KidStrong
Milestone Accelerator and Summer Camp
KidStrong is a milestone accelerator for kids walking through 11 years old. We help build future-ready kids who are confident making friends, run the playground, and raise their hand high in the classroom. We do this by giving parents the tools to build stronger kids through building strong bodies, strong character, and strong minds. Our year-round programs happen at the gym in Creve Coeur as does our summer camp.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Day Camps, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served:
Youth
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Inclusive
MO-FEAT
Missouri Families for Effective Autism Treatment
MO-FEAT empowers individuals and their families to achieve their full potential through navigating systems, services and supports and making informed choices. Every individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder shall receive access to the supports and services they need to become valued and welcome participants in home, work, school, play, and health.
Request a hard copy of the Autism directory at autismfamsup@gmail.com or 636-527-3328.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Autism Speaks
Serving all communities in St. Louis, St. Charles, Iowa and Kansas City, Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support, increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism, and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Eastern Region Alliance: DDA, DDR, DDRB, PLB
SB-40 Board Services
Funded by local tax dollars, these four Senate Bill-40 Boards are here to ensure high quality services that create opportunities for residents with developmental disabilities to thrive in the home, community, and employment settings of their choosing. Each board funds a host of agencies who provide services to the community, and maintain a resource directory for families to find the services they need.
Developmental Disability Advocates of Jefferson County: Website
Developmental Disability Resources of St. Louis City: Website
Productive Living Board of St. Louis County: Website
Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County: Website
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Not Applicable
Hi NRG
Adapted Gymnastics
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Martial Arts, Gymnastics
Ages Served:
Teens, Youth
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Waymakers Adult Social Club
Waymakers Chapel for the Exceptional
The Chapel Social Club offers our members the opportunity to get out and about and have fun! Some of our activities include going to The Muny, St. Louis Cardinals games, the pumpkin patch, the movies, bowling, going out to eat, camping, and an annual trip to Branson, Missouri. We have Easter egg hunts, holiday parties, arts & crafts and much more!
Service Area:
St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Social Groups & Family Support
Ages Served:
Adults
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Ainsley's Angels
Endurance Racing for All Abilities
We assist individuals with significant physical and cognitive disabilities to participate in endurance events such as marathons, races, walks, and runs. Through participation in endurance events, Ainsley’s Angels aims to build awareness about America’s special needs community through inclusion in all aspects of life, by promoting awareness, providing education, and participating as active members in local communities.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Sports & Fitness
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Dream Big Teen Career Camp
Starkloff Institute
At the Starkloff Disability Institute, we help adults and youth with disabilities prepare for the next step in their professional life. Adults entering or already in the workforce have opportunities to build professional skills, network with business leaders, and find a job in their desired field. Youth can join programs and events that expose them to numerous career fields and help them build professional skills for the future. In the summer, we offer the DREAM BIG camp for teens to explore career options.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations, Day Camps
Ages Served:
Adults, Teens
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Not Applicable
Albert Pujols Wellness Center
St. Luke's Hospital
The Albert Pujols Wellness Center for Adults with Down Syndrome is the first of its kind in the St. Louis area and helps fill a growing need for wellness services for adults with Down syndrome. Patients ages 17 years and older receive a comprehensive physical and are referred to various services focused on nutrition, exercise, safety and social/emotional well-being. The center offers classes on various topics including yoga, music, fitness, performing arts, plus caregiver classes and programs. This service complements the patients’ regular visits with their primary care physician for other medical issues.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations, Recreation, Social Groups & Family Support
Ages Served:
Adults, Teens
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Harbor Unlimited
Family Support and Recreation
HARBOR Unlimited is a nonprofit organization that works closely with families who have a disabled person in their lives. We work with all age groups and encourage full families to participate in our events, education, camps, and other meet-ups. Our FREE monthly events are designed to be low stress, relaxing environments where families can meet other families and engage in activities and have included adapted snow and water skiing, scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, games, and more. In the summer, we hold a weeklong overnight family retreat at a local camp provider in the area.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations, Overnight Camps, Recreation, Social Groups & Family Support
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Summer, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
