Therapeutic Recreation Intern Manual 2020 Therapeutic Recreation Intern Manual | Page 4

Program Areas Every program that NSSRA offers gives participants the chance to gain independence, improve self-advocacy, practice appropriate social skills and promote community integration. Most of NSSRA’s programming is organized and offered by age, not ability. In addition, programs are advertised by type, listed below. Adult Day Program The Enriched Lifestyles for Adults (ELA) program is NSSRA’s adult day program option. The program runs 48 weeks of the year, Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. ELA’s core program areas are independent living and continuing education, communication and socialization, recreation and leisure, and community integration. Day Camps NSSRA offers day camps during winter break and during the summer months for school aged participants through transition (22 years old). Gator Athletics (Special Olympics) NSSRA currently offers ten Gator Athletics programs: basketball, bocce, bowling, golf, powerlifting, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field and volleyball. Inclusion Inclusion services are available to participants enrolled in programs offered within NSSRA’s 13 partner communities. Inclusion Companions are provided through NSSRA to support participants and encourage socialization within their own communities’ program or camp options.