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RESOURCE GUIDE
RECREATION,
LEISURE ACTIVITIES,
CAMPS
For
INDIVIDUALS
With
UNIQUE ABILITIES
Compiled by McKinney ISD Adapted Physical Educators
Janice Morriss, M.S., C.A.P.E Michele Morales, M.S., C.A.P.E
Dennis Wyatt, M.S., C.A.P.E
ABOUT THE RESOURCE GUIDE: This guide is not an endorsement or advertisement for any program, company, or individual that is listed in the guide. McKinney ISD is not responsible for any cost involved in these programs. This guide is meant to give parents and teachers a reference for recreation and leisure activities in the McKinney community and nearby areas. Please remember not all programs and camps listed have specific programs for students with disabilities, but they may be willing to accommodate special needs. It is the parent’s responsibility to pursue recreation and leisure opportunities, as they deem cost-effective, safe, and appropriate for their child. As our community grows, so will the need for recreation and leisure programs for our students with unique abilities. Individuals, companies, and programs that are willing to accommodate and provide services in recreation and leisure interests need to be recognized for the benefit of our unique learners and their families. Anyone that reads or uses this guide is encouraged to forward information regarding camps, day camps, programs, individuals and companies, which provide services for individuals with unique abilities or changes to: Janice Morriss – McKinney ISD, Certified Adapted Physical Educator & Special Olympics Coordinator [email protected] Michele Morales – McKinney ISD, Certified Adapted Physical Educator & Special Olympics Assistant Coordinator [email protected] Dennis Wyatt – McKinney ISD, Certified Adapted Physical Educator [email protected]
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AREA/LOCAL SPORTS RECREATION RESOURCES
AQUATICS Swim Lessons – McKinney and Frisco, TX (Years of experience with students with special needs) Stacey Callaway Callaway School of Swim (On FB under Callaway School of Swim) 972-556-5772 Denise Anderson 806-438-3227 *Also does gymnastics Kim Neese 972-540-6150 [email protected] Adapted Aquatics through Allen Parks and Recreation – Allen, TX www.cityofallen.org Angel League Athletic Association of Texas Leslie Thetford-Clack (972) 569-0947 [email protected] www.angelleague.com APEX Centre The APEX Centre will allow free admission for the person accompanying a student with special needs. Link for parents, students, and anyone accompanying students need to sign waivers, create accounts, and purchase day passes. It is highly recommended that this is done prior to arrival. Waiver papers attached at the end of the document. https://apm.activecommunities.com/apexcentre/Home APEX is looking to hold special swim days for families of children with special needs. More info. to come. Nick Smith Supervisor, Apex Centre Parks and Recreation Department Phone: 972-547-9028 [email protected] Aqua Tots – Richardson, TX (Years of experience with students with special needs)
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Beverly Steinfink 214-890-7946 www.infantaquatics.com/bevsteinfink.htm Emler Swim School – Allen, TX 972-649-7946 www.emlerswimschool.com Emler Swim School – Frisco, TX 469-234-7946 www.emlerswimschool.com Emler Swim School – Plano, TX 972-599-7946 www.emlerswimschool.com Frisco ISD-Frisco Flyers (Special Olympics) (McKinney athletes allowed on their Special Olympics Swim Team) Kristie Brown [email protected] H2OPE Aquatics Water exercise program for children with special needs-FREE of charge Texas Health Finley Ewing Cardiovasular and Fitness Center 5721 Phoenix Drive Dallas, TX 75231 http://www.offthedeependaquatics.com/H2OPE.html Kiwanis McKinney Swim lessons for students with special needs-Summer dates have not been set yet, keep checking website. http://www.mckinneykiwanis.org/ [email protected] McKinney High School Pool Swim lessons and pool rental – Scottie Serio 469-302-5860 [email protected] *Individual lessons for students with special needs may be arranged, but need to work out prior McKinney Parks and Recreation Dept. Recreational swim and lessons 972-547-7480 www.mckinneytexas.org www.mckinneytexas.org/DocumentCenter/View/18769/Parks-and-Rec-Spring--Summer-Activity-Guide-2019 Metroplex Adaptive Water Sports (MAWS) Water Sports and Skiing – Blaine Bridgeford 214-803-9955 www.youcanski.org
