Recreational Activities
Several organizations have special programs for children, youth, and adults w/ disabilities including the JCC,
YMCAs, Special Olympics, Childrens Hospital, and county parks and rec programs. REGISTER EARLY programs
fill quickly. If your child is interested in any of the countys 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, Aspergers 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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