Sports Recreational Resources - Special Needs

    Updated at September 6th, 2024

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    ACEing Autism – Connecting Kids Through Tennis

    Websitehttps://aceingautism.org

    ServicesACEing Autism offers weekend tennis clinics for children with autism between the ages of 5 and 18. These clinics run for one hour, with sessions running for 6-8 weeks at a time.

    LocationMission Viejo and San Diego

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    AMBUCS, Inc.

    WebsiteHome (ambucs.org)

    ServicesAMBUCS, Inc. is a nonprofit charitable organization with a diverse membership dedicated to inspiring mobility & independence. For parents, the Amtryke fills the need of every child to have a bike-just like their siblings and friends. Many riders not previously considered capable of riding a bike will be successful riding an Amtryke. Our trykes are designed to look like bikes, not medical equipment, and to be age appropriate.

    LocationChapter Directory - National AMBUCS

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    Arc of San Diego: Our Place Wellness Center

    Websitehttps://www.arc-sd.com/our-services/our-place-wellness-center/

    ServicesOur Place Wellness Center serves people with disabilities through yoga, fitness, dance and nutrition classes that focus on the mental, emotional, and physical health and healing benefits of an inclusive and comprehensive health and wellness program.

    Contact: Melanie McCoy (619) 685-1175 ext. 1241 

    Location3030 Market Street San Diego, CA 92102

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    Amanda’s Adaptive Martial Arts

    Websitehttps://www.amandasmartialarts.com

    ServicesTeaching the benefits of martial arts to children with special needs

    LocationEl Cajon, Miramar, Bonita and San Diego

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    Aqua Pros Swim School

    ServicesSpecial Abilities program customizes swimming instruction specifically designed for children with special needs. With confidence in the water, students with special abilities have another social outlet.

    Location4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92117

    Websitehttps://www.aquapros.org/

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    Best Day Foundation

    Websitehttps://bestdayfoundation.org

    ServicesBest Day Foundation is a volunteer organization that helps children and young adults with special needs build confidence and self-esteem through safe, fun, adventure experiences.  We partner your child with a buddy and guide them through a great day of challenging activities such as surfing, bodyboarding, kayaking, and snow sports.

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    CalSouth - Top Soccer

    Websitehttps://calsouth.com/topsoccer/

    ServicesTOPSoccer is a community-based recreational program specifically designed to help athletes with physical and mental disabilities participate in soccer.

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    City of Temecula Special Needs Programs/Events

    Websitehttps://www.challengedathletes.org/

    ServicesThe City of Temecula website provides a list of several programs targeted for children and adults with autism and other special needs.

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    Challenged Athlete's Foundation

    Websitehttps://temeculaca.gov/807/Special-Needs-Programs

    Contact: (858) 866-0959 

    Location9591 Waples St.San Diego, CA 92121 

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    First 5 Riverside - Drowning Prevention Program 

    ServicesFirst 5 funds drowning prevention – includes swim lessons for babies

    Email: info@socalwaterbabies.com

    ContactCathryn Van Der Linden 951 251-5210

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    iCan Bike - San Diego, CA

    ServicesWe understand that the vast majority of people with disabilities never have the experience of independently riding a conventional two-wheel bicycle during their lifetime.

    Websitehttps://icanshine.org/san-diego-ca/

    Contact: 760-315-1311

    Email: karynls2@crimsoncenter.com

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    La Costa Youth Organization Champions Division

    ServicesChampions division is specifically designed for players of special needs the opportunity to participate in America's favorite pastime of baseball and softball. LCYO Champions is a co-ed division where boys and girls play together on the same teams.

    LocationStagecoach Park 3420 Camino De Los Coches, Carlsbad, CA 92009

    Websitehttps://www.lcyo.org/champions/

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    Limitless Adventures

    Websitehttps://www.limitless-adventures.org

    ServicesLimitless Adventures is a nonprofit organization that provides outdoor recreational experiences for people with disabilities. Our primary offering is hiking, though we periodically offer other activities such as surfing and kayaking. We operate within the Greater San Diego area.

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    Little League Challenger

    Websitehttps://www.littleleague.org/play-little-league/challenger/

    ServicesThe Little League Challenger Division accommodates players ages 4 to 18 with a physical or intellectual challenge.

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    Miracle League 

    ServicesThe Miracle League of San Diego provides children with special needs the opportunity to play baseball in an organized league.  Every player is matched with a buddy based on his or her unique needs.

    Location

    • Engel Family Field: 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Del Mar, CA 92015 
    • Bell Middle School: 620 Briarwood Rd, San Diego, CA 92139

    Websitehttps://www.miracleleagueofsandiego.org

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    Poway Youth Basketball League 

    Websitehttps://www.pybl.com/page/show/1479882-challenged-leagues

    ServicesThe Challenged Division is for all those players with special needs, disabilities, and challenges who wouldn't ordinarily get the opportunity to play basketball. Our goal is to provide these players the feeling of accomplishment by learning the skills of basketball and being part of a team.

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    Riverside County List of Recreational Activities

    Websitehttps://ieautism.org/social-recreation-resources/

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    S4EA Sports for Exceptional Athletes

    Websitehttps://www.s4ea.org

    ServicesS4EA is a San Diego based sports program serving athletes with developmental disabilities ages 5 through adult.

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    San Diego Therapeutic Recreation Services

    Websitehttps://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/activities/trs

    ServicesServices include therapeutic recreation programs and adaptive sports opportunities addressing the special needs of individuals with disabilities.

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    SMYBB Shooting Stars

    ServicesSMYBB Shooting Stars Special Needs Basketball was created as an inclusive program designed for children ages 5-22 with a variety of disabilities (including Autism, Down Syndrome and other physical and mental disabilities) to learn and enjoy the game of basketball in a fun, non-competitive environment. 

    LocationCorky Smith Gym in San Marcos

    Websitehttps://www.smybbshootingstars.com

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    Special Olympics Southern California 

    Websitehttps://sosc.org

    ServicesSpecial Olympics provides seasonal sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving the opportunity 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.

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    Surfers Healing

    ServicesThe mission of this program is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing – offers a surf camp. Free services. Based in San Juan Capistrano but offering camps all over the country

    Websitewww.surfershealing.org

    Contact877-966-SURF

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    Last updated: 08/2024