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SIMULATOR PROGRAMS FOR
ORLANDO COMMUNITIES

Central Florida has seen substantial 55+ community growth, and newer communities tend to want programming that matches how they market themselves.

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Local Context

SENIOR COMMUNITIES IN ORLANDO

The Orlando area and Central Florida more broadly have a lot of newer active adult development. Newer communities are generally marketing to a younger, more active resident than a long-established senior living community is, and their programming reflects that.

For us the practical difference is distance. Orlando is a longer trip than anywhere else on this list, which points firmly toward fewer, longer visits.

A note on scope: Academy Sim Racing provides simulator experiences and structured programs. We are not a medical provider and we do not offer therapy, treatment or clinical assessment. Where a program runs alongside rehabilitation or clinical care, it is complementary to that care and designed with your facility’s qualified staff, never a substitute for it. We make no claims about health, cognitive or physical outcomes.

What We Run

PROGRAMS THAT SUIT THE AREA

01
Full day visits
The sensible structure given the travel. More residents get a turn per trip.
02
Competitive formats
Newer active adult communities generally want a real contest.
03
Amenity and clubhouse events
Simulators as the draw at an amenity showcase or open house.
04
Multi-community rotations
For operators with several Central Florida properties.
Accessibility

WHO CAN TAKE PART

Accessibility is the first conversation, not the last

The single most useful thing you can tell us in advance is who is taking part. A simulator seat is a fixed racing seat, and getting into one is not possible or comfortable for every resident.

  • Wheelchair users. Tell us in advance. There are setups that work without transferring out of a chair, and setups that do not, and we would rather solve that before we arrive.
  • Limited mobility or transfers. If a resident needs assistance to transfer, your staff should handle that. Our team runs the simulators and does not provide personal care.
  • Hand and grip strength. Wheel force can be reduced substantially, and for some participants turned down to almost nothing.
  • Vision and hearing. Screen distance, text size and volume are all adjustable.
  • Motion sensitivity. Some people find any moving screen uncomfortable. Sessions can be kept short and stationary, and nobody should feel obliged to continue.

Tell us the range of needs in the room and we will tell you honestly what will work and what will not, rather than discovering it in front of your residents.

Practical

WHAT TO KNOW LOCALLY

Fewer, longer visits

Given the distance from Tampa, a full day reaches far more residents per trip than a short session. If you want recurring programming, that is the structure we would suggest.

Group your properties if you can

If you run several communities in Central Florida, a rotation across a couple of days is much better value than separate trips.

Newer communities, different expectations

Active adult residents in newer developments generally want competition rather than a gentle activity. Tell us which you have and we will pitch the session accordingly.

Academy Sim Racing is based at 1421 Massaro Blvd in Tampa. We do not operate an office or facility in Orlando, and we have no affiliation with any community named or unnamed in that area. We travel there to run programs, and travel is quoted per booking.

Related

PROGRAMS AND OTHER AREAS

ALL PROGRAMS
The five program formats in detail.
OTHER SERVICE AREAS
Where else in Florida we travel.
Elsewhere at Academy

OTHER ACADEMY SERVICES

CORPORATE AND PUBLIC EVENTS
Academy Events runs staffed simulator rentals for corporate and public events across Florida.
THE TAMPA LOUNGE
Eight simulators at 1421 Massaro Blvd, for families and visitors who want to drive.
Questions

WHAT ACTIVITY DIRECTORS ASK

Do you travel to Orlando?
Yes, from our Tampa base. It is the longest trip of the areas we have pages for, which affects how we would structure a visit rather than whether we come.
Is a recurring program practical at that distance?
Yes, though we would suggest fewer and longer visits. A full day reaches many more residents per trip than a short session.
Do you cover Kissimmee, Winter Park and the surrounding area?
Yes, and Central Florida more broadly.
Can you serve several of our communities in one trip?
Yes, and at this distance we would encourage it. A rotation across a couple of days is far better value.
How does travel affect pricing?
Travel is quoted per booking. Longer visits and grouped properties both spread it across more residents.
What suits a newer active adult community?
Usually a competitive format with a leaderboard rather than an open activity session.

BRING IT TO
ORLANDO.

Tell us the community, roughly how many residents and the kind of program you have in mind. We will come back with formats and costs.

Plan a Program Call (813) 355-9071