Program areas at Wasatch Adaptive Sports
Summer programs Wasatch Adaptive Sports summer programs, including cycling, mountain biking, paddle boarding, kayaking, and yoga, provided 2,434 experiences to 626 unique individuals. The continued expansion and success of group cycling rides and programs with local community partners provided for 8.5% growth in experiences and 25% growth in individuals served over the year prior. 100% of students who responded to the end-of-season survey for the summer season reported that they had either partially or fully met their goals for the season, in addition to 100% rating their overall experience with was as good or excellent. Respondents also reported increases in self-esteem (97%), mental health (97%), and motivation to be active (97%).
Winter programs Wasatch Adaptive Sports served 931 unique individuals with disabilities across all programs during fy24, a 14% increase over the prior year. Winter programs, including skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, yoga, and indoor cycling, consisted of 1,948 experiences to 495 students. Was saw a 20% growth in individuals in winter programs through an increase in demand from community partner groups and new offerings like an advanced monoski camp. Responses to the student survey collected following season showed that 97% of students fully or partially achieved their goals and reported improvements in their overall motivation to be active (93%), confidence (99%), overall mental health (96%), and overall quality of life (91%).