Youth & Teen Programs

Recreation Programs for youth and teens with cognitive or physical disabilities

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. Staff ratio is approximately 1 staff for every 10 participants.

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. Staff ratio is approximately 1 staff to every 4 participants.

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 ages 5-11 with developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The class includes music, games, arts and crafts, movement activities, and field trips. Participants should bring a sack lunch each day. Staff ratio is approximately 1 staff to every 2 participants.

Locations: Almaden Community Center, Mayfair Community Center & Roosevelt Community Center

Hip Hop Dance-Teens

Come learn some hip hop dance moves! This class will have great music, a great instructor, and great friends. Staff will be on hand to assist individuals who need it. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle to class. Staff ratio is approximately 1 staff for every 8 participants.

Location: Mayfair Community Center

Teen Social Club - New!

Why sit at home when you could be hanging out at a teen center near you? Play pool, air hockey, foosball, video games and more. Hang out with friends old and new. We'll also do some arts and crafts, some other special events, and possibly a field trip or two. Staff ratio is approximately 1 staff for every 5 participants.

Locations: Camden Community Center, Roosevelt Community Center, & Mayfair Community Center (inclusion).

Life is a Stage

This program is for teens with developmental disabilities who want to explore dramatic play, perform on stage, share their singing, dancing, magic o other talents with others, and just have fun. Activities include improvosation games, storytelling and performance. These drama games are an excellent way to make new friends, find out abut your own talents and have a great time! We may even put on a talent show at the end of the program for your family so you can strut your stuff on the Roosevelt Community Center Stage! Ratio is approximately 1:5.

Location: Roosevelt Community Center.

Play Camp

These week long day camps are designed for children with cognitive disabilities who need a higher level of staff assistance for participation. Staff ratio 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: Mayfair, Roosevelt & Kirk Community Centers

Teen Camp

These seasonal day camps are designed for teens with cognitive disabilities. Come hang out with your friends at the Teen Center. Play pool, air hockey, foosball, video games and more. Hang out with friends old and new. We'll also do some arts and crafts, some other special events and maybe a fieldtrip too! Camps are held during the winter holiday season and during the summer.

Location: Mayfair & Camden Community Centers

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 Kat Winant Carpenter at the Diabetes Society at 408-287-3785 for more details.

Location: Alum Rock Youth Center

Type 2 Diabetes Camp

The Mayfair Community Center and the Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley will be holding a week long camp for teens with Type 2 diabetes. Nurses will be on site to support the camp The camp will include fun activities, outings, diabetes education, and a fitness compnent. Registration is done through the Diabetes Society. Contact Tom Smith at 408-287-3785 for more details.

Location: Mayfair Community 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 a residential or day camp option. Please e-mail Dominique Pacolba for more information.

Location: San Jose State University www.fwws.org