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SafeSplash Swim School Curriculum and an intense instructor training is geared to students with special needs-Call location and request information. 1-844-KID-SWIM http://www.safesplash.com/programs Allen, Frisco, Plano, and Murphy, Texas Texas Woman’s University Summer Aquatics Program for Learners with Disabilities Denton, TX 940-898-2575 YMCA http://www.ymcadallas.org/youth_development/swim_sports__play/swim_lessons/adaptive_swimming/ http://www.ymcadallas.org/locations/mckinney/ BEACH/DAY SWIMMING Lakefront Beach at Little Elm https://lakefrontlittleelm.com/ Lakefront Beach at Ray Roberts https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ray-roberts-lake Lakefront Beach at Eisenhower https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/eisenhower BASEBALL/SOFTBALL/T-BALL Angel League Athletic Association of Texas (T-Ball) Brian Hazelwood 214-402-2281 http://www.mckinneykiwanis.org/ [email protected] The Buddy League, Inc. Garland, TX. Heather Miller 972-414-9280 [email protected] and www.buddyleague.org Challenge League Garland – Chris Sherrod: 972-530-2360 Lewisville – YMCA: 972-539-9622 McKinney Cubs in association with McKinney Boys Baseball Inc. David and Theresa Parker 972-562-1320 McKinney Magic Special Olympics (Softball) [email protected] www.mckinneymagic.org
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Miracle League www.friscomiracleleague.org 214-295-6411 Softball for Physically Challenged Children – DFW area Becky Murphey – 972-438-1380 Joe Taylor – 972-986-6190 BASKETBALL Angel League Athletic Association of Texas Brian Hazelwood 214-402-2281 [email protected] http://www.mckinneykiwanis.org/halos McKinney Upward Basketball https://www.upward.org McKinney ISD Special Olympics (Individual skills training and Team Play) Janice Morriss [email protected] Miracle League – Frisco, TX www.friscomiracleleague.org 214-295-6411 BOCCE Main Event Plano-Bocce Courts https://www.mainevent.com/play/bocce-ball 972-881-8181 McKinney ISD Special Olympics-Team Janice Morriss [email protected] BOWLING Allen Bowl 1011 S. Greenville Ave. Allen, TX 75002 972-727-9108 *Provides discounts for MISD Special Olympics athletes, McKinney Mavericks Kids Bowl Free Program https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/ Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the first ever Kids Bowl Free program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Children whose age does not exceed a limit by a participating bowling center are eligible to register
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for 2 free games each day of the KBF program, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations. Rental shoes required. Check website for terms and conditions. Closest Locations: Allen Bowl-Listed Above Strikz Entertainment-8789 Lebanon Rd, Frisco, TX Miracle League Bowling http://friscomiracleleague.org/bowling/ 214-295-6411 EQUESTRIAN Blue Sky Texas – Aubrey, TX 469-450-9594 https://blueskytexas.org Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship 214-827-7100 Riding Center – Wylie; 972-412-1099 www.equest.org Grace Lakes Ministries – Melissa, TX 9611 FM 1827 - Anna, TX 75409 972-837-4621 http://www.gracelakeministries.org/ ManeGait - McKinney, TX 469-742-9611 www.manegait.org Whitehorse Farms – Prosper, TX 214-228-8827 www.whfjump.com FOOTBALL Miracle League http://friscomiracleleague.org/football/ 214-295-6411 FISHING/CAMPING Bonham State Park http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/bonham Caddo Park – Lake Lavon http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/lavon/access2.phtml Lake Texoma – Eisenhower State Park – Sherman/Denison, TX
