St. Louis Children's Hospital, Cerebral Palsy Center
Carol and Paul Hatfield Cerebral Palsy Sports & Rehabilitation Center
Designed to promote the integration of young people with cerebral palsy and related disabilities into sports activities. Activities are supervised by physical therapists or other individuals who are trained to adapt activities to the individual participant and continuously monitor each child’s progress.
CAMP INDEPENDENCE: One week of summer day camp for youth that includes baseball, basketball, martial arts, dance, tennis, swimming, soccer, volleyball and adaptive cycling. Participants receive specialized attention from pediatric therapists in sports programs designed to challenge campers’ activity levels, aerobic fitness, strength and balance in a safe, fun and rewarding atmosphere.
TRI MY BEST TRIATHLON: Usually held in September, this annual event challenges youth complete up to 3 events including swimming, running, and cycling. Modifications are made based on ability.
Service Area:
St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served:
Youth
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
TASK: Team Activities for Special Kids
Team sports, Individual sports, Social Clubs, Day Camp
Team Activities for Special Kids (TASK) is a nonprofit 501(c)3, year-round instructional sports program that provides athletic and social opportunities to kids with special needs. The purpose of the program is to help build self-esteem and skills in children with special needs.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Day Camps, Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served:
Teens, Youth
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Exceptional Equestrians
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Exceptional Equestrians of the Missouri Valley, Inc. (EEMV) is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization that provides enjoyable, affordable horsemanship experiences for therapeutic effect, developing and strengthening mind, body and spirit. We serve individuals with disabilities ages 2 and up with a wide range of diagnosis from autism to down syndrome to ADHD. We offer therapeutic riding and vaulting, a military veteran program, and summer camp for children.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Day Camps, Horseback Riding
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Tree House of Greater St. Louis
Therapeutic Horseback & Riding Lessons
TREE House has provided award-winning equestrian therapy programs for individuals, ages 2 and up, with disabilities since 1975. The day camp, Camp Champ, is open to children ages 5 and up of all abilities and horse experience.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Day Camps, Horseback Riding
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Summer, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Both
YMCA Inclusion Services
The Gateway Region YMCA
The YMCA offers a wide variety of programs for adults and youth, including sports, swimming lessons, swim teams, break camps, special events, a 12-week inclusive summer camp for children, and integrated school-age child care. Financial assistance is available to reduce the membership fee for low income families and individuals. Additional supports are provided for children with disabilities at the summer camps at no charge. To learn more about specialized services, call the Inclusion Services Department. For additional program information, contact your local YMCA location.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Day Camps, Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Both
Jewish Community Center (the J)
After-School, Recreation, Sports, Day Camps, Overnight Camp
The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (The J) is a multigenerational gathering place, offering a variety of programs and services for the St. Louis Jewish community and the community at large. We welcome people of all backgrounds and faiths. The J provides educational, cultural, social, Jewish identity-building and recreational programming on its campuses in Creve Coeur, Chesterfield and at Camp Sabra, located at the Lake of the Ozarks.
The J is an inclusive agency that welcomes people of all abilities. We host wonderful weekend friendship and enrichment programs for both children and adults with disabilities. Persons of all abilities may participate in any agency program where a suitable match exists, pending eligibility and the successful procurement of any needed supports. The J remains committed to including all persons, as fully as possible, in all agency programs.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Day Camps, Overnight Camps, Performing Arts, Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Inclusive
St. Louis Community College
Adult Continuing Education / College for Kids Summer Day Camps
Continuing Education is the non-credit program for ages 16 and older who want to improve their lives through education. Enjoy experiential, life-long learning in a diverse, inclusive community with courses continually evolving for an ever-changing world. College For Kids is our summer day camp program for youth in grades K-8 which happens on our Meramec Campus. We provide engaging, impactful summer learning opportunities that span varied skill levels and student interests that provide a week of exploration that kids absolutely love. Access Office services provide accommodations for those with disabilities.
Service Area:
St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Day Camps, Recreation
Ages Served:
Adults, Youth
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Inclusive
Boxing Lessons for Fitness and Therapy
The Boxing Therapy
Jose Jones, owner and therapist, is ready to show you how to box for fitness and self-improvement. He uses the skill of boxing to teach self-esteem skills, of setting personal goals, or just plain having fun while learning the art of boxing.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served:
Adults, Teens, Youth
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Both
Cycle St. Louis
Cycling
As a program of the Recreation Council, Cycle St. Louis is a partnership of organizations and individuals committed to building an inclusive cycling community in the St. Louis metro area. We create cycling opportunities for people with disabilities where people of all ages and abilities ride together and promote the benefits and joy of cycling. Visit Cycle St. Louis Website or call 314-726-6044 x 101.
Cycle St. Louis is a partnership of organizations and individuals committed to building an inclusive cycling community in the St. Louis metro area. We create cycling opportunities for people with disabilities where people of all ages and abilities ride together and promote the benefits and joy of cycling.
Here are a few more cycling resources for those who want to enjoy the sport of cycling:
Notice-as of July 2023: The Recreation Council has removed the adapted cycles at THE BIKE STOP in downtown St. Charles. They remain a valued partner of the Recreation Council so contact them to rent one of their other bikes or attend a weekly event.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Sports & Fitness
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Adapted Water Ski Program
Midwest Disabled Water Ski Association
MDWSA was created for the betterment of adaptive water skiing and the disabled athlete in response to a need in the community for an organization that will focus its energy and resources to professionally develop, organize, promote, and provide a comprehensive program of adaptive water skiing for those with physical and developmental disabilities, visual impairments, and special needs.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Summer
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
