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Adapted Recreation

MSCR offers year round, affordable, community-based recreation, social, physical and educational programs for individuals of all abilities. Any individual with a disability is eligible to utilize MSCR’s Adapted Recreation programs.

Join us for a free, Adapted Family Swim on June 21 & August 16, 5:30-7pm and July 20, 10-11:30am at Goodman Pool

The August 16 Family Swim is canceled due to unforseen maintence issues at Goodman Pool.

MSCR Adapted Family Swim 2024

The classes and activities are designed for people with disabilities, along with their family and friends. Many programs are planned with specific populations in mind, so check the MSCR Program Guide to see which programs are appropriate.

All individuals with disabilities are eligible to enroll in any MSCR youth or adult program and seek assistance to participate through MSCR Inclusion Services. Inclusion Services provide reasonable accommodations to individuals so everyone can participate in any MSCR program.

Adapted Programs Offered:

Bocce: Learn the rules and develop the skills of this great ball sport on our indoor court.

Bowling: A time to socialize with others and have some fun on the lanes!

Chair Exercise: Increase your range of motion through stretching and strength exercises.

City Clubs: Meet new friends while enjoying arts and crafts, fitness activities, field trips and more!

Dance and Move: Low impact class using music and basic steps for great cardiovascular and muscle toning workout. All fitness levels welcome.

Pottery: Experience the hand-building techniques of pinch, coil and slab construction. No experience required. Materials provided. Projects are ready for pick-up 3 weeks after class ends.

Swim Lessons: Intended for youth with disabilities who would benefit from a small group, this class provides swimming instruction based on swimmers’ goals and comfort level.

Walk in the Park: Visit different Madison parks and enjoy activities

Water Walking Fitness: Self-directed or MSCR staff supported water fitness in a warm water pool.

Yoga: Focus on yoga forms to reduce stress and anxiety. Increase body awareness, balance and strength in a fun and safe environment.

Adapted Programs Essential Eligibility Criteria

MSCR Adapted Programs Essential Eligibility Criteria

To help you identify the necessary skills you need to participate and have success in the MSCR Adapted Programs, please review these requirements

Registration Information
  • If registering online follow the prompts to provide additional information. This allows participants to make accommodation requests and provide additional contact and emergency contact information.
  • Complete the Online Participant Profile Form or print this form
  • Fee Assistance is available, complete the form on the back of the Registration Form (Please submit with completed Registration Form.
  • Submit paper forms to MSCR, 328 E Lakeside St., Madison, WI, 53715.
Staffing

All attempts are made to accommodate the needs of all participants.  However, due to staffing constraints and/or capacity limits of the requested activity, registration or accommodations may be limited.  If so, other options (days, times, locations) may be discussed. MSCR’s staff ratios vary depending on the program. The typical staff/volunteer ratio for adaptive programs is 1 staff/volunteer to 4 participants.

Arrival Times and Departure Times

You are responsible for scheduling your own transportation. If the participant uses the City’s Metro Accessible Bus Service please let us know. We try to assign staff no more than 15 minutes earlier or later than the posted class times. If the bus is running late on a given day please call the lead staff for the program.

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