Leisure, Recreation and Outdoor Activity

Group of soccer players"Life is like an eighteen speed bike . . . most of us have gears we never use."

 

The active use of leisure time is crucial for a healthy life style. Many people, including those with disabilities, do not enjoy the opportunities associated with leisure, recreation, and outdoor activities as much as they could.

 

The Texas Woman's University leisure and recreation pages explore organizations, centers and places that celebrate individual abilities and create opportunities for experiencing fun and active leisure time.

 

 

Do you remember the last time you swam in a river, lake or ocean?

Do you remember those days at summer camp when everything seemed perfect – laughter, friendship?

Muscular Dystrophy Association

 

Do you still call your friends from last summer?

Wilderness Inquiry

 

Do you remember the beauty of those mountains?

Northeast Passage

 

 

Further Useful Links

 

Summer Camps

Recreation Centers

Ideas for Active Life