San Bernardino Mountains

Your city agencies are a good “first step” to finding affordable recreational activities within your community
as are your local YMCA/YWCA or Boys and Girls Club! Some of the recreational activities offered by city
recreational departments within San Bernardino and Riverside Counties are on the following pages. It is
always a wise practice to call ahead and inform your local recreation department if you will be requesting
special accommodations for any activities. Never be fearful to ask questions. Talk with coaches, instructors, etc., if you are unsure as to how you or your loved one would fit within the parameters of their activity.
Activities will change from the listings below depending on season and instructor availability. Ask about fees,
particularly if you are a non-resident of that city. Behind the city recreation listings, you will find pages on
the county, state and federal parks. At the back of this booklet, you will find activities in the two-county area
which were designed solely for individuals with developmental disabilities.
SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY
City of Apple Valley
Park & Recreation Office
(760) 240-7880
web site: applevalley.org
The City of Apple Valley offers many activities
and services for their residents to include a
special needs program called Special Apples:
Youth & Adult Sports
Classes for all Ages
Day Camps
Special Events (i.e., Haunted House)
Water Aerobics
Pre-school Program
City of Big Bear
Big Bear Parks & Recreation
(909) 866-9700
web site: bigbearparks.com
Big Bear offers numerous activities and park
facilities for its residents including the Big Bear
Alpine Zoo (formerly known as Moonridge Animal Park). Some of these activities include:
Activity Classes / Senior Activities
Special Events
Skate Park
Swim Beach
Rainbow Kids Club
City of Barstow
Park & Recreation District
(760) 256-5617
web site: barstowca.org (look under city departments for Parks & Recreation)
The City of Barstow has a variety of activities
to offer their community, such as:
Tot TIme
Youth & Adult Sports
Special Events
Skate Park
Judo & Karate
City of Chino
Recreation and Community Services
(909) 591-9834
web site: cityofchino.org/residents
Chino offers a wide variety of activities for
residents. These may include:
Youth Museum
Skate Park
Chino Experience Teen Center
Neighborhood Activity Center
Recreational Activity Classes
Seasonal Programs
Youth and Adult Sports
Senior Services
City of Chino Hills
Recreation Department
(909) 364-2700
web site: www.chinohills.org
Chino Hills offers a variety of activities for:
San Bernardino Mountains
Youth Activities
Adult Activities
Summer Day Camp
Active Adults 50+
Trips and Tours
City of Colton
Community Services Division
(909) 370-6153 (closed Fridays)
web site: www.ci.colton.ca.us
The city of Colton has 3 community centers
which offer a variety of activities to their residents. They also offer an adaptive program
called RADD (Recreational Activities for Developmentally Disabled). Other activities include:
Tiny Tots
Senior Activities
Skate Park
Youth Sports
Arts & Crafts
City of Fontana
Recreation & Community Services
(909) 349-6900
web site: fontana.org
The city of Fontana has 6 community centers
in their region. The city of Fontana has Special
Needs Programs - the Sunshine Club and the
Sparks Club. The Mary Vagle Museum & Nature
Center is also located in Fontana. Activities are
geared toward all age groups and include the
following:
Special Events (i.e., Summer Concerts)
Dance Classes
Martial Arts
Music Classes
Camp Fit
Adult & Youth Sports
Aquatic Programs
Arts & Crafts
Tiny Tots
City of Grand Terrace
Community Services
(909) 430-2250
web site: www.cityofgrandterrace.org
The City of Grand Terrace offers:
Community Leagues
Park Facilities
Senior Center activities
City of Hesperia
Recreation & Park District
(760) 244-5488
web site: hesperiaparks.com
City of Hesperia has many activities for residents of their city. To name a few:
Special Events (i.e., Hesperia Days)
Senior Programs
Swimming
After School Activities
Hesperia Golf & Country Club
Teen / Adult Classes
Dance & Fitness Classes
Teen & Adult Sports
Tutoring program
City of Highland
(909) 864-8732
The City of Highland sponsors a Citrus Harvest
Festival each year featuring live music, food and
fun and an AnnualTrail Days event.
