Recreation

Formerly VIP, this program provides a quality soccer experience for children and adults with disabilities, where the emphasis is on participation and fun!

On the third Saturday of every month, enjoy our exhibit galleries in a quieter setting an hour before regular public hours, and a modified documentary film screening with house lights on and lower soundtrack volume. Stay and enjoy the Fleet all day.

Certified Recreational Therapist and professional instructors use a one-on-one approach to teach people of all abilities how to ski or snowboard on a safe, carpeted slope.

Fun, inclusive, bounce experience with high-quality trampolines, dodgeball court, Battlebeam, foam pit, rock climbing walls and more.

Adaptive martial arts from a COTA and family member of a person with disabilities focusing on body awareness, muscle strength, impulse control and sensory processing.

U.S. residents with documented disabilities are eligible for a free pass to all national parks, historic sites and recreation areas that charge entrance fees.

Aqua Pros and Autism Society San Diego partner to provide private swim lessons for those with Autism.

Special Needs Aquatic Program (SNAP) pairs a trained instructor 1:1 with a child; Mommy and Me classes for infants as young as 4 months.

Instructors guide students through dance, movement and percussion, enabling dancers with disabilities to learn and work at their own pace while enjoying dance and choreography.

Let play be the only plan for the day in SoCal’s most legendary amusement park. Belmont Park is small enough to be relaxed, but big enough to fill your day with rides, games and food. Everything you want is all in one place, where everyone is included!

Provides family-friendly beach days and a one-week camp that enables ATPF clients and families to practice paddle boarding, kayaking and surfing. Participants are paired with Junior Lifeguards for 1:1 mentoring June-August.

Offers instructional swim for students of all ages and abilities. Dedicated to the highest quality of instruction and safety. Call for an evaluation.

Teaches self-esteem through two programs: AMPLIFY is an educational program teaching self-advocacy skills to girls (5 & up) and women with disabilities; ADVOCATE is a leadership development program that empowers girls and women with disabilities to impact change locally and nationally.

Inclusive swim classes based on the individual needs of each child.

Champions League Soccer program designed for athletes of all ages and abilities to participate in the joy of playing soccer.

Offers motivational and inspirational experiences to physically challenged children and youth through aviation. Events held around the country.

Physical therapy, fitness and wellness programs to rehabilitate, encourage independence and improve quality of life for people with physical disabilities, their families and caregivers.

Recreational opportunities, equipment grants, community and mentorship for individuals with physical challenges.

Adaptive sailing at its finest! Every Friday and Saturday on San Diego Harbor. All sailing is free, no experience necessary. We have special boats that make sailing fun and enjoyable for people with a wide range of disabilities.

Park with specially designed playground equipment accessible to children in wheelchairs.

Dance, fitness and exercise classes and special events for children 17 & under and for adults 18+ through Chula Vista Parks & Red. Heritage Community Center. Students with disabilities are encouraged to attend all day camps. Two-week notice is required to complete an assessment and to assign an aide, if needed.

Board-certified behavioral analyst helps students ages 15–24 with Autism and other social delays explore emotions, listening skills, social skills and pragmatic language through games and funny, improvised scenarios.

San Diego Danceworks offers introductory and private dance lessons for children with special needs.

Malashock Dance Studio offers this inclusive dance class for dancers 12+ with disabilities, focusing on flexibility, balance, and motor skills while building confidence and self-expression through movement.

Adaptive dance class teaches various genres of dance to ages 6+ with special needs.

Inclusive art classes for people of all abilities. Schedule a class for your event.

Accessible camping for persons with physical disabilities.

Free dance classes for children with special needs covered by generous donations of the community through Elev8 Arts Foundation.

Wheelchair accessible baseball field built by Miracle League.

Playground built by American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and KaBOOM! includes a spiral climber, angled cliff hanger, and V-bounce for children with special needs.

Dance and musical theater program for kids 5–17 customized to fit a child’s needs. Inclusive and reverse mainstream classes are led by trained faculty. Students are assessed to discern the level of support needed to participate.

Group swim instruction (3:1) for infants through adults designed to stimulate brain development while improving social and gross motor skills. Instructors with special needs training teach in a salt-purified pool.

Everyone deserves an inclusive place to go for love, respect and, most importantly, friendship. We foster friendships between people with special needs of all ages and stages, with their typically developing peers.

For individuals with intellectual disabilities. Develops stage presence, comedy improvisation, reading and memorizing scripts, costuming, and teamwork. North Park Vaudeville & Candy Shoppe

Turning video game players into video game developers. Game Gen offers online classes for kids, teens and adults in coding, animation and design.

“A Special Time for You” is a twice monthly session for kids with special needs. Music is played at a lower volume and the atmosphere is calmer. One parent/guardian can support jumpers on the trampoline for free.

Award-winning, inclusive theater program guided and inspired by theater professionals for kids 4–18, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation or economic status. Offers a variety of classes, performance, scholarship and outreach opportunities.

Fully ADA-accessible loop in Black Mountain Regional Park offers amazing views and park space for people with mobility issues. Features interpretative signage and shade structures.

Provides learning opportunities that support recreation, child development and youth enrichment programs to include children with and without disabilities.

