Parents who are informed are able to make the best choices for their children.

This blog was created to be a source of information about events in the Western Washington State area for parents and educators of children with special needs and learning challenges.
If you have an event that is not listed here please e-mail us complete information.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Summer Events and Activities for Children with Special Needs

Vancouver/Clark Parks and Recreation
Access to Recreation
Day Camps and Classes
Theresa: (360) 487-7058

Vancouver Autism/Asperger Game Club
6:30 to 9:30 p.m the last Friday of the
Month. Fun for the whole family
@ Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
Kori: 609-2864

Game Club - North Vancouver
6:30 to 9:30 pm for kids 5 to 13 years
@ Manor Evangelical Church
Tana Fitzhum: 360-247-7085

Northwest Down Syndrome Association
Open Arms Play Group
Abby (360) 775-3107

Friends On The Spectrum (FOTS)
Sue Ann Murphy
(360) 907-5084

We're Outta Here Travel
Supported Adult Vacations
Sandy Silveria
(360) 607-8007

Playtime with Zeebu
Kim Gallo
kim@playtimewithzee bu.com

Special Olympics
Elizabeth Francis
kevin-n-elizabeth@ comcast.net

Vancouver United TOPSoccer Program
June 21 through August 23 (10 weeks)
$30 email for information: VUTOPSoccer@ gmail.com

Columbia River Miracle League
www.columbiarivermi racleleague. org
contact Bobbi Ferenchak 360-518-4790
bb.fern@gmail. com

Occupational Therapy Summer Intensives Classes
Handwriting, Social and Thinking Groups, yoga, OT,
Auditory Integration, etc
Vancouver: 360-885-4684
Portland: 503-245-5639

Faith Based Activities Groups:

Joyful Noise
Music experience activity for all ages
Meets one time a week
Good Shepard Community Church
For information: Mona at 360-624-3847

All for One - Saturday Night Worship
Dinner and Socialization
Two times monthly
Messiah Lutheran Church
Call 360-574-7081 for information
For adults and young adults

Wednesday Night Live
Skits, music, etc.
St John Lutheran Church
Call Mona at 360-624-3847
For teens and young adults

SUMMER CAMPS

Adventures Without Limits
Forest Grove, OR ages 9 - 18
4 day summer camp with one night sleep over.
Hiking, environmental studies, rock climbing, rafting, canoeing, kayaking.
Run by the Community Based Activity Program. Contact: Jill Weir 503-359-2568 or go to www.awloutdoors. com

Autistic Childrens Activity Program
Six sites in Portland, Hillsboro, Gresham, Sellwood and West Linn. Day Camp for children 4 - 18 on the Autism Spectrum. Contact Rosemary Chapman 503-978-3989

Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp
Serves people 9 - 35 of all physical and special needs.
Six day residential camp Contact Nancy Zemel 503-452-7416

Esther Short Park - Vancouver, WA
Saturday, August 7th, 2010. 5:00 pm race start.
5K run followed by block party, beer gardens and vendors of all kinds. Most proceeds benefit the Arc of Clark County. Register today
www.skirtchaser5K. com
4th Friday Lunch and Tour