City of Joshua Tree
Recreation & Park District
(760) 366-8415
web site: http://www.joshuatreerecandpark.
org/
The city of Joshua Tree offers a variety of activities to their community. Some are:
Preschool
Sports
Special Events (i.e., Joshua Tree Community
Days)
Joshua Trees are found only in the High
Desert of San Bernardino County
Exercise Classes
LIteracy Program
Youth Programs
Recreation Trips
(760) 326-2814
web site: www.cityofneedles.com
The city of Needles has a variety of services
available to their community. They are:
Youth Sports
Senior Activities
River’s Edge Golf Course
After School Program
Aquatic Water Park
Summer Day Camp
City of Lucerne Valley
Parks and Recreation
(760) 248-7048
web site: csa29.com
You can enjoy activities such as:
Adult Sports
Movies in the Park
Skate Park
BMX Racing
City of Ontario
Human Services Division
(909) 625-9479
web site: cityofmontclair.org
The city of Montclair has a diverse range of programs and activities to choose from. These may
include:
Classes for Tots, Teens and Adults
Senior Activities/Classes
After School Programs
Montclair Skate Park
Sports for Youth and Adults
SpecialEvents
Racquetball/Weight Room Complex
Recreation Department
(909) 395-2020
web site: http://www.ci.ontario.ca.us/
The city of Ontario has 7 community centers in
their area. They also have programs designed
specifically for the people with special needs in
their community. Regular activities include:
Adult & Youth Sports Programs
Aquatics
Arts & Crafts Classes
Dance & Exercise Classes
Excursions
Ontario Teen Scene
Special Events
Special Interest Classes
Summer Day Camps
Tiny Tots
Tot Classes
City of Morongo Valley
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City of Montclair
Morongo Valley Community Service District
(760) 363-6454
web site: www.92256.net
Morongo Valley offers the following activities to
their residents:
Skate & Bike Park
Beach Sand Volleyball Court
Youth Sports League
City of Needles
Community Recreation
Community Services Department
(909) 477-2760
web site: http://www.cityofrc.us/cityhall/cs/
The City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Grapevine"
guide is chock full of the different activities and
services available to their residents, including a
special needs program called IncredABLES:
Teen Scene
Pee Wee & Youth Sports
Adult Sports
Family Sports Center
Special Events (i.e., Founder's Day Parade)
University of Redlands
Playschool
Arts & Crafts
Dance & Music Classes
Martial Arts
Fitness
Swim Program
Just for Seniors
Travel Connection
City of Redlands
Recreation Bureau
(909) 798-7572
web site: https://apm.activecommunities.
com/redlandsrecreation/Home
The City of Redlands has a variety of activities
for their residents. These include:
After School Program
Youth & Adult Sports
Redlands Community Center Activities
Joslyn & Redlands Community Senior Centers
Tennis/Racquetball
Redlands Lawn Bowling Club
City of Rialto
Recreation & Community Svcs
(909) 421-4949
The city of Rialto has an extensive list of activities, excursions and events. They even offer
Kidstuff, a licensed child care for pre-school
through 6th grade! To name a few items:
Recreation Swimming
Fun & Fitness
Healthy Rialto Kids (ages 0-5)
Dance / Tumbling Classes
Sports (Martial arts, skating, softball, golf, et al)
Senior Activities including Aqua-robics
Rialto Community Players
Special Events (I.e., Run Watcha Brung Car
Show)
Mountain Communities of Crestline to
Green Valley Lake
(909) 337-7275
Web site: www.rim-rec.org
Rim of the World serves mountain communities
from Crestline to Green Valley Lake (including
Running Springs) with activities such as:
Youth/Adult Sports
Martial Arts
Special Events
Swimming
Fitness Classes
City of San Bernardino
Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs
(909) 384-5233 (closed Fridays)
web site: www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us/cityhall/
parks/
The city of San Bernardino has something for everyone. They have a variety of programs geared
toward all age groups including a Mentoring
program. The Center for Individual Development (CID) works in conjunction with the Parks
department to serve people with developmental
disabilities. (See more on CID in last section of
insert.) A few of the large roster of items to be
found are:
9 Community Centers w/ their
respective programs
Special Events (i.e, Harvest Fair)
After School Programs
Senior Services
Adult Classes
Youth Sports
Aquatic Programs
City of Twenty-Nine Palms
Park & Recreation
(760) 367-7562
web site: www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us/
The City of Twenty-nine Palms offers services
like the following to residents:
Youth & Adult Sports
Special Annual Programs
(i.e, Halloween Funfest)
Knott Sky Park Campground
Rim of the World Recreation District
City of Upland, ‘Madonna of the Trail’ statue
Special Interest Classes
Theatre 29
City of Upland
Recreation Division
(909) 931-4280 (closed Fridays)
web site: http://www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us/asp/
Site/Recreation/GeneralInfo/
The City of Upland offers a large variety of Recreation Classes, Special Interest Classes, Youth
Sports & Exercise, and Adult Dance & Fitness.
