Fit Friends

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We welcome new participants throughout the year-because at Rec2Connect, you're Included. Always. 

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Overview

Calling all fitness friends! Our staff will get you moving in this fun and energetic program that provides structured full body workouts and social interaction. The 1-hour class provides participants the opportunity to explore new exercises and recreation skills. This class is led by a recreation specialist for teenagers and adults ages 13 and up.

Two participants are running on an indoor track, with gym equipment visible in the background.

Locations

  • Seven Hills Recreation Center 
  • Gemini Center at Fairview Park

Cost

$30 ($5 discount for private pay)

Become a Volunteer

Join Rec2Connect's volunteer team and make a HUGE impact! We’re searching for compassionate, energetic and creative volunteers for a variety of our programs and events. By volunteering, you can gain professional experience, meet a fun group of our participants, and spread our mission for inclusive recreation!

Volunteers must complete a background check and fill out an application.
Learn how you can be involved with our always-growing community by filling out our volunteer form application HERE.

Financial Assistance

We recognize that program costs can be a barrier for some families. That's why we accept a variety of funding sources—and each year, we offer financial assistance through the Eileen Hewitt Scholarship Fund to support access to Rec2Connect programs. For more information click HERE.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. 1
    What is Fit Friends?
    Calling all fitness friends! Our staff will get you moving in this fun, energetic, and individualized program. This class provides structured full body workouts, sensory breaks, and social interaction with peers.
  2. 2
    Who can attend?
    Fit Friends is for ages 13+.
  3. 3
    What's the enrollment policy?
    Bulk enroll: This means you will be automatically registered for a program each week. Please note, if there is a week that your loved one will not be able to attend you must email scheduling@rec2connect.org 24 hours in advance to cancel or you will be charged for the class. 
    Weekly enrollments: If you prefer to register for individual sessions, you can register by emailing scheduling@rec2connect.org
     the dates you would like to register for in advance. Please note, we DO have a capacity limit for our group classes and if you wait until the day-of to register you may run the risk of not having space for your loved one to participate. If you do need to cancel unexpectedly less than 24 hours in advance, you will be charged the price of the class.
  4. 4
    What are the expectations for the group?
    Follow directions from group facilitator and support staff, Remain in teaching area or communicate when a break is needed, Manage behaviors through session with minimal redirection, Be able to participate in the duration of group without needing assistance toileting. After attending for the first time, our staff will complete a Group Expectations Checklist to determine if a participant is able to participate independently or if other supports may be needed. The Director of Programming will contact the family about next steps if needed. 
  5. 5
    What should I wear or bring?
    Wear comfortable athletic clothes and shoes. Bring a water bottle or towel, though the groups will take breaks and have the opportunity to use a water fountain.