BARS offers many opportunities.....
Bring yourself and a bathing suit. We supply the sit ski, life jacket and boat.
Skiing is fun and easy. You can sit back and relax or go for it all and learn how
to jump the wake. Instruction is provided and no prior experience is necessary.
Contact Pamela Lehnert in mid June for times, 410-771-4606
Skiing is fun and easy. You can sit back and relax or go for it all and learn how
to jump the wake. Instruction is provided and no prior experience is necessary.
Contact Pamela Lehnert in mid June for times, 410-771-4606
BARS is currently not organizing a sailing program, but if you are interested you
may contact the Downtown Sailing Center. They offer Access-Ability Open Sail
days on the weekend for free.
may contact the Downtown Sailing Center. They offer Access-Ability Open Sail
days on the weekend for free.
We canoe on flat water through wetlands of Maryland. No prior experience is
necessary and assistance with paddling can be provided. Seats are available
for those with limited trunk balance.
necessary and assistance with paddling can be provided. Seats are available
for those with limited trunk balance.
This program is hosted on flat water, not white water. As with any water there is
a current but no rapids. The kayaks are sit on tops (not with your legs inside)
and can accommodate 1-2 people. The kayaks have lower back support and
more can be added. The ability to paddle is not required, a paddler can be
provided for you and you can focus on balance and the beautiful outdoors.
Adaptations for weak hand strength can also be provided so that you can
paddle if interested. Assistance is provided with transfers and positioning;
kayaks and paddles provided. This is a great trip for families.
Contact Pamela Lehnert at 410-771-4606 ext 1
a current but no rapids. The kayaks are sit on tops (not with your legs inside)
and can accommodate 1-2 people. The kayaks have lower back support and
more can be added. The ability to paddle is not required, a paddler can be
provided for you and you can focus on balance and the beautiful outdoors.
Adaptations for weak hand strength can also be provided so that you can
paddle if interested. Assistance is provided with transfers and positioning;
kayaks and paddles provided. This is a great trip for families.
Contact Pamela Lehnert at 410-771-4606 ext 1
It's fun and easy. Everyone goes at there own pace and volunteers are
available to ride along. Friends and family are encouraged to join in. We ride
on different scenic trails throughout the season. A variety of cycles are available
for rent if you don't have your own. Helmets are a must.
Contact Amy Bankard at 410-771-4606 x 4 email Amy@barsinfo.org
available to ride along. Friends and family are encouraged to join in. We ride
on different scenic trails throughout the season. A variety of cycles are available
for rent if you don't have your own. Helmets are a must.
Contact Amy Bankard at 410-771-4606 x 4 email Amy@barsinfo.org
Offered in the past, we are working to revitalize this program in the near future.
No prior experience is necessary, instruction is provided. Assistance is
provided for those with decreased upper body and core strength. Keep
checking for program updates.
No prior experience is necessary, instruction is provided. Assistance is
provided for those with decreased upper body and core strength. Keep
checking for program updates.
Rock Climbing
Programs
Baltimore Adapted Recreation and Sports
.A must for everyone. Come out for tent camping, sit around the campfire, relax
with friends,enjoy the outdoors and roast a marshmallow. Everyone chips in to
create the fun. We even have tents to borrow, all you need are your own
personal supplies, snacks and drinks.
with friends,enjoy the outdoors and roast a marshmallow. Everyone chips in to
create the fun. We even have tents to borrow, all you need are your own
personal supplies, snacks and drinks.
Sailing
Canoeing
Wheelchair Tennis
Tennis is a great sport for everyone! Anyone interested in learning how to play
wheelchair tennis is welcome to join us to learn the ins and outs. Beginning
instruction through competitive play will be provided by our wonderful tennis pro
Ron Scott. Racquets and sports wheelchairs are available for use with
advance notice.
Contact Pamela Lehnert at 410-771-4606 ext 1
wheelchair tennis is welcome to join us to learn the ins and outs. Beginning
instruction through competitive play will be provided by our wonderful tennis pro
Ron Scott. Racquets and sports wheelchairs are available for use with
advance notice.
Contact Pamela Lehnert at 410-771-4606 ext 1
Come glide down the snow covered mountains and enjoy the terrain as you
experience the joy of skiing. An experience that can e enjoyed with family and
friends alike.
experience the joy of skiing. An experience that can e enjoyed with family and
friends alike.
Snow Skiing
BARS operates the adapted skiing program out of Ski Roundtop in
Lewisberry, PA. Dates of operation are typically after the
Christmas/New Year Holiday through the end of the season-when the
snow is gone. A formalized schedule of lesson availability is posted
prior to the season.
We own an array of sit down and stand up adapted skiing equipment
and all adapted skiing equipment is provided during your lesson free
of charge. If you require standard skis with the equipment there is a
rental fee from the mountain for those.
All adapted lessons are arranged through BARS, not the mountain.
Lewisberry, PA. Dates of operation are typically after the
Christmas/New Year Holiday through the end of the season-when the
snow is gone. A formalized schedule of lesson availability is posted
prior to the season.
We own an array of sit down and stand up adapted skiing equipment
and all adapted skiing equipment is provided during your lesson free
of charge. If you require standard skis with the equipment there is a
rental fee from the mountain for those.
All adapted lessons are arranged through BARS, not the mountain.
SKI BASH is a learn to ski clinic hosted each February for individuals of
all ages and disability. All skiing abilities, from the never ever to the
expert are invited to attend. Professionally trained and certified ski
instructors, along with countless dedicated volunteers come from
around the region to provide top quality instruction. All adapted skiing
and snow boarding equipment is provided.
Your daily registration package includes a private, 2 1/2 hour ski
lesson, your lift ticket and lunch. Discounts on breakfast and dinner
are also available, but optional. Dinner are hosted at the main hotel,
anquet/uffet style so even if you come alone, you'll have folks to dine
with. This is a great way to meet new people.
Family and friends are also welcome and encouraged to attend.
Significantly discounted hotel rates are offered. Discounts on lift
tickets, ski rental and meals are available to all. They can also receive
ski or snowboard lessons through the ski school.
There is something to do every night. Listen to the band, swim, play
video games or socialize . There is also snow tubing, swimming and
a weight room at the hotel.
all ages and disability. All skiing abilities, from the never ever to the
expert are invited to attend. Professionally trained and certified ski
instructors, along with countless dedicated volunteers come from
around the region to provide top quality instruction. All adapted skiing
and snow boarding equipment is provided.
Your daily registration package includes a private, 2 1/2 hour ski
lesson, your lift ticket and lunch. Discounts on breakfast and dinner
are also available, but optional. Dinner are hosted at the main hotel,
anquet/uffet style so even if you come alone, you'll have folks to dine
with. This is a great way to meet new people.
Family and friends are also welcome and encouraged to attend.
Significantly discounted hotel rates are offered. Discounts on lift
tickets, ski rental and meals are available to all. They can also receive
ski or snowboard lessons through the ski school.
There is something to do every night. Listen to the band, swim, play
video games or socialize . There is also snow tubing, swimming and
a weight room at the hotel.
We are currently in the process of working with Earthtreks to develop an indoor
rock climbing program. Check back for program updates.
rock climbing program. Check back for program updates.
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BARS white water rafting trip is a great adventure for the whole family. Come
out and join us for a day on the water or a weekend away. The ability to paddle
is not required, you can focus on staying in the raft and enjoying the beautiful
scenery. Assistance is provided with all transfers.
out and join us for a day on the water or a weekend away. The ability to paddle
is not required, you can focus on staying in the raft and enjoying the beautiful
scenery. Assistance is provided with all transfers.
