Out & About With . . . Longmont Recreation Center

Imagine!’s Out & About department was created in 1997 in response to the requests of community members with disabilities and family members who care for those with disabilities to have more options for community-based recreation services.

That “community-based” element is key - rather than scheduling activities in a segregated setting, you will find Out & About participants (both adults and children) utilizing recreation centers, bowling alleys, movie theaters, museums, and even amusement parks.

Of course, Out & About wouldn’t be able to provide those services without the support of the many, many community organizations that collaborate with Out & About to ensure that participants are able to receive positive instruction, within a therapeutic framework, to encourage growth, learning, community participation, socialization, health, safety, and the achievement of individual goals.

So over the next few months, I’d like to use this blog to thank some of those community partners that make all the difference when it comes to successful outcomes for Out & About participants.

Today, I’d like to acknowledge the Longmont Recreation Center for its support of Out & About. Out & About uses the Longmont Recreation Center’s pool at least once a week during its Summer Camp program, and several times throughout the school year as well. The pool is great for Out & About participants as there are so many different areas to explore. Once during the summer Out & About also uses the Longmont Recreation Center’s rock climbing wall. The staff members at the rock wall are great with participants and really support them in giving the rock climbing a try. They have even helped to rig up some adaptive harnesses to ensure everyone who wants to try, is able!

Thank you, Longmont Recreation Center, for your continued support of your community and all of its members.