You may also find:
Movies & Concerts in Magnolia Park
CPR/AED
Dog Obedience Classes
Trips & Tours for the Family
Tiny Tots
Activities for Seniors
City of Victorville
Community Services Dept
(760) 245-5551 (closed Fridays)
web site: www.ci.victorville.ca.us/Site/CityServices
The city of Victorville holds activities for all age
groups to enjoy. Rockview Nature Park contains a Nature Center and Nature Gazebo for
weddings! The V.I.P. programs cater to families
with children who have special needs. Other
activities offered:
Special Events (i.e., Holiday Parade)
Pre-School Programs
Adult & Youth Sports
Health & Fitness classes
Dance classes
Senior Services
Recreation/Hobby groups
Greentree Golf Course
City of Yucaipa
their residents:
Community Events (i.e., Yucaipa Iris Festival)
Kids Club
Aquatic Programs
Youth / Adult Sports Lessons
Exercise Classes
Special Interest Classes
Racquetball / Open Gym
City of Yucca Valley
Recreation Division
(760) 369-7211 (closed Fridays)
web site: www.yucca-valley.org
The city of Yucca Valley offers a variety of
classes, programs and events. The Hi-Desert
Nature Museum is located in the Community
Center complex. A few of the items you might
enjoy are:
Exercise & Fitness
Aquatic Programs
Special Events (i.e, Dinosaur Family Fun Day)
Adult and Youth Sports
Adult Excursions (i.e., Sawdust Festival)
Open Studio Art Workshop
Party Bridge
LIne Dance Classes
RIVERSIDE
COUNTY
City of Banning
Community Services Dept.
(951) 922-3242 (closed Fridays)
web site: http://ci.banning.ca.us/
The city of Banning offers a variety of programs
and classes for all ages. These include:
6 City Parks
Youth Sports
Tot Time
Special Events (i.e, Halloweenfest)
Community Services/Recreation
(909) 790-7460
web site: www.yucaipa.org
The city of Yucaipa has many activities to offer
Windmill Energy in the San Gorgonio Pass, near
Palm Springs
Martial Arts
Banning Senior Center
City of Beaumont
Beaumont-Cherry Valley Recreation & Park
(951) 845-9555
web site: http://www.bcvparks.com/
The city of Beaumont and its surrounding areas
have put together a variety of activities and
events for their community. These include:
Special Events (i.e, Fishing Derby)
Dance & Fitness Classes
Special Interest Classes
Youth Gymnastics
Movies Under the Stars
City of Blythe
Recreation Center
(760) 922-4266
The City of Blythe is responsible for the Blythe
Golf Course situated northwest of the City. The
recreation center schedules some of the following activities for its residents:
Arts & Crafts
Youth Sports
Fishing Days
City of Corona
Recreation Services
(951) 736-2241
web site: www.discovercorona.com
The City of Corona has a wide variety of activities and classes. Items offered include:
Youth/Adult Sports
Aquatics Training Programs
After School Kids Program
Corona Adventure Day Camp
Early Childhood Activities
Special Interest Classes (Youth & Adult)
Performing & Visual Arts
Fitness Classes
Senior Center & Services
Cities of Hemet/San Jacinto/
Menifee /Winchester/Sun City (east of
I215)
Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District
(951) 654-1505
web site: www.vwrpd.org
The Cities of Hemet / San Jacinto / Menifee
/ Winchester / Sun City band together to offer
their community a variety of services, such as:
Special Events (i.e., Soap Box Derby)
Excursions (i.e., Catalina Island)
Instructional Classes
Aquatic Program
Martial Arts Classes
Dance/Fitness Classes
Infant/Toddler Pre-School Classes
The Riding Academy
Youth & Adult Sports
After School Programs
City of Indio
Community Services Department
(760) 391-4170
web site: www.indio.org
The City of Indio maintains a state-of-the-art
Teen and Senior Center as well as a fully-lighted
municipal golf course. Indio is also the home to
many nationally known festivals, such as the
National Date Festival, the Coachella Music Fest,
the Stagecoach Country Music Festival, and the
city-sponsored International Tamale Festival.
