What is Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR)?
Greeley Recreation’s AIR program provides activities and services to individuals in the community who have varying levels of physical or intellectual abilities. We are dedicated to empowering all individuals to participate in recreational programming and activities while becoming part of the City of Greeley Recreation family. AIR program staff are led by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to coordinate programming.
Adaptive Programs
Adaptive programs are specialized programs for individuals who may have disabilities and need adaptive support to participate in activities—for example, sled hockey or adaptive swim lessons. AIR can help provide adaptive solutions for individuals.
- AIR /ADA Assistance Fund: A portion of Greeley’s Youth Assistance Fund provides financial aid to ANY individuals with disabilities at ANY AGE to participate in Greeley Recreation Programs. Complete and return this form to the Greeley Recreation Center, Family FunPlex or Rodarte Community Center to apply.
Inclusion
The AIR program provides support for people to participate in any Greeley Recreation program. AIR can help determine how to most effectively support individuals in recreation programs. Inquiries about what type of accommodations are available should be made at least two weeks before the class begins.
Contact AIR today to work with you to adapt activities and meet your needs.
Unified Sport Leagues
Greeley Recreation offers unified teams for sports like basketball, soccer, and softball. They are teams comprised of players with and without disabilities. These leagues may work with rule additions and changes that allow all players to be supported and make gameplay fair.
Special Olympics
For the competitive athlete, Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR) offers Special Olympics sports like basketball, bowling, volleyball, swim team, soccer, track and field, and softball. Programs are geared toward individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
AIR Events and Activities
April 2024
| Program | Age Range | Date | Time | Prior Registration Required |
| AIR Unified Soccer | 8a-15, 16+ | April 1 -May 6 | Mondays 5:15-6 p.m. or 6-6:45 p.m. | x |
| Special Olympics Track and Field | 8-15, 16+ | April 5 - June 12 | Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. | x |
| Social Series | 12+ | April 5, 19 | Fridays 2-3 p.m. | x |
| Crafting without a Recipe | 12+ | April 9 | Tuesday 12:30-1:30 p.m. | x |
| Craft - Origami | 12+ | April 17 | Wednesday 10-11 a.m. | x |
| AIR Sports for All | 3-5 | April 23 - May 21 | Tuesdays 5-5:30 p.m. | x |
| AIR Sports for All | 6-10 | April 23 - May 21 | Tuesdays 5:30-6 p.m. | x |
| Adaptive Line Dancing | 12+ | April 24 | Wednesday 3:30-4:15 p.m. | x |
| Game Night | 12+ | April 25 | Thursday 5:30-7 p.m. | x |
May 2024
| Program | Age Range | Date | Time | Prior Registration Required |
| Social Series | 12+ | May 3, 17 | Fridays 2-3 p.m. | x |
| Yard Games | 12+ | May 6 | Monday 6:30-7:30 p.m. | x |
| Crafting without a Recipe | 12+ | May 14 | Tuesday 12:30-1:30 p.m. | x |
| Craft - Wax Art | 12+ | May 15 | Wednesday 10-11 a.m. | x |
| Adaptive Line Dancing | 12+ | May 22 | Wednesday 3:30-4:15 p.m. | x |
| Game Night | 12+ | May 30 | Thursday 5:30-7 p.m. | x |
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
AIR program staff are led by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to coordinate AIR programming. A CTRS is a qualified professional providing recreational therapy services. Therapeutic recreation uses recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses or disabling conditions as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery, and well-being.
Volunteer
Volunteers are an essential piece to running adaptive recreation programs. If you are interested in volunteering and giving participants a wonderful experience, call 970-350-9779 for more information or download the volunteer application.
Upcoming Events
Game Nights
Balancing Games
Thursday, April 25
5:30-7 p.m.
Guessing Games
Thursday, May 30
5:30-7 p.m.
Upcoming Registrations
Summer Season
- T-ball Clinics
May 29 – August 8
Ages 5-8 - Sports for All
June 4 – August 6
Ages 3-10 - Special Olympics – Softball
June 13 – August 15
Ages 9-15 and 16+ - Special Olympics – Bocce
July 9 – August 20
Ages 8-15 and 16+