Special Needs Sport & Activity Resources!
National Center for the Disabled Ability Clinics and Summer Programs
http://nscd.org
NSCD provides children and adults of almost any disability with the opportunity to learn more about sports and themselves. Children can participate in a variety of athletic ability clinics hosted by Denver's pro-sports teams, intended to introduce them to various sports and adaptive skills. During the summer, kids can try out a multitude of energetic outdoor and indoor activities with NSCD's summer programs including kayaking to hiking local trails.
Adam's Camp Adventure Camp
http://adamscamp.org/
Children and yound adults with autism, cerebral palsy and Down Syndrome can enjoy some time away from home with friends at this exciting and active camp. The Adventure Camp is built to increase a child's confidence, independence and courage to try new things.
Heartstrings and Hoofbeats
http://www.pathintl.org/
Working with horses can help children break out of their shell and experience life from a different perspective. Children who participate in Heartstrings and Hoofbeats' programs learn how to groom and tack a horse, as well as enjoy recreational and therapeutic riding. Heartstrings and Hoofbeats is a center of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH).
The Children's Museum of Denver - Low Sensory Morning
http://mychildsmuseum.org/events/Low-SensoryMornings.aspx
During low-sensory mornings, children with special needs and their families are able to enjoy the museum in a quiet and comfortable environment. Museum attendance is limited and the ambient sounds are turned down to maximize the children's ability to relax and play. Admission to low-sensory mornings is free for families with special needs.
Special Olympicshttp://specialolympicsco.org/
The mission of Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) 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 friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
National Center for the Disabled Ability Clinics and Summer Programs
http://nscd.org
NSCD provides children and adults of almost any disability with the opportunity to learn more about sports and themselves. Children can participate in a variety of athletic ability clinics hosted by Denver's pro-sports teams, intended to introduce them to various sports and adaptive skills. During the summer, kids can try out a multitude of energetic outdoor and indoor activities with NSCD's summer programs including kayaking to hiking local trails.
Adam's Camp Adventure Camp
http://adamscamp.org/
Children and yound adults with autism, cerebral palsy and Down Syndrome can enjoy some time away from home with friends at this exciting and active camp. The Adventure Camp is built to increase a child's confidence, independence and courage to try new things.
Heartstrings and Hoofbeats
http://www.pathintl.org/
Working with horses can help children break out of their shell and experience life from a different perspective. Children who participate in Heartstrings and Hoofbeats' programs learn how to groom and tack a horse, as well as enjoy recreational and therapeutic riding. Heartstrings and Hoofbeats is a center of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH).
The Children's Museum of Denver - Low Sensory Morning
http://mychildsmuseum.org/events/Low-SensoryMornings.aspx
During low-sensory mornings, children with special needs and their families are able to enjoy the museum in a quiet and comfortable environment. Museum attendance is limited and the ambient sounds are turned down to maximize the children's ability to relax and play. Admission to low-sensory mornings is free for families with special needs.
Special Olympicshttp://specialolympicsco.org/
The mission of Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) 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 friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.