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Splash! Splash! Splash! One by one bodies fly from the mouth of a giant yellow water slide as onlookers cheer and clap. Just up the twisting slide screams of excitement can be heard as the next brave soul splashes her way through the curves, finally being swallowed up in a pool full of water, friends, and laughter. Off to one side more friends ride the rapids of a meandering current pool, while still others lounge in a steaming hot tub. Is this some kind of tropical fantasy, you ask? Nope. Just the latest outing by a very hip club called The Arc Recreation Club—right here in Portland, Oregon!

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The Arc recreation club

The Arc Recreation Club is a social recreation club for adults aged 18 & older with developmental disabilities. The club provides fun and engaging community outings in the Portland area several times per month. Through its activities, the Recreation Club strives to promote self-confidence, positive relationships, and a sense of belonging among its members. And, oh yeah…we also just have a whole lot of fun!

Recent club outings include:

  • Oaks Amusement Park
  • Blazers basketball game
  • Saturday Market and MAX ride
  • Picnic and games in a local park
  • A day of service at a local community garden
  • A pool party

And much, much more…

The club is self-directed; that is, members help pick activities for the group through facilitated brainstorming sessions. Here's a bit more information:

  • To join, you must become a member of The Arc of Multnomah - Clackamas.  The yearly fee is $10 for self-advocates and it gives members access to all Recreation Club activities
  • Members must be at least 18 years of age, but there is now no age limit. 
  • Any additional costs associated with club outings are the responsibility of the individual (such as movie tickets, admission fees, etc.)
  • Members should have the ability to manage their own behavior without instruction from others, and should have the ability to start and continue conversations with other members
  • All activities and outings are staffed by Arc employees and community volunteers

Questions? Call The Arc of Multnomah - Clackamas at 503-223-7279.

619 S.W. 11th Avenue, Suite 106, Portland, OR 97205-2692 • 503-223-7279 • FAX 503-223-1488