Program details for Therapeutic Recreation Unit

Therapeutic Recreation Unit

2289 Lynnhaven Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 471-5884 Main
(757) 471-5839 TDD
(757) 471-2330 Fax

Operating Agency: Virginia Beach Department of Parks & Recreation
Agency Type: Local/City/County
Person in charge: Colleen Riddick Recreation Supervisor
Hours of operation: M,T,W,Th,F 8:30AM - 5PM
Fees: Charges vary with program. Highest fee-$385; non-resident card $125. Fee waiver available.
Eligibility requirements: All persons with disabilities and anyone needing special accommodations; must be over 1 yr.old.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral; appointment required; walk-ins accepted; written application required; specific documents required.
Area Served: Virginia Beach.

About the program:
Provides a variety of services to individuals who are at-risk, have a disability and/or activity restrictions. Services range from enrollment in therapy based and/or skill development programs, activity adaptations in general recreation programs to identification of available community resources. PROGRAMS HELD In VIRGINIA BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS- Elementary After School Activity Center- the program for ages 5-12 is held in the gym in conjunction with KIDSQUEST Program and includes crafts, small and large group games;must be able to follow 2-step directions,requires minimal daily living assistance. Middle School After School Program- the program for ages 13-16 is held in the gym in conjunction with Middle School Mania, requiring the ability to make simple choices, follow 2-step directions, and handle daily living activities with minimal assistance. Summer Youth Day Camps- program for ages 6-12 provides social interaction; program serves the profoundly disabled up to age 21. Middle School Summer Camp- program for ages 13-16 offers social interaction in smal and large groups and reinforces skill development. RECREATION PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS- Buncha, Buncha Fun- program fordisabled children ages 3-5 include art, music and group games. More Fun- program for ages 6-12 is for disabled children and their siblings and includes music,art,simple cooking and group games. Explore the Great Outdoors- program for disabled children and teens 8-16 offering participation in day camping and instruction in camping activities. Mini-Venturers- program for disabled children and teens 8-16 and their siblings and they participate together on field trips. Families Play To Grow- families play together. T.G.I.F.- program for the disabled person 20 and up provides socialization in a supervised setting. Aventure Club- program offering field trips for the disabled person 20 and over. SKILL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES- Tots and More- program for ages 3-5 offers social interaction and development of fine and gross motor skills. Learn to Swim Program- ages 1 and up in accordance with Red Cross standards. Water Exercise- ages 16 and up offering aquatic exercise program. Aquatic Therapy- provides 1 on 1 instruction to improve physical, emotional,and mental function of individuals suffering from stroke, cardiovascular ailments, or other painful injuries. Level I- Hobby Hour- age 13 and up designed to introduce lifetime leisure skills in arts and crafts, fitness and sports. Teen Canteen (summer Day Program)- age 13-21 offers structured activities to facilitate social interaction and reinforce skill development and participation in group setting. Level II Adult Recreation- age 21 and up provides leisure skills education program in recreation center offering opportunities to develop necessary skills to participate in Gateway to Recreation program. Teen Recreation Club- age 13-20 focusing on the Leisure Skills education program in the center to develop opportunities to participate in the Gateway to Recreation program. New Horizons- Summer day program for ages 17 and up integrating individuals into the rec center activities. Level III Gateway to Recreation- age 13 and up providing participants the opportunity to learn necessary skills to participate in the most least restrictive environment as possible. New Ventures- Summer Day Program for ages 15 and up which incorporates leisure education and community volunteer service. WHEELCHAIR SPORTS- Basketball- ages 16 and up, offering recreational and competitive opportunities. Conference, non-conference, and exhibition games are scheduled September through March. Beginner Tennis- ages 10 and up providing an opportunity for physically challenged youth, teens and adults to be introduced to wheelchair tennis and learn the basic skills and techniques. Sports Extravaganza- age 8-15 provides an introduction to a variety of wheelchair sports and activities, offering instruction in basic rules, the use of equipment and adaptive techniques for a variety of sports. INTERAGENCY/COLLABORATION with COMMUNITY PROGRAMS- Pendleton- age 6-12, program provides children at the center with opportunity to participate in recreational activities including group games, team sports, crafts, cooking and challege games. MAC Unit- age 5-17, is a self contained unit which travels the City of Virginia Beach providing free of charge recreational activities to targeted neighborhoods.