Recreation Services
Flathead Industries Recreation Opportunities
Flathead Industries offers recreational opportunities through both work/day services and our residential services.
One popular aspect of our program is Special Olympics involvement, both at the Area and State levels. Special Olympics is an international movement, helping children and adults with intellectual abilities to train for life through sports.
In the winter months, Flathead Industries participates in downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing with the help of D.R.E.A.M. volunteers. We are also building a dynamic (and popular!) floor hockey team.
In the spring months of April and May, we turn our attention to swimming, cycling and powerlifting training. Each athlete is encouraged to give their personal best, rewarded with ribbons, medals, and cheers as they cross the finish line.
In the fall, Flathead Industries offers basketball team practices with competitions both locally and on the state level. Bowling competition occurs the first Friday in December, aptly named “the Holiday Bowl”.
Other recreational opportunities that individuals in Flathead Industries services may choose are the many outdoor activities, carnivals, and fairs that are held throughout the summer months. Those interested in a hike in Glacier Park, with a boat ride, may take off on a sunny morning and return with tales of waterfalls, wildlife or wild flowers that were seen. For others, a swim at the lake, an ice cream enjoyed in the park, or a visit to a loved attraction such as the Conrad Mansion may be of greater interest. Staff offer supervision and transportation for these events.
As summer is winding down, Flathead Industries takes their traditional 3-day camping retreat at the Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp on the west side of Flathead Lake, south of Lakeside. With a tradition of singing around the campfire, swimming, fishing as well as a chance to get out on the water in a canoe or kayak, individuals anticipate this time of fun and relaxation all year. Of course, the highlight is the dance held in the mess hall, allowing all to really let loose!
Our recreational program is a team effort that could not be successful without the efforts of all staff. For information, contact Susan Bonin at 755-7656, ext. 230 or sbonin@centurytel.net
