Programs & Services
Community Programs for People with Disabilities
Outdoor Social Club
A monthly program (2nd weekend) for adults with disabilities to enjoy and connect with each other in the great outdoors. We choose a different location each month to explore local gems. Activities include a walk/hike/stroll as well as nature discussion and identification.
*Sign up encouraged but not required*
2026 DATES & LOCATIONS:
*Sat, Oct 10th 10:00am-12:00pm @
Smith Creek Park
*Sat, Nov 14th 10:00am-12:00pm @ Hanover Pines Park
*Sat, Dec 12th 10:00am-12:00pm @ Halyburton Park
Park Pals @ CBSP
A monthly program (3rd Tuesday) for adults with disabilities to explore and learn about our local plants and animals at Carolina Beach State Park! Activities include hiking, seine netting for wildlife in the water, animal and plant ID, nature talks, citizen science projects, and chats with CBSP's Education Ranger.
*Sign up highly encouraged in order to receive communications about program*
2026 DATES:
*Tues, Oct 20th 2:30-4:30pm
*Tues, Nov 17th 2:30-4:30pm
*Tues, 15th 2:30-4:30pm
Music in the Park
A monthly program (2nd Friday) for adults with disabilities to get musical outdoors at Belville Riverwalk Park! The group will spend time listening to the sounds of nature then singing and playing along to music with simple instruments with local musician, Bethany Borden. Activities include a walk/hike/stroll, listening to nature sounds, listening to music and playing/singing along, and musical discussions.
*Sign up highly encouraged in order to prepare amount of materials needed*
2026 DATES:
*Fri, Nov 13th 3:00-5:00pm
*Fri, Dec 11th 3:00-5:00pm
Reading in Nature
A monthly program (2nd Wednesday) for adults with disabilities to spend time together reading in nature at the Pine Valley Library. Activities include short walk/hike/stroll on their nature trail, nature discussions/identification, reading together out loud or individually, and book discussions.
(Bring you own book or borrow one while we're there!)
Coming Soon!
Art in the Park
A monthly program (1st Friday) for adults with disabilities to get artistic and creative outdoors at Belville Riverwalk Park! The group will spend time observing and finding art in the nature around them while expressing their artistic talents through arts and crafts projects. Activities include a walk/hike/stroll, nature observations, watercolor painting, nature inspired crafts, and more.
*Sign up highly encouraged in order to prepare amount of materials needed*
2026 DATES:
*Fri, Nov 6th 3:00-5:00pm
*Fri, Dec 4th 3:00-5:00pm
Coming Soon!
Pier Walk & Beach
Combing Crew
A monthly program for adults with disabilities to soak up some salt and sand at Johnnie Mercer's Pier and the beach below it. Activities include walking on the pier, fishing occasionally, exploring the beach below, and nature discussions/identification.
Services
Individual RT Sessions
Work one on one with Erin, a Recreational Therapist, to receive support for finding and participating in meaningful outdoor and nature-based opportunities that fit your interests and help meet your goals.
Click below for more details and to sign up.
