Sports, Recreation and Leisure

The following contains a list of program offerings:

SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPORTS

SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED COMPETITIVE SOCCER (ages 8+)
When: Sunday afternoons, September-November
Where: Assumption College lacrosse field
Team: Traditional Masters (ages 22+); Unified Seniors (ages 13-21)
Cost: TBA
Requirements: These teams are competitive and are for those athletes who possess knowledge of soccer. Athletic attire, cleats, shin guards, mouth guard (optional).
Commitment: Weekly practice, the assessment round, and the state tournament held in Byfield, MA
Paperwork: Emergency Fact Sheet and Special Olympics Medical

SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED GOLF (ages 18+)
When: Thursday evenings, June – August
Where: Leicester CC/Tatnuck Driving Range
Cost: $75 per athlete and partner. This does not include the cost of driving range fees, which can range from $5 – $10.
Requirements: Golf clubs, golf attire (khaki pants or shorts, collared shirt, proper footwear).
Commitment: Practices, assessment round and state tournament.
Paperwork: Special Olympics Medical Form – Emergency Fact Sheet

SPECIAL OLYMICS COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL (ages 8+)
When: Sunday afternoons, December – March
Where: Bancroft School
Teams: (ages 22+); Unified Masters (ages 22+); Unified Seniors (ages 13-21); Unified Juniors (ages 8-15)
Cost: TBA
Requirements: Athletic attire, athletic shoes. Teams are competitive and are for those athletes who possess knowledge of the sport
Commitment: Weekly practice, assessment round, and state tournament
Paperwork: Special Olympics Medical Form – Emergency Fact Sheet

SPECIAL OLYMICS COMPETITIVE BOCCE (ages 18+)
When: Tuesday evenings, June-August
Where: Italian American Club, Shrewsbury
Cost: TBA
Requirements: Athletic attire and shoes
Commitment: Weekly practice, the assessment round, and state tournament
Paperwork: Special Olympics Medical Form – Emergency Fact Sheet

SPECIAL OLYMICS COMPETITIVE SOFTBALL (ages 18+)
When: Thursday evenings, June-August
Where: Crompton Park/Bennett Field
Teams: Unified Masters (ages 22+)
Cost: TBA
Requirements: Athletic attire, sneaker, softball glove. Knowledge of the game is required.
Commitment: Weekly practice, assessment round, state tournament
Paperwork: Special Olympics Medical Form – Emergency Fact Sheet

SPECIAL OLYMICS TRADITIONAL COMPETITIVE AQUATICS (ages 18+)
When: Sunday evenings, February – June
Where: Assumption College
Team: Traditional Master (ages 22+)
Cost: TBA
Requirements: Bathing suit. This team is for athletes who will be competing competitively in aquatics. Athletes need to know how to swim-athletes will perfect their swimming skills.
Commitment: Weekly practice, the assessment, and the overnight state tournament held in Boston, MA
Paperwork: Special Olympics Medical Form – Emergency Fact Sheet

RECREATIONAL SPORTS – NON-COMPETITIVE

UNIFIED RECREATIONAL JUNIORS BASKETBALL (ages 8-15)
When: December – March
Where: TBA
Team: Unified Juniors recreational
Cost: $15 per athlete and partner
Requirements: Athletic attire, athletic shoes
Commitment: Weekly practice
Paperwork: Emergency Fact Sheet and Special Olympics Medical or copy of recent physical

UNIFIED SEMI-COMPETITIVE RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL (ages 16+)
When: December – March
Where: TBA
Team: Unified Masters Recreational
Cost: $15 per athlete and partner
Requirements: Athletic attire, athletic shoes, knowledge of the game
Commitment: Weekly practice
Paperwork: Emergency Fact Sheet and Special Olympics Medical or copy of recent physical

ADAPTIVE SKI PROGRAM (ages 8-adult)
At this time, Seven Hills does not offer this program. However, we encourage you to contact Wachusett Mountain Ski Resort as they provide an adaptive ski program.

RECREATION

FITNESS (ages 8+)
Fit Camp
When: Wednesday evenings
Where: 81 Hope Avenue, Worcester
Cost: TBA
Paperwork: Emergency Fact Sheet-Recent Physical Form (Special Olympics medical may be used).

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

When: January – March

Where: Boy’s and Girl’s Club
Cost: TBA

FUSIONS DANCE EXTENSION PROGRAM
Fusions Dance Extension Program will be teaching different varieties of dance that will help build self-confidence, improve coordination, and most of all, provide a fun environment for people of all abilities. Separate sessions will be offered for youth ages 8-15, and teens/adults 16+.
When: Wednesday evenings, June – August
Where: 81 Hope Avenue, Worcester
Cost: TBA
Paperwork: Emergency Fact Sheet, copy of recent physical form, or Special Olympics medical form
Sneakers or shoes with non-marking rubber soles and athletic attire (t-shirts, shorts, sweat pants, wind-pants, etc.) must be worn to class (NO JEANS). Please bring water to class.

Special Art
Helen O’Brien Garcia, a graduate of Smith College, will be leading classes. Helen is originally from the Bahamas and has extensive Art training through the Worcester Art Museum, Danforth Art Museum, Worcester Center for Crafts, and many years of private classes with professional art teachers. She will lead the classes using acrylic paint and a special technique that breaks the process of painting into simplified steps. Classes are specially designed for people with disabilities and those who love to paint and be creative!
When: Monday evenings – Fall and Spring
Where: Family Support Center, 799 West Boylston St., Worcester, MA
Cost: TBD
Paperwork needed: Emergency Fact Sheet, canvas boards

MUSIC THERAPY
Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. The group will make use of musical improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, or lyric discussion depending on the assessed needs of the participants. In the hands of a therapist, music is able to provide a structure binding group members together to work toward therapeutic goals. Groups will be offered to ages 8-15 and 16+. We will also make every effort to appropriately place participants in groups based upon skill level.
When: Tuesday evenings
Where: Family Support Center, 799 West Boylston St., Worcester, MA
Cost: TBA
Paperwork: Emergency Fact Sheet and Music therapist registration form.
Social and Leisure Programs

HOLY CROSS DINNER DANCE (ages 18+)
Semi-formal dinner dance held at the Hogan Center on the Campus of the College of the Holy Cross. The dance is usually held on an evening during the week from 6-10 pm in late fall. The cost is $25/person person. Proper attire is requested. Reservations are on a first come, first serve basis, as seating is limited the night of the event. Reservations cannot be taken over the phone. Look for the flyer and reservation form in the fall issue of PRIDE. Reservations must be accompanied by a check and in before the deadline. Seven Hills Family Services does not provide staff support for this event. If the attendee requires support, staff should accompany the individual. Everyone who wishes to be served a meal needs to buy a ticket.
When: Late Fall
Where: Hogan Center, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
Cost: TBA
Paperwork: Registration form
NOTES FOR ALL PROGRAMS
If you require 1:1 assistance or supervision, we do ask that you provide your own supports as volunteers are limited. Activities for participants under the age of 16 require a parent or guardian to stay during the entirety of the program. As with any physical activity, please consult your physician prior to participating.

Transportation is not provided by Seven Hills Family Services. The individual and their family are responsible for setting up transportation to and from activities.

Please note that all dates, times and locations are subject to change. Unless otherwise noted, all Sports, Recreation, and Leisure Activities are open to all individuals, athletes and partners who may or may not have a disability and who may or may not have a direct affiliation with Seven Hills Foundation and Affiliates.