City of La Quinta
Community Services
(760) 777-7090
web site: www.la-quinta.org
The City of La Quinta has a number of recreational and sporting activities for their residents
including:
Exercise / Fitness Classes
Nature Preserve / Trails
Fishing in Lake Elsinore. Did you know that adult consumers
are eligible for a free California fishing license?
Summer Golf Tour
Senior Services
La Quinta Museum
City of Lake Elsinore
Parks and Recreation
(951) 245-0442
web site: http://www.lake-elsinore.org/
The City of Lake Elsinore offers a wide variety
of programs and classes for all ages and activity
levels. :
Special Events (Kids Fishing Derby)
Dance Classes
Martial Arts
CPR Instruction
Skate Park
Adult/Youth Sports
Tiny Tot Activities
City of Moreno Valley
Parks and Community Services Dept.
(951) 413-3280
web site: http://www.moval.org
The City of Moreno Valley includes many items
on their busy agenda of activities including special needs programs (see back section of booklet). Some of these are:
MoVal Movies
Multi-Use Trails
After School Programs
Special Interest Classes
Dog Obedience
Youth/Adult Sports
Special Events (i.e, Artober Fest)
Dance / Fitness Classes
Moreno Valley Golf Club
Senior Community Center
City of Murrieta
Parks & Recreation
(951) 304-7275
web site: www.murrieta.org/services/cs/
The city of Murrieta offerings include an alternative recreation program for individuals with
special needs. Also offered:
Dog Obedience / Horseback Riding
Recreation & Lap Swimming
Music & Performing Arts
Senior Programs
Fitness / Martial Arts
Skate Park
Special Events (i.e., music concerts)
City of Norco
Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs
(951) 270-5632
web site: http://norco.ca.us/depts/parks_
recreation_n_community_services/
The City of Norco has an assortment of activities
for residents. They also sponsor Party Pardners,
a special needs recreation group. Other items
on the agenda include:
Leisure Enrichment Classes
Youth / Adult Sports
Fitness Classes
Geocaching
Norco Senior Center
Special Events (i.e., equestrian events/rodeos)
Cities of Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indio,
Thousand Palms, Thermal, Mecca,
Coachella, Bermuda Dunes, North
Shore, Oasis, Indio Hills, Indian Wells,
Rancho Mirage and Vista Santa Rosa
Desert Recreation District
(760) 347-3484
web site: www.myrecreationdistrict.com
There are numerous sports fields, pools, parks
and community centers that dot the landscape
in this portion of the lower desert. The district
offers activities such as:
Swim/Water Safety Lessons
Summer Camps
Trips for Kids Biking Program
Palm Springs Aerial Tram
Yoga and Tai Chi
Sports / Fitness / Dance
Special Interest Classes
City of Palm Springs
Parks & Recreation
(760) 323-8272
web site: http://www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us/
The City of Palm Springs serves up an assortment
of different activities and services for the lower
desert residents. These include:
After School Program
The Plaza Racquet Club
Aquatics
Dancing / Fitness Classes
Youth/Adult Sports
Palm Springs Bike Routes & Trails
Palm Springs Skate Park
Mizell Senior Center
Tahquitz Creek, A Golf Resort
City of Perris
Parks & Recreation
(951) 943-6603
web site: http://cityofperris.org/residents/
parks/recguide.html
The City of Perris includes the following on their
varied agenda of services:
Youth / Adult Sports Activities
Senior Activities
Fitness / Martial Arts
Special Events (i.e. Rods and Rails Extravaganza)
Special Interest Classes
tact the center nearest you for their respective
offerings. Items on the schedule may include:
Special Events (i.e., Mariachi Festival)
Tot / Youth Classes
Teen / Adult Sports
Facility Rentals
Aquatics
Special Topics (i.e, Lawn Bowling)
City of Temecula
Community Services Dept.
