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Recreation Services

The Arctic Resource Center provides classes and activities for teenagers (age 16 and over) and adults who experience developmental disabilities. The Center helps participants gain life skills and self-esteem while providing a place to socialize and develop leisure and artistic pursuits, as well as a base from which to explore and have fun in the community.

At the Arctic Resource Center, you'll find:
  • Sports and fitness classes
  • Art classes and opportunities to display your art at local exhibits
  • Crafts and hobbies
  • Community activities at local libraries, shopping centers, gyms, coffee houses, etc.
  • Life skills classes like cooking, civics, social skills, self care, and more
  • Outings to the theater and other cultural events
  • Overnight trips and vacations
The Center's facilities include a baseball diamond, gym, kitchen, multi-purpose rooms, classrooms, and socializations areas. Facilities are wheelchair accessible and close to bike trails and bus routes.

For more information, contact:
Kara Livingston-Thrasher
Director of Individual Services
Phone: 277-6677
TTY: 258-2232
Fax: 777-0181

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