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www.laketexoma.com GYMNASTICS ASI Gymnastics ASI Gymnastics offers variety of programs for special needs children. 1280 Central Expy. North Allen, TX 75013 (469)-601-7748 https://asigymnastics.com/gymmie-kids/ Eagles Wings Gymnastics – Allen www.eagleswingsgymnastics.com Special Olympics – Gymnastics Team (McKinney, Allen and Plano) Patty Levy 972-235-6291 [email protected] Renee Manworren 972-758-0751 [email protected] Texas Best Gymnastics 6625 W. Eldorado Parkway, McKinney 972-529-9929 www.texasbestgymnastics.com Zenith Elite Gymnastics 4260 W. Eldorado Parkway, McKinney 214-592-0662 www.zenithgym.com GOLF Northern Texas PGA – Wylie, TX Harold Geyer, Community Golf Manager 972-429-1111 ext. 110 [email protected] NTPGA can provide a list of golf instructors in the area that have experience teaching individuals with disabilities. McKinney Magic Special Olympics [email protected] www.mckinneymagic.org Private Instruction/Lessons Westridge Golf Course – McKinney, TX. 972-346-2212 HOCKEY/ICE SKATING Dallas Stars Center http://stars.nhl.com/club/microhome.htm?location=/StarCenter-McKinney Camps and free hockey lessons, gear included https://www.nhl.com/stars/starcenters/rookies-programs MARTIAL ARTS Beyond Karate (Karate programs for students with special needs) 972-977-7733 http://www.beyondkarate.com/index.html
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Dragonfly Martial Arts 972-547-4440 www.dragonflyacademy.com/martial-arts-camps Impact Martial Arts – McKinney 972-529-9000 www.impactmartialartsonline.com Master Mun Martial Arts – McKinney Tom Bousquet [email protected] 214-273-3717 https://mastermun.com Vasquez Tae Kwon Do - McKinney 214-504-0677 www.vasquez-taekwondo.com Vu’s Martial Arts – McKinney 972-347-9636 www.vusmartialarts.com RECREATION PROGRAMS McKinney Park and Recreation – McKinney, TX www.mckinneytexas.org Trish Yanes at the Rec. Center (AMAZING resource and Trish does so much for our students with special needs) 2001 S. Central Expressway McKinney, TX 75070 972-547-2690 [email protected] Activities include foosball, pool tables, air hockey, table tennis, and gym play. Weight room and racquetball use will cost, but Trish will work out a summer special for our students with special needs. Just let them know you are a current, future, or past Special Olympic athlete for the McKinney Mavericks. Summer Activities Guide for McKinney www.mckinneytexas.org/DocumentCenter/View/18769/Parks-and-Rec-Spring--Summer-Activity-Guide-2019 Allen Park and Recreation – Allen, TX www.cityofallen.org Summer Activities Guide for Allen https://issuu.com/allenparksandrecreation/docs/city_of_allen_parks_and_recreation-?e=14411481/68005557 Frisco Park and Recreation – Frisco, TX http://www.friscofun.org/520/Parks-Recreation Summer Activities Guide for Frisco https://issuu.com/friscofun/docs/summer2019_final_online
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Plano Park and Recreation – Plano, TX https://www.plano.gov/204/parks-recreation Plano Adapted Recreation - Plano, TX https://www.plano.gov/408/Adapted-Recreation Summer Activities Guide for All - Plano https://issuu.com/pard2011/docs/2019_plano_parks_and_recreation_sum?e=2597405/69057659 SOCCER Angel League Athletic Association of Texas (972) 569-0947 [email protected] www.angelleague.com McKinney Magic Special Olympics [email protected] www.mckinneymagic.org McKinney Soccer Association The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPS) See Flyer Below All disabilities; spring and fall sessions http://www.hmms-soccer.org Miracle League http://friscomiracleleague.org/soccer/ 214-295-6411 The Buddy League, Inc.- Garland, TX www.buddyleague.org SCUBA Adventure Scuba – Plano, TX 972-423-3483 www.adventurescubaonline.com SKYDIVING iFly 214-618-4359 https://www.iflyworld.com/programs/all-abilities/ SPECIAL OLYMPICS Texas – 800-876-5646, www.sotx.org
