NSSRA Program Guides Summer 2017 | Page 43

Saddle up! Equestrian Connection is a one-of-a-kind stable that provides therapeutic horseback riding specifically designed for individuals with special needs. Participants will work to gain strength, flexibility and balance through riding. Each participant will learn how to ride, groom, saddle and tack a horse. During the program, the group will also be engaged in other horse-related activities and a snack will be provided 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. 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.

Don’ t forget to bring your spirit fingers and jazz hands to NSSRA’ s Show Choir program! Participants will gain appreciation for a variety of music styles while learning new songs and singing old favorites. Participants will also learn music etiquette and performance skills while experiencing being in a show choir. The group will also practice short dance routines for each song. There will be a final performance on the last day of program. Family members and friends are invited to watch the final performance. Goals: Improve leisure vocal skills. Improve ability to follow directions. Improve memory focused on song lyrics. Learn different styles of dance movement.

Join us while we work to improve mobility and strength in this fun swim program! Whether you want to learn how to swim or just improve the skills you already have, Adapted Swim is for you. This program offers individual swim instruction to work on the participant’ s goals in a one-on-one aquatic environment. This program is designed specifically for individuals with physical impairments who use a wheelchair or are ambulatory. Goals: Increase physical endurance and improve strength, mobility and flexibility. Improve individual swimming skills. Increase water safety awareness.