Adaptive Recreation
Reach offers a variety of recreation programs specifically adapted to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities. The programs are designed to promote physical health, gain confidence, enhance team building skills and to have fun! We offer a non-competitive environment and programs are designed for all ages. Click here to directly support our Adaptive Rec programs.
Click here to view our Adaptive Rec & Inclusion Staff.
Have a question?
Please contact our Adaptive Recreation Manager:
Bobbi Jo Dziuk
Adaptive Recreation Manager
Call/Text: 612-997-3360
[email protected]
Program Pricing
Am I a “resident”? Our adaptive recreation program is a cooperative effort with these cities:
- Brooklyn Center
- Brooklyn Park
- Chanhassen
- Edina
- Golden Valley
- Inver Grove Heights
- Maple Grove
- Plymouth
- St. Louis Park
If you live in another city, please pay the non-resident fee upon registration.
Accessibility
Reach strives to make it possible for individuals of all income levels to access services. If program costs are a barrier to participation, Reach may be able to subsidize the cost based on your individual situation. Please call 952-393-5880 for more information.
Have questions about registering online? Watch our helpful video ‘How to register for a RecDesk account’, view our Online Registration Instructions, or Contact us if you encounter any issues.
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Learn more about our Adaptive Recreation programs
Free Programs
Caregiver Support Group
Join us any week for a chance to connect and share experiences with fellow caregivers. Whether you attend in person or online, it’s a meaningful way to connect with others who truly understand what it’s like to care for a loved one.
Date: Tuesdays (Join anytime!)
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Reach for Resources Office or Virtual via Teams
Mental Health Webinar
Date: Thursday, August 13
Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
Age: 16+
Autumn Dance Social
Celebrate fall with friends, music, and dancing. All are welcome!
Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Riverway Church – Champlin
Young Women’s Support Group
Looking for a place where you can talk about real-life stuff, relax, and connect with other teens?This group is a supportive space for teen girls to explore mental health, build coping skills, and express themselves through creative activities. Together, we’ll focus on self-care, confidence, and connection in a welcoming, judgment-free environment.
Date: Tuesdays, September 15-October 6
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Age: 14 – 24
Location: Reach for Resources Office
Mental Health & Accessibility Fair
Join us for a free community resource fair focused on mental health, advocacy, and civic engagement. Connect with local providers, explore support services like therapy, housing, and employment, and learn about accessible voting and the upcoming elections.
Date: Wednesday, September 23
Time: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: St. Louis Park Rec Center
SSI & SSDI Webinar
Join Rus for a free educational webinar designed to help individuals with disabilities, family members, caregivers, and advocates better understand Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This informative session will break down the key differences between these two important benefit programs, explain eligibility requirements, outline the application process, and discuss how benefits may impact employment, income, and other supports.
Date: Wednesday, October 14
Time: 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
55+ Coffee, Classics & Conversations
Make Wednesdays your coffee day! Gather for great conversation, new friendships, and a unique coffee experience featuring authentic Yemeni coffee from a local roaster.
Date: Wednesdays, September 16 – October 7
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Location: Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co., Eden Prairie
Age: 55+
55+ Bakken Museum
The museum’s exhibits explore the cycle of innovation and inspiration. Along with many exhibits to see, the museum has 3 acres of beautiful gardens to enjoy on your visit.
Date: Tuesday, September 22
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Bakken Museum, Minneapolis
Age: 55+
55+ Cat Cafe
Cross off your caffeine and furry friend fix in one purr-fect day. *There’s a fee for each person who enters the cat lounge (participant and staff).
Date: Tuesday, October 13
Time: TBD
Location: Cafe Meow, New Hope
Age: 55+
55+ Vikings Game
Cheer on the Minnesota Vikings with friends and fellow fans! Join us for an exciting day of football, great company, and unforgettable game-day energy as we head to the stadium together. Whether you’re a lifelong Vikings fan or just in it for the fun, this is an outing you won’t want to miss.
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
Age: 55+
Therapeutic Programs
Reach is approved to bill ILS therapies for Recreation, Music and Art Therapy. Out-of-pocket payments are accepted and you can register online or via mail using the paper Registration Form. If you would like to bill your waiver, please mail in a registration form or contact Sally Krull at 952-393-5880 or [email protected]. * Not all programs listed below are waiver elgible.
Immediate openings available for individual Music Therapy & Art Therapy! Click on the buttons below to make a referral.
Program Calendar
Support Our Adaptive Rec Programs
Looking to support on our Adaptive Rec programs?
To guarantee the seamless operation of our programs for all participants, we consistently need a wide range of supplies and items. You can conveniently purchase these directly from our Amazon Wish List or Walmart Registry and have them delivered straight to Reach. Thank you for ensuring the success of our programs!
Click here for our Amazon Wish List
Custom Adaptive Recreation Programs
Looking to create a custom adaptive recreation program? Partner with our adaptive recreation department and staff to host an exercise program, skills development class or a just for fun event. We have a variety of different pricing and packages to choose from. Click here to learn more.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Director of Adaptive Rec, Emily Orr at [email protected] or 952-393-5880.
Adaptive Sports & Fitness Classes
We offer different activities each season for children, teens and adults including:
Bowling
Basketball
Bocce
Softball
Yoga
Dance Workout
Monday Funday
Get Strong! Strength Training
Community-Based Social Activities
We offer a variety of activities for people of all ages!
Independent Adult Programs (formally known as On The Town) – This independent social program is for adults and young adults who want to explore their community with minimal support.
Teen Explorers – Our teens group focuses on outdoor education and experiences.
On The Town: All Abilities – This is a community-based social program for adults and young adults who want to explore their community. Companions are welcomed to attend.
Dances – Join your friends and groove to the latest hits on Friday nights. Locations and exact dates vary.
Social Seekers – This program is for teens and adults (15+) on the Autism spectrum. We meet once a week for fun, social interaction and to play games, solve riddles and work through our weekly highs and lows.
Wednesday Night Social – The goal of this program is to become more engaged in your community and to build social skills, coping skills and prctice flexibility.
Arts, Crafts & Seasonal Fun
Art Abilities (Ages 12+) – Art Abilities is a series of free workshops that offers the opportunity to explore a variety of art media. The workshops will invite the participating artists to explore their creative interests beginning with warm-up exercises at each session, painting, drawing, journaling, creating masks, and other abstract creations to help the participants learn a different method of communication. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Seasonal Arts & Crafts – Each quarter we plan and facilitate crafts and other activities associated with the season. We do everything from tie dye, to mother’s day gifts, to gingerbread houses! Check out our quarterly newsletter to see our current offerings.