Rec2Connect Foundation

Happy National Intern Day! This summer, Rec2Connect was excited to welcome 2 outstanding interns to our organization and mission. 💙

⭐Carrie, a student with the University of Toledo, has been working with our camps, VA program, aquatics programs, fitness programs, swim team and more. She has also played a role in developing a large project for R2C and we're so grateful for her time here!
⭐Allison is another student with the University of Toledo and she has spent time in our outdoor programs like kayaking, hiking club, and biking club, as well as our aquatics program and VA program. Thank you, Allison, for your hard work this summer!

ID: A photo of Rec2Connect's intern, Carrie, high five-ing a participant in the aquatics program.

We've got spirit, yes we do, we've got spirit, how 'bout you!? 🥳 Members of Rec2Connect's Inclusive Cheerleading and Spirit Squad had their final performance for Empower Sports flag football team in Lakewood last Monday! Our squad members invited all of their friends and family for a beautiful day on the football field cheering on Empower's players!🏈 We're incredibly proud of all of our members and the hard work they put into learning cheer motions, cheers and a full dance routine! 💙 We'd like to give an extra special thank you to Kaulig Giving for generously providing a grant that helped to support our cheerleading season. Thank you to everyone who cheered us on last Monday!

ID: One of Rec2Connect's Inclusive Cheerleading and Spirit Squads is shown smiling all together during their final performance.

Get READY🥁 for another FREE FAMILY POOL PARTY!🏊🏼‍♀️🌴We are so excited to invite you to a free family pool party at the Brecksville Community Recreation Center Outdoor Pool on Saturday, August 8th! 📆To register, file the Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjx666sEh5QTUWSO8tP-4SFPAV1ySa_18uKXKookFtPa2vUg/viewform 🔗

Registration deadline is Tuesday, August 4th — though this event fills quickly! We hope to see you there! 😎

ID: A Rec2Connect staff member and attendee of a previous free family pool party smile together at the pool.

July 25th is World Drowning Prevention Day, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about drowning prevention and promoting proven, evidence-based strategies that save lives. 🌊

Every year, more than 300,000 people worldwide lose their lives to drowning. Learning water safety and swimming skills can make all the difference.

At Rec2Connect, our Adapted Aquatics and Aquatic Therapy programs help individuals with and without disabilities build confidence in the water while developing essential swim safety and life-saving skills in an inclusive, supportive environment.

Together, we can help make water safety accessible for everyone.
💙 Learn more about our aquatics programs: https://rec2connect.org/aquatic-therapy-and-adapted-aquatics/

ID: A graphic from the World Health Organization for World Drowning Prevention Day.

Completing a climbing route calls for swinging! 🧗‍♂️ Swinging helps strengthen the vestibular system, promotes sensory regulation and integration, social skills with others, and emotional regulation! 🥳 Happy smiles all around! 😋

ID: Rec2Connect staff member is pictured smiling while a rock climbing participant swings between rock walls.

Interested in learning more about cycling but looking for the support of expert Rec2Connect and Cleveland Metroparks staff? We hope you'll attend the FREE Cycle Safe Adaptive Demo Day on Friday, August 7th at Acacia Shelter!

🚲 Cycling demos will take place from 4 - 6 p.m. and registration is recommended but not required.
🚲 A group ride will take place from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and registration IS required.

To learn more/register, please head to https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/rectrac/activity/ORCSADD

If you have any questions regarding this program or need accommodations for a disability, feel free to call our office 216-341-1704, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm, or contact [email protected].

Cycle Safe Adaptive Demo Day Cycle Safe Adaptive Demo Day Have you always wanted to try cycling but don’t have the experience, equipment, or need some additional support? Cleveland Metroparks and Rec2Connect along with other community partners are sharing resources to offer free demos of a variety of specialized hand and foot...