(951) 694-6480
web site: http://www.cityoftemecula.org/
temecula/Residents/
The City of Temecula offers a wide selection of
activities for their community. The city employs
an inclusion specialist to help ensure that all
individuals with a disability may participate in
activities to the fullest extent possible. There
is also "High Hopes", a social groups for people
over 18 with a developmental disability, which
is sponsored by the City. Below are some of the
other activities:
Youth / Personal Enrichment Classes
Performing Arts Classes
Sports & Fitness Classes
Aquatics
Old Town Temecula Commuity Theater
Temecula Children’s Museum
Skate Park
Special Interest Summer Camps
City of Riverside
Park & Recreation
(951) 826-2000
web site: http://riversideca.gov/park_rec/
The City of Riverside has 15 community centers
each with their own activities. You should con-
Mission Inn, Riverside
Riverside County Regional Parks & Open-Space District
Riverside County has numerous parks for recreation purposes throughout the County, some of which
are listed below. You can also find historic landmarks and nature trails which are not listed but may
be of interest to you. For information on all the protected areas available to the public, go to the
Regional Parks web site, www.rivcoparks.org/or you may call Park Headquarters at 1.800.234.7275.
Beaumont
Hurkey Creek Park
(951) 659-2050
Blythe
Santa Rosa Plateau Reserve
(951) 677-6951
Bogart Park
(951) 845-3818
Murrieta
Mayflower Park
(760) 922-4665
Goose Flats Wildlife Area
(951) 955-4397 (District Headquarters)
McIntyre Park
(760) 922-8205
Gavilan HIlls (West of Perris)
Harford Springs Reserve
(951) 637-6984
Riverside
Hidden Valley Wildlife Area
(951)785-7452
Louis Robidoux Nature Center
(951) 683-4880
Jensen-Alvarado Historic Ranch & Museum
(951) 369-6055
Rancho Jurupa Park
(951) 684-7032
Hemet
Quail Valley
Maze Stone Park
(951) 637-6984
Kabian Park
(951) 926-1541
Idyllwild
Lawler Alpine Cabins
(951) 955-4397 (Reservations Only)
Idyllwild Park
(909) 659-2656
Idyllwild Park Nature Center
(951) 659-3850
La Quinta
Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area
(760) 564-4712
Moreno Valley
Box Springs Mountain Reserve
(951) 684-7032
Mountain Center
McCall Memorial Park
(951) 659-2311
Temecula
Western Riverside Multi Species Reserve
(951) 926-7416
Winchester
Lake Skinner Recreation Area
(951) 926-1541
WATER PARKS
Riverside
Cove Water Park
(915) 360-1974
Perris
Dropzone Water Park
(951) 210-1600
Santa Rosa Plateau
San Bernardino County Regional Parks
San Bernardino County sponsors a series of events and activities at different parks throughout the
County each year. You may call the following numbers to get a list of events at the park closest to
your location or go to their web site, http://cms.sbcounty.gov/parks/Home.aspx.
Prado g Chino
(909) 597-4260
Lake Gregory g Crestline
(909) 338-2233
Cucamonga-Guasti g Ontario
(909) 481-4205
Mojave Narrows g Victorville
(760) 245-2226
Glen Helen g San Bernardino
(909) 887-7540
Calico Ghost Town g Yermo
1-800-TO-CALICO
Yucaipa g Yucaipa
(909) 790-3127
Mojave River Forks g Hesperia
(760) 389-2322
Moabi River Walk, Needles
Moabi g Needles
(760) 326-9000
CALIFORNIA STATE PARK SYSTEM
California State Parks not only include state parks (Southern California region listed below) but also State Reserves, Historic Sites,
Beaches, Wildlife Refuges, Trails, Forests and Hatcheries! State
SP= State Park
Parks seek to make their facilities as accessible to people with
SRA= State Recreation Area
disabilities as possible. The lifetime Disabled Discount Pass offer
SHP= State Historic Park
visitors with disabilities a 50% discount on vehicle day use, family
camping, and boat use fees at California State Park operated units
(except Hearst San Simeon SHM). For a complete listing of California State Parks, go to http://www.parks.ca.gov/parkindex/ and start your search for the perfect
vacation spot! State park reservations can be made online or offline by calling 1-800-444-PARK or
TDD 1-800-274-7275.
