Adaptive Aquatics (16 years and older)
For intermediate to advanced swimmers. This aquatics program is at the J’s fully accessible therapy pool. Our adaptive swim instructor will combine fun and fitness to help participants advance their swimming skills. This class has a 1:5 student/teacher ratio. For 1:1 support or to learn the swimming basics, contact Sarah. No program Mar 16-21.
Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur
Winter: Mondays, January 8 – May 16, 3-4pm ($371 per session)
Dance Fusion (16 years and older)
In this energetic dance and movement class, everyone get a great workout with modified training. Taught by a certified instructor, participants learn fun dance steps that feature fast and slow rhythms, all while working on health and wellness with their friends.
Mind Body Studio at the Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur
Thursdays (ongoing), 10-11am
Free funding eligible | $10 funding ineligible
Personal Training (16 years and older)
Children and adults with developmental disabilities work with nationally-certified personal trainers to set fitness and independence goals to become their healthiest self. Each workout is customized to fit the needs of the individual and the trainer tracks progress toward the set goals. All trainers are currently working toward an Inclusive Fitness Trainer Certification from ACSM. Sponsored by the Productive Living Board.
Creve Coeur or Chesterfield
Virtual or in-person (participant may choose)
Personal Training: 55 min: $19 funding eligible | $31 funding ineligible
By appointment
Twistin’ & Turnin’ (16 years and older)
In this energetic dance and movement class, everyone gets a great workout with modified training. Taught by a certified instructor, participants learn fun dance steps that feature fast and slow rhythms, all while working on health and wellness with their friends.
Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur
Wednesdays, 4-5pm
Free funding eligible | $10 funding ineligible
Contact
Sarah Loos
Manager, Life Enrichment & Camp Services
314-442-3295
Life Enrichment Services at the J Receive Funding from The Productive Living Board of St. Louis
At its May board meeting, the Productive Living Board of St. Louis County (PLB) approved an investment in The J’s Life Enrichment Services program.
PLB ensures funding for a spectrum of high-quality services that create opportunities for St. Louis County residents with developmental disabilities to thrive in the home, community, and employment settings of their choosing. In the 2023 fiscal year, they have committed to a $25,121,134 investment that will serve nearly 4,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the 114 programs provided by their 39 funded partners.
