June 25, 2013

Recreation and Leisure Resource List

Surfer's Healing
Surfer's Healing is a free one day surf camp that allows children with Autism to experience surfing. 
Contact: 510-625-0110
Cost: varies
Transportation: None
Who it serves: Available to people (of all ages) with and without disabilities
Programs: Specific dance techniques taught to individuals with physical impairments

Location: 3325 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Contact: 619-525-8247
Cost: Minimal Cost (programs between $5-$30, scholarships available)
Transportation: Varies with each activity
Who it serves: Available to people (3 & older) with all types of disabilities, including; sensory impairments, TBI, Autism, physical disabilities, etc.
Programs: Junior Wheel Chair Sports Camp, Open Wheel Chair Basketball, Quad Rugby, Summer Camps: Camp at the Bay, Camp Wet and Wild, Adventure Camp

Location: 2727 Hoover Avenue, National City, CA 91950
Contact: 619-336-1806 or info@sdasf.org
Cost: Camp- $200, Team Leagues- (scholarships available)
Transportation: $75 for bus fee
Who it serves: SDASF is designed for people (ages 4 & older) with a permanent physical disability such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, amputation, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, etc.
Programs: Quad Rugby, Basketball, Indoor Wheel Chair Soccer, Junior Wheel Chair Sports Camp

Location: 7901 Frost St., San Diego, CA 92123
Contact: 858-939-3048
Cost: $40
Who it serves: All ages with various type
Programs:
  • Adaptive weight training
  • Quad Rugby
  • Wheelchair Tennis
  • Adapted Water Sports
  • Adapted Golf
  • Adaptive yoga
  • Gentle Fitness exercise classes
  • Wheelchair sports clinics
  • Seasonal events also include adaptive snow skiing, adaptive waterskiing, sailing and Day on Bay

Location: 24 locations throughout Southern California
Contact: 626-396-1010
Cost: (scholarships available)
Transportation: Available for day trips
Who it serves: Individuals (ages 5 & older) with physical and developmental disabilities.
Programs: Adult (18+) s and after school enrichment (5-22)  both including: life skills, education, adapted recreation, day trips

Location: Joshua Tree, California
Contact: (760) 329-6471
Cost: FREE
Transportation: N/A
Who it serves: People (all ages) with any disability
Programs: Children (3-22) can enjoy swimming, archery, water sports, softball, and many other camp activities at Camp Forrest.

Locations: Many locations throughout the U.S.
Contact: 570-326-1921 or challenger@LittleLeague.org
Cost: $16 per team
Transportation: N/A
Who it serves: People (ages 4-22) with physical or developmental disabilities.
Programs: Little League's Challenger Division allows boys and girls facing physical and developmental challenges the opportunity to enjoy the full benefits of Little League in an environment structured to their abilities.

Location:4699 Murphy Road, San Diego, CA 921231, and many others in CA
Contact: 858.715.0678 or info@sd-autism.org
Cost: Some programs free, Camps-$215-265
Transportation: To and from camp events
Who is serves: Children 6-12 or 9-15 who are on the spectrum.
Programs: Children and teens with Autism are given the opportunity to improve their aquatic skills, go surfing and participate in other camp activities. 

Locations: PO Box 9780, Truckee, CA 96162
Contact: (530) 581-4161
Cost: Between $75-$100, Ski Rentals- $20 (scholarships available)
Transportation: N/A
Who is serves: Individuals of all ages and abilities, including those with orthopedic, spinal cord, neuromuscular, visual and hearing impairments.
Programs: Water skiing, cycling, white water rafting, snow skiing, and snowboarding

Location: San Diego
Contact: 858-642-6426
Cost: Free
Transportation: N/A
Who it serves: Injured veterans (adults)
Programs: The Summer Sports Clinic utilizes adventure sports and recreational activities such as sailing, surfing, track and field events, kayaking and cycling (hand and tandem)

Location: 3350 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA
Contact: 562-434-8334 or msparasurfer@aol.com
Cost: Free
Transportation: N/A
Who it serves: Individuals (of all ages) with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Programs: Our mission is to provide instruction and training for   competitive and recreational opportunities in the sport of rowing to physically and intellectually challenged individuals.

Location: 15777 Bowdoin Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90272
Contact: 323-364-7946
Cost: $100-475 (scholarships available)
Transportation: N/A
Who is serves: People of all ages with and without disabilities including, but not limited to, autism,  sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and veterans with disabilities. 
Programs: One on one private swim lessons, competitive swim team.

Location: 6303 Owensmouth Ave., 10th Floor, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Contact: 818.307.8229
Cost: Free
Transportation: N/A
Who it serves: Youth, adults and veterans who have a physical disability.
Programs: Wheelchair Basketball, Quad Rugby, Wheelchair Tennis, Sledge Hockey, Wheelchair Dance, Sitting Volleyball, Skiing, Handcycling


1 comment:

  1. Hi Vanessa,

    Thank you for this list of resource that covers such a wide area, practically all of CA! It's a list I know I can rely on whenever I may relocate as a GPE/APE specialist. :-)

    Lemi

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