Teen & Young Adult Programs

Baseball/ Softball

Program Description Contact Info
Alternative Baseball -
Pikes Peak Sluggers
Alternative Baseball is a developmental baseball program for teens and adults 15+ with autism and special needs. The program conducts practices and exhibition games using Major League Baseball rules to teach physical and social skills.

(770) 313-1762

info@alternativebaseball.org

Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Wheelchair Softball League

A public health practice and resource center on health promotion for people with disability. NCHPAD seeks to help people with disability and other chronic health conditions achieve health benefits through increased participation in all types of physical and social activities, including fitness and aquatic activities, recreational and sports programs, adaptive equipment usage, and more.

(303) 936-5587

paraathlete@comcast.net

6000 West Floyd Ave., #110
Denver, Co 80227


Football/ Rugby

Program Description Contact Info
Denver Harlequins

 

dhlrugby@comcast.com

Cook Park (Home Pitch)
7100 Cherry Creek South Drive
Denver, CO 80224


Dance

Program Description Contact Info
Boulder Ballet Boulder Ballet is developing a medically-supervised Adaptive Dance program designed for youth with cognitive and physical challenges. The Adaptive Dance program will offer 8 special needs students the chance to be in dance classes geared towards their specific needs.

(303) 443-0028

info@boulderballet.org

2590 Walnut Street, Ste 10
Boulder, CO 80302

Colorado Conservatory of Dance- Ballet Expressions Ballet Expressions is an inclusive program with a specifically designed adaptive curriculum, which provides children of ALL abilities with therapeutic dance experience. Students are given the tools for a successful exploration of dance while being in a safe environment.

(303) 466-5685

3001 Industrial Lane, #12
Broomfield, CO 80020

Feel the Beat  Feel the beat is dedicated to creating sound accessible environments, using vibrotactile technology, to bring the expressive world of music and dance education to individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing and with Special Needs. Feel the Beat is a fully accessible dance studio offering both in person and virtual classes for children and adults. (303) 816-8683

info@feelthebeat.dance

3330 S Broadway Suite #452
Englewood, CO 80113


Horseback Riding

Program Description Contact Info
Humble Ranch Clients can ride a horse, play in the barn, swing in a hammock, catch frogs in the pond, or feed the llamas while a physical, speech or occupational therapist works with the client on individual treatment goals.

(970) 879-3443

Cheri@humbleranch.com

P.O. Box 776290
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477


Martial Arts

Program Description Contact Info
Mountain Tiger Society (Yama Tora) We at Mountain Tiger Society provide recreation and community safety skills for adults and teens with developmental disabilities. Through the martial arts, we offer physical benefits including exercise and coordination.

(719) 439-3823

Director@adaptivesports.usa.org

P.O. Box 621023
Littleton, CO 80162


Multiple Programs

Program Description Contact Info
Colorado Adaptive Sports (CASF) The Colorado Adaptive Sports Foundation (CASF) aims to bolster independence, improve self-confidence, elevate social interaction and enhance the quality of life through organized team sports. CASF is for people of all ages throughout Colorado who have physical disabilities including spinal cord injuries, spina-bifida, amputations, and cerebral palsy.

(303) 564-9375

info@coloradoadaptivesports.org

5416 S. Telluride St.
Centennial, Co 80015

Lakewood Therapeutic Recreation

Lakewood's Therapeutic Recreation Program is committed to providing special and inclusive recreation opportunities to individuals of all abilities, age six through senior adult.

(303) 987-4867

rise@lakewood.org

Special Olympics - Colorado Using sports as a catalyst and programming around health and education, Special Olympics is fighting inactivity, injustice, and intolerance. As a result, people with intellectual disabilities become accepted and valued members of their communities, which leads to a more respectful and inclusive society for all.

(720) 359-3100

12450 E. Arapahoe Road, Ste. C
Centennial, CO 80112

Adaptive Adventures Provides progressive outdoor sports opportunities to improve the quality of life for children, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities and their families.

(303) 679-2770

info@adaptiveadventures.org

1315 Nelson Street, Unit 1
Lakewood, CO 80215


Rock Climbing

Program Description Contact Info
Paradox Sports Paradox offers accessible climbing experiences for people with disabilities, defying the perception that people with a disability cannot lead a life of adventure. Challenges include both indoor and outdoor rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering.

(‪720) 638-5594‬

info@paradoxsports.org

PO Box 273
Eldorado Springs, CO 80025


Summer Camp

Program Description Contact Info
Colorado Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp

A sports camp for the physically disabled, designed for children who use a wheelchair or could use a wheelchair, so that they are able to compete in wheelchair sports or are ambulatory and have a physical disability.

wcscdenver@gmail.com

Venue changes yearly


Trade Skills

Program Description Contact Info
Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT)

TACT's mission is to encourage and empower the full spectrum of individuals with autism through education in skilled trades.

(303) 295-0163

PO Box 11056
Denver, CO 80211


Tennis

Program Description Contact Info
Colorado Tennis Association

Through a close partnership with Special Olympics Colorado, individuals can learn and play tennis in the summer with opportunities to continue into national and worldwide competitions and even sanctioned USTA leagues and tournaments.

(303) 695-4116 x202

jason.rogers@coloradotennis.com

3300 E. Bayaud Avenue, Suite 201
Denver, Co 80209


Water Activities

Program Description Contact Info
Waterton Canyon - Fishing Adaptive fishing programs (303) 893-2444