Lets go sledding!!

Activity: Sledding

Target participant group: This activity is wonderful for a wide majority of individuals because it can be adapted to fit the needs of your participants and your goals.

Therapeutic potential of this activity: Fun, exercise, communication and social skills.

What other groups may benefit from this activity? This activity may benefit individuals with different physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism, mental illness and attention deficit disorder.

What groups may not be as appropriate for this activity? This activity may not be appropriate for elderly or individual.  

Activity description:  In sledding your traveling down a snowy hill using a sled this can be anything from a flexible flyer, a flat plastic disc or a intertube.

Resources needed: for this activity your going to need to have snow outside, a good hill, warm clothes and a sled that is appropriate for your participant. Make sure that there are facilities in the area were you can go too to warm up if it gets a little chilly.

Best leadership style for this activity: The best leadership style for this activity would be democratic.  allow for participants to be independent and assist when needed. It is very important as the leader to make sure that everyone is safe.

Where did you find this activity?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sledding

Where can others find more information on this activity?

The following link is to a site that helps you locate sledding hills.

http://www.sledriding.com/

The following link talks about sledding safety and why it’s important to follow certain safety precautions. This site is has very good information and tip on being safe while sledding.

http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/sports_safety/safety_sledding.html