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Dallas, Area 10, office; (including McKinney) 214-943-9981 McKinney ISD – Janice Morriss, [email protected],Trecia Chandler, [email protected] or Michele Morales, [email protected] McKinney Magic –Christine Qualls, 972-896-8774 www.mckinneymagic.org Frisco ISD (McKinney athletes allowed on their swim team) – Kristie Brown, [email protected] Sports include: aquatics, athletics (track and field), basketball, bocce, bowling, cycling, equestrian, figure skating, gymnastics, golf, power-lifting, roller skating, sailing, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis and volleyball. MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL FITNESS DX3 Sports http://www.dx3athlete.com/training/training-special-needs/ Special Strong – Daniel Stein 214-843-8135 [email protected] www.specialstrong.com Summer Camp Available-see below under local camps JUMP CENTERS Jump Street Allen 1st Saturday of every month. First hour solely for students and families with special needs, free of charge. 469-854-6000 https://www.gotjump.com/texas/allen/ Urban Air-Frisco 1st Sunday of every month. 10:00am-12:00pm. $12 https://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/activities/sensory-friendly-jump Urban Air-McKinney Currently working on getting days for our students with special needs here in McKinney. TECHNOLOGY Technowizkids http://www.technowizkids.org ART The Art House Create, communicate, and connect with art 469-952-ARTS https://www.arthousetx.com/
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Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) 214-922-1803 https://www.dma.org/visit/special-needs AVIATION Challenge Air-Next Date is May 18 Life changing experiences through aviation 214-351-3988 www.challengeair.com CHEERLEADING ENVY Cheer Allen 214-383-0000 www.envycheer.com ProSpirit Special Needs Cheerleading- Jeff Miller [email protected] Upward Cheerleading www.upward.org COOKING Hugs Café-Search Hugs Prep www.hugscafe.org Young Chefs Academy – Frisco, TX www.friscotx.youngchefsacademy.com DANCE SNAP Dance (Special Needs and Adapted Program) Dance for 18 and older on the 2nd Friday of each month, 7:00-10:00 pm 105 S. Anna Drive Allen, TX (old fire station) $10.00, includes snacks and DJ Must pre-register at www.allenparks.org A Therapy Connection Chance to Dance 1601 N. Collins Blvd. Richardson, TX 75080 977-497-8384 https://www.atherapyconnection.com/chance-to-dance/ DRAMA Plano’s Children’s Theatre Locations in Plano, Frisco, and McKinney
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Summer Camps Available (972) 422-2575 planochildrenstheatre.org StarCatchers (see flyers below) The StarCatchers program is a branch of North Texas Performing Arts that specifically focuses on youth and adults with special needs. Location: Fairview Gabrielle Banzon, MA, MT-BC Daytime Programs Director StarCatcher Therapeutic Coordinator 6121 W. Park Blvd | Suite B-216 | Plano, TX 75093 469-361-2211 [email protected] northtexasperformingarts.org | starcatchers.org Dallas Children’s Theater Sensory friendly performances https://www.dct.org/sensory/ MOVIES Studio Movie Grill – Plano, The Colony, Dallas Movies for families with Autism & other Special Needs https://www.studiomoviegrill.com/movie/film-series/special-needs-screenings Look Cinemas – Dallas, TX Sensory sensitive cinema with 9AM screenings on select Saturdays. Call for schedule. www.lookcinemas.com 214-306-7446 AMC Sensory Friendly movies https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films MUSEUMS Aquarium 1801 North Griffin St. Dallas, TX 75202 214-720-2224 www.dwazoo.com Perot Museum 2201 N. Field Street Dallas, TX 75201-1704 www.perotmuseum.org Heard Museum 1 Nature Pl McKinney, TX 75069
