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Need Help Selecting a Program?
If you need assistance in making recreation and leisure choices or exploring new and different possibilities, a leisure interest assessment may be appropriate. Our staff will identify an individual's needs, strengths and interests through a leisure interest assessment that will help in pinpointing programs that match the individual's abilities and interests.
The Inclusion Process
Some individuals with disabilities prefer to participate in the traditional recreation programs
we offer. To include those with disabilities, Therapeutic Recreation Services provides support in the form of adaptive equipment, program modification, additional staff training, support staff, and other services to facilitate inclusion. Our staff will assist in determining the most effective means of inclusion support for individuals to participate in any program.
How to Access the Inclusion Process:
- Register for the recreation program of your choice (those not specific to
Therapeutic Recreation).
- Contact the program coordinator to discuss the details or features of the program.
- The program coordinator contacts Therapeutic Recreation Services (if necessary) to discuss the type of support needed to accommodate you or your family member.
- Therapeutic Recreation Services works cooperatively with the family to determine which accommodations will best support the individual.
- You or your family member start the program with inclusion support(s) in place.
- Therapeutic Recreation Services staff members periodically observe the program to provide support and answer any questions.
- Communication between Therapeutic Recreation Services staff, Recreation staff and the individual and/or family is maintained continuously throughout the cooperative inclusion process.
Personal Care Assistance
The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs. However, those needing personal assistance with toileting, feeding or dressing must make personal arrangements for this assistance.
Scholarships Available
Scholarships are available for those with financial need. Scholarship applications are available at all City of Henderson recreation centers. For more information on scholarships or programs, please call (702) 267-4065 or stop by Therapeutic Recreation Services
office.
Pool Access
The majority of our pools have lifts, gradual low steps, zero-depth entrances, and/or slow-paced water exercise classes to make swimming more accessible. Go to the Aquatics section of the City's quarterly
publication, Henderson Happenings, for information on the accessibility features of each pool.
B.L.A.S.T. - Building Lifetime Adult Social Ties
B.L.A.S.T. is a year-round community-based recreation program for adults held at
Black Mountain,
Henderson Multigenerational,
Valley View and
Whitney Ranch recreation centers. The program affords participants the
opportunity to experience and develop a variety of lifetime leisure skills in a
community-based setting and is structured to encourage the familiarization of
neighborhood leisure resources, self-image, community belonging and
responsibility through recreation participation. 22 years and up. Contact our
office to arrange an intake interview.
Monday-Friday
2:00-5:30 pm
$8 per day
$37 per week
R.E.C. - Recreation Experience Club
R.E.C. is a year-round after-school recreation program at
Valley View,
Henderson Multigenerational, and
Black Mountain recreation centers. The program provides opportunities for
young adults to explore their recreational interests in a structured environment
as well as develop the skills needed for independence. Daily programs focus on
community-based recreation activities such as bowling and going to the movies.
The program also provides activities that enhance skills related to independent
living, including accessing transportation, meal planning, personal hygiene,
social skills, and the importance of making time for leisure experiences. Grades
9-12 (or up to 21 years). Contact our office to arrange an intake interview.
School-Year Hours
Monday-Friday 1:30-5:30 pm
$9/day $40/week
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