Therapeutic Recreation Happenings

Parks & Recreation Department

Therapeutic Recreation Program

Welcome to the Therapeutic Recreation Program of Chesapeake Parks and Recreation, serving citizens of Chesapeake with disabilities and special needs! Our Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists are dedicated to maintaining an atmosphere which promotes leisure awareness, social interaction, and personal achievement. We hope you will join us in experiencing how recreation can enhance health, independence and quality of life!

 

For information regarding our Therapeutic Recreation Programs, please contact:

Kim Pimento, CTRS
Recreation Specialist II/Therapeutic Recreation
(757) 962-5828
Kpimento@cityofchesapeake.net

Unless otherwise noted target populations for most TR Program activities include: individuals with mild to moderate disabilities in the following categories: Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Neurological Disorders, and Physical Disabilities.

Pre-requisites typically include: ability to manage personal belongings with minimal assistance, ability to follow 1 to 2-step directions, ability to use the restroom with minimal assistance, and have a desire to participate.

Advance registration or sign-ups are required for all Therapeutic Recreation Activities.

Program Registration procedures follow those listed in the Leisure Guide and can be completed by mail to the TR Program, in person at any Community Center, or online. Sign-ups are completed by calling the TR Program at (757) 962-5828.

Prior to program registration, all participants must complete the screening process with a CTRS staff member. Download the screening forms and call (757) 962-5828 to set up an appointment to finish the screening process.

For Therapeutic Recreation Activities and Upcoming Events,
check out our Leisure Guide online.

The Therapeutic Recreation Program wants to know what types of programs you want and need! If you have a disability or special need, or know someone who does, please fill out the Therapeutic Recreation Survey to share your leisure program needs and desires with us.

Volunteer Opportunities

For information about Special Olympics Virginia, visit their web site.

"Special Olympics is a year-round international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Virginia is the state program of Special Olympics Incorporated."
     - Quote taken from the Special Olympics Virginia web site

For information about Special Olympics Virginia Area 2 (Hampton Roads), visit their web site.