Adaptive/Therapeutic Sports & Recreation

Overview May 17, 2019

Adaptive/Therapeutic Sports & Recreation

Sports and recreational activities that are fun, competitive, and rewarding for individuals with special needs or disabilities. Through community partnerships we are able offer a comprehensive list of unique programs and events.

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Class April 13, 2021

Adaptive Aquatics
Join us for adaptive swim lessons for individuals with special needs. We offer both a beginner class, and an intermediate to advanced class. Both classes will be followed by an open swim session.

Adult helping child with special needs learn to swim in pool

Class May 17, 2019

Adaptive Archery
Archery is a sport that assists with muscle development, accuracy, balance, coordination and patience. The program takes place in a highly supervised environment where positive encouragement and individualized instruction is provided to encourage success.

Girl in wheelchair shooting an arrow with a bow

Class May 17, 2019

Adaptive Basketball
Participants will learn the fundamentals and basic rules of basketball while developing motor skills, building confidence, and increasing physical activity by participating in the class/sport.

Young man shooting basket from wheel chair and standing

Class October 27, 2020

Adaptive Boccia
Join us on the Palm Desert Tennis Courts for Boccia, the Paralympic sport for all abilities. We are looking to expand this high skill and accuracy driven game within the valley, and the skill sets of the participants.

Class April 12, 2021

Adaptive Fitness
Join us for a demanding workout that has options all ability levels. Class focuses on strength & conditioning with the use of minimal equipment.

Class August 3, 2020

Adaptive Fitness – Hybrid Online or In-person
Join us for our hybrid online or in-person class for fitness - you can attend via ZOOM from your home, or attend in-person at our Bermuda Dunes Community Center! Class will focus on strength & conditioning with the use of minimal equipment.

Class May 17, 2019

Adaptive Fitness Class – 16 Years of Age and Over
Increase coordination, stability, flexibility and posture with a class focused on strength, conditioning, cardio and movement. A variety of options are available for anyone with a special need or adaptation.

Woman raises barbell over her head photo

Class December 6, 2021

Adaptive Frisbee
Join us for an introduction to Frisbee through game play. Learn how to throw, catch, and aim while playing frisbee football, ultimate frisbee, accuracy challenges and more! No experience necessary to participate, all ability levels are encouraged to join.

Class July 25, 2019

Adaptive Golf (Abili-Tee)
First Tee instructors will move participants through putting, chipping, driving and course play during the 7 hands-on classes. A focus on progressive course play and skill development will progress participants into regular game play.

Class August 28, 2020

Adaptive Guided Meditation
This meditation class will walk you through how to meditate and complete meditation exercises. Learning meditation at any age may help you focus on what is important in your life.

Class May 17, 2019

Adaptive Gymnastics
These gymnastics classes focus on vestibular and proprioceptive sensory inputs to engage participants in various gymnastics activities including tumble track, balance beam, obstacle course, bars and more. Classes are designed for youth with special needs.

Class March 23, 2021

Adaptive Hiking
Join us on a group hike in varying locations around the valley. Hiking takes place every other Saturday, with the start time dependent on the length of the hike, and the month/temperature. ALL ABILITY LEVELS WELCOME.

Group of people out hiking who stopped to take a photo

Class August 3, 2020

Adaptive Karate – ONLINE CLASS
This online class teaches spacial awareness, discipline, self-control, self-defense and practical karate skills in an adaptable format, working with each student to achieve their best self.

Group of people with special needs in karate uniforms

Class December 6, 2021

Adaptive Kickball
Played with oversized (and light) soccer balls, prepare to kick to your heart's content! Program also works on fielding, throwing, running, sportsmanship, and so much more.

Class March 12, 2021

Adaptive Memberships
Checkout the exclusive membership options for unlimited access to DRD Adaptive/Therapeutic programs [some exclusions apply].

Adaptive memberships and programs are designed specifically for individuals with disabilities and special needs.

Adaptive Memberships provide individuals with disabilities and special needs unlimited access to any of the adaptive/therapeutic recreation programs taught by DRD staff for the set amount of time of the membership [annual or semi-annual] from the date of purchase. Program exclusions include, but are not limited to adaptive contract instructor classes, adaptive aquatics, and golf programs.

Class August 18, 2021

Adaptive Multi-Sport
Participants can try boccia, volleyball, soccer, kickball, wiffleball, create our own combo sports! Work on gross and fine motor skills through a variety of sports.

