Social and Recreational Programs
Programs work on the development of the social-emotional skills students need to build self-competence, interpersonal skills including greater tolerance, understanding, and enriched capabilities for team membership.
ABA Outreach Services - Social Skills Groups (Year Round & Summer Camp)
Population Served: AUT, ED
Dates: Rolling admissions
Ages: 2-25
Fee: Contact us for more information.
Organization: ABA Outreach Services
Contact: Michelle Baskin, BCBA
Address: 6537 Brecksville Road, Independence, OH 44131
Phone: 216-503-1234 Fax: 216-503-1233
Email: abaoutreach@aba-therapy.com
Website: http://www.abaoutreachservices.com
Descriptor: We offer 6 different social skills groups for multiple age ranges and abilities.
Achievement Centers for Children - Adapted Sports
Population Served: AUT, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates:
Adapted Soccer (January - February),
Jr. Cavs Adapted Basketball (March-May),
Cleveland Browns Adapted Football (June - August),
Cleveland Guardians Adapted Baseball (August - October),
Adapted Tennis (October - November),
Adapted Golf (Spring, Summer, and Fall)
Ages: 6 to Adult
Fee: Most sessions are $85
Organization: Achievement Centers for Children
Contact: Christina Kaake, Director of Camp and Recreation
Address: Games hosted at various community locations.
Phone: 440-238-6200 ext. 245 Fax: 440-238-1858
Email: christina.kaake@achievementctrs.org
Website: https://achievementcenters.org/program/adapted-sports-programs/
Descriptor: Athletes ages 6 to adult with a wide range of disabilities can participate in a variety of sports programs throughout the year. Players are placed on teams during each season that best match their age and ability to give them the optimal opportunity to learn and meet new friends. Our athletes not only learn the fundamentals of the sport but also build the skills necessary to play games throughout the season. Athletes are guided by a team of spectacular volunteers and coaches every week. During the registration process, we learn about your athletes and how best to assist them out on the field. 1-on-1 volunteer assistance is available for those who need it.
Achievement Centers for Children - Therapeutic Horsemanship Program
Population Served: AUT, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Session #1 (Jan. 8 - March 9, 2024),
Session #2 (March 11 - May 18, 2024),
Session #3 (May 20 - July 27, 2024),
Session #4 (July 29 - Oct. 5, 2024),
Session #5 (Oct. 7 - Dec. 14, 2024)
Ages: 4 - Adult
Fee: $400 per 10-week session
Organization: Achievement Centers for Children
Contact: Cory Ramsey, Manager of Equine Programs
Address: 15000 Cheerful Lane, Strongsville, OH 44136
Phone: 440-238-6200 ext. 225 Fax: 440-238-1858
Email: cory.ramsey@achievementctrs.org
Website: https://campcheerful.achievementcenters.org/program/therapeutic-horsemanship/
Descriptor: Interacting with horses provides space for participants to experience physical, cognitive, mental, and emotional growth through equine-assisted activities in an outdoor, natural environment. The Adapted Horseback Riding Program offers recreation-based mounted riding lessons with an emphasis on proper riding position and reining skills. Riders are taught horsemanship and riding skills in an environment that’s tailored to their specific needs, goals, and learning styles. Lessons are provided in a temperature-controlled indoor arena during the winter. Ask about our non-mounted equine-assisted group activities.
Adaptive and Wheelchair Tennis Programs
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, OI, S/LI
Dates: year-round programming
Ages: Adaptive Tennis: ages 8+, Wheelchair Tennis: ages 13+, Adaptive Fitness: ages 8+
Fee: Varies by program. We are a NEON provider.
Organization: Thrive Through Tennis Foundation @ Center Court Tennis Club
Contact: Vicky Kuczynski, Nancy Sobecks, OR Mary Vanucci
Address: 1 Eagle Valley Court, Broadview Hts., OH 44147
Phone: 440-838-5600
Email: info@thrivetennis.org
Website: https://www.thrivetennis.org/pages/index.cfm?siteid=23002
Descriptor: We offer year-round Adaptive Tennis, Wheelchair Tennis, and Adaptive Fitness.
Our goal is to empower children and adults with any disability to develop new skills, enhance their independence, and enable them to enjoy a lifelong sport! Players will discover the potential within themselves, build self-confidence, meet new friends, and have fun!
