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Community Resources
Sports & Recreation (top) Anaheim Therapeutic Recreation Center Phone: (714) 821-6510 Website: none Address: 2660 W. Broadway, Anaheim Description: Arts and crafts classes, drama, field trips, a mentoring program, job skills training, a summer therapeutic swim program, and preparation for the Special Olympics are offered to people with all disabilities ages 5 to adult. ARCH – American Riding Club for the Handicapped Phone: (714) 539-3629 Website: none Address: Lessons at former El Toro Base Description: Therapeutic riding lessons and Special Olympics training offered to people of all disabilities, ages two and older. A.Y.S.O. V.I.P Division Phone: (714) 768-4082 Website: www.ayso.org Address: V.I.P. Teams in various locations Description: Adaptive Soccer offered to children of all disabilities, ages 4-19. Big Fun Gymnastics Phone: (310) 837-7849 Website: www.bigfungymnastics.com Address: call for location near you Description: Gymnastics and therapy services offered to children of all ages with any disability. Other Big Fun programs include indoor soccer, martial arts, roller blading and biking. Bowling Leagues at Irvine Lanes Phone: (949) 724-6637 Website: www.irvinedisabilityservices.org Address: 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine Description: Adaptive bowling for all disabilities ages 6 and older. Two sessions: Sept.-Dec. and Feb.-June. Bowling Leagues at Saddleback Lanes Phone: (949) 586-5300 Website: www.bowlsaddleback.com Address: 25402 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo Description: Adaptive weekly bowling leagues for all disabilities ages 6-21 during the months of June, July and August. Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation Outdoor Adventures Phone: (909) 596-7733, ext. 2200 Website: www.casacolina.org Address: 255 East Bonita Ave., Pomona Description: Outdoor recreational activities for individuals with disabilities. Age depends on specific trip and ability level. Activities include hand cycling, scuba diving, skydiving, fishing, surfing, kayaking, water skiing, jet skiing, camping, rock climbing. Challenger Division of Little League Baseball Phone: Call (909)887-6444 Western Region Headquarters for a Challenger Team near you Website: www.littleleague.org/divisions/challenger.asp Address: various team locations Description: Girls and boys of all disabilities play baseball. Ages 5 to 18 or completion of high school. David Reister Surfing & Skateboarding Phone: (626) 826-9817 Website: [email protected] Address: Newport Beach Description: This is an Orange County artist who has discovered his unique gift in working with kids having special needs. Not only does he give art lessons, but also individualized surfing and skateboarding lessons. Garden Grove Sports and Recreation Center Phone: (714) 889-5782 Website: www.ci.gardengrove.ca.us Address: 13641 Deodara Drive, Garden Grove Description: Gym sports and socializing with friends are offered to all regardless of age or disability. New Directions Holiday and Vacation Travel Phone: 1-(800) 967-2841 Website: www.newdirectionstravel.com Address: 5276 Hollister Ave., Suite 207, Santa Barbara Description: Holiday and Vacation Travel offered to people ages 13 and older with all disabilities. Rancho Santa Margarita Soccer Club- TOP Soccer Phone: (949) 858-3241 Website: www.rsmsc.com Address: Rancho Santa Margarita Description: A national soccer program for children ages 4-14 without significant physical disability as games are played on regular soccer fields. Sandpiper Swim School Phone: (714) 633-7400 ext.241 Website: www.rio-rehab.com/menu_aq.htm Address: 1800 E. La Veta, Orange Description: Experienced, certified instructors help people with special needs of all types, ages six months and older, learn water adjustment, water safety, and swimming. Parent and baby classes, group lessons and open swim time are available. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center Phone: (949) 240-8441 Website: www.sheacenter.org Address: 26284 Oso Road, San Juan Capistrano Description: Full-time program of adaptive and therapeutic horseback riding for ages two and older of all disabilities. Special Olympics- Orange County Division Phone: (714) 564-8374 Website: www.sosc.org Address: 2080 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana Description: Year-round sports training and athletic competition for people ages 8-80. Programs are offered to either those with only intellectual disability or to those with both intellectual and physical disability. Spirit League Phone: (949) 498-2340 Website: www.spiritleague.org Address: Parks in South Orange County Description: Sports for elementary through middle school aged children who are ambulatory and have the emotional ability to participate but have difficulty keeping up with their peers. Soccer, basketball and softball are offered at different times throughout the year. Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach Phone: (714) 969-8846 Website: www. Trchb.com Address: Classes held at Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center: 18381 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach Description: Adaptive Horseback riding lessons offered to ages four and older of most disabilities. Wheelchair Tennis - Dee Henry, Coach Phone: (562) 944-0351, ext. 5931 Website: www.biola.edu/tennis Address: Biola University, La Mirada Description: Dee Henry, Biola tennis coach, has had experience working with a number of wheelchair users, helping them to experience the game of tennis. A wheelchair tennis program exists at this college (check out website), as well as Ms. Henry being available for individual lessons. Appropriate for individuals age 10 and older. Yoga at the Children’s Therapy Center Phone: (714) 892-6828 Website: www.thechildrenstherapycenter.com Address: 12881 Knott St., Ste 103, Garden Grove Description: Inclusive yoga classes promote flexibility, strength, balance, posture, and concentration for ages five and older. Yoga and Enrichment with Julie Ford Phone: (949) 689-7718 Email: [email protected] Address: 211-2/1 Marine Ave., Balboa Island 92662 Description: One-on-one yoga and breathing is for ages 3 – 60, all abilities. Students will move, focus and relax with structure and deliberation, without judgment. Julie is also available for tutoring, social skills coaching and Dynavox programming and management.
Social Opportunities (top) 4-H Youth Development Program Phone: (714) 708-1606 (UC Co-Op Extension) Website: www.oc4h.org Address: 1045 Arlington Dr., Gate #4, Costa Mesa Description: Outdoor activities, animal science, arts and crafts, cooking and woodworking activities are offered to children ages 5-19 of any disability. Call for a club near you. Best Buddies Phone: 1-800-89BUDDY 1-800-892-8339 Website: www.bestbuddies.org Address: check website or call for location near you Description: International organization designed to enhances the lives of people ages 12 and older, with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and various recreational activities. Boy Scouts of America Phone: (714) 546-4990 Website: www.scouting.org Address: Troops offered in various locations Description: Inclusive Troops are offered to boys ages 7-17. Boys and Girls Clubs Phone: (714) 530-0430 Website: www.bgca.org Address: call for location near you Description: trained Youth Development Professionals provide kids with health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation, and specialized programs. Staff works closely with parents of any disabled child, ages kindergarten through high school, to help program work for the child. Camp Fire USA Phone: (714) 838-9991 Website: www.campfireusaoc.org Address: 14742 Plaza Dr., Tustin, CA 92780; Groups offered in various locations Description: Inclusive co-educational activities for youth from Kindergarten through High School are provided. They also train teens for the Special Sitters Program affiliated with UCPA of Orange County. Circle of Friends Phone: (949)707-2692 Website: www.ci.laguna-hills.ca.us Address: 25555 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills Description: Monthly dances and social activities for young adults ages 13 and older, with all disabilities. Girl Scouts Phone: (714) 979-7900 Website: www.gscoc.com Address: Troops offered in various locations Description: Inclusive Troops throughout Orange County are offered to girls ages 5-17. High School Helpers available; those girls have taken Awareness Aid Training and can help Girl Scouts with special needs . Lighthouse Group through Coast Hills Church Phone: (949)831-2748 Randy Larson, Founder Website: none Address: call for meeting locations Description: Young Adults with any disability, ages 14 to 25 meet once a week and do various activities Tuesday Night Together at First Presbyterian Church of Orange Phone: (714)238-9215 Website: www.firstpresorange.org Address: 191 North Orange Description: TNT is a Bible fellowship geared to the developmentally disabled from ages 18 an older. We provide dinner and drinks for $4.00. We have a Bible Story, crafts, game nights and field trips. Walkers & Wheelers Phone: (714) 456-2295 Website: none Address: UCI Medical Center, 101 The City Drive, Irvine Rooms 2105/2105 Description: This program helps children and youth of all disabilities achieve their maximum potential and learn to contribute confidently to their community and world through fun activities and outings. Ages 8 and up. YMCA New Horizons Phone: (714) 838-0181 Website: www.ymcaoc.org Address: 12831 Newport Ave., Suite 250, Tustin Description: Social Recreation Program for people ages 6-60 with high functioning developmental disabilities. Staff members speak Spanish.
