For adults, competitive leagues are offered seasonally in tennis, soccer, flag and touch football, volleyball, basketball, and softball. Tournaments and instructional clinics complement the league offerings for all age groups. FY99 CE Recommended 1,452,870 30.5 Teen programs provide positive social alternatives to alcohol and drug use. Teen Clubs serve middle and high school-aged youth by sponsoring events on holidays and weekends such as dances, activity nights, and trips. Drawing the Line and Under 21 programs are specifically designed to combat underage alcohol use with activities such as parties after football and basketball games and after prom events.
Some programs are in partnership with private sector establishments.
After Hours is a program to provide special events strictly for the middle school students from October to April. Youth are exposed to challenging outdoor activities such as caving, rock climbing, canoeing, back packing, biking, skiing, and camping programs. The Department also provides accessible leisure, educational, and personal skill development activities for individuals with disabilities through mainstreaming and adaptive programs. These programs provide support for the families of participants. The activities available to residents with disabilities through the Department are often the only opportunities these residents have for leisure activities.