The Therapeutic Recreation Division provides several programs for adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities. The TR staff assists the individual in enhancing their leisure and recreational interests by offering a variety of programs and services that support independence, creativity and skill development. The focus is always on the ability of the individual within the limits of his or her disability.
Young Adult Day Program
The YADP is a community-based program for adults ages 18 and up with a disability. The program focuses on individual enrichment through personal growth, service learning, community involvement and offers supports in: daily skill development in personal relationships, etiquette, personal safety, appropriate social/personal boundaries and managing personal finances.
Location: Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center
Dates: Tuesday/Thursday (ongoing)
Times: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Tu/Th session)
Fee: $15 per day
Instructor: Peggy Walker, 704-432-4331 or Peggy.Walker@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
STAR Bowlers
for adults ages 18 and up with brain injury, head trauma, or other cognitive impairments.
If you want to develop a new hobby or participate in an old favorite, then join our bowling program. Have a great time bowling with old friends, while making new friends! The fee includes two games, shoes, and an end-of-program party. Location: AMF University Lanes, 5900 North Tryon Street.
Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Fee: $6.00 per week.
Contact: Vernice Gallon at 704.432.4327 or Vernice.Gallon@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Friends and Fun
for adults ages 36-54 with disabilities
Join the FUN! Spend your Saturdays making or meeting new friends while enjoying a variety of recreation/leisure activities in and around Charlotte. Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center
Dates: February 21, March 21, April 18 (Saturdays)
Times: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fee: $15.00 per person per date
Instructors: Vernice Gallon, 704-432-4327 or Vernice.Gallon@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Karen Noel, 704-432-4326 or Karen.Noel@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
