All registration information for special needs programming can be found if you click here. This website will give detailed information of times, dates, locations, and more! If you have further questions, please contact Lyndsey at lyndsey@rararecreation.org or 947-886-0084 (this number can no longer receive text messages).

Join us for specialized classes focusing on teaching and practicing specific social skills in a clinic setting. Adaptations/Modifications and sensory items provided as needed by Certified Recreational Therapists. These classes are taught by Therapeutic Concepts and will take place at their facility Therapeutic Concepts @ Therapeutic Concepts 38257 Mound Road Building D Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Social Skills Workshop: Friendship Skills

March 22 6:00-7:00 $28/resident $34/non-resident 

March's class will focus on friendship skills. The following topics will be addressed: Active listening skills, Identifying good qualities in a friend, Assertive communication with a friend, Safety awareness when making new friends

14+ years

Social Skills Workshop: Understanding and Setting Boundaries (Registration begins April 1)

May 22 6:00-7:00 $28/resident $34/non-resident 

Join us for specialized classes focusing on teaching and practicing specific social skills in a clinic setting. Adaptations/Modifications and sensory items provided as needed by Certified Recreational Therapists.

May's class will focus on understanding and setting boundaries. The following topics will be addressed: Identifying appropriate and health communication in relationships as well as inappropriate and unhealthy communication in relationships (friendships, co-workers, parents, caregivers)

This class is taught by Therapeutic Concepts and will take place at their facility.

14+ years

Music, Rhythm, and Exercise (Registration begins April 1)

Join us for an energizing hour of exercise! Don't worry, we even make exercise enjoyable. With a variety of music, we incorporate yoga, dance, cardio drumming, and more into these rhythmic routines. Basic music education via instrument exploration, note reading, and tempo skills are addressed. Seated or standing per individual need.

Adaptations/modifications and sensory items provided as needed by our Certified Recreational Therapists in a clinic setting.

This class is taught by Therapeutic Concepts and will take place at their facility.

July 24 6:00-7:00 $28/resident $34/non-resident 

14+ years

This program is designed for people with disabilities. Join Ms. Wendy and Rochester Hills Naturalists for a program all about birds! Build a feeder, learn about the different types of feathers, and take a hike to look for some of our feathered friends!

April 26 5:30-6:30

Bloomer Park

14+ years

$12 resident/$15 non-resident

Enjoy a movie and a pizza snack with friends, one Friday a month from September-April. This opportunity is designed to support persons with special needs. 14+ years

$17 resident/$21 non resident RARA Messy Room

March 24 5:30-7:30 

April 21 5:30-7:30 

 WERQ is the wildly addictive cardio dance class based on the hottest pop and hip hop music. The workout is nonstop with repetitive athletic moves and fresh dance steps, so you get the best sweat. WERQ Instructors build a playlist based on trendsetting pop and hip hop music.

14+ Years

Fridays 4:30-5:15 Fridays April 14-May 19 $60 resident/$72 non-resident 

Tuesdays 4:45-5:30 June 20-Jully 25 OFF July 4 $60 resident/$72 non-resident (Registration opens April 1)

Tuesdays 4:45-5:30 August 1-August 29 $60 resident/$72 non-resident (Registration opens April 1)

 

 

Paint a Miracle Art Studio is uniquely designed to offer people living with disabilities and other challenges rich art opportunities developed to ignite the artist's imagination and self-discovery. Studio classes are offered for ages pre-primary through adult. Emphasis is placed on individual process, creativity, and expression. We are located at 400 Water St. Suite LL4 Rochester, MI 48307.

3 Week Drawing & Painting Animals

Have fun learning how to draw and paint some of your favorite animals.

Parents/aides are welcome to attend to help. 

Mondays April 10-April 24 4:30-5:30 at Paint a Miracle

$125 resident/$145 non-resident

Colorful Paper Picture Making (Registration begins April 1)

Have fun creating collage artwork with small pieces of colorful paper!

June 24 11:00-12:00 at Paint a Miracle

$45 resident/$54 non-resident

 

Creative Canvas Painting (Registration begins April 1)

Have fun creating a painting of your own on canvas!

July 22 11:00-12:00 at Paint a Miracle

$45 resident/$54 non-resident

 

Colorful Cardboard Sculpture (Registration begins April 1)

Have fun creating a three dimensional cardboard sculpture.

August 19 11:00-12:00

$45 resident/$54 non-resident

 

Cinco de Mayo Dance

 

This dance is designed for persons who have special needs. Come boogie down with great music and dancing, while enjoy a fun evening with friends with a Cinco de Mayo theme. Food and drink will be served.

May 5 6:00-8:00 for 14+ years

Location: Rochester Community House

$20 resident/$24 non-resident

 

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. PRE-REGISTER EARLY as spots are very limited and so that we have enough assistance and space reserved in the restaurants. 14+ Years. All times are 5:00-6:30

April 3 Location TBD 

May 1 (Registration opens April 1) Location TBD 

June 5 (Registration opens April 1) Location TBD 

July 10 (Registration opens April 1) Location TBD 

August 7 (Registration opens April 1) Location TBD 

$6 resident/$8 nonresident

For persons with developmental disabilities. This 4-week group will be led by Ms. Wendy on the Paint Creek Trail for a good cardio fitness walk. Parents are welcome to participate too! Wear gym clothes and shoes. Bring your water bottle. We will meet at the West Entrance of the Rochester Hills Library.

Tuesdays May 2-May 23 5:30-6:30

14+ years

Registration opens April 1

 Judo classes are taught by a certified USJF black belt with over 30 years of teaching experience, including 7 years in adaptive programming for peoples with special needs. Class emphasizes safety and respect for others while being fun as well. Beginner Judokas will learn to fall safely, as well as master the fundamentals of basic Judo (throwing and pinning; there are no kicks and punching) and can eventually earn belt ranks. Just wear long sleeve sweats tops and bottoms. Gis (uniforms) can be purchased from the instructor when the participant decides on a gi.

Tuesdays 4:30-5:15 

$50 per month

RARA Wright Room

This opportunity is designed to support persons with special needs. Enjoy a movie with your friends at the theater one Wednesday a month. You will pay for your own ticket and concessions. Movies and times are based on the current theater schedule. Spots are EXTREMELY limited, so you must pre-register so that we have enough assistance and space reserved. Movie select/times will be emailed the week of the program. 14+ years

April 12 

May 17 (Registration begins April 1)

June 14 (Registration begins April 1)

July 19 (Registration begins April 1)

August 16 (Registration begins April 1)

Location: Emagine Theater, Rochester Road
Fee: $6 per evening resident/$8 per non-resident

Special Needs Leagues and Fitness

Special Needs Programs

SCAMP

Inclusive Recreation

If you have any questions regarding adaptive programs, please do not hesitate to contact Lyndsey Ramsay at 947-886-0084 (call or text) or via email at lyndsey@rararecreation.org