Spring & Summer Activities
The following list of activities is provided by DSPTC for informational purposes only.
Endorsement is not made nor implied.
| All Ages | |
| Emler Swim School 2201 Lavern St., Arlington, TX 76013 Ph: 817‐275‐7946 www.iswimemler.com Lessons are from 8:00am to 9:00pm Mon-Sat. Please call to learn what times |
Emler Swim School is all about students having fun while they are developing swim skills. We provide a non‐threatening and nurturing environment, full of creative teaching methods to ensure that each student is comfortable and confident in the water. So give your child the Emler advantage, where love makes the difference. |
| Keller ATA Black Belt Academy 102 C Navajo Dr., Keller, TX 76248 Ph: 817‐337‐9493, www.kellerata.com |
School owner in Keller offers classes to children and adults with Down Syndrome. All ages are welcome. |
| United Dance and Cheer 2304 W Park Row #27, Arlington, TX 76013 Ph: 817‐266‐5404 www.uniteddanceteam.com |
United groups kids together by grade rather than ability, providing focus on self-confidence, teamwork, and equality. Our desire is to provide building blocks that will support the success of our students not only in dance, but more importantly in life. |
| Different Strokes Swim School 251 Westpark Way, Euless, TX 76040 Ph: 817‐649‐7946 www.differentstrokesswimschool.com |
H2OPE is a fun, community outreach aquatic fitness program for children with special needs. H2OPE provides an alternative recreational activity to help meet physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs. Please note that H2OPE is grant‐funded |
| Camp for All 6301 Rehburg Rd., Burton, TX 77835 Ph: 979‐289‐3752, www.campforall.org |
Camp For All is a unique camping and retreat facility that works in partnership with special needs groups to enrich the lives of people with chronic illnesses and disabilities. |
| Fun Days Out
Green Oaks School 817-496-5100 |
This summer, Green Oaks School is offering weekly Fun Days Out for children and adults. Typical activities will be going out to lunch, taking in a movie, or bowling. The goal is to keep our loved ones active and encourage or renew friendships. Participants will be grouped by age. |
| Ages 4+ | |
| Pantego Camp Thurman 3001 Sarah Dr., Arlington, TX 76013 Ph: 817‐274‐8441, www.campthurman.org |
CAMP THURMAN has been providing the best day camp and the most effective teambuilding adventures for eight years! Our mission is to provide for all ages safe, fun, wholesome outdoor programs, which demonstrate God’s love, while helping individuals discover who they are in Christ. |
| Ages 6+ | |
| Judo Program – Hurst Recreation Center 700 Mary Drive, Hurst, TX 76053 Instructor: Kim Mesa, 4th degree black belt. 817‐909‐7017 www.okurijudo.com |
Looking for a physical activity to fit your special needs? Did you know Judo is not only an Olympic sport, but also a Special Olympic sport? We will work on motor skills, discipline, and increase your confidence. This is an on‐going monthly class. |
| Miracle League Field in Randol Mill Park / YMCA of Arlington Park Adr: 1901 W. Randol Mill Arl, TX Ph: 817‐801‐1400 www.ymca‐arlington.org |
The Miracle League provides children with disabilities, regardless of their ability, the opportunity to play baseball. Each child dresses in an official uniform, makes plays in the field, and rounds the bases just like their peers. All games will be played at the Miracle League Field, for application and schedule info, please visit the YMCA’s website. |
| Camp Summit 921 Copper Canyon Rd., Argyle, TX PH: 940‐241‐2809, www.campsummittx.org |
To offer opportunities for individuals with disabilities an enjoyable camping experience. To concentrate on what they can do rather than what they cannot do. |
| Camp El Tesoro 7710 Fall Creek Hwy, Granbury, TX 76049 Ph: 817‐831‐2111 www.CampElTesoro.org |
Traditional overnight camp experience helps build lifelong friendships, treasured memories and teaches children of all ages new skills and increases self-confidence. El Tesoro provides a range of summer camp options from a three-day session, perfect for a younger camper, to a 13-day session and a number of options in between. |
| Ages 7+ | |
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B^2 Deer Creek Adventure Camp http://www.barnabas2.com/deercreek/ Contact Robbie Repola 417-476-2565 August 8-14, 2010 Medina, Texas Ages 7+ |
This week will continue the tradition of a Christ-centered adventure camp program building confidence and giving children the opportunity to set goals and reach them while growing in their walk with Christ. Campers will enjoy a variety of activities like canoeing, riding down the zip line, crafts, performing skits, and much more! Each activity will help build team work and challenge the camper to reach their goals and have a blast doing it! |
| Ages 8+ | |
| Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth 3200 Darnell St., FTW, TX 76107 Ph: 817‐738‐9215, www.mamfw.org/children.html |
Our popular Art Camp at the Modern for ages 5 to 12 and Summer Art Study for ages 13‐15 are back for summer 2008 and this year we have added a special needs Art Camp too! The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s unique programs for young artists emphasize learning through direct observation of art and thoughtful art activities inspired by the current exhibition. |
| Green Oaks School Summer Camps 5508 Chaperito Trail, Arlington, TX 76016 Ph: 817‐496‐5100, www.greenoaksschool.org |
Green Oaks School is having a summer activity camp the week of July 5—9. In keeping with its 10-year anniversary celebration this year, the week’s theme will be Holiday Happenings! Activities will include fine arts, food activities, faith based activities, hands-on learning and community based outings. The minimum age for summer attendees is eight years old and all participants must be independently toilet trained. The fee for the week is $200.00. |
| Teens/Tweens | |
| TWEADERS (Teen/Tween Readers) CLUB
For more information, contact Angela Harvey at angharvey@sbcglobal.net. |
The Tweaders Club is for kids with Down syndrome and their siblings; the initial target age range is 10-16, but this is flexible. Your child(ren) can read the book, you can read it to your child(ren), or you can do a little of each. The club will meet every 3-4 weeks and fun will be incorporated, such as meeting at the downtown Ft. Worth library for the book discussion and then riding the trolley to get ice cream. There will also be an online discussion to foster the kids’ computer skills. |
Green Oaks School will be having two summer activity camps, the weeks of June 21—25 and July 5—9. In keeping with our school’s 10th birthday this year, our summer theme will be 2010: A Summer of Celebration! Week One, June 21—25, will be Praise Party! Week Two, July 5—9, will be Holiday Happenings! Activities will include fine arts, food activities, faith enrichment, hands-on learning and community based outings. The minimum age for summer attendees is eight years old and all participants must be independently toilet trained. The fee for each week is $200.00.
