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1. What is therapeutic recreation?

As defined by the National Therapeutic Recreation Society, therapeutic recreation uses treatment, education, and recreation services to help people with illnesses, disabilities, and other conditions to develop and use leisure opportunities in ways that enhance their health, functional abilities, independence, and quality of life.

2. Are the programs free?

Most of our programs are free or low cost, with the exception of our monthly Dinner Night and Movie Nights which vary with cost based on participants choice of meals or snacks.

3. My child has special needs, what can he/she participate in with Parks and Recreation?

We have many returning programs and a whole new line up coming for the therapeutics program that includes:

• Comedy Club
• Cooking & Gardening
• Deer Licks Reading Room & Media Center
• Explore Georgia
• Fitness Group
• Model Car or Wood Building Classes
• Pickleball
• Special Olympics (choices in 10 sports)

Just email Jessica Morgan for information and details.

4. How old does my child have to be to compete in Special Olympics?

You must be 8 years old or older to compete with Douglas County in the Special Olympics. A medical form (PDF) must be on file.