Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks offers a wide range of adaptive recreation programs available for people with developmental disabilities. Check out our programs and services below!
Twins Fantasy Camp for Kids
Event Details
When: Friday, June 12 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Todd Anderson Field – 7600 107th Ave N, Brooklyn Park
Ages: 6-18
Cost: FREE
Join Brooklyn Park Adaptive Recreation, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute’s Sports & Recreation Department, and the MN Twins Community Funds for ‘Twins Fantasy Camp for Kids’! We welcome all youth and teens with cognitive or physical disabilities to join in the fun.
This FREE camp will feature adaptive baseball/softball activity instruction and fun engaging station rotation. All activities can be adapted to fit the needs of each participant.
All athletes are asked to bring a positive attitude and tons of energy!
What’s Included?
– Each player will receive a customized MN Twins Jersey
– Interaction with current MN Twins players
– Special TC Bear appearance
– Four (4) tickets per registered player to a MN Twins game on June 12, July 9, or July 30. Please Note: Ticket inventory is limited; therefore, we recommend keeping all dates open as your preferred game date may not be guaranteed. Game dates are subject to change
– 2 hours of fun!
Please register in advance by Friday, May 15.
Adaptive Ultimate Frisbee Clinic with the Minnesota Wind Chill
Clinic Details
When: Friday, July 10 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Todd Anderson Field – 7600 107th Ave N, Brooklyn Park
Ages: 6-18
Cost: $15
Join Brooklyn Park Adaptive Recreation, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute’s Sports & Recreation Department, and the Minnesota Wind Chill for an Adaptive Ultimate Frisbee Clinic! We welcome all youth and teens with cognitive or physical disabilities to join in the fun.
The Minnesota Wind Chill’s professional players will introduce participants to the non-contact action-packed sport of adaptive ultimate frisbee. This one-day adapted clinic is for youth 6-18 years old of all abilities. The clinic will feature fun ultimate frisbee games, activities and game play.
All activities can be adapted to fit the needs of each participant and all necessary equipment will be provided.
Participants will receive FREE tickets for their family to attend the Minnesota Wind Chill game at Sea Foam Stadium in St. Paul on Saturday, July 11th at 6:00 p.m.
‘Waves of Expression: Adaptive Dance & Art Camp’
Camp Details
When: August 10-14 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Performance: Friday, August at 5 p.m.
Where: Community Activity Center – 5600 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park
Ages: 5+
Cost: $120 resident / $144 non-resident
Get ready for a week of movement, creativity, and connection! Waves of Expression: Adaptive Dance & Art Camp is inspired by the beauty and movement of the Mississippi River. Participants will explore creative movement while building confidence, connection, and community.
Throughout the week, participants will learn a themed performance piece and help design backdrops, props, and costume elements using natural and recycled materials. Dance, art, imagination, and collaboration come together in one unforgettable week.
This camp is designed for ages 5+ with disability-related needs; groups will be created based on age-ranges. Accommodations and individualized inclusion supports are available, including adaptive movement options, sensory-friendly strategies, visual supports, and additional staffing to allow for a 1:4 ratio.
No dance experience needed! Please wear comfortable tennis shoes and clothing that are comfortable to move in (athletic/loose fitting). We will be working with paint, so please be mindful of clothing choices. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle and peanut/ tree nut free snack.
The week concludes with a celebratory Friday evening performance from 5-6 p.m. for family and friends.
No two currents move the same, and neither do we. Come flow with us and discover where the river will take you!
Adaptive Dance
Class Details
When: Mondays & Wednesday, July 13-July 22 (4 classes)
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Class: 5:15-6 p.m.
Third – Fifth Grade Class: 6:15-7 p.m.
Where: Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave N
Ages: K-5th Grade
Cost: $34 resident / $41 non-resident
Explore the joy of movement in this Adaptive Dance program designed for individuals with developmental disabilities. Led by a Certified Rhythm Works Integrated Dance Instructor, participants will learn basic dance steps, positions, and stretches while building awareness of how their bodies move and respond to music. This supportive and inclusive environment encourages creativity, confidence, and fun.
The final class will wrap up with a 15-minute celebratory dance party to practice new skills and enjoy time together.
No dance experience needed! Please wear ballet shoes or comfortable tennis shoes and clothing that are comfortable to move in (athletic/loose fitting). Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle as needed for class.
