Upcoming Recreation Therapy Events

Our Health and Wellness Clinics are for individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities. These clinics provide the opportunity to become physically active and gain insight to achieving a well-balanced lifestyle.

In-Person Programming

January Hunt

This event will take place at Morrow Farms. Participants will have the opportunity to get out of the city and enjoy a guided deer/board day hunt on 225 acres on the Flint River in Reynolds, GA. Hunters will also have access to all terrain vehicles and stocked ponds with onsite lodging available.

• Date: January 5th-6th
• Location: Morrow Farms in Reynolds, GA
• Cost: $30 (includes t-shirt, instruction, equipment, meals, and lodging)

Riveria Maya Trip with Wheel the World

This event will take place in Riveria Maya, Mexico.  Participants will have the opportunity to join Shepherd Center and Wheel the World for an international adventure through Mexico.  Please note, participants will be responsible for securing their own airfare for this event.  

• Date: January 9th-January 14th
• Location: Riveria Maya, Mexico
• Cost: $3,100 (includes t-shirt, most meals, lodging, transportation, and attraction admissions. Participants are responsible for securing their own airfare).

Snow Ski Trip with the National Ability Center

This event will take place at the National Ability Center in Park City, Utah. Participants will have the opportunity to join Shepherd Center and the NAC for snow skiing in addition to various other activities. This trip is targeting individuals who have experienced a spinal cord injury. Please note that participants will be responsible for securing their own airfare for this event.    

• Date: January 22nd-26th
• Location: National Ability Center in Park City, Utah
• Cost: $600 (includes t-shirt, meals, lodging, transportation, and equipment, and instruction. Additional fees for family members/attendants that plan to ski. Participants are responsible for securing their own airfare).

February Boxing Clinic

This event will take place at Pepper Boxing in Atlanta, GA. Participants will have the opportunity to join Shepherd Center and Pepper Boxing instructors for a 50 minute fitness class. This course offers educational and hands-on demonstrations. Equipment will be provided.

• Date: February 21st
• Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
• Location: Pepper Boxing in Atlanta, GA
• Cost: $20 (includes t-shirt, instruction, and equipment)

Dillsboro Art Clinic

This overnight event will take place at the Jackson County Green Energy Park in Dillsboro, NC.  Participants will have the opportunity to join Shepherd Center and local artisans to create various art mediums. Potential art projects include: glass blowing, blacksmithing, hand clay building, and ceramics. This course offers educational and hands-on demonstrations. Equipment will be provided.  Please note, participants will be responsible for securing their own transportation for this event.

• Date: March 8th-9th
• Location: Jackson County Green Energy Park in Dillsboro, NC
• Cost: $50 (includes t-shirt, instruction, and equipment)

Charlotte Clinic

This event will take place in Charlotte, NC. Participants will have the opportunity to join Shepherd Center, Back to Independence Rehab, and Adaptive Sports and Adventure Programs for a day clinic. This course offers educational and hands-on demonstrations. Equipment will be provided. Please note, participants will be responsible for securing their own transportation for this event. Activity will be determined closer to the event date.

• Date: March 23rd
• Time: TBD
• Location: TBD
• Cost: $20 (includes t-shirt, instruction, and equipment)

Registration

Registration is required for all events and opens six weeks prior to the start of the class or course. Most courses require a small fee; however, financial assistance is available. Please note that you are responsible for providing your own transportation to and from events and providing any personal care needs.