What is Therapeutic Recreation? The Therapeutic Recreation program is designed to provide and enhance recreation opportunities for people of all ability levels and ages to participate in leisure services. We offer both specialized classes and mainstreaming/ inclusion opportunities.

Mainstream / Inclusion We offer assistance to individuals with or without disabilities to recreate together. If you see a class/program in the brochure that you would like to participate in and need an accommodation let us know!  To request inclusion assistance check the appropriate box on the registration form. Please allow three weeks prior to the start of class to allow us to assist in providing the necessary support.  We look forward to providing recreation for everyone!

Rules and Policies

1. Participation is required at all programs.

2. When dropping off participants you must acknowledge a staff member or volunteer by a greeting or hand wave. Do not drop off a participant at the curb and leave. Please call at the beginning of a program to make staff aware if a participant walks or rides the bus to the program.

3. Our staff and trained volunteers work hard to provide the highest level of experience possible to the participants. When registering, please allow enough time before the class starts, and register according to the needs of the individual (1:1 staff to participant ratio or 1:5 staff to participant ratio). Thanks for your cooperation in helping us keep this program a success.

4. Due to staffing we can not provide personal care. If you need assistance you must provide an assistant.

5. A therapeutic participation form must be filled out every two years for each participant.

6. To participate in Special Olympics competitions you must complete a medical form every three years.

TR Swimming We offer a variety of options from the beginning swimmer to the independent lap swimmer.  For your child who is just learning to swim TR swim lessons are for you, they are designed after the Red Level swim lesson.  For the independent young adult swimmer who is looking to work on stroke development, endurance, and a social group to network with, Adapted Aquatics is for you.  Special Olympics Swim Team is offered in the Spring season.

TR Programs These programs include but not limited to Independent Living Skills Programs, Community Awareness, Money skills development, Outings in the community, arts & crafts, preschool classes, and special events.

Special Olympics Broomfield Recreation Services offers sports training programs and athletic competitions year round for Special Olympics.  This program is for athletes 8 years and older  to compete.  You can train with the program starting at 6 years of age with prior approval from Recreation Coordinator.  Special Olympics programs are designed for children and adults with a developmental disability.  Broomfield offers 15 sports throughout the year.