Additional Adaptive Rec Friday Offerings
Archery
Event Details
When: Friday, July 24 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Archery Range at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park
Ages: 6-18
Cost: $15
Join Brooklyn Park Adaptive Recreation and Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute’s Sports & Recreation Department this summer for Adaptive Rec Fridays! We welcome all youth and teens with cognitive or physical disabilities to join in the fun. Each Friday afternoon will feature a different sport or recreational activity that will include: activity instruction, play, and exciting games. All activities can be adapted to fit the needs of each participant and all necessary equipment will be provided.
We will meet at the newly developed and accessible archery range at Mississippi Gateway. All equipment will be provided by Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute’s Sports & Recreation Department. Please complete the CKRI Archery Assessment prior to the program and email a copy to: ckrisportsrecreation@allina.com
Cycling
Event Details
When: Friday, August 7 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Oak Grove Park, 10251 Zane Avenue N, Brooklyn Park
Ages: 6-18
Cost: $15
Join Brooklyn Park Adaptive Recreation and Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute’s Sports & Recreation Department this summer for Adaptive Rec Fridays! We welcome all youth and teens with cognitive or physical disabilities to join in the fun. Each Friday afternoon will feature a different sport or recreational activity that will include: activity instruction, play, and exciting games. All activities can be adapted to fit the needs of each participant and all necessary equipment will be provided.
We will meet at Oak Grove Park and bike the rush creek trail. Please bring your own helmet and bike if you have one. Adaptive bikes will be provided as needed by Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute’s Sports & Recreation Department. All bikers will be required to wear a helmet to participate; supply is limited, please bring your own if you have one.
Camp FUNdamentals in Nature Camps
Camp Details
Session 1
When: July 13-16 | 9-11 a.m.
Where: Historic Eidem Farm,
Ages: 4-7
Cost: $240
Session 2
When: July 20-23 | 9-11 a.m.
Where: Jewell Park,
Ages: 18-22
Cost: $240
Camp FUNdamentals is a therapeutic day camp program for youth and young adults of ALL abilities, supported by a Pediatric Occupational Therapist through FUNdamentals in Nature. Campers work on skill building in the areas of motor skills, emotional regulation and social connection through FUN, nature-based activities. Campers will make a snack together during each day of camp. Campers are supported with a staffing ratio of 1:3. Personal Caregivers are welcome to attend for 1:1 support. For questions, please reach out to Alycia: alycia@fundamentalsinnature.com
Waiver funding is accepted. Please reach out to Alycia to process requests.
Fee Assistance and Scholarships are available for Brooklyn Park residents. Please contact the Community Activity Center front office for more information: 763-493-8333
All campers will pay a non-refundable $25 registration fee, included within the total registration fee. Registrations canceled after the registration close date are non-refundable.
Special Olympics Young Athletes
Program Details
When: Mondays, June 22-July 20
Where: Community Activity Center
Ages: 2-7
Cost: $45 resident / $54 non-resident
Special Olympics Young Athletes is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID). Young Athletes introduces sport skills including running, balancing, jumping, kicking, and throwing through a series of various games and activities. Some examples include obstacle courses, I Spy, Follow the Leader, Animal Movement Games, and Target Toss and Catch.
Young Athletes offers families, teachers, caregivers, and people from the community the chance to share the joy of sports with all children. Young Athletes provides children with activities and games that meet their individual skill and ability levels, while allowing them to play together in a fun and inclusive environment.
Adaptive Recreation Program Offerings
Adaptive Fitness – Ages 13+
Join us for an active session of adaptive fitness! This class is intended for individuals ages 13+ with a developmental disability. Participants will enjoy staying active through various fitness games and activities, modified for all abilities. We will focus on learning different exercises and techniques within a fun group dynamic! Please bring a water bottle and wear tennis shoes.
Summer Session:
When: Wednesdays, June 17-August 5 | 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Where: Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave N
Cost: $72 Residents / $86.40 Non-Residents
Aquafinners – ages 5-14
This group lesson is designed to meet the needs of children who have developmental disabilities and want to learn how to be safe in and around the water. These lessons will be held during quiet pool time to minimize sensory overload and distractions. We will focus on learning basic water safety and introduction swimming skills in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Summer Session registration day is Thursday, May 28 at 10 a.m.
Aqua Fun Fit – Ages 15+
Join us for a fun and active aquatics class! This class is specifically designed for teens and adults with developmental disabilities who already have a sense of water safety and basic swim skills and are looking for a fun way to stay active in the water with their peers. Participants will engage in various games and activities, modified for all ability levels.
