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Steamboat Sailors Get a Taste of Adaptive Recreation
On May 7th and 8th, STARS
had the wonderful opportunity to educate students from Steamboat Springs High School about who we are as well as the adaptive recreational activities we provide.
Each PE class began with a 25-minute introduction where we discussed the history of disability advocacy, proper etiquette, the Paralympic and Special Olympic movements, and our specialized adaptive equipment. Then students transitioned to the outdoor track where they participated in three adaptive activities - adaptive cycling, sitting volleyball, and wheelchair basketball. Between 4 PE classes STARS reached over 70 students with and without disabilities. Students not only had fun, but also expressed their interest in wanting to learn more about these activities and disabilities in general. Next school year STARS will continue this trend of educating people of all abilities about adaptive recreation in order to build a more inclusive community.
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Don't Miss These Summer Season Program Specials!
Your summer adventures are awaiting, get these deals while they last!
Buy 12 days of Youth or Teen Adventure Camp, get 2 days FREE.
Buy 10 days of Trail Blazers Camp, get 1 FREE.
Offers valid through May 30, 2018. Call STARS at 970.870.1950 to receive this offer.
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STARS 2018 summer herd includes eight beautiful horses ranging from 12 to 33 years old. The herd includes
Copper, Griz, Burdock, Baxter, Misty Blue, Tony, Guapo, and Zen. They are all looking forward to meeting the STARS clients.
Come join us at the STARS Equestrian Center and learn basic horsemanship, riding, grooming, tacking, and horse health and behavior. Interacting with horses, whether mounted or from the ground, has a positive impact in the lives of people with cognitive, physical, and behavioral disabilities. In addition, horseback riding can improve core strength, balance, gross and fine motor skills, and self-esteem.
Whether you have no experience with horses, or are an advanced rider there is something for you.
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Introducing STARS New Client and Donor Representative
Bailey Holland
- Bailey moved to Colorado in the winter of 2016 from Birmingham, Alabama. She resided in Winter Park until she made Steamboat Springs her permanent home in the summer of 2017. Before moving west, Bailey earned a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social Work with a concentration in children, adolescents and their families.
"I learned at an early age to believe everyone deserves to experience what this life has to offer; whether it be adventure, new friendships, small and big personal triumphs or all the above. Nothing should stand in any one's way of these experiences which make for a beautiful quality of life and the mission of STARS is to provide exactly that to individuals of all abilities. For this reason, I have loved and will always love STARS!"
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Save the Date for STARS 7th Annual Biking the Boat Charity Ride!
Peddle for a purpose this year and mark your calendar for
Saturday, September 8, 2018. Participants can choose from a 26, 55 or 70 mile challenge ride or a 5 mile family fun ride. Enjoy music, food and beer (21+) after the race. Proceeds from race registration will be used to enhance our mission, including purchasing adaptive equipment, training instructors, providing scholarships and creating expanded recreational activities for individuals with disabilities. More event details will be available soon!
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