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A.C.E. (Adaptive Community Education)
Increase your knowledge on local resources and topics that affect people with disabilities and their recreation opportunities. Our Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist can customize programs to fit your needs. Current topics include: Disability Awareness, Recreation Inclusion, ADA & Reasonable Accommodations and many more! Call 228-6025 for more information or to arrange for presentations for your group!


Licensed by the State of Kansas
We are looking forward to another year of summer fun at Civitan Day Camp! The camp is designed for youth ages 8-17 (18-20 if enrolled in the upcoming Fall semester of school) who have a developmental delay, which requires adapted instruction and supervision. The camp is located in Gage Park in an enclosed, shaded camp ground with an indoor facility for use during inclement weather and extremely hot days. The camp is very active which includes sports and walking at a group pace over park terrain and along city streets. Other activities include: swimming, arts and crafts, field trips, fitness, music and nature. Our activities and educational experiences are presented in an ability and age appropriate manner. Partial scholarships are available in cooperation with the Topeka Civitan Club.

Camp dates & themes:

• June 15-26: Wild, Wild West
  Step back in time with us, as we explore what life was like for cowboys and cowgirls in the olden days. We will take a trip to Old Prairie Town and center all of our games and activities on this western theme.
• June 29-July 10*: Awesome H2O
  Splish, splash, there is fun to be had! Join us for 2 weeks of wacky water games and activities. Special events include the 3rd annual camp softball game with Capper’s Sports Camp. *No camp Friday, July 3rd.
• July 13-24: Worldwide Vacation
  Travel around the world in just 2 weeks. Each day we will highlight a different country and culture. Special events include the summer reading program by Topeka Shawnee County Public Library.
• July 27- August 7: Crazy Carnival
  Come one, come all! Help us design craziest carnival of all! Silly games and challenging activities await you. Our graduation and family picnic will be held Friday, August 7.

All participants will be required to have a completed Health History Form and Emergency Care Form in order to attend the licensed program. Additional paperwork and information will also be distributed at registration. All parents/guardians are required to schedule a conference to be completed no later than the Wednesday prior to your child’s first day of camp. Please bring all completed registration paperwork to this meeting. Please refer to your registration packet or contact Jabeth Coachman, 228-6025 for further information.

• OPTION I: $206.25 or $165 for Topeka resident per 2-week session. Participants may be brought to Civitan Day Camp in Gage Park at 9am and picked up no later than 5pm. Camp staff will supervise at the campsite.
• OPTION II: $193.75 or $155 Topeka resident per 2-week session. Participants may be dropped off at 9am and pick no later than 3:30pm.

CAMP DATES: OPTION I OPTION II

• June 15-26 2-50-164-28 2-50-165-28
• June 29-July 10 2-50-166-28 2-50-167-28
• July 13-24 2-50-168-28 2-50-169-28
• July 27-Aug 7 2-50-170-28 2-50-171-28

Do you have fond memories of Civitan Day Camp?? Well, relive the good old days and create new memories. Camp Pals is designed for the adult with developmental delays that requires adapted instruction and supervision. Our campers can experience traditional (and some non-traditional) day camp activities presented in an ability and age appropriate manner. We offer fun field trips and challenging activities in a supportive atmosphere. Camp is based in Gage Park in an enclosed, shaded campground with an indoor facility for use during inclement weather and extremely hot days. Campers must walk at a group pace over park terrain and along city streets. Scholarships available through the Topeka Civitan Club.

June 1-5: American Roadtrip
Join your friends on a cross-country journey! Each day will highlight different USA destinations and great activities at each stop on our nationwide map.
June 8-12: Adaptive Rec’s Amazing Race. Have you seen this TV show? Participants are challenged to complete fun tasks and find the prize. Team up with your friends to finish first at the Great Gage Park Scavenger Hunt.

All participants are required to schedule a conference to be completed no later than Thursday, May 28. Please bring all completed registration paperwork to this meeting. Please refer to your registration packet or contact Jabeth Coachman at 228-6025 for further information. Campers may be dropped off at camp no earlier than 9am and picked up no later than 5pm.

Date, Time, Code

• June 1-5 9am-5pm 2-50-172-28
• June 8-12 9am-5pm 2-50-173-28
• Price: $125
• $100 Topeka resident

Join us for the 4th annual fishing rodeo designed for people with disabilities. Fishing rodeos are meant to bring together the best of the outdoors - camaraderie, fun, and fellowship - into a fun, safe, and family oriented event.

• Hosted by Parks and Recreation of Topeka
• Cosponsored by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
• All equipment, fishing clinics and lunch provided.
• Volunteers will provide additional assistance.

This free clinic is limited to 50 participants and pre-registration is required by Wednesday, May 6. For more information, contact Jabeth Coachman at Adaptive Recreation at 785-228-6025.

Date, Day, Time, Location

• June 13 Sat 9am-noon Westlake Pond
  In Gage Park

1-1 hour session
This class will introduce you to the sport of kayaking. Here’s your chance to try out a sport that can provide a good cardiovascular workout, an opportunity to enjoy nature, and lots of fun! You will practice balancing in a kayak and learn paddling skills at the Crestview Community Pool. Instruction and adaptive equipment
will ensure that all ability levels enjoy a day of paddling! Both sit-in and sit-top kayaks will be available to try. Registration deadline is Tuesday, May 26th.

Date, Day, Time, Location, Code

• May 28 Thur 7pm Crestview Pool 2-10-028-22
  Price: $6.25
• $5 Topeka resident

1-2 hour class
Bowling and sharing pizza - what a fun way to spend an afternoon with your friends. Registration fee includes pizza, drink, 2 hours of bowling, and shoe rental. Please notify our office if a bowling ramp is required. Registration deadline is the Thursday before the scheduled program date. No registrations will be accepted on-site.

