Recreational and Social Activities
Recreational and Social Activities bring our participants together in fun and unique ways. Apollo incorporates fun-filled programs and activities for each event, occasion and holidays to make programming fun and exciting. By participating in these programs, participants can hone their communication and social skills while developing interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers.
Apollo ADP Swim Club
Being a part of a team evolves our individuals’ ability to work together, develop social skills, manage stress, and gain self-esteem. We created our own Swim Club to promote a healthy lifestyle and teamwork through aquatic exercises, staff participation and a Lifeguard on duty.
Apollo ADP Movie Club
Apollo ADP Movie Club members are given choices of movies and book our own private screening. All participants are snacking on popcorn, laughing with friends and day program staff and enjoying their choice of one of classic fan-favorites or new release movies in the privacy and comfort of our own auditorium. This private watch party can accommodate 75 people.
Our staff are trained to practice our covid mitigation protocols by encouraging hand washing prior to entering the movie theater, sanitizing the seats before seating and continuous encouraging of participants to wear masks while indoors.
Apollo ADP Boating and Fishing Club
Apollo ADP is excited to announce a new program for our individuals who love nature and experience the great outdoors through fishing and/or boating in the gorgeous lakes of California.
This exciting and spirit-lifting recreational activities will be led by our Executive Director, Patrick Laurel, who is a certified boat operator in the state of California and an experienced recreational angler. Our team of dedicated staff will assist our individuals through training and education about water safety, wildlife and nature enjoyment. Our goal is to share and open up possibilities and new dreams for our individuals that they have yet to experience.
Everyone interested to join the Apollo ADP Fishing Club will be introduced to fishing at the following lakes during program hours:
· Hellyer Park
· Lexington Reservoir
· Almaden Lake
· Lake Cunningham
· Vasona Lake County Park
· Santa Cruz/Monterey Piers
· More fishing sites to come!
Interested Apollo ADP Boating club members may bring along a family member, companion or a friend to share the joy in this experience. Fishing and boating trips have limited spaces, first registration first serve basis and will be scheduled once a month (or more) at the following lakes:
· Lake Berryessa (Pleasure Cove Marina)
· Don Pedro Lake
These trips may take up to 6-8 hours full day of fishing or enjoyment of the lake with 2 hours of transit to the marina and 2 hours drive back to the program. Swimming is optional and must be a member of the Apollo Swim Club to determine participant’s water safety readiness. Swimming is only allowed during hot summer days. Our staff are trained to practice our covid mitigation protocols by encouraging hand washing/sanitizing, implement social distancing and continuous reminding of participants to wear their masks when indoors or in the marina and enjoy the great outdoors.
FISHING CLUB MEMBERS
Members of this club will be provided training for basic knowledge to fish safely, legally, and successfully. Apollo ADP will provide the fishing rods, lures, lines, refreshments and life jackets for the safety of our participants. Life jackets are recommended for wheelchair users who are fishing from a dock or shore, as brakes can let loose or unintentionally roll into the water.
WHEN: Our first fishing trip will be held every Thursday beginning on August 26, 2021 at 10:30am. (right after the morning physical exercises)
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Participants must complete a free sport fishing license application.
2. Upon submission of the application, participants will receive a registration form to join in the fun and enjoy the benefits of being a club member.
BOATING CLUB MEMBERS
Members of this club will be provided training for water safety readiness as well as transportation to and from the marina, fishing rods, lures, lines, snacks, refreshments and life vests for the safety of our participants. Most importantly, our team will provide the boating experience of a lifetime.
Pontoon boats are available for people with limited mobility who want to head out onto the water. If a wheelchair-user is able to transfer to a boat, he or she can sit in a regular seat, with or without a lap belt for support.
WHEN: Our first BOAT CLUB trip has started today, August 20, 2021.
WHERE: Pleasure Cove Marina, Napa CA
The next trip will be scheduled the following week depending on the number of interested participants. Members may choose to go to Lake Berryessa or Don Pedro Lake.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Interested participants must complete a member registration form and choose the date of their trip.
2. Participants must complete a free sport fishing license application if you want to fish from the boat. (See attachment)
3. All participants must complete a water safety readiness orientation with their Apollo ADP staff.
4. Members must be able to wear a life jacket while on the boat and keep it on until disembarkation.
5. Members must be able to tolerate two (2) hours of transit to the marina, one way, and another 2 hours back to the program.
6. Members must love the water and ready to enjoy the boating experience without hesitation.
7. Motion sickness may occur while on the boat. Please consult with your PCP if this activity may be beneficial for you.
Recreational opportunities at Apollo ADP are endless and innovative. In summer 2022, we will introduce more recreational programs for our individuals to enjoy and experience for the first time. These are provided to those who love swimming or just being in the water/great outdoors. We will provide free lessons on:
· Kayak Fishing in shallow waters/Kayaking with an experienced staff
· Paddle boarding
· Wakeboarding
· Surfing
Apollo ADP promotes an inclusive environment by inviting our individuals and their families/care providers at home to join us on our camping trip this year as we celebrate our Apollo ADP Family Team Building on June 10-12, 2022. For registration and more information, please contact Patrick Laurel at (408) 439-2636.
