General Programs
Recreation programming for all ages and abilities
M-NASR’s programs offer individuals the support they need to experience recreation and leisure activities in their community. Our programs are offered year-round and are designed for a wide range of ages, interests and abilities and include:
- competitive and recreational athletics
- fitness
- cultural arts
- general recreation
- bowling
- aquatics
- special events
- adaptive sports
- social outings
- Special Olympics opportunities
- day camps
- leisure education programs in schools
- virtual programs
- and more!
M-NASR programs and events are created to provide for participants’ unique needs, including but not limited to:
- close participant to staff ratio when needed
- accessibility of facilities
- interpreters
- adaptive recreation equipment
Transportation is available to select programs. A bus symbol above a program description in our program guide indicates that transportation is available.
M-NASR program areas
M-NASR serves more than 1,300 individuals, offering over 600 recreation programs and events each year. Our programs are divided into three main areas.
- Youth & Teen (ages 3–22)
- Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (AWID) (ages 18 & older)
- Physical Impairments/Visual Impairments (PI/VI) (ages 18 & older)
Program and participant goals
M-NASR recreation programs are designed specifically to assist in the enhancement of physical, cognitive, emotional, social and leisure development so that individuals may participate fully and independently in their life pursuits.
M-NASR programming can enable participants to make strides towards their own personal goals, such as:
- social skills
- communication skills
- life skills
- community integration
- pursuing recreational opportunities