City Parks and Recreation Department (Therapeutic Services)
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
http://www.ci.campbell.ca.us/Recreation/activityguide/index.htm
Cupertino City, Parks and Recreations, Therapeutic Services
http://www.cupertino.org/index.aspx?page=514
Los Altos Recreation
http://www.losaltosrecreation.org/programs.html
Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation
Milpitas Recreation Services
http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/recreation/activity_guide.asp
Mountain View Parks and Recreation
http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/default.asp
Palo Alto Parks and Recreation
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/recreation/default.asp
San Jose City, Parks and Recreation
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/therapeutics/default.asp
Santa Clara City, Parks and Recreation
http://santaclaraca.gov/index.aspx?page=1841
Saratoga Parks & Recreation
http://www.saratoga.ca.us/cityhall/rec/default.asp
Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation (408-733-6611)
http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/CommunityServices/CommunityServicesDivisions/Recreation.aspx