Registration will soon open for the City’s adaptive youth and adult recreation programs, weekly in-person lessons and activities that will cover subjects such as art, fitness and games for persons with mental and physical disabilities.
The A.R.I.S.E. (Adaptive Recreation in a Special Environment) program is designed to help people with disabilities “develop physical fitness, build courage and learn valuable and social life skills,” according to the program’s website. They also prioritize relationship building, which is encouraged by the weekly meetings.
The programs are divided into two sections—one for teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 and one for adults older than 18. The adult program will take place weekdays from 2 to 5 p.m. and cost $15 weekly, while the youth program will take place Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and cost $4 weekly.
Lessons will be offered by the Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) Department, in order to provide “fun and enriching experiences” for people with disabilities, according to a statement from the city.
Those who wish to sign up for classes can begin registering in person at Stearns Champions Park located at 4520 E. 23rd St.on June 13 at 2:30 p.m. Registration is in-person and by appointment only. Classes will start on June 20 and end on August 26.
Payment for classes are due the week prior to attendance. Enrollment requires an intake process, made by appointment only. To make an appointment or for more information, people may call 562-440-2867.
For more information about the program, visit PRM’s programs page.
