NSSRA Program Guides Winter 2020 | Page 51

Horseback Riding Saddle 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 and must be returned to the NSSRA office by Friday, December 27. Note: As a safety precaution for all, participants over 250 pounds will do groundwork with horses instead of riding. Participants with physical and medical conditions, please use caution. No program January 23. 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: Age: Location: Time: Date: Min/Max: Marissa Wayne Program Code/Fee: 16 and up Transportation Code/Fee: Equestrian Connection, Lake Forest 5:45 - 7:00 pm Times/Locations: Thursdays, January 9 - February 27 6 / 9 102013-01 / $292 102013-51 / $79 Pick Up 4:15 pm NSSRA 4:45 pm WCRC 5:15 pm Moraine Drop Off 8:20 pm 8:00 pm 7:30 pm Show Choir 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 movements for the performance. There will be a final performance on the last day of program, and family members and friends are invited to come enjoy the show! No program January 23. Goals: Improve vocal skills and ability to follow directions. Enhance memory of song lyrics and music theory. Increase exposure to a variety of movement and musical genres. Develop confidence through performance. Contact: Kai Treston Program Code/Fee: Age: 21 and up Transportation Code/Fee: Location: Jewett Park Community Center, Deerfield Time: 6:15 - 7:15 pm Times/Locations: Date: Thursdays, January 9 - February 27 Min/Max: 6 / 10 104009-01 / $67 104009-51 / $79 Pick Up 4:45 pm NSSRA 5:15 pm WCRC 5:45 pm Moraine Drop Off 8:10 pm 7:50 pm 7:30 pm Adaptive Swim 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, Adaptive 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 specifically designed for individuals with physical impairments. No program January 24. Goals: Improve strength, mobility and flexibility within the water. Increase water safety awareness. Contact: Kai Treston Group I Time: Age: 13 and up Group I Time: Location: Park Center, Glenview Group I Code/Fee: Date: Fridays, January 10 - February 28 Group I Code/Fee: Min/Max: 2 / 3 per group NSSRA | (847) 509-9400 • [email protected] • register.nssra.org • www.nssra.org 4:00 - 4:45 pm 5:00 - 5:45 pm 104015-01 / $121 104015-02 / $121 ADULT PROGRAMS 51