Sports & Leisure

Have you wanted to experience kayaking? Boating in DC is offering an Adaptive Kayaking Program at our Ballpark Boathouse each Friday (July 31st through September 25th).

• Reduced cost of only $5 per session for program participants and $10 for guests, including family members, friends, caregivers or staff members.
• No prior kayaking experience is required.
• Individuals of all abilities are encouraged to attend.
• Kayaks, lifejackets and paddles are included.
• Boathouse staff are not able to assist with any personal care.
• Wheelchair accessible port-a-john is available on site.
• In the event of bad weather we will cancel the program. If you are registered (required) you will be notified as soon as the decision is made.

Camp Virginia Jaycee is a summer outdoor recreational and educational program for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Circle of Hope Therapeutic Riding, Inc (Circle of Hope) is a nationally accredited non-for-profit 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to encouraging the physical and mental development of children and adults with developmental, psychological, or physical disabilities. Circle of Hope's equine-facilitated approach incorporates cognitive, behavioral, psychological, and physical goals to increase self-confidence, self-esteem, physical independence, and social awareness.

The Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital (GSCNC) helps girls to promote diversity, gain practical life skills, and connect with their community through a variety of artistic, educational, and environmental events. Some of these events include:

• Photography expos
• College and career conferences
• Nature workshops

This guide offers background information on the health implications presented by ASD and physical limitations resulting from the symptoms experienced by children with ASD, along with resources and tips on the general benefits of physical activity, the benefits of swimming for children with ASD, resources for locating and accessing swimming lessons for your child with ASD, and other helpful resources to help your child experience the benefits of increased physical activity.

Specialty pediatric hospital providing rehabilitative services in the Washington-Baltimore service area, providing quality, comprehensive health care services for children and youth with disabilities and chronic illnesses and their families. Supports the Therapeutic Recreation Fund, designed to introduce various sports and fitness classes that offer the much-needed physical activity that is lacking in many programs for children with disabilities.

The Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) is a 501(c)(3) organization of blind athletes and their sighted peers who believe that recreational and competitive sports opportunities should be open to everyone, regardless of their ability to see. We hold programs for blind and visually impaired youth and adults from Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia to discover new sports or practice familiar ones in an open and welcoming environment. Our mission also includes teaching blind athletes the physical techniques and body movements that they may not have had a chance to learn through physical education classes. We also share the best way to teach athletic and kinesthetic skills to the blind and visually impaired population with educators in our area.

This multi-page resource provides information about a variety of recreational programs for people with physical and intellectual disabilities living in and around Montgomery County, Maryland.

Nurse Group's Special Olympics and Other Recreation Programs webpage offers a variety of sports and leisure resources for people with disabilities including links to:

• National and state-specific Special Olympics histories
• Current national and state-specific Special Olympics news
• Paralympic team, committee, event, sport club and sport ability information
• National and regional wheelchair sports organizations and events
• Limited mobility and wheelchair safety information
• Air travel tips

On The Edge brings children and others together who would not typically be involved in water sports and activities. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience something different and challenging, something that they could take on, and have fun with at the same time.

Special Olympics D.C. is a non profit organization providing quality sports and fitness opportunities for citizens with intellectual disabilities in the District of Columbia. These programs enable participants to challenge themselves, lead healthier lives, experience success, and receive positive reinforcement for their efforts.

The Therapeutic Recreation Program is committed to providing innovative, inclusive, accessible and affordable recreation programs which enhance the health, well-being and quality of life for individuals with all abilities.

Recreation programs include:

• Youth & Teen Summer Camps
• Youth & Teen After School Programs
• Adult Social & Art Clubs
• Youth Sports Leagues