Date, Day, Time, Location, Code

• May 2 Sat 1pm Gage Bowl 2-10-029-22
• June 6 Sat 1pm Gage Bowl 2-10-030-22
• July 11 Sat 1pm Gage Bowl 2-10-031-22
• Aug 1 Sat 1pm Gage Bowl 2-10-032-22
• Price: $15
• $12 Topeka resident

1-1½ hour session
Come and kick it with the boys! This is a good time to come hang with all of your guy friends & do what guys do: play poker, play Nintendo Wii, while enjoying pizza and soda. Registration deadline is Friday, May 1.

Date, Day, Time, Location, Code

• May 4 Mon 7pm SSLC 2-26-012-22
• Price: $6.25
• $5 Topeka resident

1-1½ hour session
Hey girls, you wanna have fun? Come catch up with your girlfriends and enjoy a special night just for the ladies. Special activities include: nail salon, scrapbooking, watching a chick flick, & enjoying pizza! Registration deadline is Friday, May 8.

Date, Day, Time, Location, Code

• May 11 Mon 7pm SSLC 2-26-013-22
  Price: $6.25
  $5 Topeka residentMOVIES & POPCORN (ages 10 & up)
  1-1½ hour session

Beat the heat and enjoy a summer movie! We will show a great movie and provide delicious snacks and drinks. Movies will be PG or G rated; call our office for movie titles. Registration deadline is the Tuesday prior to the program date.

Date, Day, Time, Location, Code

• June 25 Thur 6:30pm SSLC 2-26-014-22
• Aug 6 Thur 6:30pm SSLC 2-26-015-22
• Price: $5
• $4 Topeka resident

1-2 hour event
Come spend the night dancing with your friends the second Thursday of each month. Each admission gets you great music by local DJ’s and a choice of refreshments. Staff and family are admitted free with a paying participant. Our special theme months: May is our prom, so don’t forget to dress up! August will be our karaoke party, so be ready to sing along to your favorite song. Admission is $4 at the door or you may purchase a discount 12-dance punchcard for $36. Punchcard code is 2-14-011-22.

Date, Day, Time, Fee, Location

• May 14 Thur 6-8pm $4 Big Gage
• June 11 Thur 6-8pm $4 Shelter House
• July 9 Thur 6-8pm $4
• Aug 13 Thur 6-8pm $4

1-1 hour session
Come play your favorite card games in our casino! We will transform our office into a high rollers paradise and prizes will be awarded to the winners at each table. Registration deadline is the Monday prior to the program date.

Date, Day, Time, Location, Code

• May 20 Wed 7pm SSLC 2-26-016-22
• July 22 Wed 7pm SSLC 2-26-017-22
• Price: $5
• $4 Topeka resident

1-1½ hour sessions
Make a splash as you take a dip in the Blaisdell pool! These one hour recreational sessions are designed as a fun opportunity to play in the pool and increase your comfort in the water. Lifeguard will be on duty. Registration deadline is 2 days prior to each scheduled program.

Date, Day, Time, Location, Code

• June 1 Mon 6:30pm Blaisdell Pool 2-27-031-22
• June 22 Mon 6:30pm Blaisdell Pool 2-27-032-22
• July 15 Wed 6:30pm Blaisdell Pool 2-27-033-22
• July 29 Wed 6:30pm Blaisdell Pool 2-27-034-22
• Aug 11 Tue 6:30pm Blaisdell Pool 2-27-035-22
• Price: $5
• $4 Topeka resident

2-1 hour sessions
Decorate your own beautiful, colorful tote bag to use this summer! Wednesday we will tie-dye our bags, Thursday we will finish decorating them with personalized iron-on shapes and letters. Registration deadline is Monday, May 4.

Date, Day, Time, Location, Code

• May 6/7 W/Th 6:30pm SSLC 2-19-007-22
• Price: $10
• 8 Topeka resident

4-1 hour classes
If you like bowling, you’ll love Bocce! Bocce is an Italian sport that is similar to bowling, but you play it outside. This is a great sport for people of all athletic levels. Don’t pass up this great opportunity to hang out with your friends. Registration deadline is Friday, May 29.

Date, Day, Time, Location, Code

• June 3 Wed 6pm SSLC 2-66-015-22
• Price: $18.75
• $15 Topeka resident

8 week league
Unified Softball is an integrated program opportunity that is designed to bring together equal numbers of athletes with and without developmental disabilities on the same team. Teams will be organized and then scheduled to compete in a recreational Unified Softball League. A letter with team and schedule information will be mailed to all athletes after our opening day clinic on May 19. Teams will be chosen at this clinic so all athletes must be present. The season will end in an All-Star ceremony on the Tuesday following regular play (including rain dates). The registration deadline is Tuesday, May 19 at 5pm.

Registrations may begin once the catalog is released. Athletes will be placed on teams by the program director. Special requests for coaches and teams cannot be made and still serve the balance of fairness for all participants. Therefore, individual requests to play on a certain team will not be considered when assigning players to teams. All athletes must attend clinic on May 19. Tuesday, June 2 is the first game night. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER MAY 19!

Date, Day, Time, Location, Code

• May 19 Tue 6pm Felker Park 2-60-002-22
• Price: $75 per team
• $31.25 per athlete
• $25 Topeka resident

5-1 hour sessions
Stay active this summer! Disc golf is a great sport that is easy to learn and keeps you moving while you throw a disc or Frisbee into a basket and count your strokes. Registration deadline is Thursday, July 2.

Date, Day, Time, Location, Code

• July 6 Mon 6:30pm Crestview 2-66-016-22
• Disc Golf Course
• Price: $18.75
• $15 Topeka resident