ADAPTIVE TENNIS: 8+ years. For individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, and/or developmental disabilities. 60-minute class. USPTA-certified instructors and volunteers provide one-to-one and small-group instruction.
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS: 13+ years. No prior sports experience is needed.
ADAPTIVE FITNESS: A.C.E Personal Trainer with specialized training in adaptive fitness offers sessions designed to improve overall strength, flexibility, and balance.
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Population Served: MD, TBI, VI, OI
Dates: Year-round
Ages: 6-75
Fee: Varies per program
Organization: Adaptive Sports Ohio
Contact: Lisa Followay, President/CEO
Address: 2148 Eagle Pass, Suite C, Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: 330-601-1400
Email: Info@AdaptiveSportsOhio.org
Website: AdaptiveSportsOhio.org
Descriptor: At Adaptive Sports Ohio, we remove barriers to ensure that individuals with physical disabilities have a chance to play, and utilize sports to elevate their ability and empower futures. Our vision is to be the premier adaptive sports organization providing local access to adaptive sports to all individuals with physical and visual disabilities in the State of Ohio and to promote excellence in the lives of the people we serve.
Barlow and Adams Behavioral Health - Social Skills Camp
Population Served: AUT, SLD, S/LI, ADHD, anxiety, Asperger's
Dates: Call for information
Ages: 4–12-year-olds
Fee: Call for information
Organization: Barlow & Adams Behavioral Health
Contact: Heather Gillespie
Address: 20220 Center Ridge Road, Ste 170, Rocky River, OH 44116
Phone: 440-409-0307 Fax: 440-815-2244
Email: office@drmeghanbarlow.com
Website: www.barlowandadams.com
Descriptor: We offer social skills groups serving both children and adolescents. These groups use a combination of empirically validated strategies for teaching social skills, Michelle Garcia Winner’s Social Thinking™ curriculum, and the PEERS curriculum.
Our groups are designed with convenience, flexibility, and effectiveness in mind. We offer one-hour sessions, twice per month, and have open enrollment. Participants can attend on a regular, ongoing basis or when they can fit it into their schedules. Our model of open enrollment allows for the review of skills, giving our "seasoned" participants opportunities to take on a leadership role by helping new members learn the concepts. Although these groups are educational, we hope that participants will not feel like they are in a class. Our sessions are designed to be active, natural interactions amongst peers so that the skills learned can be generalized to their day-to-day functioning. Each session is designed to build participants' skills while they have fun and develop connections with peers. Over the year, we will introduce key concepts in social thinking and practice-related skills, adding and expanding on foundational skills. Groups are offered year-round, including throughout the summer months. Capacity is limited to 6 participants per session and registration is required for each session 24 hours in advance.
Beyond Our Boundaries
Population Served: AUT, HI, ID, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI
Dates: Please see the website for more information.
Ages: 18 years +
Fee: Please see the website for more information.
Organization: Beyond Our Boundaries
Contact: Deb Shumard
Address: 4607 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44709
Phone: 330-455-8111
Email: debra@beyondboundaries.com bobprassistant@gmail.com
Website: www.beyondourboundaries.com
Descriptor: Bus trips and short vacations for adults with disabilities! Outstanding chaperones provide a 1:3 ratio. Parent references are available.
Catholic Charities, Camp Christopher - Community Respite
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Sessions are once a month on a weekend.
Ages: 13 years and older
Fee: Please see the website for more information.
Organization: Camp Christopher, Catholic Charities
Contact: Kim Beals and Olivia Mackey
Address: 1930 North Hametown Road, Akron, OH 44333
Phone: 330-376-2267 Fax: 330-762-2001
Email: campchristopher@ccdocle.org
Website: https://www.ccdocle.org/programs/community-respite
Descriptor: One weekend each month, Camp Christopher opens its doors to provide the opportunity for relaxation, enriching activities, and friendship! Respite is offered to persons with developmental disabilities ages 13 years and up. Campers reside in rustic cabins with our staff during their weekend stay. Each month is filled with exciting activities. From swimming and campfires to games, crafts, and special guest visits, we have something for everyone! Assistance with funding for this program may be available for your camper through the local county board of developmental disabilities and the Medicaid Waiver. This is a great opportunity for safe and fun recreation for your loved one!
Cuyahoga County Public Library - Summer Learning
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: June and July
Ages: Summer Fun is for 1st- 6th grade, summer reading is for all ages.
