City Parks and Recreation Department (Therapeutic Services)
- Jeena
- Sep 5, 2011
- 1 min read
The Parks and Recreation Departments of many cities offer Programs year-round for Individuals with Special Needs. Check back each quarter and look at the programs offered. Therapeutic Services Programs cover individuals with development, mental and physical challenges
Ages – Programs are offered for different age groups by various cities
– Adults
– Youth/ Teen
– Younger Children
Programs – various types of programs are offered. Examples of programs that may be offered could be.
– Cooking
– Monthly Social Club
– Hip Hop Dance
– Leisure Class
– Introduction to Computers
– Community Trips (needs a fair level of independence)
– Group Gardening
– Cooperative Dances. Ages 13 and up.
– Introduction to Computers. Ages 17 and up
– Adapted Sports
Other Factors to consider
– Some programs require a fair level of independence
– Look at the staffing : participant ratio
Campbell Parks and Recreation
Cupertino City, Parks and Recreations, Therapeutic Services
Los Altos Recreation
Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation
Milpitas Recreation Services
Mountain View Parks and Recreation
Palo Alto Parks and Recreation
San Jose City, Parks and Recreation
Santa Clara City, Parks and Recreation
Saratoga Parks & Recreation
Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation (408-733-6611)
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