Our mission
More opportunities
to connect.
We create inclusive recreation and wellness experiences with the goal of reducing social isolation, supporting emotional well-being, and strengthening community connection.
About Rec & Chill
Play creates
belonging.
We believe meaningful recreation should be part of everyday life—for people of all ages, abilities, and circumstances.
More opportunities
Our vision
A place for everyone
in recreation.
We envision communities where everyone can access meaningful recreation, experience belonging, and keep exploring throughout life.
The person behind the purpose
Rooted in recreation.
Driven by connection.
Chelsea Barley started Rec & Chill as a way to connect with the recreation community. What began as an apparel shop developed into a nonprofit focused on scholarship, accessibility, and advocacy.
Originally from Alabama and based in Tampa, Chelsea’s public biography describes experience in long-term care, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and memory care.
She earned a B.S. in Leisure Studies, with a therapeutic recreation focus, from the University of South Alabama and an MBA in Healthcare Administration from South University.
Board of directors
A shared commitment to the mission.
Josef Hobdy
Taylor Hooker
Garland Jones
Tawana Taylor
Make room for recreation
Let’s create more room for belonging.
Find your way to be part of Rec & Chill’s mission.