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
IDD Help
Telephone Helpline of Resources for People with I/DD
IDDHelp.org was created for you – whether you are an individual who needs help, a family member needing services for a loved one, or an organization seeking better ways to serve your clients. A trained Community Connector is available to listen and to help provide information on agencies in the St. Louis/St. Charles MO Region that provide services to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Watch our informational video HERE
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
Tips to Find a Camp or Program
Use these handy guides to help you in the search for a program that best meets your needs:
Recreation Council’s Summer Camp and Program Tips 2021
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability Camp Guide
Call the Recreation Council to talk to your Area Coordinator
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide, St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations, Arts, Day Camps, Horseback Riding, Martial Arts, Gymnastics, Music, Overnight Camps, Performing Arts, Recreation, Social Groups & Family Support, Sports & Fitness, Technology, Travel & Outdoor Adventures
Ages Served:
Adults, All Ages, Pre-School, Teens, Youth
Season:
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Not Applicable
Fun 4 STL Kids
Listing of fun activities for youth and families
Fun 4 STL Kids is your local resource for family friendly events and activities in St. Louis and St. Louis County. Listings include kids events, children programs and classes, youth sports, kids eat free directory, birthday party resources, rainy day activities, free fun for kids, summer camps and MORE fun things for kids and families to do in and around St. Louis. Areas include: St. Louis, Chesterfield, Maryland Heights, Wildwood, Manchester, Clayton, Florissant, Crestwood and all of St. Louis County.
Service Area:
St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Social Groups & Family Support
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Not Applicable
St. Charles County Parks and Recreation
Inclusion Coordinator
A Coordinator of Inclusive Recreation assists parks and recreation departments in St. Charles County by including people with disabilities into existing programs . The Coordinator’s role is to work with the participant, family members, teachers and the recreation program staff to ensure appropriate and individualized accommodations are provided. Challenges to inclusion do exist, but through open communication and the willingness to work cooperatively, successful inclusion can happen. Serving the St. Charles Cities of St. Charles, O’Fallon & St. Peters.
Service Area:
St. Charles County
Program Type:
Day Camps, Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Inclusive
Southwest St. Louis County Parks and Recreation
Inclusion Coordinator
A Coordinator of Inclusive Recreation assists parks and recreation departments by including people with disabilities into existing programs. The Coordinator’s role is to work with the participant, family members, teachers and the recreation program staff to ensure appropriate and individualized accommodations are provided. Serving South & West Counties: Cities of Ballwin, Brentwood, Crestwood, Des Peres, Ellisville, Kirkwood, Manchester & Sunset Hills.
Service Area:
St. Louis County
Program Type:
Day Camps, Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Inclusive
North St. Louis County Parks and Recreation
Inclusion Coordinator
A Coordinator of Inclusive Recreation assists parks and recreation departments by including people with disabilities into existing programs. The Coordinator’s role is to work with the participant, family members, teachers and the recreation program staff to ensure appropriate and individualized accommodations are provided. Serving North County: Cities of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Bridgeton, Ferguson, Florissant, Hazelwood & St. Ann.
Service Area:
St. Louis County
Program Type:
Day Camps, Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Inclusive
