Leisure Resources
One of the concerns students and their families may have is to remain involved in recreation and social activities after they graduate. In addition to the suggestions listed above, be sure to check out other community activities such as local museums, the Zoo, park activities and classes through craft and hobby stores.
Programs and CentersYADA Program
This is a weekend recreation program for adults with developmental disabilities that offer a variety of activities in a group setting.
410-493-1395 or 443-621-4959
Fullerton Community Center
The Fullerton Community on Belair Road would like to welcome you to the Friday Night Dance, held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
410254-7558 or 410-887-5307
The Eastwood Center
The Eastwood Center offers social dances on the first Friday of each month from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm for young adults with developmental disabilities ages 16 and older.
410-887-7160
Farring-Baybrook Recreation Center
The Farring-Baybrook Recreation Center offers a variety of recreational activities, and educational classes to persons with developmental disabilities of all ages. These activities are made available by the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks.
The following are just a few of the activities offered.
410-396-7072
Saturday Night Social Club
The program is for young adults and adults with developmental disabilities whop live in the community or who live in residential facilities in the Baltimore area. Music, dancing, and contests are the activities for this evening of fun and social interaction.
410-396-1550Metro Wheelchair Basketball League
This program is open to novice players and recreational players of all ability levels and competitive players’ ages 14 years to adult. Players are assigned to teams and play Tuesday evening during the regular season.
Call for Season start date and additional information; 410-396-7072
“The Sky is the Limit” Theatre Program
This is a creative arts program that is open to persons with and without developmental disabilities. Call for audition and production information.
410-887-5370
The League for People with Disabilities
The League has many programs for persons with developmental disabilities. They offer camping, therapeutic recreation, respite, travel programs, fitness and aquatic programs.
http://www.leagueforpeople.org
410-323-0500
Horticulture Therapy
TALMAR is participating with The Office of Therapeutic Recreation Service to offer horticultural education and therapy programs in the new greenhouse at Talmar Gardens and the Horticulture Center. Programs are offered year round.
410-825-2020
Baltimore Adapted Recreation and Sports
BARS is a membership organization that provides recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. BARS is offering the following activities: tennis, hand cycling, water skiing, and sea kayaking.
410-771-4604
Blue Ridge Adaptive Snow Sports (Brass)
This ski program is located at the Liberty Mountain Resort where ski instruction is offered to people with a broad range of disabilities. Lessons are available on a reservation basis on weekdays only.
717-642-8282 ext.3479
Special Olympics
Special Olympics offer year round sports training and athletic completion, in a variety of Olympic type sports for persons with developmental disabilities.
http://www.specialolympics.com
410-789-6677 ext.121
Community Support Services for the Deaf
Community Support Services for the Deaf provides support to deaf and hard of hearing individuals that will result in inclusion that is meaningful in the community where people work, live, and recreate.
410-597-8780
Wellness Centers and Therapeutic Swimming PoolsSiedel’s Bowling Center
Every second and fourth Friday of the month there is a concert in the bowling alley. Two lanes are used for the concert and the rest of the Duckpin lanes are open for bowling.
410-485-5171AMF Pikesville Bowling Center
AMF Pikesville Bowling Center is offering a bowling program for ages 12 and older for individuals with developmental disabilities. The program is held on Sundays from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
410-367-1490 or 410-655-2401
Maryland Athletic Club and Wellness Center, 110 West Timonium Road 21096
410-453-9111: www.macwellness.com
Merritt Athletic Club, 8757 Mylander Lane 21286, 410-821-0160: www.merrittclubs.com
The League Serving People with Disabilities, 1111 E. Coldspring Lane 21239
410-323-0500: www.leagueforpeople.org
American Camping Association: www.acacamp.org
Baltimore’s Child: www.baltimoreschild.com
Baltimore County Parks and Recreation Office of Therapeutic Recreation Services Newsletter: http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/recreation/therapeutic.html
Family Networks: http://www.family-networks.org/recreation.cfm
Horseback riding: www.NARHA.org
Therapeutic Horseback Riding ProgramsMaryland Council for Special Equestrians, 2501 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD., 410-461-5758
Maryland Therapeutic Horsemanship Association NARHA Premier Accredited Center, P O Box 1031 Columbia, MD 21044 410-740-8791, joan@jaassoc.net
Rose of Sharon Equestrian School, Inc., 5630 Sharon Dr Glen Arm, MD 21057 410-592-2562, roses@iximd.com
Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program
This program is a cooperative effort between the Baltimore County Office of Therapeutic Recreation Services and the Maryland Council of Special Equestrians. The program operates year-round in the Catonsville area. For information regarding registration and cost and the necessary paper work call 410-418-4300.
Therapeutic & Recreational Riding Center, Inc. NARHA Premier Accredited Center, 3750 Shady Lane Glenwood, MD 21738 410-489-5100, www.horsesthatheal.org