to make new friends and enjoy the experience. BUDDY SOCCER (5-15Y) Grab your cleats and join your friends as we pair with our buddies to play the wonderful sport of soccer. Buddy Soccer is a program for players with developmental and/or physical disabilities. Each week, we will take the field as we challenge our friends to an exciting game of soccer. Participants will spend time warming up, learning new skills of the sport, and play a 45 minute game. Location: Instructor/Contact: Deerpath Park, Field 1 John Eldridge, Program Manager, 847.810.3940 CODE DAYS DATES TIME R/NR 11040112-01 M Sep 16 - Oct 21 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm $60/$72 BUDDY SOCCER VOLUNTEERS (12-18Y) We are looking for volunteers who are ready to share in the fun and excitement of Buddy Sports. As a buddy, you will be paired with an athlete with special needs as he or she learns to play a variety of sports in a non-competitive environment. Help us create an experience where everyone can have fun enjoying sports, friendship, and comradely. While there is no fee for buddies, you must register for the experience. Location: Instructor/Contact: Notes: Deerpath Park, Field 1 John Eldridge, Program Manager, 847.810.3940 Please wear sneakers and dress in athletic clothing each week. CODE DAYS DATES TIME R/NR 11050112-01 M Sep 9 - Oct 21 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Free - Registration is required DOWN WITH HIP HOP (5-15Y) This class is designed to help students with Down Syndrome explore an interest in dance, music, and self- expression. The class goals include teaching rhythm, safe stretching, body awareness, building self-confidence, enhancing social skills, and having fun! Miss Denita has years of experience teaching people with different learning styles. She looks forward to bringing energy and musicality to this fun class. Location: Instructor: Notes: Studio 2, Lake Forest Recreation Center Denita Inez End of year recital performance optional. Register at www.LFRec.com. CODE DAYS DATES TIME R/NR 40540407-01 W Sep 4 - May 13 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm $587/$691 Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) provides and facilitates year round recreation programs and services for children, teens and adults with disabilities who live in 13 northern suburban communities including Lake Forest. NSSRA has over 500 recreation, sport, cultural and social offerings available throughout the year, creating new experiences, opportunities for skill development, leisure time, and perhaps most importantly, friendship. Our Inclusion support option provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy full participation in partner agency programs while receiving the individualized one-on-one support they need to succeed. Through its programs and services, NSSRA removes the barriers that might prevent an individual with disabilities from full participation in the fun and richness of experience that life has to offer. Please contact us with questions or for more information about the programs and services we provide. NSSRA Program Guides are available online at www.nssra.org or in print at the Lake Forest Recreation Center. 70 www. LF Pa rksa n d Re c .c om NSSRA | 3105 MacArthur Blvd. • Northbrook, IL 60062 • [phone] [email protected] • www.nssra.org • NSSRA • @playwithnssra • NSSRA