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Social Recreation

Social recreational activities plan an important role in everyone's lives.

However, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities often encounter hurdles when trying to foster relationships in community settings. At Bakersfield ARC, we aim to dismantle these barriers, fostering increased access and inclusivity within the community.

Bakersfield ARC’s Social Recreation Program is designed to offer a structured and supportive community-inclusive environment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In the program, each person is given the opportunity to realize their utmost potential while engaging in social and recreational activities within the community that might otherwise be inaccessible due to limitations in access or planning. Bakersfield ARC prioritizes facilitating age-appropriate and choice-driven activities for those in the program, ensuring their complete and active participation in all spheres of life. We deeply value the significance of family, friendships, and community, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering absolute inclusion within our community.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Individuals within the program have the freedom to select the activities and events in which they wish to participate. Participants are encouraged to offer suggestions to better allow us to create increased opportunities.

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OUTCOMES

Participating in a social recreational program can have many positive outcomes including:

1. Improved social skills

2. Increased physical activity

3. Enhanced self-esteem & confidence

4. Greater sense of community

5. Reduced isolation and loneliness

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What can you expect from the program?

Increased access to the community in small group settings with up to 10 participants per group. Group sizes may vary per activity. While most activities have no cost, some activities may have admission or ticket fees that need to be paid by the participant. Choose the activities you want to do. Participation hours are determined by Kern Regional Center, in conjunction with the individual and their circle of support. A monthly activities and events calendar is given to individuals in the program. Participants may request to have specific activities added.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Social Recreation Program, an individual must be a Kern Regional Center Client and 18 years of age or older.

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CONTACT US TODAY!

If you are interested in learning more about the Social Recreation Program, please give Jeremiah a call or click on the button below to send him an email! We are looking forward to meeting you!