Fee: No fee
Organization: Cuyahoga County Public Library
Contact: Julia Boxler
Address: 2111 Snow Road, Parma, OH 44129
Phone: 216-398-1800
Email: jboxler@cuyahogalibrary.org
Website: www.cuyahogalibrary.org
Descriptor: Join us for the Summer Reading Challenge! Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering, and math challenges. No registration is required.
Summer Beyond 2022 Update - Cuyahoga Library.mp4Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio - Family Support and Adult Engagement
Population Served: AUT, MD, ID, S/LI
Dates: Ongoing
Ages: All
Fee: Some programs have minimal fees.
Organization: Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio
Contact: Laurie Kowalski, Gina Mitchner, or Toni Mullee
Address: 6533 B Brecksville Rd., Independence, OH 44131
Phone: 216-447-8763 Fax: 877-353-8763
Email: lauriek@dsaneo.org ; gina@dsaneo.org ; toni@dsaneo.org
Website: www.dsaneo.org
Descriptor: Our mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy for people with Down syndrome, their families, and their communities. The Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio is the primary resource for families and communities regarding Down syndrome, where all people are accepted, included, and empowered. The Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio envisions a community where people with Down syndrome have limitless opportunities and the ability to pursue their dreams. We have programs for individuals with Down syndrome of all ages. We also offer support groups to family members such as siblings, grandparents, moms, and dads.
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center
Population Served: AUT, ED, HI, ID, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI
Dates: Weekly summer camp
Ages: 6 – 18 years old
Fee: Varies
Organization: Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center
Contact: Lauren Simak, Special Programs Coordinator, PATH Certified Instructor, and PATH Certified Driving Instructor
Address: 16497 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Phone: 440-708-0013 ext. 121
Email: lsimak@fieldstonefarmtrc.com
Website: www.fieldstonefarmtrc.com
Descriptor: Summer Camp is a time to explore new things, have fun, make friends, and enjoy life. Summer Camp at Fieldstone Farm is a uniquely interactive experience where personal strengths are celebrated; horses and horse time are highly prized, and friendships are fostered. Camp is fully integrated and open to campers of all abilities to maximize the experience for everyone involved.
Campers will ride or drive every day, groom and pick up their horses, clean their tack, learn about horses, work a little, get a little dirty, play, build, and create horse-themed remembrances. Each week has a special horse-related theme that we’ll explore with great enthusiasm.
Head Start - Step Forward Today
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: We are aligned with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District's academic calendar year.
Ages: Birth through 5 years
Fee: Our fees are based on current federal poverty level guidelines
Organization: Step Forward Today
Contact: Dr. Thea Wilson, Vice President of Children and Families at Step Forward
Address: 1801 Superior Ave, Suite 400, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-589-9922
Email: info@stepforwardtoday.org
Website: https://www.stepforwardtoday.org/head-start
Descriptor: Step Forward helps ensure every child has the opportunity to begin an education right, is prepared to enter kindergarten, and develops a love of learning from the start. The program serves preschoolers from ages 3-5 years. Head Start offers a holistic approach to learning for children and their families. We combine classroom instruction, learning through play, and field trips for a rich educational environment that engages children. Children follow a curriculum and receive individualized observations and assessments.
Linking Employment, Abilities & Potential (LEAP) - Quantum Leap
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Year-round
Ages: 18 years and older
Fee: Based on the activity
Organization: Linking Employment, Abilities & Potential (LEAP)
Contact: Ted Sielski, Community Education and Activities Coordinator
Address: 2545 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: 216-456-0832
Email: tsielski@leapinfo.org
Website: www.leapinfo.org
Descriptor: LEAP's Quantum LEAP activities program provides adapted recreation, enrichment classes, and socialization opportunities for adults with disabilities. All of our activities are community-based and we try to make them accessible for any type of disability so that every participant can thrive.
Mayfield Village Parks and Recreation Department - Adapted Recreation Programs
Population Served: AUT, ED, GT, HI, ID, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI
Dates: We run programs all year round.
Ages: Generally 13 and up.
Fee: Prices vary upon program or event.
Organization: Mayfield Village Parks and Recreation Department
Contact: Danielle Echt
Address: 6622 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield, OH 44143
Phone: 440-461-5163 or 440-461-2231
Email: decht@mayfieldvillage.com
Website: https://www.mayfieldvillage.com/recreation/adaptive-recreation/adaptive-programs
Descriptor: We offer a variety of programs from special events, fitness, and social both indoor and outdoor.
