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Special Olympics Bowling Team - Just a Few Openings Left

September 6th, 2008 · No Comments

I spoke with Neal Hallihan from Scottsdale Parks and Recreation, and he shared that they still have several openings in the Junior division (ages 8-18) of the Special Olympics Bowling Team.
Practices start this week.  Thursday night from 6:30 to 8 at Frontier Lanes on the northeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Thomas Road.  Cost is $7 [...]

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Scottsdale After School Recreation Programs - Sign up on the 24th; they fill up early

July 18th, 2008 · No Comments

This is a VERY important reminder, if you sign your child up for the FREE after school programs offered by the City of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation.
Parents,
FALL Recreation Activities & Community Brochure will be distributed by Friday, July 18th. Watch your newspaper/mailbox for that. If you don’t get one by July 21st, go to your local [...]

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Special Olympics Volunteers Needed

July 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Scottsdale’s Adapted Recreation Services are looking for volunteers to assist with the Special Olympics swim season. All practices are held at Chaparral Pool, 5401 N. Hayden Road. Practices are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday starting July 21.
Volunteers are also needed for Special Olympics teams year round in sports such [...]

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Special Needs Summer Camp

June 27th, 2008 · No Comments

A special needs camp - local, low counselor to camper ratio, trained special needs staff - WILL take place in July in Scottsdale.
The counselors and aides want to make this camp great and has invited the community to help. They need weekly special guests who can donate their time - clown, balloon artist, special animal [...]

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Tags: Recreation · Special Education

Lions Camp Tatiyee Update

April 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

An Update from our Summer Program Expo:
Lions Camp Tatiyee would like parents to know that they do take some children with autism, and in the future they plan to expand.  For more information contact the Executive Director of Camp Tatiyee, Pam Swanson, 480-380-4254.
 

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Summer Program Registration - April 24th

April 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Summer recreation program registration starts next week, and programs do fill up fast. If your child needs additional support from Adapted Recreation Services, be sure to contact Deanna Zuppan as soon as you’ve decided on the programs you’d like your child to attend. She will need this information to staff appropriately.  Deanna’s phone number is [...]

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Tags: Recreation · Scottsdale

KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) Open House

March 21st, 2008 · No Comments

From Johanna Bookbinder at KEEN:
OPEN HOUSE - Come Play with Us
SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2008 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
WHAT: An Opportunity to Experience the unique aspects of KEEN Phoenix. Bring your athlete and let them enjoy an afternoon of exercise with our coaches. Learn more about becoming a coach for future KEEN events.
Registration for KEEN [...]

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Tags: Phoenix · Recreation

SEPACs Summer Programs Expo - Tonight!

March 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Please join us this evening for the annual SEPACS summer program expo. 
Time: Tonight, March 19th, anytime between 6:30 and 8 p.m.
Location: Mohave Middle School Cafeteria, 5520 N. 86th Street. 
The gates will be open on the north side of the complex near the baseball field and our usual Kachina room so you can get to the cafeteria easily.
The following organizations [...]

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Tags: Phoenix · Recreation · Scottsdale

Adapted Recreation Programs in Phoenix

March 9th, 2008 · No Comments

I just got the latest flyer from Daring Adventures, the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Program that provides outdoor adventures for teens and adults with disabilities.
Spring programs include:

Adaptive Kayaking
Sled Ice Skating and Hockey
Cycling
Backpacking

Space is limited.  For more info, contact TJ Penkoff at 502-495-5222 or at tj.penkoff@phoenix.gov.

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SEPACs Summer Programs Expo is Coming Soon

March 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Please mark your calendar for our annual summer program expo.  Our next meeting will be Wednesday, March 19th, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Mohave Middle School Cafeteria, 5520 N. 86th Street.  (Just around the corner from the Mohave District Complex where we’ve been meeting.)
Currently the following organizations have committed to being at our event:
All Around [...]

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