Los Angeles County
Antelope Valley Indian Museum
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland SP
Castaic Lake SRA
Dockweiler State Beach
Hunger Valley State Vehicular
Recreation Area
Kenneth Hahn SRA
Leo Carillo SP
Los Angeles SHP
Los Encinos SHP
Malibu Creek SP
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Pío Pico SHP
Placerita Canyon SP
Point Dume State Beach
Rio de Los Angeles SRA
Robert H Meyer Memorial State Beach
Saddleback Butte SP
Santa Monica State Beach
Santa Susana Pass SHP
Topanga SP
Watts Towers of Simon Rodia SHP
Will Rogers State Beach
Will Rogers SHP
Deserts
Anza-Borrego Desert SP
Heber Dunes Vehicular
Recreation Area
Ocotillo Wells Vehicular
Recreation Area
Picacho SRA
Providence Mountains SRA
Red Rock Canyon SP
Salton Sea SRA
Inland Empire
California Citrus SHP
Chino Hills SP
Lake Perris SRA
Mount San Jacinto SP
Silverwood Lake SRA
Orange County
Bolsa Chica State Beach
Crystal Cove SP
Doheny State Beach
Huntington State Beach
San Clemente State Beach
San Diego County
Border Field SP
Cardiff State Beach
Carlsbad State Beach
Corona del Mar State Beach
Cuyamaca Rancho SP
Leucadia State Beach
Moonlight State Beach
Old Town San Diego SHP
Palomar Mountain SP
San Elijo State Beach
San Onofre State Beach
San Pasqual Battlefield SHP
Silver Strand State Beach
South Carlsbad State Beach
Torrey Pines Natural Reserve
Torrey Pines State Beach
CALIFORNIA
MISSIONS
Twenty-two California missions, historical reminders of the great Franciscan adventure, the ruins
of which stand in wonder and beauty along 600 miles of glorious golden coast region. Thousands
of people annually visit the Missions and find it most beautiful and interesting.
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
The following parks are under federal control. National parks have been created for the conservation of wild nature for posterity and as a symbol of national pride. The parks have different levels
of accessibility so it is important that you check online or by telephone if you have special needs.
Individuals with a permanent disability are eligible for a free Access Pass which may also provide
a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping,
swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship (http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.
htm).
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Devil’s Postpile NM
(760) 934-2289
Eugene O’Neill NHS
(925) 838-0249
Golden Gate NRA
(415) 561-4720
Cabrillo NM
(619) 557-5450
TTY (619) 222-8211
Channel Island NP
(805) 658-5700
Death Valley NP
(760) 786-3243
Joshua Tree NP
(760) 367-5500
Manzanar NHS
(760) 878-2932
Mojave NP
(760) 252-6101
Pinnacles NM
(831) 389-4485, x225
Santa Monica Mountains NRA
(805) 370-2300
Presidio
Muir Woods
Alcatraz
Marin Headlands
Point Bonita Lighthouse
Fort Point
Stinson Beach
Crissy Field
Mori Point
Sweeney Ridge
Ft. Baker
Cliff House
Milagra Ridge
John Muir NHS
(925) 228-8860
Kings Canyon NP
(559) 565-3341
Lassen Volcanic NP
(530) 595-4444
TTY (530) 595-3480
Lava Beds NM
(530) 667-2282
Point Reyes NS
(415) 464-5100
Redwood NP
(707) 464-6101
San Francisco Maritime NHP
(415) 561-7000
Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity NRA
(530) 242-3400
Yosemite NP
(209) 372-0200
NM= National Monument
NHS= National Historical Site
NRA=National Recreation Area
NP= National Park
NS= National Seashore
The following programs are set up to fulfill the social, recreational, sporting, and sometimes educational needs of the people with developmental disabilities and the individuals
who provide services for them. Some are sponsored by the “City” and some are run independently. Publication in this insert does not imply endorsement of any of the following
programs or activities. All programs or activities should be researched thoroughly before
you make any decisions!
