providing opportunities, advocacy and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Recreation Services provides individuals with opportunities to participate in activities by choice while encouraging health and fitness, friendships, and skill development. The goal of the program is to facilitate an appropriate and active lifestyle for an improved quality of life.

 

Saturday Recreation—available 40 weeks a year from 10:00 am—3:00 pm.  Programs are hosted in Lakewood and Tuckerton. Participants pack lunch and enjoy community outings (movies, bowling, games, festivals, picnics and sporting events).

Bowling– teams bowl in Brick (Ocean Rollers) and Manahawkin (Southern Ocean Stars) weekly.  Many bowlers train for Special Olympics bowling.

Friday Night Dance– hosted weekly for 40 weeks in Lakewood and 12 weeks in Barnegat.  Refreshments are served, people enjoy dancing and making new friends.  Once a month our “Dance Van” brings both groups together in Lakewood for a larger celebration.

Club Nights– hosted on Wednesday nights at The Arc in Lakewood and Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin. Participants come together to cook and do crafts.

Sports– Softball is played 8 weeks in May and June.  Soccer games are played for 8 weeks in September and October.  Sports activities are held at Lake Shenandoah Park in Lakewood.

Bingo– hosted one Tuesday each month at The Arc in Lakewood players enjoy refreshments and a night of fun (non-cash prizes).

Most programs have yearly participation fees.  Payment plans can be arranged.  Contact the Recreational Services Coordinator to find out more.

For more information contact:

Robin Collins

Coordinator of Recreational Services

(732)363-3335  ext. 117 

Robin.Collins@arcocean.org

Activities including dances, bowling, soccer, softball, arts and crafts, bingo, cooking, exercise and board games are offered. Field trips are organized.  Training events for Special Olympics are presented.