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(972) 562-5566 heardmuseum.org MUSIC THERAPY Sound Starts Music Therapy http://www.soundstartsmusic.com/ summer camps-https://soundstartsmusic.com/camp/ Southwestern Music Therapy http://www.southwesternmusictherapy.com NATIONAL PARKS National Parks Pass (under "access pass") https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm#CP_JUMP_5088581 AFTER SCHOOL CARE and VARIOUS ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT YEAR Especially Needed 10121 Waterstone Way, McKinney, TX 75070 214-499-3439 http://www.especiallyneeded.org/ PARENT NIGHT OUTS Respite care for students with special needs on Friday nights
First Baptist McKinney www.firstmckinney.com Custer Road United Methodist Church www.fridaynitefriends.org [email protected] Rays of Light – Dallas 214-706-9579 www.raysoflightdallas.org Night Owls – Dallas 214-523-2278 1st and 3rd Fridays 6-10 www.hpumc.org/night-owls PLAYGROUNDS All accessible playgrounds with wheelchair access and designed for all abilities All Abilities Park - Bonnie Wenk Park in McKinney opening June 2019-See Flyer Below https://www.facebook.com/McKinney-All-Abilities-Playground-1569296130009584/ Mary Heads Carter Park - Carrollton 972/466-3080 cityofcarrollton.com Hope Park – Frisco
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972/665-8729 hopeparkfrisco.org Casey’s Clubhouse – Grapevine 817/410-3450 grapevinetexas.gov ROLLER SKATING Interskate Roller Rink – Lewisville, TX Have adapted bars to hold onto while skating. 1408 S State Highway 121 (just west of I-35) Lewisville, TX 75067 (972) -221-4666 www.interskate.net Thunderbird Roller Rink – Plano, TX 972-422-4447 www.thunderbirdrink.com Kids Skate FREE Program https://kidsskatefree.com/locations/tx SENSORY PLAY It’s a Sensory World! 972-239-8100 13617 Neutron Road, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 www.itsasensoryworld.org Summer Camps: https://www.itsasensoryworld.org/camp-special-needs-children/ SKATEBOARDING and SURFING Life Rolls On http://www.liferollson.org Services in Texas through: Rise Adaptive Sports http://www.riseadaptivesports.org [email protected] Phone: (469) 762-5075 THEME PARKS/FUN CENTERS Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Friendly Sundays https://www.chuckecheese.com/events/sensory-sensitive-sundays Crayola Experience Sensory Friendly Sundays 9:00am-11:00pm May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 22, October 20, November 17, December 15 https://www.crayolaexperience.com/plano
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Morgan’s Wonderland Theme Park For Students with Disabilities San Antonio 210-493-2811 www.morganswonderland.com Six Flags https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/plan-your-visit/guests-with-disabilities WATER PARKS Hawaiian Falls – Champion’s DAY Exclusive access from 8:30-10:00 AM - Free admission for students with special needs. $10 companion tickets. Saturday, June 8, 2019-Mansfield Saturday, June 15, 2019-Roanoke Saturday, June 22, 2019-Garland and Waco Saturday, June 29, 2019-The Colony Friday, August 17, 2019-ALL PARKS www.hfalls.com Rays of Light - Dallas 214-706-9579 Night Lights – Lovers Lane UMC www.raysoflightdallas.org Summer Splash will be 1st and 2nd Saturdays in June http://www.raysoflightdallas.org/programs ANIMALS Dallas Zoo 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas. 469-554-7300 www.dallaszoo.com *Themed week-long and day camps offer a behind-the-scenes look at the animals, age-appropriate activities, and tours of the zoo. Grisham Farms Petting Zoo targeted for students with special needs Summer Camps Available 214-544-7255 [email protected] www.grishamfarms.com FAMILY GETAWAY Elijah's Retreat https://elijahsretreat.com/ Elijah’s Retreat nurtures attachment for families facing autism through outdoor adventure and the interaction with therapeutic animals. Joni and Friends https://www.joniandfriends.org/ministries/family-retreats/ Family retreat offering a haven for special needs families.