The Arts (top) Creative Identities Phone: (714) 527-2508 Website: www.creativeidentity.org Address: 2580 W. Orange, Anaheim Description: Music therapy, choir, expressive arts, ceramics, and concert participation for adults of all disabilities, ages 22 and older. David Reister Fine Art Phone: (626) 826-9817 Website: [email protected] Address: Newport Beach Description: This Orange County artist works 1:1 with children having special needs in their homes, tailoring art lessons for their unique strengths and abilities. Orange County Therapeutic Art Center Phone: (714) 547-5468 Website: www.occtac.org Address: 208 N. Broadway, Santa Ana Description: Children ages 1-12 of all disabilities can learn art, keyboard, guitar, violin, harp, singing, hip-hop dancing and movement. Visually impaired students can learn piano through a specialized program. Performing and Visual Arts Workshops Phone: (562)982-0247 Website: www.artsnservices.org Address: 3962 Studebaker Road, Ste 206, Long Beach Description: These workshops, provided through Arts and Services for Disabled, is a day program for developmentally disabled adults. Drama and Visual Arts classes are held on Saturday. Workshops are designed to meet the needs of individuals who want to improve their creativity and artistry and who have difficulty participating in available community services. Talented Education Center Phone: (949) 261-2822 Website: www.got2twinkle.com Address: 2691 Richter, Ste 200, Irvine Description: Adapted violin and Kindermusik classes are taught to people of all abilities and ages. Camps (top) Camp Paivika, with Ability First Phone: (909) 338-1102 Website: www.abilityfirst.org Address: Crestline, CA Description: Residential camp of 7-8 days for people ages 7-70 of all disabilities. Located in Crestline, this camp offers arts and crafts, swimming, horseback riding, and other camp activities. Camp Scherman Phone: (714) 979-7900, ext. 353 Website: www.gscoc.org Address: near Lake Hemet, CA Description: Whether your daughter is a Girl Scout or not, she can enjoy this resident camp and experience horseback riding, horse care, archery, camp songs and food, and much more. Awareness Aides are available but girls must be able to take care of own toileting, bathing and feeding. For girls in grades 1-12. Easter Seals- Southern California Region Phone: (800) 922-7325 Website: www.easter-seals.org Address: check website for location near you Description: Day and residential camp sessions, as well as weekend and after-school programs, are available to people of all ages and disabilities. Special Camp for Special Kids Phone: (949) 661-0108 Website: www.specialcamp.org Address: 31641 La Novia Ave., San Juan Capistrano Description: Summer Day Camp with community excursions for youth ages 6 to 21 with all disabilities. One-to-one camper to counselor ratio. Out of Orange County (top)
Access to Sailing Phone: (562) 433-0561 Website: www.accesstosailing.org Address: 6475 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach Description: Participants of all ages and disabilities learn sailing. Perceptual Motor Development Clinic (PMDC) at CSULB Phone: (562)985-7969 Website: www.csulb.edu/programs/apa/ Address: 1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach Description: Provides positive health-related physical fitness, fundamental skills, cooperative games, and sport experiences for children with special needs and disabilities, ages 5-12. Program offered after school during school year and in the month of July in the mornings. San Diego Department of Therapeutic Recreation Services Phone: (619) 525-8247 Website: www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/activities/dsa/shtml Address: 3325 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 Description: Recreational activities throughout San Diego for all ages and disabilities include water, snow, wheelchair, and handcycle sports, community excursions, crafts, dances, bowling, and many other activities scheduled throughout the year. U.S. Adaptive Recreation Center Phone: (909) 584-0269 Website: www.usarc.org Address: 4301 Goldmine Drive, Big Bear Lake Description: People of all types of cognitive and physical disabilities can enjoy snow skiing, water skiing, kayaking, sailing, fishing, off-road wheelchair and camping, using a variety of modified and standard equipment. A skilled staff of recreation therapists, lifeguards, licensed boat operators, and expertly trained volunteers safely introduce these to participants ages 5 and older |
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