Therapeutic Programs
What is Therapeutic Recreation?
The Goose Creek Therapeutic Recreation division is designed for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. We are passionate about inclusive lifestyles, providing resources, and serving our special needs community in diverse, fun, and intentional ways. Therapeutic Recreation is intended for individuals to participate in a variety of activities that will be inclusive and adaptable to different needs. This program is a great way to explore interests, stay active, and socialize with peers.
Therapeutic Recreation Sponsorship Opportunities
Therapeutic Recreation Volunteer Application
To get involved, contact Therapeutic Recreation Manager, Hannah Miller [email protected].
Yoga
Description: Join us for stretching, breathing, balance, and mental wellness with Erika and Freckled Bloom Yoga. This will be a great way to stay active and build healthy habits. Please bring your own yoga mat!
Dates: Wednesdays: March 20, April 3, April 17, May 1, May 15 (please note that these dates are NOT weekly)
Time: 11am-12pm
Cost: FREE but please bring your own yoga mat!
Location: Goose Creek Activity Center (519A N Goose Creek Blvd)
Inspire Choir
Description: Our first chorus program for individuals within our therapeutic recreation program. Instructed by Marissa of SC Music Lessons. Participants do not need musical experience to participate and feel the beat. The intent of this program is to build teamwork skills and enjoy the music. All ability levels welcome.
Dates: Wednesdays, March 6-May 8. Performance Date: May 11, time TBD
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: Resident $50.00, Non-Resident $60.00
Location: Goose Creek Community Center (519A N Goose Creek Blvd)
Bowling (Tuesday Evening)
Description: Bowling is a fan favorite, and a great way to connect with friends and build skill. The cost is the total for 6-weeks, includes shoes and 2 hours of bowling.
Dates: Tuesdays, April 9-May 14
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: Resident $45.00, Non-Resident $60.00
Location: Royal Lanes (106 Central Ave)
Bowling (Thursday Morning)
Description: Bowling is a fan favorite, and a great way to connect with friends and build skill. The cost is the total for 6-weeks, includes shoes and 2 hours of bowling.
Dates: Thursdays, April 11-May 16
Time: 10am-12pm
Cost: Resident $45.00, Non-Resident $60.00
Location: Royal Lanes (106 Central Ave)
Theatre Skills Workshop in partnership with HEART Inclusive Arts Community
Description: In partnership with HEART Inclusive Arts Community, enjoy a 6-week clinic where actors will choose an individual interest piece, learn necessary acting/vocal skills for their piece, and have a chance to perform their hard work at the end of the workshop! Actors will be split into 2-groups. One group will practice, one group will observe, alternating each week. The final week, both groups will perform together.
Dates: Mondays, April 15-May 20
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Cost: FREE with donations to HEART Inclusive Arts Community encouraged
Location: Goose Creek Recreation Center (519A N Goose Creek Blvd)
Mother's Day Craft
Description: Come together to create a special gift for the special mother figures in our lives.
Date: Friday, April 26
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Goose Creek Recreation Center (519A N Goose Creek Blvd)
Golf
Description: Join us at Crowfield Golf Club to practice golf skills. We will spend our sessions perfecting our skills with the Golf Pro’s! After learning the skills, we will move into playing rounds of golf! Some clubs will be provided, if you have your own, please bring them! This will be best for ages 8+.
Dates: Tuesdays, May 7-May 28
Time: 6pm-7pm
Cost: Resident $10.00, Non-Resident $15.00
Location: Crowfield Golf Club (300 Hamlet Circle)
Therapeutic Thursday is back! May 16 will be our first Therapeutic Thursday of 2024. As a reminder, Therapeutic Thursday is the 3rd Thursday of every month from 6pm-8pm at Debra’s Playground and Splash Creek at Central Creek Park. During these hours, the area is intended for the special needs community to enjoy the park privately! Central Creek Park is located at 147 Old Moncks Corner Rd.
Father’s Day Craft
Description: Come together to create a special gift for the special father figures in our lives.
Date: May 31
Time: 6-7:30pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Goose Creek Recreation Center (519A N Goose Creek Blvd)
Swim and Tennis Camp
Description: Enjoy 1 hour of instruction and 1 hour of play with Lowcountry Swim School instructors. All ability levels welcome! Participants can choose to stay in the pool or play tennis with the extra hour. Participants will be grouped according to age.
