Recreation and Camps: Including Youth with Disabilities-5.4 Module 5 Recreation and Camps Guide Corresponding Pages

5.4 Module 5 Recreation and Camps Guide Corresponding Pages

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The document describes two inclusive group activities.

<strong>Cooking demonstration and recipe activity:</strong> Provide accessible tables and, if needed, cooking appliances; otherwise choose a recipe that does not require heating. Work with the facilitator to select a recipe participants are likely to enjoy and understand, and share it in advance so they can raise questions or concerns. Demonstrate the steps in simple, direct language, showing what to do. Use a screen or projector so everyone can see. Include all participants in cleanup, pairing anyone who needs support with a peer who can model the task. Afterward, invite participants to share what they learned or enjoyed verbally, in writing, or through a drawing.

<strong>Group physical activity—obstacle course:</strong> For a small group, set up an obstacle course in an open indoor or outdoor space. Participants first navigate it at their own pace to learn the route. The course supports gross motor, communication, and social skills. To adjust difficulty, participants can hop, walk backward, crawl, or use a scooter; obstacles can also be spaced closer together. Cooperative challenges may include blindfolding a participant and having a teammate guide them verbally. If someone touches an obstacle, they return to the line and try again. End with a debrief, allowing participants to describe or illustrate what they learned or liked.

Keywords

inclusive group activities

cooking demonstration

recipe activity

accessible tables

obstacle course

gross motor skills

communication skills

social skills

adaptive participation

participant debrief