Bright Feats- Special Needs Resources for Families: After School and Summer Camp Program for Kids with Disabilities

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

After School and Summer Camp Program for Kids with Disabilities

Camp Sparks is an after school and summer camp program for kids with disabilities ages 5 -22. We feature activities such as arts n crafts, games, sports, homework assistance, etc. For more information please contact me at the number below.

We also offer special Olympic sports for adults with cognitive disabilities. The contact for that program is Sheila Hill at 813-744-5394.

In addition, we have a Paralympic Sport Club which offers seasonal sports for people with physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy, amputees, visual impairments, spinal cord injuries, etc. Please contact Andy Chasanoff at 813-744-5307.

Melinda Wheatley
Senior Recreation Therapist/ Volunteer Coordinator
Parks, Recreation and Conservation Dept.
Hillsborough County BOCC
p: 813-744-5310 f: 813-744-5967
e: Wheatleym@hillsboroughcounty.org
w: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org

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