Summer Session registration day is Thursday, May 28 at 10 a.m.
Beauty Within: Adaptive Art – Ages 13+
Explore your creative side in our new Beauty Within – Adaptive Art Class! Participants will engage in guided art projects each day that they will take home at the end of class. At the end of the session, participants will create one larger art project together as a group. This class gives participants the opportunity to create art and socialize with their peers in a fun and inclusive environment. Family Members/ Personal Caregivers are welcome to attend. All class materials will be provided.
Summer Session:
When: Thursdays, June 18-August 6 | 5–6 p.m.
Where: Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave N
Cost: $63 Residents / $75.60 Non-Residents
Registration
About Inclusion Services
We welcome people of all abilities to participate in our programs! Please let us know if you require an accommodation specific to a disability-related need, a behavioral support, an allergy, or other need for inclusion services. Please register early to allow adequate time to process requests.
The inclusion process is as follows:
- Register for program, indicating a need online or to the person taking your registration.
- If you are registering a new participant requesting inclusion services, you will be contacted to discuss strategies for inclusion and to gather participant information. Returning participants will be contacted as needed to determine inclusion services.
- Inclusion plans will be developed based on individual need. Inclusion staff come from the Brooklyn Park Recreation staff or Reach for Resources.
Adaptive Recreation, community partnerships and opportunities
Reach for Resources
Reach offers a variety of adaptive recreation programs specifically adapted to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities in Brooklyn Park and the surrounding areas! The programs are designed to promote physical health, gain confidence, enhance team building skills and to have fun! Reach offers a non-competitive environment and programs are designed for a variety of ages.
Our adaptive recreation program is a cooperative effort with these cities: Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Chanhassen, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, Plymouth, St. Louis Park. If you live in another city, please pay the non-resident fee upon registration.
Reach also works with city recreation & parks departments to provide inclusion services within a variety of recreation programs.
Reach counseling, therapy, and community services
Reach offers in-person and virtual individual therapy and group therapy services to adults, adolescents, and families of all abilities in need of emotional support. Community living services include: Employment Support, Housing Services, and In- Home Supports. Reach also offers community- based mental health services for children and adults.
For more information on Reach for Resources services or to register for Reach for Resources programs, call 952-200-3030, email info@reachforresources.org, or visit reachforresources.org.
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Adaptive Sports and Recreation
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Adaptive Sports and Recreation offers a wide variety of recreational and competitive sports programs and events for youth and adults in northeastern Minnesota, northwestern Wisconsin, and the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Courage Kenny worked in partnership with the City of Brooklyn Park to develop the only dedicated competitive wheelchair softball field in the five-state area. Todd Anderson field is located at Northwoods Park in Brooklyn Park.
Brooklyn Park Recreation & Parks and Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Adaptive Sports and Recreation have partnered since Summer 2020 to offer adaptive recreation program opportunities for youth and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. Check back for more opportunities to come in Summer 2025!
For more information or to register for programs, call 612-775-2277, email CKRIsportsrecreation@allina.com, or visit their website.
FUNdamentals in Nature
A nature-based Occupational Therapy Services. FUNdamentals in Nature offers occupational therapy evaluation, individual summer nature-based OT sessions, parent consultation, and year-round nature-based therapeutic programs for kids ages 4-22 in the Minnesota twin cities metro.
Brooklyn Park and FUNdamentals in Nature partner to offer Camp FUNdamentals, a therapeutic day camp program for youth and young adults of ALL abilities, supported by a Pediatric Occupational Therapist through FUNdamentals in Nature. Campers work on skill building in the areas of motor skills, emotional regulation and social connection through FUN, nature-based activities. Review the Brooklyn Park Adaptive Recreation registration page for more information.
Special Olympics Youth Athletes
Special Olympics Young Athletes is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID). Young Athletes introduces sport skills including running, balancing, jumping, kicking, and throwing through a series of various games and activities. Some examples include obstacle courses, I Spy, Follow the Leader, Animal Movement Games, and Target Toss and Catch.
Young Athletes offers families, teachers, caregivers, and people from the community the chance to share the joy of sports with all children. Young Athletes provides children with activities and games that meet their individual skill and ability levels, while allowing them to play together in a fun and inclusive environment.
Brooklyn Park and Special Olympics partner to offer Youth Athletes programming in Brooklyn Park. Review the Brooklyn Park Adaptive Recreation registration page for more information.