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 4
Entry Fee: FREE – side dish from each group
Held on: Thursday, September 5
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: TBD - Outdoors
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 11
Session 2: January 15
Entry Fee: FREE
Held on: Session 1: Thursday, September 12
Session 2: Thursday, January 16
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 18
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, September 19
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: September 25
Session 2: February 19
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Session 1: Thursday, September 26
Session 2: Thursday, February 20
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitation: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD – TIE DYE PARTY!
Come for a relaxing and crafty evening as we tie-dye items! Choose from multiple colors and design ideas!
Entry Deadline: October 2
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, October 3
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD –ACTIVE GAME NIGHT!
Come for a fun evening, beach ball volleyball, cornhole, basketball, noodle balloon ball and more! A chance to socialize with friends and get in some physical activity.
Entry Deadline: October 9
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, October 10
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center & Gym 3
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 16
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, October 17
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD - HALLOWEEN PARTY!
Come for an early celebration of Halloween with us! We will have a Midnight Productions DJ Service for a dance, snacks, games, and more. Come in COSTUME! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Entry Fee: FREE
Held on: Thursday, October 24
Times: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
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 6
Session 2: March 12
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Session 1: Thursday, November 7
Session 2: Thursday, March 13
Time: 5:45 pm
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 13
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, November 14
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 20
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, November 21
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 4
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, December 5
Time: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: The Niche – 707 Main Street
Limitations: Min. 8 Max. 30
IDD - GINGERBREAD HOUSES
Come create your own mini gingerbread house using graham crackers, frosting and decorative treats. Bring your appetite for construction and candy!
Entry Deadline: December 11
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, December 12
Time: 5:45 pm
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 18
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, December 19
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD – ROOTBEER FLOATS & JEOPARDY!
Come and enjoy a classic root beer float along with a fun round of Jeopardy for entertainment! Take this chance to socialize with friends and enjoy a delicious treat.
Entry Deadline: January 1
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, January 2
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
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 8
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, January 9
Times: 5:00 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Centennial Lanes – 2400 Vine
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 22
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, January 23
Time: 5:45 pm
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 29
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, January 30
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Stem Harvest
507 Main St. – Suite D
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 12
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, February 13
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD – SPAGHETTI SUPPER!
Join us for a delightful Spaghetti Supper where great food meets great company!
Entry Deadline: February 26
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, February 27
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD – “CUPS” OF CREATIVITY!
Join us to transform plain coffee cups into personalized works of art. Come enjoy a relaxing time and leave with your own custom-designed coffee or hot drink cup!
Entry Deadline: March 5
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, March 6
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
IDD – CRAFTER’S CORNER
Unleash your inner artist in our immersive crafting and painting class. We will have magic scratch bookmarks, crafty wooden magnets and picture frames for options to create!
Entry Deadline: March 26
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Thursday, March 27
Times: 5:45 pm
Ages: All IDD Individuals
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
