Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation
The Therapeutic Recreation department helps children who have a chronic medical condition or a disability develop skills and knowledge needed to be involved in recreation and leisure activities.
With a doctor’s order, therapeutic recreation services are provided for inpatients to address needs related to participating in recreation activities. During clinic visits, doctor’s orders allow our Therapeutic Recreation team to provide patients with leisure education and help connect them with inclusive or adaptive recreation and leisure programs in their community.
Individual outpatient sessions can be scheduled at our Dallas campus for patients who want help developing activity-specific skills to feel more confident before joining a community-based program.
Therapeutic Recreation Internship
Interested in our internship for students studying therapeutic recreation and/or taking classes to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)? Learn more on our Internships page.
PATIENT PROGRAMS
The Therapeutic Recreation department’s community outreach programs provide patients an introduction to adapted activities. Learn more about these patient programs below, and for more information, please contact therapeutic.recreation@tsrh.org or call 214‑559‑5179.
Tennis All-Stars
Tennis All-Stars is a four-week program for Scottish Rite for Children patients ages 6 to 14. It emphasizes fun, fitness, and healthy competition. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn the game of tennis!
Register for our 2024 Tennis All-Stars!
Offered three months out of the year, every Wednesday evening of those months: 6:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Click here to register.
Adapted Cycle Evaluations
Patients with physical and/or cognitive challenges may require adapted equipment to participate with family and friends in typical recreational activities. This is often true when it comes to riding a bike. Fortunately, our Therapeutic Recreation team specializes in adapting bikes to all different types of patient needs.
Scottish Rite for Children also serves as an AmTryke demonstration site, and we have therapists available to conduct evaluations for patients to obtain an adapted cycle from an AMBUCS Chapter. National AMBUCS, Inc. is a nonprofit service organization dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities. Part of their mission is to provide AmTryke therapeutic tricycles to individuals unable to operate a traditional bike. Watch video.
Learn to Golf
Learn to Golf is a statewide program that gives Scottish Rite Hospital patients throughout Texas with physical challenges a hands-on introduction to the game of golf. The program provides the tools and instruction needed for patients to participate in and reap the rehabilitative benefits of the game. Learn more.
Camps
The goals of camp are for Scottish Rite Hospital patients to foster independence and self-confidence while developing and improving communication and problem-solving skills in an enjoyable “can do” setting. Learn more.
