Outdoor Chattanooga, Rock Creek Outfitters,Urban Rocks Climbing Gym, and Therapeutic Recreation Services for Chattanooga Parks and Recreation, will be hosting “Climbing Higher” an adaptive climbing program for individuals with a variety of cognitive and physical disabilities in the Chattanooga area. The program is scheduled to begin on March 16, 2009 and will run through April 20, 2009. The program will be at Urban Rocks Climbing Gym and will be Monday evenings from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
The “Climbing Higher” Adaptive Climbing program is being held with the purpose of providing a unique outdoor opportunity for individuals with a variety of cognitive and physical disabilities to showcase what Ability is all about. The goal of the “Climbing Higher” Adaptive Climbing Program is to provide participants with an opportunity to learn basic climbing skills, provide socialization with peers, and enable them to participate in rock climbing independently in their leisure time.
The First Session is designed for individuals with cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities. This three-week session will run: March 16, March 23, and March 30. The Second Session is planned for individuals with physical disabilities. This three-week session will run: April 6, April 13, and April 20.