Staying active is important for everyone, but sometimes it’s hard to find activities, teams or classes that can accommodate special physical, learning or sensory needs. Here are some sports and fitness opportunities that adapt to individual needs!
(All opportunities are specifically geared toward individuals with special needs unless otherwise noted.)
SPORTS
RISE Adaptive Sports - a variety of sports opportunities (including water sports), mainly geared toward those with physical challenges
Town North YMCA Champions League - variety of sports depending on month
It's a Sensory World - camps and after-school programs centered around sensory play
SWAA (Southwest Wheelchair Athletic Association)
6 Places for Energetic Kids with Special Needs - Thrive magazine article
Carrollton Adaptive Rec - classes and events for all ages
Basketball:
Baseball:
Soccer:
Tennis:
Gymnastics:
The Palaestra - Palla’s Movement classes
ASI Gymnastics - Gymmie Kids classes
Martial Arts:
Keller ATA Martial Arts - Special Abilities class
My Martial Arts - Adaptive training program
Special Olympics:
Therapeutic Horseback Riding/Equine Therapy:
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Crull Fitness - Champions Challenge
Powered to Move - Adaptive fitness, Wingman Racing program and hand-cycling
Swimming:
Yoga:
Sacred Ground Dance - Blue Jays dance & yoga
DANCE AND CHEER
Texas Cheer AllStars - Specialty Dance & Cheer
Cheer:
Dance:
Encore School of Dance - No Boundaries classes
Dana’s School of Dance - special needs hip hop at Keller location
Town North YMCA - weekly inclusion family dance from 11-12 on Saturdays
Jasmin’s Beat - adaptive dance company
Adept Dance - adaptive dance classes
Limitless Dance - weekly adaptive dance class
Lifesong Joyful Dance - think Special Olympics for dance!
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Special Needs Swim Nights at Grapevine REC
Sensory-friendly jumps (trampoline parks):
Jumpstreet (1st Saturday of every other month)