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CAMPS General Website to Links to Several Special Camps All Over the U.S.A. www.veryspecialcamps.com Adapted Sports Camps Wheelchair Sports, etc. http://www.uta.edu/movinmavs/ Behavior Exchange Children with all disabilities Plano 972-312-8733 www.behaviorexchange.com https://www.behaviorexchange.com/our-services/summer-camp/ Camp A.O.K.-I Hope Children with cancer Plano https://www.cocai.org/index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=userProfile&user=350&Itemid=120 Camp Arc Camps for Students with Special Needs
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http://www.arcnorthtexas.org/summer-camp.html Camp ATC Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders up to 10 years old. San Antonio 210-590-2107 ext 216 www.atcoftexas.org Camp Barnabas Purdy, Missouri (417) 476-2565 www.campbarnabas.org Camp Blessing All disabilities Brenham, Texas www.campblessing.org Camp El Tesoro Children with all disabilities Granbury https://www.campfirefw.org/about-us/camp-el-tesoro/ Camp C.A.M.P. Physical and medical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism, chronic illness Near San Antonio. 210-671-5411 www.campcamp.org Camp Can-Do Children ages 6–12 who are blind or visually impaired. Ft. Worth, TX 817-738-9241 www.campcarter.org Camp Carter Mild orthopedic impairments, other health impairments (asthma, epilepsy) Ft. Worth 817-738-9241 www.ymcafw.org/locations/camp-carter.aspx Camp For All Chronically ill or disabled. Between Houston and Austin. 713-686-5666 www.campforall.org Camp Charis Hills
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Learning differences and social difficulties such as ADD, ADHD, High-Functioning Autism, Asperger's disorder, and other special needs. Sunset, Texas 1-888-681-2173 www.charishills.org Camp InterACT (Autism Communication Training) Therapeutic day camp for children with autism-spectrum disorders offers recreational camp activities in a language-rich and socially supportive setting. University of Texas at Dallas’ Callier Center for Communication Disorders 811 Synergy Park Blvd., Richardson. 972-883-3682 http://www.veryspecialcamps.com/summer-camps/Camp-Interact-2433.html Camp Janus Children who are burn victims. Houston 713-694-4576 www.campjanus.org Camp Adventure at Camp John Marc Children with chronic illness, physical disabilities, cerebral palsy Meridian, TX 214-360-0056 http://www.edb.utexas.edu/coe/depts/kin/Faculty/buchanan/cjm/campjohnmarc.html Camp Lone Star Orthopedic, auditory and visual impairments, intellectual disabilities Between Houston and Austin. 409-247-4128 www.lomt.com Camp Moss Children with Heart Conditions http://www.childrens.com/specialties/heart-center/news/camp-moss/ Camp Periwinkle Children with cancer Between Houston and Austin. 713-661-4960 www.periwinklefoundation.org Camp SEEK Orthopedic, visual or hearing impairments, intellectual disabilities Near Dallas. 214-357-5656 www.seekcamp.org Camp SLICK (Summer Language Intervention Camp for Kids) Intensive therapy program for children ages 6-11 who have language and learning disorders http://www.veryspecialcamps.com/summer-camps/SLICK-Summer-Language-Intervention-Camp-for-Kids-2527.html 214-905-3030 or [email protected] Camp Star Trails Children with cancer who are M.D. Anderson patients Between Houston and Austin. 713-792-3362 www.mdanderson.org