EDUCATIONAL
SOCIAL
RECREATIONAL
Sign language classes can sometimes be found
MORENO VALLEY
in your local recreation department’s schedule
SUNSHINE SOCIAL CLUB
of special interest classes. Check with your
Activities for developmentally challenged
local department and see if your area has orga- adults, such as music, dance, movies, basketnized a sign language class.
ball and games. Must be mobile and independent enough to take care of personal needs.
Wednesday, 6-8 pm, 18 and older, Fee and
must pre-register at Parks & Community Services office. Recreation Center, 14075 Frederick
Street. [See Moreno Valley Parks & Community
Services web site.]
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Canyon Lake
Has a driving class for individuals with special
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ing equipment for individuals with cerebral
Party Pardners is the second and fourth Friday
palsy.
of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at
DriversEd.com, 31524 Railroad Canyon Rd.,
the Rose M. Eldridge Senior Center, 2690 Clark
Suite 6, Canyon Lake Tele: (888) 651-2886
Avenue Norco. For more information, please
call (951) 270-5647 or email partypardners@
If you want to surf the 'Net' for fun or educaci.norco.ca.us. [See Norco Parks, Recreation &
tion and cannot afford a home computer, your
Community Services web site.]
county Library should
have a public computer with Internet
TEMECULA/MURRIETA
access for resident
HIGH HOPES
use. The Inland
A social/recreation program for adults with
Regional Center Fam- disabilities. Activities include dances, games,
ily Resource Library
arts & crafts, and more. Programs meet at
also has several
the Mary Phillips Senior Center (MPSC) at 41845
computers with Inter- 6th Street. You must RSVP for events, call
net access available for consumers and fam(951) 694-6464 or email questions to Christine.
ily members. Call the Library for directions,
[email protected].[See City of Te909.890.4794.
mecula Community Services Dept. web site.]
REDLANDS/SAN BERNARDINO/YUCAIPA
PURPLE TURTLES
An activity group for adult consumer which plans
outings to Southland attractions. For availability, please contact Pam Pyatt at 909.792.3233.
RIVERSIDE
FRIENDLY STARS
Sponsored by Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Dept. of Riverside. Dances, movies,
crafts, bingo and special events for adults with
developmental disabilities. Program is held
most Friday nights, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Fee. For
more information, call staff at La Sierra Senior
Ctr, (951) 351-6435. [See Riverside Parks & Recreation web site.]
SAN BERNARDINO
CENTER FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
web site: www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us/cityhall/parks/centers/center_for_individual_development_(cid).asp
The C.I.D. has designed a group of programs for
people of all ages with physical, developmental
and mental disabilities. Seniors and individuals
without disabilities are welcome to participate
in many of C.I.D. programs. Hours are MondayFriday, 9 am - 5 pm. Programs offered:
Merri-Mixers
Sea Turtles Swim Lessons/Swim Team
Adult Water Exercise
Teen Club After School Program - 13 years+
Sunshine Club After School Program - 6 years+
Yearly Harvest Fair
You should call ahead to check if a fee is
charged. 8088 Palm Lane, San Bernardino.
Call (909) 384-5426. (
ONTARIO
ADAPTED PROGRAM
Fun filled activities for people 3 years and older
with developmental challenges. Programs include:
‘Taz’ League Bowling
Social Club
Night Out! Eat - Drink - Be Merry
Get Your Groove On
AdventureDay
Fun Flicks
For more information, please call the Armstrong
Center at (909) 395-2020 or the Senior Center at
(909) 395-2021.
