Northland Adaptive Recreation Fuels Change.

Northland Adaptive Recreation offers adaptive recreation programs for people with disabilities. Join our mission to empower and celebrate every individual’s chance to feel whole, active, and included.

At Northland Adaptive Recreation, we believe in turning challenges into opportunities and barriers into gateways. Our programs are designed not just for fun, but for fostering resilience and empowerment. From yoga and indoor archery to kayaking and skiing, each activity is tailored to help individuals with disabilities discover their strengths and push beyond limits.

Disability can affect anyone, anywhere. That’s why we’re committed to supporting wellness through physical activity and community bonding, providing a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

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Shatter Boundaries. Empower Adventures.

Join our mission to empower and celebrate every individual’s chance to feel whole, active, and included.

At Northland Adaptive Recreation, we believe in turning challenges into opportunities and barriers into gateways. Our programs are designed not just for fun, but for fostering resilience and empowerment. From basketball and archery to outdoor adventures, each activity is tailored to help individuals with disabilities discover their strengths and push beyond limits.

Here’s How Your Support Helps:

Equipment: Provide top-tier adaptive equipment to enhance accessibility.
Expand: Increase program capacity to include everyone, ensuring no one remains on the waiting list.
Enrich: Improve physical and mental health, fostering a sense of belonging through active participation and peer support.

Northland Adaptive Recreation is dedicated to fostering empowerment, inclusion, and holistic well-being through a wide range of recreational activities.

A person with physical or intellectual disabilities faces mental health challenges at nearly twice the rate of the general population. Our programs are designed to combat these challenges by making everyone feel valued and connected, whether they’re enjoying the great outdoors or engaging in indoor sports.

In 2025 alone, we conducted 36 adaptive recreation sessions across 12 unique seasonal activities, giving people of all abilities the chance to explore, play and grow. We involved over 361 participants in 168 total adaptive recreation outings, lessons and classes throughout the year.

Our programs are designed not just for fun, but for fostering resilience and empowerment. From yoga and indoor archery to kayaking and skiing, each activity is tailored to help individuals with disabilities discover and pursue their passions.

Our team of 3 full-time staff and 500+ dedicated volunteers ensure that each participant enjoys a supportive, safe, and nurturing environment. Join our mission to empower and celebrate every individual’s chance to feel active and connected to their community.

Shoot for Fun

The Shoot For Fun is the largest sporting clay event in Minnesota, all proceeds benefit the programs of Northland Adaptive Recreation.

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Disability doesn't discriminate, and neither does opportunity.

To make programs accessible to every family, NAR must rely on philanthropic support. This year, we've set an ambitious Shoot For Fun fundraising goal of over $175,000—almost half of our annual budget. These funds are vital for maintaining and enhancing the quality of our diverse programming and the equipment we provide. Consider a Financial Gift Today.

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