Dates: June 10-13, (Friday potential make up day for weather)
Time: 9am-12pm
Age: 3+ (participants will be paired together based on similar age)
Cost: Resident $50.00, Non-Resident $60.00
Location: Goose Creek Pool (300 Hamlet Circle)
Central Creek Park, Fun in the Sun Camp Youth
Description: Come run, jump, and play at Central Creek Park. This camp will include time at the playground, splash pad, and other amenities of the park. This camp will primarily be outside.
Dates: June 17-21
Time: 9am-12pm
Age: 8-15
Cost: Resident $50.00, Non-Resident $60.00
Location: Central Creek Park (147 Old Moncks Corner Rd)
Central Creek Park, Fun in the Sun Camp Youth
Description: Come run, jump, and play at Central Creek Park. This camp will include time at the playground, splash pad, and other amenities of the park. This camp will primarily be outside.
Dates: June 17-21
Time: 1pm-4pm
Age: 8-15
Cost: Resident $50.00, Non-Resident $60.00
Location: Central Creek Park (147 Old Moncks Corner Rd)
Swim and Tennis Camp
Description: Enjoy 1 hour of instruction and 1 hour of play with Lowcountry Swim School instructors. All ability levels welcome! Participants can choose to stay in the pool or play tennis with the extra hour. Participants will be grouped according to age.
Dates: June 24-27, (Friday potential make up day for weather)
Time: 9am-12pm
Age: 3+ (participants will be paired together based on similar age)
Cost: Resident $50.00, Non-Resident $60.00
Location: Goose Creek Pool (300 Hamlet Circle)
GCTR Youth Camp
Description: Come enjoy arts, crafts, games, gym time, teamwork tasks, and other various indoor activities for this summer camp!
Dates: July 8-12
Time: 9am-12pm
Age: 8-15
Cost: Resident $50.00, Non-Resident $60.00
Location: Goose Creek Recreation Center (519A N Goose Creek Blvd)
GCTR Youth Camp
Description: Come enjoy arts, crafts, games, gym time, teamwork tasks, and other various indoor activities for this summer camp!
Dates: July 8-12
Time: 1pm-4pm
Age: 8-15
Cost: Resident $50.00, Non-Resident $60.00
Location: Goose Creek Recreation Center (519A N Goose Creek Blvd)
Central Creek Park, Fun in the Sun Camp Adults
Description: Come run, jump, and play at Central Creek Park. This camp will include time at the playground, splash pad, and other amenities of the park. This camp will primarily be outside.
Dates: July 15-19
Time: 9am-12pm
Age: 16+
Cost: Resident $50.00, Non-Resident $60.00
Location: Central Creek Park (147 Old Moncks Corner Rd)
Central Creek Park, Fun in the Sun Camp Adults
Description: Come run, jump, and play at Central Creek Park. This camp will include time at the playground, splash pad, and other amenities of the park. This camp will primarily be outside.
Dates: July 15-19
Time: 1pm-4pm
Age: 16+
Cost: Resident $50.00, Non-Resident $60.00
Location: Central Creek Park (147 Old Moncks Corner Rd)
GCTR Adult Camp
Description: Come enjoy arts, crafts, games, gym time, teamwork tasks, and other various indoor activities for this summer camp!
Dates: July 29-August 2
Time: 9am-12pm
Age: 16+
Cost: Resident $50.00, Non-Resident $60.00
Location: Goose Creek Recreation Center (519A N Goose Creek Blvd)
GCTR Adult Camp
Description: Come enjoy arts, crafts, games, gym time, teamwork tasks, and other various indoor activities for this summer camp!
Dates: July 29-August 2
Time: 1pm-4pm
Age: 16+
Cost: Resident $50.00, Non-Resident $60.00
Location: Goose Creek Recreation Center (519A N Goose Creek Blvd)
Thank you to the Proud Sponsors of Therapeutic Recreation:
Tandem Adaptive Trike Usage
This tricycle will allow our therapeutic participants to feel the joys of riding a bike independently. Individuals are required to bring a helmet when riding. More information can be found here.
For more information, please contact Hannah 843-569-4242 ext 5286 or email [email protected]
Ages: ALL
Cost: Free (For both residents & non-residents)
Location: 519A North Goose Creek Blvd. Goose Creek, SC 29445.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
Volunteers are needed for all of our programs. If you are interested in volunteering for a program please contact Hannah at [email protected] or 843-569-4242 x 5286 if you have any questions.
*All volunteers must pass a background check, provided by The City of Goose Creek.