Upcoming Recreation Therapy Events
Our Health and Wellness Clinics are for individuals with a spinal cord injury, C-6 or below, and other disabilities with similar physical function. These clinics provide the opportunity to become physically active and gain insight to achieving a well-balanced lifestyle. Sports and activities vary.
Online Programs
Shepherd Moves
Join Shepherd Center Recreation Therapist and Exercise Physiologist for a 6-week course that focuses on fitness and wellness education.
- Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 6 to Oct. 13, 2022 (12 sessions)
- Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Cost: $30 (includes t-shirt, equipment, and video)
In-Person Programs
Birding Clinic
- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Brook Run Park in Dunwoody, Georgia*
- Cost: $30 (includes t-shirt, snacks, equipment usage, and more)
*Marta Mobility goes to and from Brook Run Park.
Tennis Clinic
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia
- Cost: $30 (includes t-shirt, snacks, equipment usage, and more)
Kayaking Clinic
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022
- Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Location: Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Cost: $30 (includes t-shirt, snacks, equipment usage, and more)
Special Events
Para-Tri Clinics
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 and Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022
- Time: 9:00 a.m .- 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA (3655 Preston Ridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005
- Description: Saturday's class will feature hands-on experience in swimming, wheelchair racing, and handcycling. Sunday's clinic will feature a mini-tri.
- Cost: $30 (includes t-shirt, snacks, equipment usage, and more)
Camp Twin Lakes Weekend
- Date: Friday, Oct. 21 - Sunday, Oct.23, 2022
- Time: Check-in starts at 5:00 p.m., and check-out is at 10:00 a.m.
- Location: Camp Twin Lakes Rutledge (1391 Keencheefoonee Rd, Rutledge, GA 30663)
- Description: Join us for a weekend that features two leisure skill pathways. Pick from outdoor skills (kayaking, climbing, ziplining) OR horticulture skills (nature craft, birding, cooking with plants) for a weekend full of FUN!
- Cost: Participant: $175. Caregiver: $155
*Spots are limited in both events, and registration is required.
Programs Coming Soon
Check back for more information and registration for our October 2022 online and in-person programs.
- Tennis Clinic - Oct. 8, 2022 (in-person)
- Para Tri Clinic - Oct. 15-16, 2022 (in-person)
- Seated Tai Chi - Oct. 16, 2022 (online)
- Camp Twin Lakes Weekend - Oct. 21-23, 2022 (in-person)
Registration
Registration is required for all events and opens 6-weeks prior to the start of the class or course. Each course requires a small fee of $30 and financial assistance is available.
All staff, volunteers, and participants will be required to follow our Covid-19 policy at the time of the event. If masks are required, they will be provided to all participants.
Register for a Recreation Therapy Event
Questions?
For more information or requests for special assistance, please contact Jenny DiLaura at 404-603-5173 or jenny.dilaura@shepherd.org.