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/Vamos a Jugar los Sabados
A play program for children with developmental disabilities
ages 3-10 (varies by location). The class includes music, games, arts
and crafts, movement activities, and field trips.
Participants bring sack lunches daily.
Almaden Kinderfun
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New 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.
Location: Camden Community Center, Roosevelt Community Center & Mayfair Community Center
Teen Movie Nights
Come join us for a movie and some popcorn! We will be showing some great G and PG rated movies this season. Come meet other teens and enjoy the evening. Siblings are welcome as long as they are within the age range. Priority will be given to children with disabilities. Snacks are available for a small fee. Please let staff know of any food allergies upon registration.
Location: Camden Community Center.
Arts and Crafts
This program for children between the ages of 6 and 10 will include a variety of art mediums. Please contact Liz Best for more details at 408-794-1060.
Location: Mayfair Community Center.
Teen Game Nights - Coming Soon!
Come hang out with old friends and new! We'll be playing lots of great classic games including chess, checkers, sorry, and uno and checking in at the teen center to access all the cool video games and more. Siblings are welcome as long as they are within the age range. Priority will be given to children with disabilities. Snacks may be provided. Please let staff know of any food allergies upon registration.
Location: Camden Community Center.
Play
Camp is available at
Mayfair &
Kirk Community Centers
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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: Mayfair & Kirk 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 Tom Smith 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 for one
or two weeks and have a residential or day camp option. Please e-mail Dominique Pacolba for more information.
Location: San Jose State University www.fwws.org
For
more information on these and other therapeutic
recreation programs, please contact Therapeutic Services at
(408) 369-6438.
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