NSSRA Program Guides Summer 2018 | Page 46

Adult Programs Aquacise Join us as we exercise and stretch in the therapy pool! Aquacise will target major muscle groups to get in a total body workout in the water each week. This water exercise program is designed to fit each participant’s intensity, endurance and physical ability. Staff will provide the level of assistance needed to perform each exercise. This program ends one week early on August 1. No program July 4. Goals: Increase physical endurance, strength and flexibility in the water. Improve knowledge of exercise skills. Enhance independence in participation. Contact: Dani Kern Program Code/Fee: Age: 21 and up Transportation Code/Fee: Location: Park Center, Glenview Time: 6:15 - 7:15pm Times/Locations: Date: Wednesdays, June 20 - August 1 Min/Max: 6 / 8 384404-01 / $80 384404-51 / $77 Pick Up 4:45 pm NSSRA 5:15 pm Moraine 5:45 pm WCRC Drop Off 8:35 pm 8:15 pm 7:45 pm Horseback Riding 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. Ea ch 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 by Friday, June 8. No program July 5 and July 19. 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. 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: 16 and up Transportation Code/Fee: Location: Equestrian Connection, Lake Forest Time: 5:45 - 7:00 pm Times/Locations: Date: Thursdays, June 21 - August 9 Min/Max: 6 / 9 46 386212-01 / $237 386212-51 / $66 Pick Up 4:15 pm NSSRA 4:45 pm WCRC Drop Off 8:20 pm 8:00 pm Register online at register.nssra.org.