PROGRAMS IN CT
SPORTS
When looking for a sports program for your child, try your local town recreation office, YMCA, or other so your child may find a program that is a good fit and might be in programs with peers from school, or make new friends.
However, sometimes a program that is more geared towards children who have special needs might be a choice you'd like to explore.
The CT Family Support Network aka CTFSN has a list that they have compiled. See their Parent's Corner document below.
Also, if you know of a program that is not listed - Please let CTFSN and us know so we can add it to the list!
When looking for a sports program for your child, try your local town recreation office, YMCA, or other so your child may find a program that is a good fit and might be in programs with peers from school, or make new friends.
However, sometimes a program that is more geared towards children who have special needs might be a choice you'd like to explore.
The CT Family Support Network aka CTFSN has a list that they have compiled. See their Parent's Corner document below.
Also, if you know of a program that is not listed - Please let CTFSN and us know so we can add it to the list!
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iCan Shine – iCan Bike programs and iCan Swim for ages 8 and up.
Karate - Karate for students with Special Needs in Trumbull, CT - Family members are invited to train together! http://www.ScalziOriginals.US Tennis, Skateboarding, Rhythm and Movement, Writing Classes, Dad's events, Executive Function Skills Coaching, Tea and Literature The Scalzi Originals Foundation's primary focus is on the dynamic support and strengthening of youth, adults, and senior centers who are 'typical' and with special needs, such as executive function challenges, including attentional deficits and behavioral concerns, those on the autism spectrum, with Downs Syndrome, and Intellectual Disabilities. Soccer: Darien, CT https://starct.org/services/recreational-programs/ Trumbull, CT https://trumbullaysovip.com/ Challenger Baseball - The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide. Today, more than 30,000 children participate in more than 900 Challenger Divisions worldwide. Miracle League - The Miracle League of CT is a 501 c(3) not for profit organization that is dedicated to providing recreational and sporting opportunities for children with physical and or cognitive challenges at accessible facilities. We are dedicated to the ideal that "every child deserves a chance to play". |
Special Olympics - The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Adaptive sports: - Tennis All Stars for adults with Downs Syndrome in Greenwich, Ct.
- All Star Chefs for adults with Downs Syndrome in Fairfield County, Ct.
- Night On The Town: Dinner & Theater social nights, with transportation for adults with Downs Syndrome.
http://www.scalzioriginals.us/
HSC Adaptive Sports Programs
CT Tumblers - An adaptive gymnastics class in Guilford who goes to the Special Olympics. For details contact Florence Verdurmen
Westport Recreation - Inclusive Recreation
Xtreme Cheer - Our staff travels around to colleges, high schools, and middle schools to teach valuable skills used in cheerleading today. We specialize in tumbling, stunting, jumps, and dance, and we teach to boys and girls of all age groups. We also offer choreography and private lessons for both teams and individuals.
CT-Eagles Inspiration Cheerleading in Shelton
S.M.A.K. Athletics, LLC - aka Special Movements Active Kids in Westport and Norwalk
Special Spartans - Usually takes place at Citifield in NY every year on a Saturday. It's a 1/2 mile. The Special Needs Spartan Race course is designed for participants with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Read more here. Each family will receive two free spectator passes at registration (so you don’t need to include these in your purchase).
Bart's Adaptive Sports in Vermont - Bart Adaptive Sports provides instruction in skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, cycling and golfing to individuals with physical and cognitive impairments.
Best Day Foundation – helps children with special needs build confidence and self-esteem through safe, fun, adventure activities like surfing, bodyboarding, kayaking, snow sports, and more. Nearest location is in N.J.
Skiers Unlimited - See flyer below!