Mother 2 Mother Parent/Caregiver Support Group
Population Served: MD
Dates: Every second Thursday of the month.
Ages: 0-99
Fee: No fee
Organization: Mother 2 Mother of Ohio
Contact: Salina Miller
Address: 3401 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 340, Beachwood Ohio 44122
Phone: 216-584-5564
Email: Mother2mother32@gmail.com
Website: http://mother2mother.info/
Descriptor: Mother 2 Mother is a non-profit organization established to empower mothers and caregivers to become strong advocates for their loved ones. Our community is dedicated to serving families of color through inclusive practices, education, and support.
Our services include :
Parent Education Advocacy and Support
Inclusion Education
Parent Connection Meetings
North Point Ballet - A Chance to Dance
Population Served: AUT, MD, HI, OHI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Call for information or check our website.
Ages: 6 - 18
Fee: No fee
Organization: North Pointe Ballet
Contact: Elizabeth Radachi
Address: 593 West Bagley Road, Berea, OH 44017
Phone: 440-973-4830
Email: elizabeth@northpointeballet.org
Website: www.northpointeballet.org
Descriptor: North Pointe Ballet’s A Chance to Dance Program is dedicated to providing ballet performance experiences in our youth cast for diversabled individuals & those with extrasensory needs ages 6 to 18. This program is an integral piece of NPB’s ongoing mission to make classical ballet accessible to everyone. NPB is committed to providing program participants with meaningful dance experiences that allow them to work alongside dancers in the professional company as well as their typical peers. Participants are cast in specific roles important to the story of the ballet, attend rehearsals in the studio as well as in the theater, and wear professional costumes all while having the necessary accommodations to support their needs in a safe and welcoming environment..
Northeast Ohio Challenger Baseball Little League Inc.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI, ALL
Dates: May through August
Ages: 5 and up
Fee: Call for information.
Organization: Little League Baseball Inc.
Contact: Brian Wolf
Address: N.E Ohio Challenger Baseball, 4802 Westminster Lane, Broadview Heights, OH 44147
Phone: Brian Wolf 440-376-8848 (Cell)
Email: neochallenger@att.net
Website: www.neochallenger.info
Descriptor: An adaptable baseball league for the recreation and educational experience of children with mental and physical challenges. Games are played in Broadview Heights.
Peak Potential Therapy - Social Skills Group
Population Served: AUT, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, S/LI
Dates: Ongoing - please check the website for details.
Ages: Level 1 (children ages 3 to 5); Level 2 (children ages 5 to 8); Level 3 (children ages 9 to 12); Level 4 (children ages 13 to 18)
Fee: Fees depend on session length - please reference the website for details.
Organization: Peak Potential Therapy
Contact: Holly Reimann, MA, CCC-SLP
Address: 7689 Sagamore Hills Blvd., Northfield, OH 44067
Phone: 330-405-8776 Fax: 855-919-2770
Email: contact@peakpotentialtherapy.com
Website: https://peakpotentialtherapy.com/services/social-skills-group/
Descriptor: Peak Potential Therapy’s Social Skills Group represents a fusion of social development ideologies and therapeutic approaches. For children, through play, they “work.” Much of the learning a child does is through play activities. During play, many communication skills are learned and practiced, such as: taking turns, making eye contact, using gestures and body language, labeling actions and objects, and repeating speech. Our Social Skills Groups use play as the primary medium to enhance language comprehension and expression.
Rec2Connect - Adapted Climbing
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month typically at Shaker Rocks, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month typically at Cleveland Rocks.
Ages: 7 and up
Fee: $45 per session
Organization: Rec2Connect Foundation
Contact: Amber Bailey
Address: Shaker Rocks, 3377 Warrensville Center Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122 or Cleveland Rocks, 2831 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: 330-715-9827
Email: Amber@rec2connect.org
Website: www.Rec2connect.org
Descriptor: This is an entry-level course that meets weekly on Tuesdays at either Shaker Rocks or Cleveland Rocks. We learn climbing skills and climbing terms. Building upon and learning new skills weekly. promotes socialization, problem-solving, physical activity, and teamwork.
Rec2Connect - Adult Social Club
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Year-round
Ages: 18 +
Fee: $10 - $20 per event
Organization: Rec2Connect Foundation
Contact: Amber Bailey
Address: Brecksville Community Center + Various Community Locations
Phone: 330-715-9827
Email: Amber@rec2connect.org
Website: www.Rec2connect.org
Descriptor: For ages 18 and up, the Adult Social Club meets at a different location each month to have fun and socialize. Adult Social Club Game Nights typically occur on the first Saturday of each month (holiday depending) from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Brecksville Community Center. Separate Adult Social Club days and times will change depending on programming.