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Camp Stevens Ranch on the Brazos Children with mild disabilities 1 hr. SW of Dallas. 817-737-7272 https://www.facebook.com/CampStevensRanch/ Camp Summit Developmental delays, multiple disabilities, physical disabilities, deaf/blind Argyle, TX. 972-484-8900 www.campsummittx.org Camp Sweeney Type I – Diabetes Camp 214-340-4974 www.campsweeney.org Camp TLC Children with spina bifida or other developmental disabilities https://www.camptlc-sbant.com/index.php/ Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) Summer art programs for students with disabilities https://www.dma.org/programs/event/summer-art-camp-hands-art-children-autism-1 Down Home Ranch Children with intellectual disabilities Elgin, TX 1-888-926-2253 www.downhomeranch.org Fitness Adventures 101 Children ages 6-12 with high energy activities for kids with physical challenges 817-272-3288 www.uta.edu HEROES Special Needs Camp Children with special needs Richardson, TX 972-996-0121 www.fumcr.com/pages/children_HEROES iCan Bike Camp Camp teaching students with disabilities how to ride various bicycles 817-390-2970 https://icanshine.org/ican-bike-arlington-tx/ MDA Camp for All Muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular disease Between Houston and Austin. 713-522-3941 MDA West Texas Summer Camp Muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular disease 1 hr. S of Amarillo. 806-793-5632
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Music Therapy Camps Children with special needs Frisco, TX https://soundstartsmusic.com/camp/ Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children Children with special needs Killeen, TX 254-554-5555 https://www.varietytexas.org/vpkrc/ Sea Camp Children with learning disabilities Galveston, TX. 409-740-4525 http://www.tamug.edu/seacamp/SeaCamp/index.html Special Recreation Services (also respite) Multiple disabilities, auditory and visual impairments and other health impairments Houston. 713-928-6899 Special Farmers Gardening and animal care/farm skills/social activities in the community daily for students with special needs. http://www.veryspecialcamps.com/summer-camps/Special-Farmers-2181.html Sunshine Girls Camp at Camp Rio Blanco Any disability 800-530-4857 https://www.facebook.com/camprioblanco Texas Elks Camp Orthopedic, auditory, visual impairments, intellectual disabilities, and orthopedic impairments Between San Antonio and Houston. 830-875-2425 http://www.texaselkscamp.com/ Texas Lion’s Camp Children with orthopedic impairments, hearing and visual impairments, insulin dependent. Near San Antonio. 830-896-8500 www.lionscamp.com Texoma Youth Camp Riverside Church of Christ https://www.texomayouthcamp.com/ The Camp That Love Built Children with spina bifida Between Houston and Austin. 713-473-8035 www.campforall.org TIRR Sports Camp-Camp Xtreme Children with physical disabilities Between Houston and Austin. 713-528-0123
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http://www.veryspecialcamps.com/summer-camps/Camp-Xtreme-2328.html TOP Pediatric Therapy CAMPS Betsy Williams, MOTR, SIPT Cert. 3550 Parkwood Blvd., Ste. 704 Frisco, TX 75034 214-618-9341 www.toppediatrictherapy.com Victory Camp Children with all disabilities South of Houston. 281-388-2267 www.campvictory.org ANGEL CAMP Camp For Students with Disabilities https://www.ymcadallas.org/locations/jerchiltonymca/angel_camp
SUMMER CAMPS LOCAL * Please remember not all camps listed have specific programs for students with disabilities, but they may be willing to accommodate special needs. PALS and Partners PE students that are listed might also be able to attend camp with them. Bricks 4 Kidz (Legos) Frisco Discovery Center Frisco, TX 75034 214-784-0687 www.bricks4kidz.com/frisco Champions Camps See camp flyers below Carly Couch [email protected] www.championsspecialministries.org 785-766-5110 Club SciKidz 7202 W. Northwest Hwy