Basketball, volleyball, football, soccer ball

Class May 17, 2019

Adaptive Pickleball
Truly an all-ability game, pickleball is a great opportunity that can be played indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Swing a paddle and play with new friends for an exciting way to stay fit. Parent or caretaker is welcome if participant requires

Class August 3, 2020

Adaptive Seated Fitness – Hybrid Online/In-person Class
Join us for our online class from home OR in-person at our Bermuda Dunes Community Center for seated adult fitness! Class will focus on strength & conditioning with the use of minimal equipment.

Class December 6, 2021

Adaptive Snow Day
Join us for a day of challenging, safe, and success-oriented adaptive snow sports in Big Bear (United States Adaptive Recreation Center - USARC)

Utilizing adaptive equipment and/or teaching techniques, each student can discover the freedom of gliding down a snow-covered mountain. Fee includes five hours of private instruction, ski equipment and lift ticket. You can bring yourself or leave the driving to us (see fees below).

Date: March 8, 2022
Time: Full Day (approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Ages: All Ages with Special Needs
Fee: $110 and an extra $20 if transportation is desired

For questions about this event, please contact Kendra Smith at ksmith@drd.us.com or call 760-347-3484.

Class March 23, 2021

Adaptive Soccer
This class offers an excellent way to strengthen coordination and gross motor skills, with a focus on drills such as dribbling, passing, and ball control.

Class August 18, 2021

Adaptive Soccer & Kickball
Two sports in one session - we will work on dribbling, passing, ball control, kicking and plenty of scoring in both soccer and kickball style, it's the best of both sports!

Class July 24, 2019

Adaptive Sports Calendar
Thanks to our partners and sponsors, there are adaptive sport and recreation events and classes throughout the year - please click below for our calendar of exciting events and ongoing classes!

Flipping through months of a paper calendar

Class October 14, 2020

Adaptive Tennis
Learn to play tennis with our certified instructor at the Palm Desert Tennis Courts. Participants can join the program as a standing or sitting player. Sport chairs are available for use during the program. All ability levels welcome.

Class March 22, 2021

Adaptive Ultimate Frisbee
Join us for an introduction to ultimate frisbee, including throwing, catching, aiming, and teamwork!

Class July 25, 2019

Adaptive Volleyball
These sessions include instruction and game play as those with all types of disabilities are taught listening and direction-following skills while learning to play Volleyball!

Class March 22, 2021

Adaptive Wiffleball
A great way to improve gross motor skills, join us for a introduction to playing wiffleball, including catching, throwing, hitting, and running!

Class May 17, 2019

Adaptive Youth Fitness in the Park
This class will focus on vestibular and proprioceptive inputs, to include movement such as running, jumping, and balance with a focus on strength and conditioning in a safe and fun environment.

Class December 6, 2021

Adaptive Youth Socials
These events will feature a night of activities, games, music and social integration, and they are open to those with special needs and their families.

Youth with special needs playing board game

Class October 14, 2020

Online Adaptive Support Group
Join us for a facilitated support group to discuss issues of importance to you. Discussions will be led by Jerry Alcorn of Alcorn Adaptive. Class will take place on the ZOOM platform, the link/ Zoom information will be on your receipt after signup.

Illustration representing four people together

Class July 19, 2021

Pathfinder Ranch – Adaptive Day Trips
These trips offer a fun-filled adaptive day trip to Pathfinder Ranch, open to those with disabilities or special needs and their families. Exact activities to be determined, but examples are rock climbing, canoeing, rope courses, etc.

Adaptive/Therapeutic Sports & Recreation

Adaptive Aquatics
Join us for adaptive swim lessons for individuals with special needs. We offer both a beginner class, and an intermediate to advanced class. Both classes will be followed by an open swim session.

Adaptive Archery
Archery is a sport that assists with muscle development, accuracy, balance, coordination and patience. The program takes place in a highly supervised environment where positive encouragement and individualized instruction is provided to encourage success.

Adaptive Basketball
Participants will learn the fundamentals and basic rules of basketball while developing motor skills, building confidence, and increasing physical activity by participating in the class/sport.

Adaptive Boccia
Join us on the Palm Desert Tennis Courts for Boccia, the Paralympic sport for all abilities. We are looking to expand this high skill and accuracy driven game within the valley, and the skill sets of the participants.

Adaptive Fitness
Join us for a demanding workout that has options all ability levels. Class focuses on strength & conditioning with the use of minimal equipment.

Adaptive Fitness – Hybrid Online or In-person
Join us for our hybrid online or in-person class for fitness - you can attend via ZOOM from your home, or attend in-person at our Bermuda Dunes Community Center! Class will focus on strength & conditioning with the use of minimal equipment.

