The intent of Therapeutic Recreation (TR) is to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities, whether physical or intellectual. At CRPA our TR programs are designed to increase independence and improve quality of life through recreation and leisure for anyone with special needs.

We also encourage you and your family to participate not only in our TR programming but also everything CRPA has to offer as our programs are designed for all ages and abilities.

For more information, contact Skyler Cox at srcox@cherokeega.com or 770-924-7768.

How would you like to volunteer your time a great group of youth and adults with special needs? VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Please call 770-924-7768.

All program registration opens: August 1, 2022

‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ Everybody Dance  Get ready to move! A variety of rhythmic music will spur interaction and physical fitness through dance. This is an all-inclusive 4-week course with monthly registration.  Date: Thursdays, September, October, November, December, January, February Time: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Location: The WREC Ages: 11 years of age and older  Cost: $36	‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ Workout Wednesdays This workout class is encouraging and motivating for all abilities. Work all muscle groups with a variety of strengthening and conditioning exercises each week that will be adapted for everyone! Date: Wednesdays, March, April, May, August Time: 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM Location: The WREC Ages: 14 years of age and older  Cost: $25
‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ Leisure Roamers Ice skating at The Mill on Etowah  Date: Friday December 16, 2022 Time: 4:30pm - 6:30 pm  Location: Drop off at The WREC Ages: 16 years of age and older Cost: $20	‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ Leisure Roamers Galentine's night out! Dinner at Applebee’s and getting our nails done together! Date: Friday February 3rd, 2023 Time: 4:30 pm-7:30 pm Location: Drop off at The WREC Ages: 16 years of age and older Cost: $45
‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ Holiday Cooking  Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season with some holiday treats!  Date:  Tuesday, November 15 - Thanksgiving Day treats Thursday, December 8  - Christmas season with some holiday treats!   Time: 5:00 pm- 6:20 pm Location: The WREC Ages: 11 years of age and older Cost: $38 Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com	‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ Social Friends Social friends meets to attend various community events, and get together for social activities. Age to attend depends on activity. Check back on our social media to stay up to date with events as they pop up.

Special Events

*Santa goes sensory friendly! All families with children with special needs can enjoy the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa, in a more subdued and calm environment.*

Jolly Old St. Nick is visiting Cherokee County a little early and invites all the good girls and boys to a special “Supper with Santa” on Friday, December 2^nd. "Supper with Santa" gives our special guests time with Santa himself, a delicious meal, music and holiday crafts. Supper includes two seating times, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. 

Two time slots:
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm *Sensory-Friendly Time* 
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 

Date: Friday, December 2, 2022
Location: The Hickory Flat Gym
Cost: $25 per person

For all ages.

Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com, Jessica Ascenzo, jnascenzo@cherokeega.com and Anna Leigh Nielsen, alnielsen@cherokeega.com

Pre-Night to SHINE get together and bus ride to the dance!

Date: February 10, 2023
Time: TBD
Location: Drop off at The WREC
Ages:14 years of age and older
Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com
Cost: $12

Registration is required and space is limited. Registration opens on August 1^st. Participants can register through the Rec1 Online Service Center. Children must be accompanied by an adult.