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Dallas, TX 75225, U.S.A. 214-530-5979 https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/ Fieldhouse USA All-Sports Camps 6155 Sports Village Frisco, TX 972-668-6207 www.fieldhouseusa.com HEROES Special Needs Camp Children with Special Needs Richardson, TX 972-996-0121 www.fumcr.com/pages/children_HEROES Hydrous Wakeboard Camps - Hydrous Wake Park Allen, TX 214-755-9905 www.hydrouswakeparks.com McKinney ISD Athletic Camps http://departments.mckinneyisd.net/athletics/camps-conditioning/ McKinney ISD Club 360 Camps This camp welcomes students with disabilities; however, there will not be one-on-one care. Parents are welcome to have an adult or peer accompany to camps at no charge, except for off-site facilities. https://www.mckinneyisd.net/childcare-after-school-programs/club-360-summer-camp/ Music Therapy Camps Children with special needs Frisco, TX https://soundstartsmusic.com/camp/ Plano Sports Association (PSA) Plano and McKinney http://www.psaplano.org/Home/Sports/Camps.aspx Prospering Farm Horseback Riding Camp 101 Equestrian Way Prosper, TX 972-346-3236 www.prosperingfarm.com SENSORY PLAY It’s a Sensory World! 972-239-8100 13617 Neutron Road, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 www.itsasensoryworld.org Summer Camps: http://itsasensoryworld.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Summer-Camp-Flyer-2019.pdf Camp SMILE! 320 Custer Road Richardson, TX 75080 972-490-9055 https://www.thewarrencenter.org/
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Special Strong Saturday, June 8th, from 1pm-3pm with end date on July 27th. There will be relay races, fun strength exercises, dance parties, socialization, games, puzzles, and more! There will be themed workouts that include a superhero theme, an 80's workout theme, and many other fun themes! McKinney Fit Body Boot Camp 1720 North Central Expressway McKinney, TX 75070 30 Spots Available https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mckinney-summer-day-camp-for-special-needs-tickets-61955970977 Story Book Ranch 3701 S. Custer Rd. McKinney, TX 75070 972-369-0874 [email protected] www.STORYBOOKRANCH.org Young Chef’s Cooking and Art Camps Frisco, TX 972-335-4449 www.youngchefsacademy.com 360 Sports Programs Sport Camps https://www.upward.org/leagues/491875929/Basketball Camp Abilities Students who are visually impaired, blind, or deaf/blind www.dentonisd.org/campabilities
General Resources Adaptive Sports Association 970-259-0374 www.asadurango.com American Association of Adapted Sports Programs (AAASP) 404-294-0070 www.aaasp.org The Arc of Dallas 214-634-9810 www.ArcDallas.org
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Disabled Sports USA 301-217-0960 http://dsusa.org/-dsusa//dsusa/html International Resources for Special Children www.irsc.org National Disability Sports Alliance 401-792-7130 www.ndsaonline.org National Sports Center for the Disabled 970-726-1540 www.nscd.org NICHCY (National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities) 1-800-695-0285 www.nichcy.org S.T.R.I.D.E. – Adaptive Sports and Recreation 518-283-2114 http://pages.prodigy.net/redmaxl Wilderness Inquiry 1-800-728-0719 www.wildernessinquiry.org World T.E.A.M. Sports 704-370-6070 www.worldteamsports.org
PALS/PARTNERS PE STUDENTS THAT WORK WITH OUR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR (2018-2019) INTERESTED IN
ASSISTING WITH HOME CARE (Babysitting), GOING TO CAMPS, ETC. (PAYMENT WORKED OUT BETWEEN FAMILY AND PAL/PARTNER)
TWU (Ex Partners PE student @ MHS-getting Masters in Adapted PE) Sarah Lehinger 469-343-2621 Boyd High School Sophia Brix 252-646-8086 Mattie Dworshak 214-592-5663 [email protected] Holly Keil 469-525-3099 [email protected] Lindsey McLain 817-360-6284 Ashlyn Allen 469-525-3420 Katie Shackelford 469-422-3164
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McKinney High School Aiden West 972-838-6859 [email protected] McKinney North High School Valerie Aceves-Power 469-919-2143 [email protected] Kam Ranucci 571-991-4703 [email protected] Grace D’Annibale 484-332-2024 [email protected]
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