Rec2Connect - Cardio Drumming
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Year-round
Ages: 15 and up
Fee: $60.00 for 4 weeks/$15.00 a class
Organization: Rec2Connect Foundation
Contact: Amber Bailey
Address: Gemini Center in Fairview Park and Seven Hills Rec Center
Phone: 330-715-9827
Email: Amber@rec2connect.org
Website: www.Rec2connect.org
Descriptor: This 45-minute weekly exercise class for teens and adults aged 15 years and up is led by a Recreation Therapist. Cardio drumming incorporates movement, stretching, music, and rhythm together for an alternative cardiovascular workout. This class focuses on a range of motion, endurance, strengthening, flexibility, coordination, and body awareness.
Rec2Connect - Fit Friends
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Year-round
Ages: 15 and up
Fee: $60.00 for 4 weeks / $15.00 per class
Organization: Rec2Connect Foundation
Contact: Amber Bailey
Address: Gemini Center and Seven Hills Rec Center
Phone: 330-715-9827
Email: Amber@rec2connect.org
Website: www.Rec2connect.org
Descriptor: Calling all fitness friends! Our staff will get you moving in this fun, energetic, and individualized program. This class provides structured full-body workouts, Sensory breaks, and social interaction with peers.
Rec2Connect - Hiking Club
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: April through November (weather permitting)
Ages: 5 through adulthood
Fee: $80 every 4 weeks
Organization: Rec2Connect Foundation
Contact: Amber Bailey
Address: Rocky River Reservation
Phone: 330-715-9827
Email: Amber@rec2connect.org
Website: www.Rec2connect.org
Descriptor: The program meets weekly (weather permitting) at a different site in Rocky River Reservation each week.
Maximum of 8 participants in each group. The program starts in early April and continues through the fall.
Complete all 8 hikes and receive a prize!
Rec2Connect - Outdoor Adventure Programming
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Varies throughout the year
Ages: Age varies, typically 7 and up depending on the activity.
Fee: $25.00 per event
Organization: Rec2Connect Foundation
Contact: Amber Bailey
Address: Various Cleveland Metropark Locations
Phone: 330-715-9827
Email: Amber@rec2connect.org
Website: www.Rec2connect.org
Descriptor: Depending on the time of year, Outdoor Adventure will meet once a month and each session will feature a different activity including fishing, hand-cycling, archery, and kayaking.
Rec2Connect - Pedal Power
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Year-round
Ages: 13 and up
Fee: $60.00 every 4 weeks, $15.00 per class
Organization: Rec2Connect Foundation
Contact: Amber Bailey
Address: Thursdays at the Gemini Center
Phone: 330-715-9827
Email: Amber@rec2connect.org
Website: www.Rec2connect.org
Descriptor: Pedal Power is an indoor stationary bike riding class that will work on bike riding skills, balance, strength, endurance, and motor planning. This 45-minute weekly class is for teens and adults aged 13 and up. Participants will utilize spinning bikes as well as other equipment for a cardiovascular workout. Pedal Power is perfect for bike riders who want to practice their skills through the winter.
Sky Zone Cleveland - Special Needs Sensory Jump
Population Served: AUT, HI, OHI, ID, SLD, S/LI
Dates: Every Sunday 6 – 7 p.m., check-in at 5:45 p.m.
Ages: Any age: if you can walk, you can jump.
Fee: $10.00
Organization: Sky Zone Cleveland
Contact: Please call for more information.
Address: 31500 Viking Parkway, Westlake, OH, 44145 and 750 Alpha Drive, Highland Heights, OH 44143
Phone: 1-844-CLE-JUMP
Email: david.dabney@skyzone.com
Website: www.skyzone.com/westlake and www.skyzone.com/highlandheights
Descriptor: Enjoy the freedom of jumping. Sensory hours provide a quieter, more relaxed experience. Just a chance to jump and smile! Jump time is for sensory needs and families only. One parent free. Additional parents may purchase a Parent Pass with a valid completed waiver and SkySocks. A parent may jump on a square next to a child and/or stand on pads next to the children. Team members reserve the right to place jumpers in certain zones 1 person per square always.
