What we offer
We offer a wide range of skills-based and social/recreational programs for teens and adults with disabilities, all year-round.
Fridays, twice a month
Short, three-hour Friday programs, generally offered twice a month, where clients get together, visit new places around Reno/Sparks and, most importantly, have fun. Examples include team building, STEM, culinary arts, mindfulness, art, bowling, dances, and holiday parties.
Cost: $30 each. SRC funding may be used.
Every Wednesday
Shorter, smaller versions of our Friday programs, offered every Wednesday in a morning session (11am–1pm) and an afternoon session (4pm–6pm). Both sessions share the same activities, so participants can pick the time that fits their schedule. Programs are posted on CampBrain two months in advance.
Cost: $20 each. SRC funding may be used.
Tuesdays & Thursdays · 10 weeks
A 10-week life skills course that helps participants gain the skills, confidence, and knowledge to be more independent at home or prepare to live on their own. Topics include healthy eating, fitness, hygiene, cleaning and laundry, personal safety, community skills, and mental health and coping.
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00–6:00 PM.
Cost: $40 per week ($400 for the course). SRC funding may be used.
Mondays · 6 weeks
More than just a coffee shop! A six-week job skills program for adults 22 and up, teaching order taking, cashiering, serving, cooking safety, budgeting, and teamwork to prepare participants for work in the food industry. Offered seasonally (winter, spring and fall), Mondays 9–11am.
Cost: $25 per week or $175 for the course. Financial assistance is available, and SRC funding may be used.
Every July · Grizzly Creek Ranch
Amplify Life is the home of Camp Lotsafun, our annual summer sleep-away camp for adults with disabilities (ages 18+). Campers spend five nights in cabins hiking, doing arts and crafts, swimming, and enjoying the outdoors, supported by our trained and talented volunteers.
To attend, participants complete a new client intake, get accepted into and attend Amplify Life programming, then receive a camp application from our team.
Applications for Camp Lotsafun 2026 are currently closed.
We never want finances to prevent anyone from joining our programs. Our monthly scholarship form helps families with the cost of programming. It’s a request to help pay for programs, not to cover the full cost, and it’s intended for individuals who don’t currently receive SRC funding.
Not every request can be granted each month, but we’ll do our best to support every client and family. We encourage you to apply if this support will help your family take part in our programs.
New clients start with an in-person intake with our staff. Once the form is filled out, our office will be ready for your arrival date and time.
