Recreational Services
Recreational Therapy
MORC believes that having opportunities to participate in quality, inclusive leisure activities is an important part of helping individuals with disabilities lead full and fulfilling lives.
MORC Therapeutic Recreation Specialists educate individuals with disabilities about the recreational opportunities available to them in the community and help match them with activities that meet their interests as well as help them realize the goals of their service plan.
A wide variety of recreational activities are available, including:
- Art Classes
- Music
- Photography
- Cooking
- Swimming
- Horseback Riding
- Sewing
- MORC Stars Hockey Team
- MORC Choir
- Quarterly special events
In addition to coordinating these activities, the Therapeutic Recreation Department also works to educate community recreation providers about the need to make their activiites more inclusive to individuals with disabilities and provides technical assistance to help them do it.
Support the MORC Stars!
The MORC Stars disabled hockey team was formed in 2007 and is one of only two special needs hockey teams in Michigan. The team exists by the generosity of individuals and donations raised through fundraising events and special grants. Support the MORC Stars by attending the 2nd Annual Skate to Be Great fundraising Dinner on Friday, March 19, 2010 from 6 p.m. to Midnight at Club Venetian in Madison Heights. The event features great food, dancing, silent auction and raffles. Tickets are $25. For more information, please call, 313-215-1569 or visit http://www.morcstars.com.
Available Recreational Activities
Community Recreational Activities - Oakland
Community Recreational Activities - Macomb
Take a Class, Support the Cause! Arthritis Aerobics classes Now Available!
These 45 minute classes are open to the public and take place Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. at the MORC Clinton Township office at 16200 19 Mile Road, Clinton Township, MI, 48038.
This is a low impact aerobics class designed to help loosen up stiff muscles and provide and exercise program for those with arthritis. Classes take place in MORC's specially designed, wheelchair accessible pool that is always heated to 92 degrees.
The cost of the class is $80 per 8 week session. All money for the classes is directed back to the Recreational Therapy Department to provide comprehensive recreational programs for individuals with developmental disabilitites.
For more information, please call, 586-263-8905.