Everyone
Deserves TO Have Fun

Join our Engaging therapeutic recreation programs designed to promote joy, social interaction, health, and personal growth

"It’s so fun with Cook Inclusive always”
—Adult Vocational Client

So fun you could

Jump for Joy

At Cook Inclusive, we believe that recreation is essential for a healthy and fulfilling life. Our recreation programs are designed to be fun, inclusive, and accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. We offer a wide range of activities that encourage physical health, social interaction, and personal development.

Inspiring growth and connection through accessible recreation

Fun and GAMes

Our Programs

Indoor Rock Climbing Meet-Ups

Experience the thrill of climbing with activities tailored to your abilities, ensuring everyone can participate and enjoy. Join us every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Glenwood Springs Community Center from 5:30PM-6:30PM. All are welcome!

Monthly Friendship Circles

Join our Friendship Circles for therapeutic recreation and social connection. These circles provide a respite program for children with disabilities while their parents enjoy a support group and rest period. Hosted at the Jewish Community Center in Aspen, CO, kids engage 1-to-1 with volunteers in various inclusive and adaptive recreation programs.

Extracurricular Activities

We host a fun variety of activities and experiential programs designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for all skill levels. Some past activities include:

  • Yoga + Meditation

  • Art Nights

  • Cooking + Kitchen Safety

Weekly Clubs + Social Hours

Join us for weekly clubs and social hours, that build community and connection.

  • ASL Club and Spanish Intercambio Hour: Enhance your language skills and connect with others in a supportive environment

  • Queers & Coffee: A social club for LGBTQIA+ youth to build friendships and community. Join ASL Roaring Fork and Cook Inclusive every Wednesday at 6:30PM at Blue Bird Cafe in Glenwood Springs for free coffee and community. Thanks to AspenOUT, this program is free of charge.

unique + Vital programs

Recreation + Belonging

Designed By and For the Queer and Disabled Community

To ensure that we are on the right path, we gather data on attendance, document testimonials, and survey participants to tailor our events and programs. This approach helps us create unique, community-driven activities that resonate deeply with the queer and disabled community.

Creating Life-Saving Affirming Spaces

With high rates of suicide among queer and trans youth, building affirming spaces is crucial. Non-affirming environments can lead to poor mental health outcomes. Our supportive and affirming programs are designed to improve the mental health and well-being of queer and trans youth, providing critical resources for them and their families.

Therapeutic recreation

Impacting Lives

Engaging our commuity through inclusive recreation.

Grateful to serve

45

people every week

Our events Attract

4000

people per year

Our therapeutic recreation programs engage 40-50 people weekly and our large community events attract close to 4,000 participants annually. Utilizing the evidence-based APIE process (Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation), we ensure our programs meet the diverse needs of our community.

Join the fun + connect with your community!

Explore our recreation programs to discover activities that excite and empower you. Get involved today.