IDD Activities for Special Populations
IDD activities are designed for any individual, youth or adult, with a mental or physical disability who chooses not to participate in regular Hays Recreation Commission Programs. The IDD Section develops, implements, and evaluates a variety of recreation and leisure programs and special events to meet the interests and needs of children, teens, adults, and seniors with disabilities. Programs are designed to develop, enhance, and/or maintain leisure skills, motor skills, socialization, and overall well-being as well as to promote fun and enjoyment.
We look forward to working with IDD individuals more and making this program grow!
To participate in these activities, a person must:
-be diagnosed with intellectual disabilities
-have a significant learning or vocational difficulty
To sign up for these activities by the deadline you can contact:
-Haley Nixon at HRC @ haley@haysrec.org or (785)623-2650
-Visit haysrec.org and sign up online!
We want to thank DSNWK, and The ARC of Central Plains for all their support and hard work, and for making these programs a possibility here at HRC.
IDD – PICNIC PARTY!
Join us for a delightful community picnic at the local park shelter. HRC will provide a main dish along with plates, napkins, and silverware. All groups or individuals that attend are asked to bring a side dish to share, and join for an evening of fun, socialization, shared laughter, and delicious food.
Entry Deadline: September 3
Entry Fee: FREE – side dish from each group
Held on: Thursday, September 4
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Park Shelter
Aubel-Bickle, 30th & Sherman
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 60
IDD - BINGO NIGHT
Come get your BINGO on with us! We’ll have snacks provided and prizes for our winners! Don’t miss this fun evening.
Entry Deadline: Session 1: September 10
Session 2: January 14
Entry Fee: FREE
Held on: Session 1: Thursday, September 11
Session 2: Thursday, January 15
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD - PUTT-PUTT
Meet us at Precision Valley for some fun team putt-putt!
Entry Deadline: September 24
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, September 25
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Precision Valley - 1500 West 27th
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 40
IDD - MOVIE NIGHT
Bring your friends and enjoy treats, along with an excellent movie! The movie will be chosen closer to the date.
Entry Deadline: Session 1: October 1
Session 2: February 18
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Session 1: Thursday, October 2
Session 2: Thursday, February 19
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitation: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD –PUFFY PAINT/ MARBLE ART NIGHT!
Join us for a fun and creative evening at Puffy Paint & Marble Art Night! Explore texture and movement as you design colorful puffy paint masterpieces and create unique marble-painted artwork.
Entry Deadline: October 8
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, October 9
Times: 5:45 p.m.
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD - PUMPKIN PAINTING!
It’s time to get artistic while decorating and painting your pumpkin, and then you can take it home to use for Halloween décor!
Entry Deadline: October 22
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, October 23
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD - HALLOWEEN PARTY!
Bring your appetite to Bingo Night! Breakfast food will be served upon arrival, and then Bingo will be played following. Everyone wins a prize before the night is over!
Entry Fee: FREE
Held on: Thursday, October 30
Times: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center & Gym #3
IDD – BREAKFAST BINGO
Bring your appetite to Bingo Night! Breakfast food will be served upon arrival, and then Bingo will be played following. Everyone wins a prize before the night is over!
Entry Deadline: Session 1: November 5
Session 2: March 11
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Session 1: Thursday, November 6
Session 2: Thursday, March 12
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD – ARCADE 11 SOCIAL!
It’s GAME TIME! Meet us at Arcade 11 in Downtown Hays. Each participant will get “20 tokens” and a fountain drink! We will socialize with friends, play games such as: air hockey, Pacman, Ice-Ball, driving games, basketball shot and much more!
Entry Deadline: November 12
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, November 13
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Arcade 11
201 W 10th St, Hays, KS
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 30
IDD – THANKSGIVING CREATIONS
To celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving, we will put together a craft project for someone special to you!
Entry Deadline: November 19
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, November 20
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD - HOLIDAY PAINTING AT THE NICHE
Come make your own holiday painting at The Niche in Hays! Use it as a gift or keep it for yourself! Instruction lead painting, step by step is provided, and assistance for anyone who wants it!
Entry Deadline: December 3
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, December 4
Time: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: The Niche
707 Main Street
Limitations: Min. 8 Max. 30
IDD – CHRISTMAS COOKIE & CUPCAKE DECORATING
Get into the holiday spirit with a festive Christmas cookie and cupcake decorating class! Enjoy a sweet time creating your own edible masterpieces with frosting, sprinkles, and seasonal cheer.
Entry Deadline: December 10
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, December 11
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD – CHRISTMAS DINNER
Let’s celebrate Christmas together by having dinner at HRC! We will provide a home-cooked meal to celebrate the holiday. Come and enjoy yourself with friends!
Entry Deadline: December 17
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, December 18
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD – CREATIVE COOKING
Come join us in cooking your own fun, creative meal. We’ll be mixing, measuring, and creating! Bring your creativity and your appetite and be ready to give your taste buds a whirl!
Entry Deadline: January 7
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, January 8
Times: 5:45 p.m.
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD – STEM HARVEST
Come experience Stem Harvest in Downtown Hays, where we will get a close up look at 3D Printing, circuit connections, other electronics and fusion of those skills. Assistance will be provided during the activities!
Entry Deadline: January 21
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, January 22
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Stem Harvest
507 Main St. – Suite D
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD - BOWLING
Roll into a night of strikes, spares, and smiles with our evening of bowling! Join us for a fun-filled session of friendly competition, laughter, and camaraderie as you aim for the pins and enjoy an entertaining night with friends!
Entry Deadline: January 28
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, January 29
Times: 5:00 p.m.
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Centennial Lanes
2400 Vine
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD – HEARTS & CRAFTS
Dive into the art of crafting a heartfelt Valentine’s card, creating charming Valentine-themed crafts, and preparing delicious snacks to share with loved ones!
Entry Deadline: February 4
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, February 5
Times: 5:45 p.m.
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD - PICTURE FRAME ART
Personalize your own picture frame to take home or give to a friend!
Entry Deadline: February 25
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, February 26
Times: 5:45 p.m.
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD – PERSONALIZED WATER BOTTLES
Get creative and personalize your own water bottle using fun, cute, and inspirational stickers! Express yourself while designing a bottle that’s uniquely you to take home and use every day.
Entry Deadline: March 4
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, March 5
Times: 5:45 p.m.
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD – CARD BINGO
A different twist on traditional bingo, this game will use playing cards. First person to get all their cards turned over will bingo. Prizes for all and snacks will be provided.
Entry Deadline: March 25
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, March 26
Times: 5:45 p.m.
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD – EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Join us for an “Easter Eggstravaganza” where we’ll unleash our creativity by dyeing colorful eggs and decorating festive cookies! Fun, laughter, and holiday cheer are guaranteed for all.
Entry Deadline: April 1
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, April 2
Times: 5:45 p.m.
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