• Modified safety measures in place
• Less crowded environment
• Parents and siblings welcome
• Sound reduction
Solon Recreation Department - Solon Blue Ribbon Adapted Recreation Program
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, ID, SLD, OI, S/LI
Dates: Year-round
Ages: 12 years and up
Fee: Please call for more information.
Organization: Solon Recreation Department
Contact: Jillian Babej
Address: 35000 Portz Parkway, Solon, OH 44139
Phone: 440-337-1427 Fax: 440-349-6331
Email: jbabej@solonohio.org
Website: www.solonohio.org
Descriptor: The Solon Blue Ribbon Adapted Recreation Program provides community-based recreation and leisure activities for persons with developmental disabilities, enabling each to enhance his or her potential by sharing in the emotional, social, and physical benefits fostered by such experiences. Blue Ribbon programs are open to non-Solon residents as well as residents.
Solutions Behavioral Consulting - Community Skills Clinic
Population Served: AUT
Dates: Weekly appointments available from June through August 2024
Ages: 3 – 10 years
Fee: Please call for rates.
Organization: Solutions Behavioral Consulting
Contact: Stacy Cianciolo
Address: 8536 Crow Drive, Suite 240, Macedonia, OH 44056
Phone: 330-888-9596
Email: scianciolo@solutionsbehavioral.com
Website: www.solutionsbehavioral.com
Descriptor: The Community Skills Clinic Series is designed to help children practice communication skills and tolerance to participate in doctor’s visits, dentist visits, and haircut appointments. Each child's interventions will be customized to address situations in which they struggle in these community activities. Parent training is included!
Solutions Behavioral Consulting - Solutions Social Skills Group
Population Served: AUT
Dates: Visit the website for further information.
Ages: Ages 5-8; Ages 9-12; Ages 13-16
Fee: Call for rates
Organization: Solutions Behavioral Consulting
Contact: Stacy Cianciolo
Address: 8536 Crow Drive, Suite 240, Macedonia, OH 44056
Phone: 330-888-9596
Email: scianciolo@solutionsbehavioral.com
Website: www.solutionsbehavioral.com
Descriptor: Weekly small group social skills sessions are available for youth, adolescents, and teens! Groups will be organized based on needs and interests and are run by Board Certified Behavior Analysts in a fun, game-centered setting. Siblings are welcome for individualized sibling social skills workshops!
Sprout Therapy, LLC - Play!
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, OHI, ID, SLD, S/LI
Dates: Weekly throughout the summer, 45 minutes per day
Ages: 2 years
Fee: See website for specific fees and tuition; funding through CCBDD, LCBDD, MCBDD, SCBDD, Autism & Jon Peterson Scholarship accepted.
Organization: Sprout Therapy, LLC
Contact: Lori Kallevig
Address: 16363 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio 44136
Phone: 440-316-2416
Email: lori@sprouttherapyllc.com
Website: www.sprouttherapyllc.com
Descriptor: This 45-minute, parent-facilitated playgroup is led by a Speech-Language Pathologist to expand language through play. Learn through structured and unstructured activities. Opportunities for exploration through sensory-based tasks, structured circle time, music, and games. Come play with us!
Sprout Therapy, LLC - Thrive
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, TBI, SLD, S/LI
Dates: Weekly throughout the summer, 60 minutes per day
Ages: 3-5 years
Fee: See website for specific fees and tuition; funding through CCBDD, LCBDD, MCBDD, SCBDD, Autism & Jon Peterson Scholarship accepted.
Organization: Sprout Therapy, LLC
Contact: Lori Kallevig
Address: 16363 Pearl Road, Suite 311, Strongsville, Ohio 44136
Phone: 440-316-2416
Email: lori@sprouttherapyllc.com
Website: www.sprouttherapyllc.com
Descriptor: This 60-minute, group is designed for preschool students led by a Speech-Language Pathologist to expand language through play. Learn through structured and unstructured activities. Opportunities for exploration through sensory-based tasks, arts, structured games, and turn-taking activities.
