Youth Programs - City of Minnetonka
Youth Programs - City of Minnetonka
Youth Programs - City of Minnetonka
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Adaptive Recreation & Inclusion<br />
The adaptive recreation program is a cooperative<br />
effort <strong>of</strong> the cities <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnetonka</strong>, St. Louis Park,<br />
Chanhassen, Chaska, and REACH for Resources.<br />
REACH is an agency that serves individuals with<br />
developmental disabilities and their families in the<br />
west and northwest metro area. Services include<br />
information, referral, advocacy and counseling. For<br />
information and registration procedures, call (952)<br />
988-4177. Note: Persons not living in one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
above communities are considered “Non-Resident”<br />
and are charged the indicated non-resident fee to<br />
the registration fee. For more information, call<br />
(952) 988-4177.<br />
Inclusion Support – All Ages<br />
REACH for Resources provides inclusion<br />
facilitators for children and adults with disabilities<br />
who would like to participate in their city park<br />
and recreation programs. Registration for these<br />
programs is done through your Recreation<br />
Department. After registering, contact REACH for<br />
Resources to discuss the needs/accommodations<br />
for yourself or your child. We request a minimum<br />
<strong>of</strong> two weeks notice for a successful inclusion.<br />
<strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Programs</strong> (Ages 5 – 12)<br />
Family Yoga<br />
Increase attention span, focus, muscle tone, and<br />
flexibility. Yoga is beneficial in so many ways! This<br />
class is designed for children with disabilities and<br />
their parents to learn yoga together. Siblings are<br />
welcome too! All children must be accompanied<br />
by at least one adult.<br />
Location: St. Louis Park Recreation Center, 3700 Monterey<br />
Drive, St. Louis Park<br />
Dates: Tuesday, January 22–February 26<br />
Time: 7:15–8:15 p.m.<br />
Fee: $50/Parent/Child, $58 for Non-resident ($20 for each<br />
additional family member)<br />
Teen <strong>Programs</strong> (Ages 13 – 21)<br />
Take Five Respite<br />
Do you need something to do during winter<br />
break? Come join our respite program to meet new<br />
friends, experience recreation activities, and get<br />
out <strong>of</strong> the house.<br />
Location: Elim Church–3978 West Broadway Ave.,<br />
Robbinsdale<br />
Dates: December 26–28 & January 2–4<br />
Time: 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.<br />
Fee: $210 per week<br />
Teen Explorers<br />
Get to know new friends while trying new<br />
activities! Games, art projects, community events,<br />
and more!<br />
Location: Various metro locations<br />
Dates: Tuesday, January 15–March 5<br />
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.<br />
Fee: $40, $48 Non-resident<br />
Social Seekers<br />
This is a program for teens and young adults with<br />
Asperger’s Syndrome. We meet once a week for<br />
fun and social interaction. Groups are available for<br />
varying age groups (12–14, 15–18, and 19–30)<br />
and at various locations. Intake is required for all<br />
new participants. Call (952) 988-4176 for more<br />
information.<br />
Adult (Ages 18+)<br />
Club West<br />
Meet new friends while enjoying games, dances,<br />
movies, and bingo.<br />
Location: Various West metro locations<br />
Dates: Wednesday, January 16–March 6<br />
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.<br />
Fee: $40, $48 Non-resident<br />
Non-Competitive Basketball League<br />
Have fun and improve your basketball skills.<br />
Location: Sandburg Learning Center, Golden Valley<br />
Dates: Thursday, January 10–March 14<br />
Time: 6:30–8 p.m.<br />
Fee: $40, $48 Non-resident<br />
Yoga<br />
Relax, get in shape, and improve flexibility!<br />
Tuesday evenings, 6:30 -7:30 p.m.<br />
Location: St. Louis Park Recreation Center, 3700<br />
Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park<br />
Dates: Tuesday, January 22–February 26<br />
Time: 7:15–8:15 p.m.<br />
Fee: $40, $45 Non-resident<br />
Walking For Health<br />
Keep your body moving! We will walk at various<br />
indoor locations.<br />
Dates: Monday, January 21–February 25<br />
Time: 6:30–8 p.m.<br />
Fee: $25, $33 Non-resident<br />
On The Town<br />
Social program for adults who can explore their<br />
community with minimal supervision.<br />
Transportation may be available for an additional<br />
$35 fee per quarter/per person.<br />
Ages 18–30: Fridays beginning January 18<br />
Ages 31+: Saturdays beginning January 19<br />
Fee: $20, $28 Non-resident<br />
Bowling<br />
(Pals & Pins , Young Adults & Adults)<br />
Join us for fun, noncompetitive bowling. You will<br />
bowl 2 games each week.<br />
Location: Park Tavern Bowling League, 3401<br />
Louisiana Ave. So., St. Louis Park<br />
Dates: Saturday, January 19–March 9<br />
Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.<br />
Fee: $35, $43 Non-resident + $3 each week<br />
Winter–Spring 2013 Brochure Page 14<br />
www.reachforresources.org<br />
Annual meeting, Holiday Party<br />
& Art Showcase<br />
Come help us celebrate our<br />
achievements this year and enjoy<br />
exciting works <strong>of</strong> art produced by<br />
our clients! This is also an opportunity<br />
for you to provide feedback about our<br />
programs and services, and also submit<br />
nominations for new board members.<br />
Location: St. Louis Park Recreation Center,<br />
3700 Monterey Drive<br />
Date: Wednesday, December 5<br />
Time: 6–8:30 p.m.<br />
Fee: $5 (suggested donation at the door)<br />
Friday Dances For All!<br />
Join your friends and groove to all the<br />
latest hits!<br />
• January 18: St. Louis Park High School<br />
7–9 p.m.<br />
• February 8: Brooklyn Park, tentative<br />
7–9 p.m.<br />
• February 15: St. Louis Park High School<br />
7–9 p.m.<br />
• March 15: St. Louis Park High School<br />
7–9 p.m.<br />
Fee: $5 at the door – no pre-registration<br />
required<br />
Weekend Ventures<br />
Need a mini-vacation? Join us for this<br />
great weekend respite program! For ages<br />
15 and older. Call Beth at (952) 988-<br />
5321 for more details.<br />
Downtown Minneapolis<br />
We will stay at a fabulous downtown<br />
hotel, tour Macy’s 8th floor display,<br />
watch the Hollidazzle Parade, and more!<br />
Dates: December 7–9<br />
Time: Friday 6 p.m.–11 a.m. Sunday<br />
Fee: $350 for the weekend<br />
Mall <strong>of</strong> America<br />
We will spend the weekend at a hotel<br />
in Bloomington, and all day Saturday<br />
exploring the Mall <strong>of</strong> America!<br />
Dates: March 22–24<br />
Time: Friday 6 p.m.–11 a.m. Sunday<br />
Fee: $350 for the weekend<br />
Super Bowl Party<br />
Watch the Big Game with your friends<br />
and enjoy food, games, and activities<br />
throughout! Call (952) 988-4177 for<br />
more details.<br />
Location: Brookview Golf Grill–<br />
Golden Valley<br />
Date: Sunday, February 3<br />
Time: 5–9 p.m.