Summer theater program for children ages 5 and older with special needs. Abilitations Children’s Therapy Wellness and Fitness Programs 11030 Raven Ridge Rd., Ste. 101, Raleigh 919-844-6611 actwc.com Recreational programs for children with special needs, including inclusive fitness classes designed by a physical therapist, Yogabilities (yoga classes led by a certified specialneeds instructor) and Abilities Indoor Soccer League for children ages 5-12 with all levels of ability. Adventure Amputee Camp Nantahala Outdoor Center, Bryson City 888-662-1662 adventureamputeecamp.org Free residential camp for children ages 8-17 who have lost limbs or were born with limb difference. Aquaventures Swim Academy by Pool Professionals 919-787-7878 poolprofessionals.com/raleigh-nc/ swim-lessons Private and group swim lessons for all ages and abilities, including children with special needs. Bounce U 3419 Apex Peakway, Apex 919-303-3368 bounceu.com After-hours Sensory Bounce for children with special needs and their families, held monthly. Bridge II Sports Durham 866-880-2742 bridge2sports.org Nonprofit organization creating opportunities for individuals who are physically challenged to play sports by providing equipment and developing/coaching teams offered throughout the Triangle. Sports include wheelchair basketball, quad rugby, tennis, hand cycling and ballroom dancing plus GIGE (Girls
Inspired Girls Empowered) to encourage sports participation by girls with disabilities. Bridges 1937 West Cornwallis Rd., Durham 919-489-5335 shalomdch.org/page. aspx?id=187202 An initiative of the Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation’s Jewish Community Center to provide social, recreational, educational and cultural programs and activities for individuals with special needs and their families in a welcoming Jewish setting. Camp Carefree 275 Carefree Ln., Stokesdale 336-427-0966 campcarefree.org Free camp for children with chronic health problems and disabilities. Camp Carolina Trails Camp Hanes, King 888-342-2383, x. 3217 diabetes.org/adacampcarolinatrails Program of the American Diabetes Association offering residential camp for children in grades 3-11 with diabetes. Camp Celebrate Camp Kanata, Wake Forest 919-966-8539 med.unc.edu/burn/aftercareprograms-temp Residential camp for children ages 7-15 who have survived burn injuries. Sponsored by the N.C. Jaycee Burn Center of UNC-Chapel Hill. Counselors in training ages 16-18. Camp Coast Camp Rockfish, Parkton 252-847-6834 Program offering weekend retreats for children ages 5 and older with asthma and their families, providing educational and fun activities and support. Camp Dogwood 7050 Camp Dogwood Dr., Sherrils Ford 800-662-7401, x. 229 nclionscampdogwood.com
Residential camp for children and adults who are blind or visually impaired. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Operated by N.C. Lions Foundation. Camp Ginger Cascades 2090 Scout Rd., Lenoir 828-758-5321 camplikeagirl.org/properties/ ginger_cascades/index.htm Residential Girl Scout camp recognized by Easter Seals for its inclusive programming. Camp GRACE (Growth, Recognition, Achievement, Character, Encouragement) • Kraft Family YMCA, Apex, 919-657-9622 • A.E. Finley YMCA, Raleigh, 919-845-3883 asmallmiracleinc.com/Partnerships/ campGRACE.aspx ymcatriangle.org Day camp for children ages 5-15 with autism and related communication disorders. Sponsored by A Small Miracle Inc. and YMCA of the Triangle. Camp Imagine Camp Hanes, King autismsocietyfc.org/camp-imagine Residential camp for children ages 7-17 with autism spectrum disorder or related communication disorders. Sponsored by the Autism Society of North Carolina/Forsyth County. Camp Kaleidoscope Camp Graham, Kerr Lake 919-681-5349 dukechildrens.org/giving/events/ camp_kaleidoscope Residential camp for children ages 7-16 who are being treated at Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center for chronic illnesses. Camp Lakey Gap Christmount Conference and Retreat Center, Black Mountain 828-669-8977 christmount.org/camplakeygap Residential camp for children and adults with autism.
Camp Royall 250 Bill Ash Rd., Moncure 919-542-1033 camproyall.org Residential camp for state residents with autism spectrum disorder. Operated by Autism Society of N.C. Camp Sertoma of Gaston County Camp Sertoma, Dallas 704-898-4738 Residential and day camp for children with developmental, physical and/or emotional disabilities. Carrboro Recreation and Parks Special Recreation Programs 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro 919-918-7372 townofcarrboro.org Programs designed for teens and adults with developmental and/or multiple disabilities, as well as inclusive programs in sports, arts and nature. Challenger Flag Football and Cheer Program 919-306-3822 cff-popwarner.com/Challenger.html Non-competitive Pop Warner football and cheer program for youth ages 5-18 with physical and/or intellectual disabilities who are enrolled in school. Fall season. Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Adapted Recreation & Inclusion Program 200 Plant Rd., Chapel Hill 919-968-2813 www.ci.chapel-hill.nc.us Specialized and inclusive programs for children and adults with disabilities. Durham Arts Council Summer Arts Camp & Afternoon Adventures 120 Morris St., Durham 919-560-2726 durhamarts.org Full- and half-day inclusive arts programming. Durham Parks & Recreation Special Programs and Inclusion 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham 919-560-4355, x. 27236
wheelchair basketball improves confidence Alyssa L., 11, who plays on the Bridge II Sports Jr. Thunder wheelchair basketball team, says, “Before I joined the team I was not too comfortable around other kids when we played sports. I can’t run as fast as other kids my age. [But] when I am in my wheelchair I am even with all of
the other kids. Playing basketball has taught me to have confidence in myself.” Through Durham’s Bridge II Sports, children with physical or other disabilities enjoy organized sports such as wheelchair basketball, quad rugby, tennis, hand cycling and sitting volleyball. carolinaparent.com | Exceptional child 2013-14
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