This course is designed to support peoples with special needs of all ages. These are exciting, dynamic classes in a safe, positive, non-competitive atmosphere, with an emphasis on self-improvement. We will address the following practices in our curriculum: stances, blocks, striking and kicking, katas, falls/rolls, grappling, stretching, strengthening, breathing exercises, and partner work.
We aim to build strength, confidence, and focus! As well as learning a new skill and promoting growth. 
All students receive individual attention from Head Instructor Christopher Scafone.
Strong Mind • Strong Body • Strong Life • The Hardest Workouts You Will Ever Love!
Location: Four80 Fitness Group X
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-5:45
Tuition: $100/Month covers all classes

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One Monday a month enjoy a meal with friends at various local restaurants. This opportunity is designed to support persons with special needs. Participants pay for their own meal, beverage and tip. You must pre-register so that we have enough assistance and space reserved in the restaurants.

This activity is supervised by RARA Staff.  

Location: various local restaurants, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

If you are not pre-registered, RARA cannot provide supervision.  

#8933 March 4 Ram's Horn 5:00-6:30 - #8934 March 4 Ram's Horn 6:30-8

#8935 April 1 Buffalo's Anchor Bar 5:00-6:30 - #8536 April 1 Buffalo's Anchor Bar 6:30-8

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Enjoy a movie and a pizza snack with friends, one Friday a month. This opportunity is designed to support persons with special needs.

Location: RARA 500 East 2nd St  - Messy Room

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This opportunity is designed to support persons with special needs. Enjoy a movie with your friends at the theater one Friday a month.  You will pay for your own ticket and concessions. Plans are based on the current theater schedule. You must pre-register so that we have enough assistance and space reserved.

Location: Emagine Theater, Rochester Road

If you are not pre-registered, RARA cannot provide supervision and we can not reserve a seat for you. Detailed information regarding movie selection and times, will be sent out on Wednesday evening to those participants who are registered.

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#8974 May 3 - Cinco de Mayo Dance

Attendees are encouraged to come dance, enjoy great food and music, and spend time with good friends!

Location: RCS Administration Center 501 W. University Dr. Rochester, MI 48307

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Come join Ms. Brooke for a 6-week yoga session.  In this session, participants will practice yoga poses, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation.  This class will also include games to promote social interaction.  These practices together aim to balance physiological and cognitive functioning, while also promoting physical, emotional, and social development.

#8910 Mondays starting March 11

Location: RARA 500 East 2nd St  - Messy Room

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Join Ms. Andrea, an experienced cake and cupcake decorating and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, for an evening learning how to decorate cupcakes! Ms. Andrea will provide everything that you need in order to decorate, so all you will need to bring is your creativity and excitement to learn! This program will help promote fine motor skills, creativity, self expression, concentration, decision making skills, and more! Do not miss this fun new opportunity to decorate seasonal and holiday-related cupcakes! Sign up today.
 

#8993 March 19 6:00-7:00

#8994 April 16 6:00-7:00

Location: RARA Messy Room

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Special Needs Leagues and Fitness

Special Needs Programs

SCAMP

2019 SCAMP APPLICATION

Inclusive Recreation

If you have any questions regarding adaptive programs, please do not hesitate to contact Lyndsey Ramsay at 248-601-4041 or via email at Lyndsey@rararecreation.org