The KIDnections Group, LLC. -
Virtual Cooking Classes
Virtual Cooking Classes
Population Served: AUT, MD, OHI, ID, SLD, S/LI
Dates: 3/23/24, 4/20/24, 5/11/24, 6/29/24, & 7/27/24
Ages: 6 – young adult
Fee: $20/class
Organization: The KIDnections Group, LLC
Contact: Jamie Hughes
Address: 28018 Osborn Rd., Bay Village, OH 44140
Phone: 216 262-8163
Email: thekidnectionsgroup@gmail.com
Website: www.thekidnectionsgroup.com
Descriptor: The KIDnections Group offers virtual cooking classes via Zoom on Saturday mornings once a month. Chefs aged 6 to young adults and of all abilities are welcome to cook with us! This virtual cooking experience will allow participants to utilize the kitchen tools and foods in their own space at home while learning new skills and practicing familiar ones. We will guide chefs step by step through recipes, answering questions and encouraging active participation along the way. The cost for the class is $20 and anyone in your household (i.e., siblings, cousins, friends, grandparents, etc.) who can cook or assist with cooking is invited to join in for no additional cost. We hope to see you there!
Summer and Beyond video 2024 - The KIDnections Group.mp4Trinity Special Olympics - Ice Skating Lessons
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, ID, VI, OI
Dates: Please call for details.
Ages: 5 to adults
Fee: Call for information.
Organization: Special Olympics Ohio
Contact: Please call for more details.
Address: 22861 Mastick Rd., Fairview Park, OH 44126, Skating lessons at - Please call for more details.
Phone: 440-655-5790
Email: tsolympics@hotmail.com
Website: N/A
Descriptor: Ice skating lessons are designed for children, teens, and adults to teach the basics of how to ice skate. Volunteers from the community assist 1-1 to physically and verbally encourage each skater to learn at their own pace. Figure skating and speed skating skills are also taught for Special Olympics sports-specific training for competition. This is a great recreational sports program for meeting and making friends!
Trinity Special Olympics - Training Program
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, ID, VI
Dates: Please call for details.
Ages: 5 - adult
Fee: Call for information.
Organization: Special Olympics Ohio
Contact: Please call for more details.
Address: Mailing Address: 22861 Mastick Road, Fairview Park, OH 44136
Lessons taught at ICELand USA - Serpentini Arena at Winterhurst: 14740 Lakewood Hts. Blvd., Lakewood, OH 44107
Phone: 440-655-5790
Email: tsolympics@hotmail.com
Website: N/A
Descriptor: The Trinity Special Olympics training program offers socialized ice-skating lessons to individuals (5- adult) who demonstrate a need for more personalized and individualized instruction. Ice skating instruction includes one-on-one assistance on the ice by trained volunteer assistants from the community, and group instruction by qualified instructors under the directions of the founder and Program Director, who has 35 years of experience in the field.
Sports-specific training for Special Olympics competition is taught for developmental basic skills, figure skating, and speed skating.
Youth Challenge - Adaptive Sports and Arts
Population Served: MD, HI, TBI, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Year-round
Ages: 4 – 18 years
Fee: Please call for more information.
Organization: Youth Challenge
Contact: Mackenzie Vecchio, Director of Program Services
Address: Main Office: 800 Sharon Dr., Westlake, OH 44145
East Side Office: 19910 Malvern Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Phone: 440-892-1001 ext. 18 Fax: 440-892-1004
Email: mvecchio@youthchallengesports.com
Website: www.youthchallengesports.com
Descriptor: A shorter day for our youngest kids, but no skimping on the fun! Being part of a team benefits everyone! YC offers Krazy Kamp adaptive sports and recreation for children with physical disabilities. Swimming, sports, arts, and field trips all over Greater Cleveland. YC staff are experts in adapting activities for maximum engagement. YC staff are also equipped to handle personal care needs. All YC participants are paired with a teen volunteer who provides assistance and friendship. Free, accessible transportation is provided.
Youth Challenge - Youth Empowerment & Leadership Program (YELP)
Population Served: MD, HI, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Year-round. Wednesday evening engagement sessions and monthly outings.
Ages: 16 – 25
Fee: None. Suggested donation based on the frequency of attendance.
Organization: Youth Challenge
Contact: Mackenzie Vecchio
Address: 800 Sharon Drive, Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: 440-892-1001 Fax: 440-892-1004
Email: mvecchio@youthchallengesports.com
Website: http://www.youthchallengesports.com/
Descriptor: The Youth Empowerment & Leadership Program (YELP) provides opportunities for people with physical disabilities between the ages of 16-25. Programs include social outings and educational sessions at YC on relevant topics such as healthy living. YELP provides guidance and encouragement for independence, confidence, and self-efficacy for participants during a pivotal time of transition in their lives.