Baseball program for ages 5–21 with developmental or physical disabilities. Champions players are paired with a peer buddy according to needs. Games (played in Carlsbad) have just two innings and guaranteed at-bats.

For athletes ages 5 & up with disabilities. Kids are placed into groups based on ability.

The Arc of San Diego offers teens and adults activities such as sporting events, plays and festivals with staff trained to build social skills and promote independence.

Provides outdoor recreational hiking experiences for people with disabilities in San Diego County. GRIT all-terrain wheelchairs are available for participant use. Surfing and kayaking offered on occasion.

Division of Little League for children ages 4-18 with physical or mental disabilities. Use the league finder tool to find the Challenger division nearest you.

Inclusive music education and performance organization for ages 3–23 including master class and outreach opportunities. Auditions required; students from neuro-diverse communities welcome.

Chula Vista’s premier performing arts center offer classes in dance, music and theater for neurodiverse youth and adults. Cultivate a passion for the arts and join today!

Provides an adaptive climbing team for ages 16+ with physical disability, a small group youth Autism program, deaf and hard-of-hearing program, and a program for climbers with Hemophilia.

Provides a quality soccer experience for individuals whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams.

Inclusive baseball league for ages 5+ played on an accessible field. Players are paired with typical buddies (based on need) so families can enjoy the experience of watching their kids play with real color commentary.

Offers “Knight for A Day” birthday parties for kids of all abilities 6 and up; safe, foam-padded armor and foam sword and shield games.

Adaptive lessons are 1:1 under the PSIA trained supervision of the Mountain High Winter Sports School. Students (ages 4+) must be able to hold head upright and maintain breathing on their own. Advanced 72-hour reservation required. Includes equipment.

Classes designed to help children 15 mos. & up, including those with high-functioning disabilities, experience gymnastics in a fun and positive environment. Class ratio is no more than 5:1.

Works with kids and adults with special needs to teach karate, wrestling, coordination and agility training.

Film and media production studio provides individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities creative, educational, social and economic opportunities to achieve self-sufficiency and community inclusion. Training in digital media, filmmaking and photography as well as pathways to employment via mentorships, paid internships and shadowing professionals.

Theater and dance programs designed to empower kids with special needs. Dance North County

Flag football (with modifications) and cheer for ages 5–18 who are enrolled in school and have physical or mental disabilities. Level of play based on size, age and skill level is recommended where numbers allow.

An inclusive, accessible recreation center designed for the special needs community, featuring adaptive swinging, jumping and climbing, sensory activities, a quiet area to unwind, and a parent and caregiver lounge. Open to all ages and abilities. The venue also hosts birthday parties in a fun, supportive environment and accepts San Diego Regional Center funds. rachel@playmywaysd.com

Challenged athletes program for youths with intellectual disabilities.

Inclusive program for ages 5–22 with social, intellectual and mild physical disabilities to learn basketball in a fun, non-competitive environment, some with “buddies” (mentors).

Free adaptive rodeo for ages 5 & up with intellectual and physical disabilities takes place in a safe, fun, inclusive environment.

The Children’s Nature Retreat Foundation has a farm with over 210 animals from around the world. Children visit to learn appreciation for animals, nature, sustainable farming and more. Reservations for groups with special needs.

Join SDCDM for Sensory Friendly Mornings every Sunday from 9:30–11:30 a.m. and enjoy a comfortable and quiet environment for you and your child to explore, imagine and experiment at the Museum.

Amateur ice hockey league for ages 7 & up with disabilities who are physically able to play, but unable to participate in a typical league. Equipment, coaching and mentoring provided.

Ballet for Me! is a classical ballet program designed for children ages 2 & up with unique physical needs.

Allows certain mobility devices on the ice to experience the feeling of skating; partners with Sports for Exceptional Athletes for seasonal sessions of ice sports.

North County community-based inclusive spring and fall soccer program for ages 4 and up with physical or mental disabilities.

Diverse and inclusive playground at San Dieguito County Park. All abilities engage in sensory, nature and fitness-based play. Specialty equipment with standard features, ramps and easy pavement-to-playground transitions.

For families who benefit from a sensory-friendly experience and quieter setting; select Saturdays from 9–11 am. Registration encouraged.

AMC Theater bi-monthly films with lowered sound and more light for kids with sensory needs.

Gentle fitness conditioning classes and recreation.

Special division of Little League for players 4–18 (up to age 22 if still enrolled in school) with a physical or intellectual challenge.

Will travel to community or home pool for private or semi-private swim lessons for children with disabilities. Monthly adaptive surfing in Oceanside.

Offers free, year-round sports training and competition for all with intellectual disabilities. Develops improved physical fitness, self-confidence and a positive self-image.

Community-based sports program serving athletes with developmental disabilities ages 5–adult. Offers 24 sports in four seasons for persons with and without disabilities to interact and form lasting friendships.

Year-round, warm water adaptive swim lessons for individuals with special needs. Taught by certified instructors who provide a low student to teacher ratio. Adaptive swim team available.

Provides adults with disabilities a variety of activities such as bowling, karaoke, movie nights and dances all with the goal of helping members meet new friends with common interests.

Experienced swim instructors provide 1:1 lessons to children with special needs through the use of unique visual aids. Safety awareness and specialized instruction in your home or community pool.