Recreation Services

Center recreation staff promote leisure and recreation experiences as valuable dimensions of health and wellness as it applies to vocational readiness. Since persons with disabilities have the same needs for play and leisure expression as others, the Recreation Services Department offers a wide range of recreational facilities and activities in a modern, therapeutic environment. Choices range from highly-competitive athletics for the able-bodied and persons in wheelchairs, to noncompetitive sporting games and the creative arts. Structured and unstructured activities are designed to afford all participants in rehabilitation programs with opportunities to become involved. For participants who may benefit socially, emotionally, physically or mentally, special structured programs (such as Young Adults in Transition, Brain Injury Services, Supported Living Services, Leisure Skills) may be recommended.

Athletic activities are structured for both team and individual participation. Instruction is offered based on a careful assessment of the functional and skill level of the participant. In structured activities, physical fitness and aerobic conditioning are emphasized.

Creative arts at the Center, including crafts, photography, music, painting, and pottery, provide a creative medium for self-development. Field trips to community arts programs enrich the participant's experience.

The Annex provides a quiet space to facilitate small groups and the social and leisure needs of participants over the age of 30, who are self managers. The television lounge and game room is a comfortable spot to read, relax and converse. The Annex is open late in the evenings and long hours on weekends.

The Leisure Skills Program receives participant referrals from case managers and other Center departments. Based on behavioral and leisure assessments and the participant's leisure preferences, a personalized recreation program may be designed to build self-confidence and interpersonal skills.

Special events for the entire Center population are often planned and organized with assistance of the participants themselves. Movies and seasonal special events bring light fun and entertainment to the Center's atmosphere of learning and therapy.

Clinical recreational therapy services are provided through Medical Rehabilitation Services.

Internship Program

The Recreation Services Department attracts affiliates in recreation from throughout the United States. Based upon our belief of the importance of practical experience needed to therapeutic recreation services, we pledge to provide a learning opportunity for the aspiring professional, the student intern.

The Recreation Services Department is housed in a complex which includes:

• large auditorium
• four-lane bowling alley
• indoor rifle and archery range
• billiard table
• table tennis
• foozball
• gymnasium
• television lounge
• darkroom
• weight room
• wheelchair-ramp equipped swimming pool
• craft and game rooms

Outdoor facilities include:

• basketball
• volleyball court
• tennis court
• horseshoe pits
• softball field
• lake with fishing piers
• boathouse with:
  • two rowboats
  • one Beaver boat
  • one Jon-boat
  • two canoes
  • two paddle boats

Phone: 540-332-7184
Toll Free: (800) 345-WWRC (ext. 7184)
Fax: (540) 332-7355