Programs & Activities
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Whether you’re young or old, beginner or veteran, Lakers offers a variety of programs & activities for developing your skills and having fun
Lakers is a Sport and Recreation Club for people with intellectual disabilities. Lakers runs a variety of sports and activities for its members. You can be thumping to a beat at our drumming class one day and then swishing down a ski slope the next. Arts, Drama, Cookery, Music and Pottery classes are also available for anyone wishing to get in touch with their inner self.
Lakers provides an invaluable community and support network, both for members and for their friends and family. Participation in the various activities as part of a team or group also develops social skills in a supportive environment, bringing out individual personalities and helping to build social skills with peers.
If you are interested in membership please call 012022694 or email info@lakers.ie
If you wish to book a class please visit our Book a Class Page
Dance
Movement and dance is all about enjoying music, being free with your friends, keeping fit, moving your body, being creative, and learning some great new moves. At Lakers we are proud to offer dance, movement and hip hop classes for every level.
Art
Lakers is proud of the artistry of our members, their art not only provide color and decoration to our centre, but we also have card makers, who provide an enterprise for Lakers. We have some great creative activities for all levels including pottery, art, crafts, and card making. The benefits of art are threefold, it is creative, improves fine motor skills and also is a fantastic way for members to express themselves individually.
Social Clubs
After the pandemic Lakers noticed a gap in our services. We began to add more social clubs to our timetable, clubs like Ladies Friendship Circle, Men's Club, Book Club, Teens Movie Club and Youth Club. Socialisation is an incredibly important to everyone, and we are hear to support our members in every way.
Computers
We offer computer literacy classes for windows applications, as well as Social Media Awareness and much more. Our classes are tailored to suit the needs and abilities of our members to ensure they get the knowledge that is most important to them.
Cookery
Cookery skills is a wonderful activity for anyone who loves to cook, or is just starting out and wants to be a little more independent in the kitchen. It not just fun, and creative but also builds confidence, improves motor skills, planning skills, and promotes a healthy lifestyle.
Music
Our Music, Drumming and Music and Song classes are very popular and give our members the opportunity to learn, sing, dance, have fun with their friends, and create some amazing music together. It is therapeutic as it promotes confidence, positive well being, improves motor skills , memory and is a really fun way for members to express themselves.
Drama
We hold several different acting, drama, and performance classes throughout the year at Lakers with actors showing off their great skills at crowd stopping show at the end of the term in the Mermaid Theatre in Bray. Drama is a fantastic tool for expression and communication.
Sport
At Lakers we offer a wide array of sporting activities to suit any ability. Sports range from football, basketball, golf, athletics, keep fit, swimming, bocce, bowling, tennis, badminton, Yoga, sailing, and much more`. Many of our amazing athletes have one medals at Special Olympics tournaments and matches.
Other Supports & Activities
At lakers is not just what is on the timetable, we are really a community of families and individuals who have come together to ensure our members are getting the best out of our club. For this reason we run a number of other supports, including a family weekend away, an annual trip to France, Lakers at Sea, sailing activities, and the opportunity to socialize at our bbq’s disco’s, Annual Gala dinner and seasonal events.