The Parks and Recreation Departments of many cities offer Programs year-round for Individuals with Special Needs. Check back each quarter and look at the programs offered. Therapeutic Services Programs cover individuals with development, mental and physical challenges
Ages – Programs are offered for different age groups by various cities
– Adults
– Youth/ Teen
– Younger Children
Programs – various types of programs are offered. Examples of programs that may be offered could be.
– Cooking
– Monthly Social Club
– Hip Hop Dance
– Leisure Class
– Introduction to Computers
– Community Trips (needs a fair level of independence)
– Group Gardening
– Cooperative Dances. Ages 13 and up.
– Introduction to Computers. Ages 17 and up
– Adapted Sports
Other Factors to consider
– Some programs require a fair level of independence
– Look at the staffing : participant ratio
Campbell Parks and Recreation
http://www.ci.campbell.ca.us/Recreation/activityguide/index.htm
Cupertino City, Parks and Recreations, Therapeutic Services
http://www.cupertino.org/index.aspx?page=514
Los Altos Recreation
http://www.losaltosrecreation.org/programs.html
Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation
Milpitas Recreation Services
http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/recreation/activity_guide.asp
Mountain View Parks and Recreation
http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/default.asp
Palo Alto Parks and Recreation
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/recreation/default.asp
San Jose City, Parks and Recreation
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/therapeutics/default.asp
Santa Clara City, Parks and Recreation
http://santaclaraca.gov/index.aspx?page=1841
Saratoga Parks & Recreation
http://www.saratoga.ca.us/cityhall/rec/default.asp
Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation (408-733-6611)
http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/CommunityServices/CommunityServicesDivisions/Recreation.aspx
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