Therapeutic Recreation Week - July 13th through 19th

Not sure how many of you know what Therapeutic Recreation Week is, since I had no idea when I decided to write a post about it, but it’s actually pretty cool. Here’s what the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) says about it:

“The purpose of National Therapeutic Recreation Week is to enhance public awareness of therapeutic recreation programs and services, and expand recreation and leisure opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Therapeutic recreation uses treatment, education, and recreation services to help people with illnesses, disabilities, and other conditions to develop and use their leisure in ways that enhance their health, functional abilities, independence, and quality of life. National Therapeutic Recreation Week, which was established by the National Therapeutic Recreation Society, has been celebrated during the second week of July every year since 1984. Each year, NTRS develops press releases, proclamations and program ideas to help agencies observe the celebration.”NRPA has also put together a list of 31 ideas for things you can do to celebrate during the week. I highly suggest you do your part and help someone in need have a very fun-filled week of therapeutic recreation. Not only will it get your heart racing, it’ll also provide support for someone who could use a helping hand.

-Jess