Registration for Fall/Winter - Coming Soon!
Registration for Fall/Winter programs starts Tuesday, August 5. For the fastest service, online registration is highly recommended.
Important Dates and Times:
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Tuesday, August 5 at 7 a.m. - Registration for Adaptive Recreation Opportunities, 60+ & Adult Programs
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Thursday, August 7 at 7 a.m. - Registration for Youth & Family Programs
EPIC Facility Closure 8/4-8/10
Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) will be closed for routine maintenance Monday, August 4, through Sunday, August 10. The facility will reopen to the public on Monday, August 11. Please consider visiting one of the other recreation facilities during this time. View all facility hours at fcgov.com/recreation/facility-hours.
Northside Aztlan Gym & Walking Track Closure
The gym and walking track at Northside Aztlan Community Center is closed through approximately Tuesday, October 7 for updates and improvements. We encourage you to visit one of our other recreation facilities during this time. View all facility hours at fcgov.com/recreation/facility-hours.
Adaptive Recreation Opportunities#
Inclusion#
Individuals of all abilities and ages are welcome to register in any recreation program, and the Recreation Department will do its best to provide reasonable accommodations. Recreation offers a spectrum of inclusion services. Request for Inclusion support must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the start of a program. Inclusion support will be determined by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Behavioral Specialist and can include training to staff to create a more inclusive environment, program adaptation, adaptive equipment, additional staff, or other accommodations. Each individual requesting inclusion support will be assessed, and support can be changed as individuals work towards the goal of independence in programs.
Once you have submitted a request, you will be contacted via email for follow-up. If you do not receive a follow-up within two weeks, please call 970-224-6125 to confirm.
Inclusion expectations align with facility regulations. To review facility regulations, click here.
Questions? Please contact Katie Just at kjust@fcgov.com.
Equipment Rental#
ARO utilizes and maintains a plethora of unique adaptive equipment that allows for individuals of all abilities to recreate how they choose. It includes but is not limited to a Freedom GRIT chair, various types of cycles, sport chairs and other equipment. If you would like to rent a piece of equipment to utilize, please complete our Equipment Rental Request Form. Once submitted, a staff member will follow up with availability and equipment options.
Rental Fees
- $5 per day for equipment rental
- + additional $5 per day late fee if returned late
Please note that our equipment is selected to support a broad spectrum of community members and not fit to unique individuals. Padding and supports are available to assist with fit. Equipment is also used in programs and may not always be available for use.
Transition Services#
Leisure education for individuals transitioning from school to adult services. These programs provide collective recreation experiences and resources on how to continue involvement. For more information, contact Sarah Olear at solear@fcgov.com.
ARO also offers consultations with a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to support new community members as they transition to local programming. Consultations discuss recreation opportunities, barriers to leisure goals, and support options.
Specialized Programs#
Open to people of all abilities, these programs are specially adapted for individuals with physical, intellectual, and/or emotional disabilities to empower them in their everyday lives. Programs are goal-oriented and work on improving social or physical skills, activities of daily living, or leisure goals.
Adaptive Swim Lessons#
These 1:1 swim lessons are designed for individuals with disabilities and are tailored to each swimmer’s needs. To get started, fill out our interest form to be matched with an instructor. Please allow up to 7 business days for a response. Instructor availability is limited—waitlisting may occur.
Adaptive Personal Training#
Are you looking for one-on-one guidance from an expert to achieve your fitness goals? Adaptive Personal Trainers are available to provide specialized 1:1 fitness instruction designed for individuals with disabilities. Participants will be assigned a Certified Personal Trainer to exercise with at one of the City's recreation facilities: Foothills Activity Center, Northside Aztlan Community Center, or Fort Collins Senior Center. Schedules are created by the trainer and participant. Personal Trainer assignments depend on availability. A cancellation notice of at least 24 hours is required.
If interested in Adaptive Personal Training, please click the button below to complete the interest form and an ARO staff member will contact you.
Join the ARO Team!#
Volunteer
Are you a closet coach? Do you love leading craft projects? Do you like to make new friends? Support ARO staff and participants with your time and talents! For information contact Brenda McDowell, CTRS, at bmcdowell@fcgov.com.
Internships
ARO also provides full-time practicum and internship opportunities for students from anywhere in the country that are pursuing a degree in Therapeutic Recreation and/or Health & Exercise Science.
Current Openings
Picture yourself here. Doing what you love and loving what you do with ARO!
We're looking for talented and unique individuals to join our team! Learn about all available opportunities below, and don't forget to attend the hiring fair this spring!