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INSPIRE (Special Needs)

A child in a helmet stands by a horse, with a person behind them, and others near horses in the background.
A logo with mountains, a snail, and the phrase "INSPIRE SOMEONE TODAY."

INcorporates opportunities for Social, Physical and Inclusive Recreational Experiences for individuals with disabilities. INSPIRE believes that everyone, regardless of ability, deserves choices for health, leisure, recreation, education, advocacy, and wellness to enhance the quality of their lives.

Offerings include camps and specialty classes such as:

  • Adaptive Climbing
  • Bowling
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics 
  • Group and private swimming lessons
  • Therapeutic horseback riding
  • Track
  • Outing & Events
  • and More!
INSPIRE Adaptive Climbing (Ages 5+) 

For people of all ages with intellectual and physical disabilities, our trained climbing wall instructors will help participants reach new heights with Adaptive Climbing Wall sessions. Climbing can help improve strength, flexibility, and confidence. 

Register: 
Register for INSPIRE Adaptive Climbing

INSPIRE Field Trip Activities 

Description: Enrichment programs for INSPIRE participants!
Location: Varies by activity, programs will meet at WRC for transportation to activity.
Fees: Varies by activity

Registration: 

INSPIRE Golf Team (8 Years & Up) 

Get into the swing of things and have fun. Learn from professionals how to play golf. Tee off at some of Colorado’s finest country clubs and golf courses. Play in Special Olympics regional and state tournaments. Transportation is available for camp to practice, but not to clinics. Location: Evergreen Golf Course. 

Register: Will return Summer 2025

INSPIRE Outings / Events (Ages 8 and up) 

Join Maren and other INSPIRE participants on exciting outings - nail salon, shopping, and more!

Register for Adaptive Swim (Mondays)
Register for Adaptive Climbing (Wednesdays)
Register for Adaptive Bowling (Thusdays)


November 15: Register for Kids Party at Wulf
November 16: Register for Where The Wild Things Are at the Denver Art Museum
November 19: Register for Trampoline Park

December 3: Register for Trampoline Park
December 6: Register for Snowcat Ride at Breckenridge
December 6: Register for Kids Party at Wulf
December 10: Register for Escape Room
December 13: Register for Christkindl Market
December 14: Register for Hudson Garden Christmas Lights
December 17: Register for Ice Skating or Sledding
December 20: Register for Adaptive Skiing
December 21: Register for Denver Zoo or Botanic Gardens Christmas Lights

INSPIRE Swim Team (8 Years & Up) 

Swim like a fish and compete against other Special Olympians. Location: Buchanan Park Recreation Center.

Register: Register Online for INSPIRE Swim Team

INSPIRE Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (Ages 5+) 

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) provides adaptive sports programs to individuals from all 50 states and 10 countries around the world. Their summer offerings include adaptive activities on local rivers, lakes, bike paths, and our very own adaptive ropes course.

Register: Will return March 2025

Therapeutic Horseback Riding (5+ Years) 

Therapeutic Horseback Riding is offered on Thursdays, 8 AM-4 PM during the 2024 summer season. Improves flexibility, balance, motor learning, and sensory skills. 

Register: Will return March 2025

After registering, please complete the required paperwork for the National Sports Center for the Disabled.

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