Asheville Activities for Children and Youth with Disabilities

SOCIAL EVENTS
Therapeutic Recreation

Social Dances
Teens & Adults,13 and older come out and dance the night away with new and old friends with snacks provided!
Location: Shiloh Center; 121 Shiloh Rd
Fee: $2 per dance

Sweetheart Social: February 17, 7-9pm
Spring Fling: April 20, 7-9pm

Evening Social
Event designed for adults 18 and older with or without disabilities. Enjoy socializing with old friends, and making new ones, too! We will try a variety of events, from dining out, watching movies, or just getting together to talk about a good book.
Location: Throughout Asheville area
Last Tuesday of each month
January-May, 5-7pm
Fee: Participants must pay for their meals, movies, etc.
Participants must RSVP to 259-5483 by 4pm on the Monday before.

CLUB REC
This program is designed for participants 18 years of age and older who have a disability or physical limitation. Club Rec focuses on enhancing the quality of life for individuals who would benefit from supervised social, recreational, or wellness programs. Club Rec will meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10AM-1PM., starting January 3rd
Location: W. Grant Southside Center;
285 Livingston St.
Monthly Fee: $50R, $55 NR.
Participants are also responsible for their own lunch. One to one workers or CAP workers are welcome free of charge.
Registration: December 1-20; ongoing following holidays.

ADAPTED SPORTS
Jr. Bobcats Adapted Basketball Program Sponsored by F.I.R.S.T., this non-competitive
basketball program is designed for boys & girls ages 6-18 with or without disabilities. Players will learn basic basketball skills while having FUN.
Location: TC Roberson PEP Gym
Date: January 26-February 23;
Thursdays 6-7:30pm
Fee: $40 R, $45 NR
Registration: 11am-3pm on December 7th, 6-8pm December 30th & January 6th at the
W. Grant Southside Center 285 Livingston St.

Ted E. Tourist Adapted Baseball Program
This adapted baseball program is designed for boys & girls ages 6-18, with different abilities. Players will learn the basics of baseball and team sports, with an extra emphasis on FUN!
Location: MLK Jr. Park
Date: April 21-June 2, Saturdays 10AM-1PM
Fee: $25 R, $30 NR
Registration: March 30 & April 6 from 6-8pm, March 31 & April 7 from 1-4pm
W. Grant Southside Center, 285 Livingston St.

SPRING BREAK CAMP
Spring Break Camp is a 5 day inclusive recreation program designed for youth 6-13
years old with or without disabilities who meet eligibility requirements.
Location: West Asheville Center
Dates: April 2-6, 9AM-5:30PM
Fee: $60 R, $65 NR
Registration: March 1-23

SUMMER CAMPS
Summer Enrichment Camp
SEC is a 9 week summer camp designed for youth 6-13 years old with or without
disabilities.
Location: West Asheville Center
Dates: June-August, 10AM-5:30PM
Registration: Begins in May
Registration Fee: TBA
Camp Fee: TBA
Summer Teen Fun Camp
Sponsored by FIRST & Asheville Parks,Recreation, & Cultural Arts Department.
Summer Teen Fun Camp is an inclusive summer recreation camp designed for middle
and high school aged teen with or without mild to moderate cognitive and/or developmental delays.
Location: West Asheville Center
Dates: June-August, 10AM-5:30PM
Registration: Begins in May
Registration Fee: TBA
Weekly Camp Fees: TBA

Summer Theatre Camp
Sponsored by FIRST and Asheville Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Arts Department.
This is a theatre camp for youth, teens and adults with disabilities who want to
experience acting and drama.
Location: West Asheville Center
Date: June-July
Fee: TBA, scholarships available
For information, call Janet at 277-1315

NATIONAL THERAPEUTIC RECREATION WEEK July 2012
Event date and location: TBA