Adaptive Fitness Class – 16 Years of Age and Over
Increase coordination, stability, flexibility and posture with a class focused on strength, conditioning, cardio and movement. A variety of options are available for anyone with a special need or adaptation.

Adaptive Frisbee
Join us for an introduction to Frisbee through game play. Learn how to throw, catch, and aim while playing frisbee football, ultimate frisbee, accuracy challenges and more! No experience necessary to participate, all ability levels are encouraged to join.

Adaptive Golf (Abili-Tee)
First Tee instructors will move participants through putting, chipping, driving and course play during the 7 hands-on classes. A focus on progressive course play and skill development will progress participants into regular game play.

Adaptive Guided Meditation
This meditation class will walk you through how to meditate and complete meditation exercises. Learning meditation at any age may help you focus on what is important in your life.

Adaptive Gymnastics
These gymnastics classes focus on vestibular and proprioceptive sensory inputs to engage participants in various gymnastics activities including tumble track, balance beam, obstacle course, bars and more. Classes are designed for youth with special needs.

Adaptive Hiking
Join us on a group hike in varying locations around the valley. Hiking takes place every other Saturday, with the start time dependent on the length of the hike, and the month/temperature. ALL ABILITY LEVELS WELCOME.

Adaptive Karate – ONLINE CLASS
This online class teaches spacial awareness, discipline, self-control, self-defense and practical karate skills in an adaptable format, working with each student to achieve their best self.

Adaptive Kickball
Played with oversized (and light) soccer balls, prepare to kick to your heart's content! Program also works on fielding, throwing, running, sportsmanship, and so much more.

Adaptive Memberships
Checkout the exclusive membership options for unlimited access to DRD Adaptive/Therapeutic programs [some exclusions apply].

Adaptive Multi-Sport
Participants can try boccia, volleyball, soccer, kickball, wiffleball, create our own combo sports! Work on gross and fine motor skills through a variety of sports.

Adaptive Pickleball
Truly an all-ability game, pickleball is a great opportunity that can be played indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Swing a paddle and play with new friends for an exciting way to stay fit. Parent or caretaker is welcome if participant requires

Adaptive Seated Fitness – Hybrid Online/In-person Class
Join us for our online class from home OR in-person at our Bermuda Dunes Community Center for seated adult fitness! Class will focus on strength & conditioning with the use of minimal equipment.

Adaptive Snow Day
Join us for a day of challenging, safe, and success-oriented adaptive snow sports in Big Bear (United States Adaptive Recreation Center - USARC)

Adaptive Soccer
This class offers an excellent way to strengthen coordination and gross motor skills, with a focus on drills such as dribbling, passing, and ball control.

Adaptive Soccer & Kickball
Two sports in one session - we will work on dribbling, passing, ball control, kicking and plenty of scoring in both soccer and kickball style, it's the best of both sports!

Adaptive Sports Calendar
Thanks to our partners and sponsors, there are adaptive sport and recreation events and classes throughout the year - please click below for our calendar of exciting events and ongoing classes!

Adaptive Tennis
Learn to play tennis with our certified instructor at the Palm Desert Tennis Courts. Participants can join the program as a standing or sitting player. Sport chairs are available for use during the program. All ability levels welcome.

Adaptive Ultimate Frisbee
Join us for an introduction to ultimate frisbee, including throwing, catching, aiming, and teamwork!

Adaptive Volleyball
These sessions include instruction and game play as those with all types of disabilities are taught listening and direction-following skills while learning to play Volleyball!

Adaptive Wiffleball
A great way to improve gross motor skills, join us for a introduction to playing wiffleball, including catching, throwing, hitting, and running!

Adaptive Youth Fitness in the Park
This class will focus on vestibular and proprioceptive inputs, to include movement such as running, jumping, and balance with a focus on strength and conditioning in a safe and fun environment.

Adaptive Youth Socials
These events will feature a night of activities, games, music and social integration, and they are open to those with special needs and their families.

Online Adaptive Support Group
Join us for a facilitated support group to discuss issues of importance to you. Discussions will be led by Jerry Alcorn of Alcorn Adaptive. Class will take place on the ZOOM platform, the link/ Zoom information will be on your receipt after signup.

Pathfinder Ranch – Adaptive Day Trips
These trips offer a fun-filled adaptive day trip to Pathfinder Ranch, open to those with disabilities or special needs and their families. Exact activities to be determined, but examples are rock climbing, canoeing, rope courses, etc.

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