Upcoming Holiday Hours: Christmas
In observance of the Christmas holiday, recreation facilities will adhere to the following hours:
- Dec. 24: All facilities close at 2 p.m.
- Dec. 25: All facilities closed
For a full list of facility hours please visit fcgov.com/recreation/facility-hours.
Adaptive Recreation Opportunities#
Inclusion#
Individuals of all abilities and ages are welcome to register in any recreation program, and ARO will do its best to provide reasonable accommodations. ARO 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.
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 Katie Just at kjust@fcgov.com.
ARO also offers consultations with a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or a Senior Behavioral 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#
Specialized swim instruction designed specifically for individuals with disabilities and sensory needs. Adaptive techniques are applied in a 1:1 setting to teach and enhance swimming skills and water safety. The instructor, swimmer, and caregiver(s) work together to establish individualized goals for the swimmer to work on during lessons. The program accepts all ages and skill levels. If interested in adaptive swim lessons, please fill out the interest form and a CTRS will contact you with more information.
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 click below or 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!