Dorothy D. Gilmore Adaptive Recreation Center

A Moment of Zen

Meet new friends. Find your breath. Move your body. Learn Yoga Poses. Experience Nature. Create Art. This class will be a great experience for all. Pre-Registration is required.
All ages; Tues.; 3:30-4:30 pm; $10/class

Adaptive Zumba

Zumba is a fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. This program will be modified to be more inclusive. For more information, please contact the center.
8+; Fri.; 1-2 pm; $10/class  

Parent Support Group

Whether you are new to the community or have been a part of it for years, it helps to talk to individuals who are in similar situations. This is a great opportunity to share resources, compare strategies and just meet other parents or guardians. Select Fridays, starting in September.  Come as you are!
All ages; Fri.; 5:30-7:30 pm; Free 

Stemspire with Josh

Come out to enjoy inventive ways to get your mind working to build and create! This program aims to focus on creativity, fun and hands-on experiences with instructional building.
8+; Fri.; Sept.- May; 4-5 pm; $10/class

Mario Cart Tournament

Let’s-A-Go! We will hold a tournament of Mario Cart 8. Get your practice in now and we will see you on the tracks! Space is limited. All contestants must pre-register.
14+; Wed., June 10; 5-7 pm; Free

2026 Summer Dance: Pirates Jig!

Ahoy! Grab your eye patches and dancing pegs …er... I mean boots! Come out in your best pirate attire and be ready to dance about the deck!  Our DJ will keep you dancing all night! Light refreshments will be served. Volunteers are needed. Please inquire with ARC staff to see how to volunteer.
14+; Fri., June 19; 6-8 pm; $10/ticket

Splash Day

Bring a towel and some sunscreen. We will celebrate the end of the summer with a day of music, the splash pad and grilling lunch. Supervision must be provided for participants if needed. Pre-registration is required.
All ages; Fri., Aug. 21; 10 am-1 pm; Free

Special Olympics Cumberland County (SOCC) is a branch of Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). SOCC provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Participants have the opportunity to train and compete in the Special Olympic Competition in 14 different sports. Practice times and locations vary. For updates on registration and programs please check the SOCC Facebook page or call 910-433-1548. 

SOCC Spring/Summer Sports Registration

Spring sports registration information and updates will be posted on the SOCC Facebook page. Athletes are required to have a Special Olympic Athlete Participation Form on file, which includes a physical in order to register. 
8+; Free

SOCC Fall Sports Registration

Fall sports registration information and updates will be posted on the SOCC Facebook page. Athletes are required to have a Special Olympic Athlete Participation Form on file, which includes a physical in order to register. 
8+; Free

The purpose of Buddy Sports is to give children with disabilities the chance to learn the basics of each individual sport, to promote skill development, cooperation and the making of new friends. The primary emphasis while the game is being taught is for the children to have fun, get exercise and become a part of the team. The program utilizes the “buddy system”: children with physical and mental disabilities are paired, if necessary, with a non-disabled buddy from our group of volunteers. All players will get a "buddy" to assist them as needed, allowing the player as much independence as preferred. A birth certificate and the fee are required at the time of registration. Participants may register at any FCPR recreation center. The buddies are volunteers from local organizations, school athletic teams, service groups, friends and family of athletes. Volunteers are always needed! Call 910-433-1000 for more information.
5+; $20
Baseball: Registration is Jan. 1-March 1
Indoor Soccer: Registration is April 1-June 1
Flag Football: Registration is June 1-Aug. 1
Basketball: Registration is Oct. 1-Dec. 1
Cheer: Registration is Oct. 1-Dec. 1