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Connections for Independent Living’s Connect with Friends program provides weekly in-person workshops specifically for youth ages 14-17 years old in northeastern Colorado who live with a disability.
The goal is to increase social connectivity and an appreciation for the high plains natural outdoor spaces of northeastern Colorado. This project will be accomplished through the use of scheduled workshops that include fishing, hiking, therapy horses, horseback riding, survival skills, and visits to state parks.
There’s no charge to participate for persons who live with a disability and their caregivers. You must be a resident of Weld, Morgan, Logan, Washington, Sedgwick, Yuma, or Phillips County. Workshops are underway, join us today! Lunch, snacks, and hydrating drinks are included.
For more information regarding this program, please call Connections at (970) 352-8682, or send us an email message.
For our first session, participants will explore accessible water recreation at Windsor Lake. The program will begin with fun team-building games and ice-breakers so participants can get to know each other and socialize with other youth in their age range. Recreation activities include but not limited to kayaking, water bikes, paddle boats and wading in the water. Life jackets are provided on behalf of Windsor Recreation. Sunscreen will be provided.
HorseBuds, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit that promotes independence through equine assisted activities for the purpose of contributing positively to the mental, cognitive, physical and social well being of children and adults with special needs and their families. They are inclusive for all abilities. In this Equine Facilitated Learning program, participants explore horsemanship, risk-taking, teamwork, and the concepts of establishing trust and respect between animals and people. Fear can be conquered through knowledge and preparation while learning about the emotional and physical needs of animals. Life’s challenges take on new perspectives as the focus is with the animal and the participant relationship.
Join us for a trip to Carter Lake! Enjoy a picnic, yard games, the swim beach and adventures!
Join us at Barr Lake State Park located in Brighton! Included is water recreation including Kayaking and a walk around the board walk.
This trip will be based out of the Poudre Learning Center in west Greeley. Youth will participate in an outdoor survival skills course that includes building shelter. They will learn how to create nature art and have a visit with live animals.
This trip will be spent at Colorado Youth Outdoors in east Fort Collins. Youth will learn more survival skills and get a taste for shooting sports. Transportation, lunch and snacks will be provided.
Colorado Youth Outdoors builds relationships through traditional outdoor recreation.
The youth will Hike Coyote Ridge Natural Area. There will also be team building activities.
Spend the day at the Denver Zoo. Youth will experience wildlife.
Program funding for Connections’ Connect with Friends Youth Outdoors is provided by the Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP) through Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has been entrusted with an incredible mission by the people of the state. We manage and protect lands, waters and wildlife for the people of Colorado. CPW is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management.
1331 8th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631-4601
Phone: (970) 352-8682
Fax: (970) 353-8058
Email: info@connectionscolorado.org
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In-person and remote services available.
