Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR)

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 towards individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

AIR Events and Activities

May 2023

Program	Age Range	Date	Time
AIR Social Series: Random Acts of Kindness – Responsibility	16+	May 5	2-3 p.m.
AIR Craft: Trip to the Beach	16+	May 17	10-11 a.m.
Adaptive Water Aerobics	16+	May 24	Wednesday \| 10-10:30 a.m.
Game Night: Cooperative Games	16+	May 26	6:30-8 p.m.
AIR T-ball Clinic	4-8	May 30	Tuesday \| 5-5:50 p.m.
AIR Baseball Clinic	9-15	May 30	Tuesday \| 5-5:50 p.m.

June 2023

Program	Age Range	Date	Day / Time
Social Series	16+	June 2, 16, & 30	Friday \| 2-3 p.m.
Adaptive Swim Lessons	All ages	June 5	Monday & Wednesday 12:30-1 p.m. 1:05-1:35 p.m. 5:30-6 p.m.
Special Olympics Softball	16+	June 8	Thursday \| 6-7 p.m. 7-8 p.m.
Crafting without a Recipe	16+	June 13	Tuesday \| 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Craft: Rodeo Inspired	18+	June 21	Wednesday \| 10-11 a.m.
Adaptive Water Aerobics	16+	June 28	Wednesday \| 10-10:30 a.m.
Game Night	12+	June 30	Friday \| 6:30-8 p.m.

July 2023

Program	Age Range	Date	Time
Crafting w/out a Recipe	16+	July 11	Tuesday \| 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Social Series	16+	July 14	Friday \| 2-3 p.m.
Craft: Jewelry	16+	July 19	Wednesday \| 10-11 a.m.
Adaptive Water Aerobics	16+	July 26	Wednesday \| 10-10:30 a.m.
Game Night	12+	July 28	Friday \| 6:30-8 p.m.

August 2023

Program	Age Range	Date	Day / Time
Adaptive line Dancing Classes	12+	August 5-26	Saturday \| 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Crafting without a Recipe	16+	August 8	Tuesday \| 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Social Series: Teamwork	16+	August 11 & 25	Friday \| 2-3 p.m.
Special Olympics Bowling	16+	August 14	Monday \| 4:15-5:30 p.m.
Craft: Sculpting	18+	August 16	Wednesday \| 10-11 a.m.
Special Olympics Bowling	8-15	August 17	Thursday \| 4:15-5:30 pm
Adaptive Water Aerobics	16+	August 23	Wednesday \| 10-10:30 a.m.
Game Night	12+	August 25	Friday \| 6:30-8 p.m.
Unified Flag Football	12+	August 30	Wednesday \| 5-6 p.m.

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.