NSSRA Program Guides Fall 2017 | Page 31

NSSRA Gym Night Are you looking for a night out with your friends? Come check out Gym Night! Every week, we will head to the gym where we will enjoy a pick-up game of the group’s choice. When we are done, we will head out to grab a bite to eat. All sports played will be team sports and will be decided by the group the week before. Everyone should wear athletic clothes and shoes. Athletes should bring $10 for dinner. NSSRA will not be running programs on Wednesday, September 20 after 6:00 pm in light of Rosh Hashanah. Please note that this program will begin one week late on Wednesday, September 27. No program November 22. Goals: Improve social interaction and teamwork skills. Learn new leisure skills. Contact: Hailey Haas Program Code/Fee: Age: 16 and up Transportation Code/Fee: Location: Sachs Recreation Center, Deerfield Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Times/Locations: Date: Wednesdays, September 27 - December 13 Min/Max: 6 / 10 470408-01 / $113 470408-51 / $121 Pick Up 4:30 pm NSSRA 5:00 pm WCRC 5:30 pm Moraine Drop Off 9:00 pm 8:40 pm 8:20 pm Youth Horseback Riding Giddy up! Equestrian Connection is a one-of-a-kind stable that provides therapeutic horseback riding opportunities specifically designed for individuals with special needs. Participants learn and practice grooming techniques, ride, have a snack and engage in a horse-related activity each week. A waiver will be sent prior to program; the waiver must be returned to the NSSRA office before participation in this program is approved. Note: As a safety precaution for all, participants over 250 pounds will do ground work with horses instead of riding. Participants with physical and medical conditions, please use caution. NSSRA will not be running programs on Thursday, September 21 in light of Rosh Hashanah. Please note that this program will begin one week late on Thursday, September 28. No program October 12. Goals: Increase flexibility and range of motion while on the horse. Gain self-confidence and a sense of control through stable skills. Develop companionship with the horse and a sense of responsibility. Contact: Marissa Wayne Program Code/Fee: Age: 3 - 15 Transportation Code/Fee: Location: Equestrian Connection, Lake Forest Time: 4:30 – 5:45 pm Times/Locations: Date: Thursdays, September 28 - November 16 Min/Max: 6 / 9 www.nssra.org 476209-01 / $277 476209-51 / $77 Pick Up 3:00 pm NSSRA 3:30 pm WCRC 4:00 pm RCHP Drop Off 7:15 pm 6:45 pm 6:15 pm YOUTH PROGRAMS 31