Saturdays; 9:00-3:00
Ages: 6 and up
The program is held every Saturday for clients age 8 and up and offers a variety of activities, including field trips, swimming, fitness, arts and crafts, cooking, weightlifting, hygiene, ADL skills, and sports such as soccer, basketball, track and field, and volleyball. Groups are divided by age and ability levels. There are adult men and women’s groups, a teen and preteen group, and a children’s group. Lunch can be ordered for $5.00, or clients may chose to bring their own. Transportation is also provided free of charge. Each client is picked up and dropped off at their home by the program bus.
Program Fee: $100.00 per year
Tuesdays; 5:00-7:00
Ages: 18 and up
Bowling is offered every Tuesday night for adult clients ages 18 and up. Clients are picked up and dropped off at their homes. Members bowl 2 strings and need to bring $10.00 for shoe rentals and bowling fees. Bowlers compete in different competitions run by the Massachusetts Special Olympics, and members get to enjoy each other’s company.
Mondays & Wednesdays; 6:00-8:00
Ages: 18 and up
Our new program is offered every Monday and Wednesday for clients ages 18 and up. Participants are picked up and dropped off at their homes. This program will feature weekly walks, aerobics classes, instruction and use of fitness machines, and light weight training. Clients will also get classes and information on nutrition, healthy eating choices, and the benefits of an active life style. All activities are supervised by an experienced staff, which have trained and worked with Special Olympic athletes.
Program Fee: $60.00 per year.
Camp Rainbow is a summer camp program for individuals ages 6 and older with special needs.
The camp operates Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., for seven weeks during the months of July and August.
Swimming, field trips, arts & crafts and tennis are offered at Camp Rainbow. Transportation is provided.
For further information, please contact Bob Goodwin in the Recreation Department at 617-349-6228.