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Youth Therapeutic Recreation Programs

 
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Adapted Bowling

This bowling class is designed for individuals with disabilities ages 11 years and older. Sportsmanship, teamwork, and individual skills are taught for all levels of bowlers. Food may be provided at special events.
Location
: 300 San Jose, (Formerly Oakridge Lanes)

Wheels on Fire
Wheels on Fire is a sports team designed for athletes of all ages with physical disabilities. A variety of sports are offered. Emphasis is on basic sport skills, team cooperation, and rules of competitive play. Non-wheelchair users of all ages and levels are welcome. Food may be provided at special events.
Location: Camden Community Center

Powersoccer
Join the “San José Steamrollers” in the electrifying and growing sport of powersoccer. Practices focus on basic skills, strategy, ball control, and teamwork. Opportunities to participate in tournaments are available. Open to persons using power wheelchairs.
Location
: Alviso Youth Center, 5040 N. First Street www.sanjosesteamrollers.com

Kinderfun
A play program for children with developmental disabilities ages 4-10. The class includes music, games, arts and crafts, movement activities, and field trips. Participants bring sack lunches daily. Kinderfun flyer
Location
: Berryessa Community Center

Creative Movement and Dance
A fun and active class, that develops coordination, attention span and gross motor movement skills for children with disabilities. The class is open to both boys and girls. No special dance clothes are needed.
Location: Camden Community Center

Sports Skills
This program is designed for children with special needs and will focus on skill building. This is a non-competitive programs. We will work on ball handling, throwing, catching, passing, etc. Wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes.
Location
: Camden Community Center.

S.N.A.P -
Special Needs After-School recreation Program or SNAP for short is a NEW program which provides a fun, safe after-school opportunity for children with cognitive disabilities (including Autism Spectrum Disorders). Activities will include sports, games, arts and crafts, and music and movement. Staffing ratio is 2:1. Location: West San José Community Center




Play Camp is available at
Alum Rock Youth Center, Berryessa Community Center and
Kirk Community Center


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Play Camp
These week long day camps are designed for children with disabilities who need a higher level of staff assistance for participation. Staff ration is approximately 1 to 2. Activities include arts and crafts, games, circle time and at least one field trip. Camps are held during the winter holiday season and during the summer.
Location
: Alum Rock Youth Center, Berryessa CC, Kirk CC

Diabetes Camp
This week long day camp co-sponsored by the Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley is offered each summer. Children with diabetes ages 5-13 will participate in camp games, arts and crafts, and field trips. Nurses and Nutritionists provide daily teaching sessions on topics related to disease management and diet. Contact Tom Smith at the Diabetes Society at 408-287-3785 for more details.
Location
: Alum Rock Youth Center

Northern California Junior Sports Camp
This annual camp for youth with physical disabilities is held each summer at San Jose State University. The camp offers introductory and intermediate instruction in both recreational and competitive wheelchair sports opportunities for individuals ages 5 to 21. Sports are taught by world-class wheelchair athletes. Sports include archery, athletics, aquatics, basketball, boccia, bowling, football, rugby, scuba, sled hockey, water skiing and more. Campers can attend for one or two weeks and have a residential or day camp option. [Brochure] [Registration Form] [2007 Medical Form]
Location: San Jose State University www.fwws.org

For more information on these and other therapeutic recreation programs, please contact the Office of Therapeutic Services at (408) 369-6438.

 


 

 

 

Last Modified Date: 2/7/2008

 
 

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