Franklin Park Indoor Adventure Center
1755 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43203 view on map
Mary Beth Moore, CTRS
Therapeutic Recreation Manager
mbmoore@columbus.gov
614-645-5648 (Office)
614-645-2373 (Fax)
Hours vary by program—Please see program description for location, days, and times.
2013 Summer Camp Info:
Our 2013 Summer Camps are coming soon! See the schedules...
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How to Register:
If you have questions about registration, please call us at (614) 645-5648
Step One:
Create an account at our online registration service before continuing. If you already have an account please skip to step two.
If you are using a third party payer, please call (614) 645-5648.
Step Two:
Register for camps
HERE
or register in person at the Franklin Park Adventure Center or any Columbus Community Recreation Center.
Step Three:
You must download the participant waiver form. Fill one out for each child you are registering.
Step Four:
Mail Participant Waiver Form(s) to:
Mary Beth Moore, CTRS
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
1111 E. Braod St.
Columbus, OH 43205
Other Upcoming 2013 Information:
On April 20th, there will be a Zumba fundraiser to help sponsor our Boccia team!
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Therapeutic Recreation sponsors recreational activities that are modified to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. We enhance an individual's physical, social, and lifetime recreational interests in a broad spectrum of leisure experiences. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate including the non-disabled.
Our Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists will work with participants on accommodations necessary to join in classes at our Community Centers through the use of the CRPD Accommodation Request.
Quest Afterschool Program
The Quest Program provides an inclusive environment for middle school and high school youth with and without disabilities the opportunity to participate in an after - school program in a safe structured environment to promote growth in a healthy lifestyle.
The general objectives of the Quest program are to increase literacy levels, promote appropriate social skills, promote positive active participation, and positive peer interaction.
Paralympic Sports Club Columbus
Our Paralympic Sports Club assists athletes with disabilities in their pursuit of competing at the “next level” in a variety of sports for people with disabilities.
To register, please complete the registration form and return to the address on the form, or call (614) 645-5648.
REGISTRATION FORM
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U.S. Paralympics, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, has released a new public service announcement (PSA)
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Take a look at this video featuring April Holmes (Track & Field) talking about her journey to the 2012 Paralympic games in London.
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Join Us on May 11th for an Amputee Recreational Support Group Meeting.
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Program
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Contact
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Power Soccer
Come join us for this new and exciting sport. Power Soccer is a wheelchair based sport that uses similar rules to soccer.
Tuesdays 6:00—8:00 PM
Franklin Park Adventure Center
September 11, 2012 – March 2013
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Luke Edelbrock, 645-0257
lpedelbrock@columbus.gov |
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Adaptive Swim Team
Swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool (25m) before the start of swim team, this is equal to a Red Cross level 4. All four Competitive strokes will be covered during camp. Enrollment in competition is optional.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:30 AM—1:00 PM
Columbus Aquatic Center
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Rae Nutter, 654-5225
Luke Edelbrock, 645-0257 |
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Boccia
We invites you to play Boccia, a game that can be enjoyed by persons of all ages and abilities. “This Game is absolutely perfect. It can be played by everybody.” Come and join our Boccia Team and our quest to be the best.
Tuesdays 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Franklin Park Adventure Center
Starting September 11, 2012 - Year round
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Luke Edelbrock, 645-0257
lpedelbrock@columbus.gov |
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Wheelchair Basketball
Practice begins TBA
Location TBA
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Coach Rick Morrison
rmorri@columbus.rr.com |
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Wheelchair Football
Stretching, Techniques, Skills, and Drills will be taught by former Buckeye Roger Harper and Luke Edelbrock.
Starting September 13, 2012
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Luke Edelbrock, 645-0257
lpedelbrock@columbus.gov |
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Quad Rugby
Sundays 10:30 AM—2:00 PM
Franklin Park Adventure Center
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Bret Harbage
bmharbage@hotmail.com
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Goalball
This 3 on 3 team sport was designed primarily for the blind and visually impaired but is welcome to all participants with or without disabilities for demonstration and awareness. The object of the game is to roll the ball which has bells in it past the opposing team.
Fridays 4:00-7:00pm
Franklin Park Adventure Center
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Jim Debus
jmdebus@columbus.rr.com
Register (614) 645-5648 |
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Get Fit - Get Healthy
A Family fitness, recreation, and educational program to promote healthy lifestyles for youth age 12-18 with disabilities. Grant funded by the Cardinal Health Foundation and Essential to Wellness Program.
Monday - Thursday 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Friday - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Other times by Appointment
Franklin Park Adventure Center
This program runs year round.
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Bill Martell
calmbear1941@yahoo.com
Mary Beth Moore
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