Embedded Files
Recreational therapy encompasses a wide range of settings and agencies, each offering specialized services tailored to the needs of diverse populations.
Long-Term Care Facilities
Long-Term Care Facilities
Recreational services in long-term care facilities focus on enhancing residents’ quality of life through engaging, purposeful activities. These activities often support physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.
Examples of Recreational services provided:
Light exercise or chair yoga
Bingo, trivia games, or chess tournaments
Music therapy and sing-alongs
Arts and crafts workshop
Social events and holiday parties
Local to La Crosse Area
Bethany St. Joesph
(608)788-5700
MERITCentre@bsjcorp.com
3900 East Avenue S, La Crosse, WI 54601
Camps and Retreat Centers
Camps and Retreat Centers
These centers provide immersive recreational programs in natural settings, fostering connection, relaxation, and personal growth. They often cater to specific populations, such as individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or mental health conditions.
Examples of Recreational services provided:
Outdoor adventures (hiking, kayaking, swimming)
Team-building activities and games
Campfire gatherings and story telling
Nature based arts and crafts
Local to La Crosse Area
Easterseals Wisconsin Camp Wawbeek
608-254-8319
info@eastersealswisconsin.com
1450 State Highway 13, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Behavioral Health Centers
Behavioral Health Centers
Recreational services in behavioral health centers focus on therapeutic activities designed to support mental health and recovery. These activities encourage self-expression, stress reduction, and social interaction.
Examples of Recreational services provided:
Creative art therapies (painting, journaling, music)
Meditation or mindfulness exercises
Fitness programs tailored to energy levels
Group games for trust building and collaboration
Local to La Crosse Area
Gunderson Lutheran Behavioral Health
(608) 775-2287
1900 South Ave., La Crosse, WI 54601
Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofits, such as Special Olympics, focus on promoting physical fitness, inclusion, and empowerment for individuals with disabilities through structured recreational and sports programs.
Examples of Recreational services provided:
Community sport leagues and events
Athletic training and competition
Skill-building workshops to enhance self-confidence
Social events to celebrate achievements
Local to La Crosse Area
Special Olympics City of La Crosse
608-789-CITY
400 La Crosse Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Adaptive Sport Centers
Adaptive Sport Centers
Adaptive sport centers provide recreational opportunities for individuals with physical and dvelopmental disabilities, using modified equipment and tailored programs to make activities accessible and inclusive.
Examples of Recreational services provided:
Wheelchair basketball
Adaptive Soccer
Rock steady boxing
Equine-assisted activities and therapies
Workshops in teaching participants how to use adaptive equipment
Local to La Crosse Area
STAR Center
608-797-6295
info@starcenterlacrosse.org
PO Box 1024, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602
Page updated
Report abuse