Community Resources for Students

Community Resources for Adapted Physical Education

1. Special Olympics of Butte County

Special Olympics in Northern California provides year round sports training and athletic competition in a wide variety of Olympic type sports for individuals with developmental disabilities. This opportunity provides individuals a chance to learn life long fitness concepts while having fun, being competitive, being supportive and celebrating with friends, family and other Special Olympic Athletes.

2. BE:WEL Community Program, Beyond Exercise: Wellness Enhancement for Life.

This program is ran at Chico State, and is designed to help individuals with disabilities take personal responsibility for their health and well being in an accessible and supportive environment. For more information contact: 

 

Department of Kinesiology
California State University, Chico
Yolo 243
Chico, CA 95929-0330
Phone: (530)898-6373

 

3. KIDS:PLAY, Kids Integrated Development of Skills: Parental Leadership and Advocacy for Youth

This program is ran at Chico State, and is designed to help kids interact with one another socially and get them involved in physical activity. The goals of KIDS:PLAY are to help kids work on their movement skills, improve their self-esteem and create new learning experiences for them. All children are included in this program, modifications are made to fit the needs of everyone. For more information contact:

Department of Kinesiology
California State University, Chico
Yolo 243
Chico, CA 95929-0330
Phone: (530)898-6373

 4. Ability First Sports

Ability First is a wheelchair sports camp designed to provide instructional & recreational sports opportunities to youth with physical disabilities. There is a variety of individual and team sports, as well as fun social activities throughout each day. Competition levels range from beginner through both the junior and national levels of athletic competition. This is a wonderful experience for kids to make new friends, learn strategies, and participate is physical activities that they can use to be active for life. To sign up or read more use the website listed above, or contact them directly at:

Ability First Sports

PO Box 4235

Chico, CA 95927

Phone: (530)588-0335

5. Handi-Riders of Northern California

Handi-Riders provides a unique form of therapeutic activity for children and adults with special needs. Individuals are referred to the program through schools, therapy groups, rehabilitation programs and/or doctors. They offer a Winter 4-week session, Spring and Fall 6- week sessions and a 4 one-week Summer Day programs. Private and Semi-Private lessons are offered throughout the year as well. For more information contact:

Handi-Riders
PO Box 1885
Chico, CA 95927

Phone: (530)533-5333

 

6.  Challenger League Baseball/Softball

Challenger League Baseball/Softball is Little League for boys and girls ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, with physical and mental challenges. Teams are set up based on ability rather than age. To sign up for our area contact:

Challenger Little League
Kimberly Babb, Coordinator

10 Titleist Way
Chico, CA 95928

Phone: (530)680-7685

Local Contacts and Sign-up Information

 
7. Chico Water Sprites: WaterSprites Swim School

WaterSprites goal is to help families raise healthier, safer, and smarter kids through swimming. They have a specific Adaptive Swim Class for kids with disabilities, as well as many other different swim classes based on age and skill level. To find out their schedule you can check out their website, Chico WaterSprites Class Schedule, or contact them directly at:

WaterSprites Swim School

2280 Ivy Street Suite 110

Chico, CA 95928

Phone: (530)342-2999

8. WTC: Work Training Center, Do-It Leisure Program

Do-It Leisure has individual, community and sports programs for individuals with disabilities and it promotes wellness through leisure and encourages quality of life for persons with disabilities through utilization of personal and community resources. They also focus on the education of the public on inclusion of persons with disabilities in our community. Do-It Leisure has individual, community and sports programs. The sports program offers a wide variety of classes that are designed to improve and enhance intervals skilss, promote health and life long fitness, as well as have fun. For more information contant:

Julie Ellen, Coordinator: jellen@ewtc.org

or Andrea Moriarty, Director: andream@ewtc.org

2233 Fair Street
Chico, CA 95928
Phone: (530) 343-6055u

9.  YMCA of Oroville

The YMCA has different physical activities for all students and kids to participate in. Their aquatics is a major role, as are day camps that take you to places like, Riverbend Park, Berry Kirshner Wildlife Foundation, Cal Skate, Upper Park in Chico and so many others. For more information contact:

Oroville YMCA

1684 Robinson Street
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-YMCA (9622)

Facility Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30am to 6:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED

10.  Feather River Park and Recreation District

If you are looking for a wide variety of activities for your child to choose from that collaborates with the local schools and agencies, this is a great resource. They have numerous youth sports programs, swimming lessons, fishing opportunities, and a skate and board park.

Feather River Recreation and Park District
Ann Willmann
1875 Feather River Blvd
Oroville, CA, 95965
Phone: 530-533-2011