Recreational Activities
Several organizations have special programs for children, youth, and adults w/ disabilities including the JCC,
YMCAs, Special Olympics, Children’s Hospital, and county parks and rec programs. REGISTER EARLY – programs
fill quickly. If your child is interested in any of the county’s “regular” programs, many counties also
offer accommodations, including inclusion coaches, based on need and availability. Please e-mail
us (asacv@aol.com) with other opportunities of which you are aware.
County Therapeutic Recreation Programs
| Activity: | HENRICO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION |
| Description: |
- Theatre Workshop Ages 16+. Contact Elaine Olay at 501-5112.
- Out and About Ages 21+. This very active social group participates in a variety of recreational and leisure activities in the community. Call Dee Couvelha at 501-7489.
- Teens Around Town Ages 15-21. Looking for an opportunity to hang out with friends? Join this group for an evening of fun in the community. Call Kariayn Smith at 501-5135.
- Craft Corner Ages15+ Call Dee Couvelha at 501-7489.
- Songbirds Ages 18+. Play an active role in making some great sounds. Call Dee Couvelha at 501-7489.
- Club Fit Ages15+. Get in shape while moving to the beat! Call Dee Couvelha at 501-7489.
- The Great Outdoors Ages 16+. Learn the secrets to create breakfast meals, one-pot dinners, desserts, and many other meals in a camp setting. Call Elaine Olay at 501-5112.
- Ten Pin Bowling Ages 8+. Call 501-5135.
- Steppin' Out Respite and Recreation For ages 8-14 and 15-21 Community trips, games, music, and more. Call Elaine Olay at 501-5112.
- Dance: Halloween Swing Ages 15+. Contact Elaine Olay at 501-5112.
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| Contact: | Elaine Olay @ 501-5112 unless otherwise specified |
| Activity: | CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION |
| Description: |
- Craft Closet For individuals 22+
- Crafts-n-Laughs Ages 8-21
- Kickball Ages 18+
- Bowling Bonanza Ages 6-21
- Challenge Course Ages 8-15, 16-21, and 22+
- Line Dancing Ages 16+
- Fall Fling Ages 16+
- Horseplay Therapeutic Riding Program Ages 5+ (must weigh less than 150 pounds) Call Karin Koch at 744-9666
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| Contact: | Stacy Slusser @751-4134 unless otherwise specified |
| Activity: | HANOVER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION |
| Description: |
- Arts and Craft Club Ages 9+
- Bell Choir Ages 12+
- Therapeutic Horseback Riding Ages 6-14
- Social and Dance Ages 12+
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| Contact: | Devin Brown @ 365-4692 |
| Activity: | SPECIAL OLYMPICS |
| Description: | |
| Contact: |
Chesterfield Karin Koch at 744-9666
Hanover Kathy Healey at 746-0082
Henrico Kariayn Smith at 501-5135
City of Richmond Richard Levy at 358-2211 |
| Activity: | WEINSTEIN JCC |
| Description: | Social and recreational group
Teen Dreamers Grades 6-12 Theater group. Call Monica Schlessinger at 285-6500 x8812 or at5917@aol.com
Teen and Young Adult Circle of Friends Ages 13-21.
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| Contact: | Call Adele Karp at 282-5644, ext. 252 |
| Activity: | UNIQUE KIDS |
| Description: |
Indoor Soccer and Social Skills Ages 5-18 w/ a diagnosis of HFA, Asperger’s or PDD-NOS |
| Contact: | Call Staci Carr at 562-3540 |
| Activity: | CHALLENGER LITTLE LEAGUE |
| Description: |
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| Contact: | Tuckahoe Roxanne Melin 346-9483
Huguenot Ned Slichenmyer 330-9538 |
| Activity: | ASACV BOWLING NIGHTS |
| Description: | Oct 21 - Shrader Lanes - Middle and upper-school teens spend two hours bowling, snacking, enjoying music, seeing old friends -- and making new ones.
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| Contact: | contact Sara Prince at szp2u@aol.com or at 754-3674. To make reservations for your middle or high schooler to bowl, e-mail asacv@aol.com or call 257-0192 and leave a message. |
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