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
February 2024
Program | Age Range | Date | Time | Prior Registration Required |
Adaptive Line Dancing | 12+ | February 3-24 | Saturdays 12:30-1:30 p.m. | x |
Social Series | 16+ | February 9 and 23 | Friday | 2-3 p.m. | |
Crafting without a Recipe | 12+ | February 13 | Tuesday 12:30-1:30 p.m. | x |
Craft: Clay Projects | 16+ | February 21 | Wednesday | 10-11 a.m. | |
Game Night | 12+ | February 29 | Thursday | 6:30-8 p.m. | x |
March 2024
Program | Age Range | Date | Time | Prior Registration Required |
Adaptive Line Dancing | 12+ | March 3-23 | Saturday 12:30-1:30 p.m. | x |
Social Series | 12+ | March 8 and 22 | Friday 2-3 p.m. | x |
Crafting without a Recipe | 12+ | March 12 | Tuesday 12:30-1:30 p.m. | x |
AIR Sports for All | 3-10 | March 19 - April 16 | Tuesdays 5-5:30 p.m. | x |
Craft: Painting | 16+ | March 20 | Wednesday | 10-11 a.m. | x |
Game Night | 12+ | March 28 | Thursday | 6:30-8 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
Adaptive Line Dancing
We’re partnering with Country Kickup for this fun event! Be sure to register each week to attend.
Saturdays | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
February 3-24
Sign up today!
March 2 – May 15
Register now!
Admission: $8
Location: Family FunPlex, 1501 65th Ave., Greeley