Welcome to Outdoor Movement Connections, LLC
Adventure, Connection, and Growth
Outdoor Movement Connections was created from a simple belief: the great outdoors is for everyone, regardless of ability.
We create safe, fun, and empowering experiences that give individuals with disabilities opportunities to explore the outdoors, stay active, build friendships, develop independence, and discover new possibilities. From hiking a trail or paddling a lake to playing sports, working out, fishing, or enjoying a community event, our adventures are designed around the interests, abilities, and goals of the people we serve.
We believe that meaningful experiences have the power to change how people see themselves and what they believe they are capable of. That's why we strive to create more than activities. We create opportunities for adventure, connection, and growth.
Outdoor Movement Connections brings together people who share a passion for the outdoors, health and wellness, recreation, and inclusion. Our team works alongside individuals, families, and community partners to create experiences where everyone can participate, contribute, belong, and have fun.
We aren't just creating adventures. We're opening new horizons.
My friends call me Mr. K
My name is Joe Klicka, and I'm the owner and program coordinator of Outdoor Movement Connections. I'm also an adapted physical education teacher, Special Olympics Agency Manager, and Summer Programming Coordinator at Syble Hopp School. Outside of work, you'll usually find me doing something outdoors. I enjoy outdoor pursuits such as hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, canoeing, and snowshoeing, as well as outdoor activities like camping, hunting, fishing, and ice fishing. I also enjoy outdoor recreation, including golfing, disc golfing, sledding, bocce ball, and cornhole. With my background in physical education and sports, I love just about anything that involves playing a sport, being active, or taking in a ball game.
Outdoor Movement Connections brings together what I'm passionate about in my personal life with what I'm passionate about in my professional life. I love sharing my passion for the outdoors, health and wellness, and sports with our clients, staff, and the broader community. Whether we're trying something new, challenging ourselves physically, exploring a new place, or simply enjoying time together, I believe these experiences have the power to build confidence, create connections, and open new possibilities.
For me, Outdoor Movement Connections is about more than providing a service. It's about sharing the things I love with others and creating opportunities for people of all abilities to discover what they enjoy, find their place in a community, and experience the joy of adventure.
The people behind the movement
Every member of the Outdoor Movement Connections team lives our mission and contributes to the culture that makes Outdoor Movement Connections what it is. They share a passion for the outdoors and a desire to use their knowledge, skills, and experiences to create meaningful adventures for our clients. Many of our team members bring extensive experience working with people with disabilities. Their expertise, energy, and commitment have played a huge role in shaping Outdoor Movement Connections.
What means the most to me, though, are the countless moments when our team has gone above and beyond simply because they wanted to not because they had to. From replacing a client's broken fishing pole to unexpectedly treating the entire group to ice cream, these small acts of kindness are a reflection of the kind of people we have on our team. They're also the kind of teammates who are willing to be flexible, jump in when something unexpected comes up, and help make an impromptu adventure happen. I truly believe Outdoor Movement Connections wouldn't be what it is today without them. I'm incredibly grateful for this team and excited to keep creating unforgettable memories together.
Matt Vertz
Jane Gayhart
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Christina Hendricks
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Crystal Arrowood
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Sydney Nuthals
Darin Behmke