ANDERSON SQUARE
COLTON
web site: http://in-roads.net/anderson.htm
A social club for individuals with a developmental disability which include an Entertainment
Room (CD, darts, game tables, pool table, TV,
dancing), a Leisure Room (writing, books, magazines, books on tape, needlework, puzzles and
art projects), a Garden Room for refreshments
and conversation as well as a kitchen for large
projects and refreshments. Outings are planned
on a regular basis. There is no membership fee
and any adult who is a Regional Center consumer is welcome. Call In-Roads Creative Programs
at 909.783.7520 for more information.
BEST BUDDIES
web site: www.bestbuddiescalifornia.org/
Best Buddies matches individuals with developmental disabilities in one-to-one friendships
with student volunteers. Friends are encouraged to spend time together primarily during
lunch and sometimes after school. They are also
both members of a
Best Buddies club at
their school. The
club is coordinated
by faculty sponsors
and student leaders
who plan events for
the members. The
following chapters
exist in the Inland
Empire:
Alta Loma High
Arroyo Valley High (San Bdno)
Bloomington High
Cajon High (San Bndo)
Grand Terrace High
Norte Vista High (Riv)
Yucaipa High
Santiago High (Corona)
Eleanor Roosevelt High (Eastvale)
University of California, Riverside (UCR)
This list is updated with new chapters organized
by Best Buddies on a regular basis. Give their
Culver City office a call at (310) 642-2620 or
e-mail [email protected] and see if
students are being included in your high school.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
INCREDABLE PROGRAM
The City of Rancho Cucamonga offers a range of
recreational and social opportunities for residents with developmental and physical disabilitie For more information on classes which range
from cooking to dance to performing, contact
the city’s Community Service Dept at (909) 4772765. [See City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Services Department web site.]
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
DANCE CLASS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL
NEEDS
web site: www.wordinmotion-clubap2g.com/
Classes.html
The WORD IN MOTION expressive arts academy
has 'dynamo' classes for kids and individuals with
special needs. They have -- creative movement,
ballet, tap, jazz/hip hop.
WORD IN MOTION, several locations in the Inland
Empire Tele: (951) 522-6843
CHINO
TO THE POINTE DANCE
web site: www.tothepointedanceproductions.
com/special_needs_programs
Originally coordinated by the Educate.Advocate
group, this dance studio has special needs dance
classes based on age of student.
TO THE POINTE DANCE STUDIO, 14058 Euclid
Ave., Bldg. A, Chino Tele: (909) 628-4242
MURRIETA
DANCE CLASSES
Has a special needs dance class that meets once
a week.
TEMECULA DANCE ACADEMY, 29955 Technology
Rd., Murrieta Tele: (951) 699-9952
ACADEMY OF BALLET ARTS, 26305 Jefferson Ave.,
Suite M, Murrieta Tele: (951) 216-1853
VICTORVILLE
VIP PROGRAMS
Support groups and activities in coordination
with the Victorville Parks & Recreation Program with a focus on activities for children with
disabilities in the High Desert. Call the Parks
& Recreation program for more information,
760.245.5551.
APPLE VALLEY
SPECIAL APPLES
Fun, physical fitness, recreation and an opportunity for individuals with special needs to socialize and meet new friends. Call Apple Valley
Recreation for more information, 760.240.7880
ADAPTIVE
SPORTS
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
web site: www.sosc.org
Special Olympics Southern California - Riverside/San Bernardino Counties Region offers
year-round sports programs and competitions for
athletes in all of Riverside and San Bernardino
Counties.
Southern California Special Olympics Program
Contact List*:
Palm Springs to Thermal
Abbey Leffler (951) 703-6502(regional)
Greater San Bernardino
Robin & Keith Nemire, (951) 267-3633
Victor Valley and Wrightwood
Melanie Dube-Price, 760.953.1288
Morongo Valley to 29 Palms
Greg Johnson (760) 464-3863
Riverside / Corona-Norco
John Webber (951) 780-7672
Colton to Upland
Jeanette Skinner (909) 820-2612, x 2310
Temecula to Sun City
Sue Reed (951) 461-6568
* At this writing, there is no
Special Olympics Program in
the Needles or Blythe areas.
U.S. ADAPTIVE
RECREATION CENTER
Big Bear, California
web site: www.usarc.org
USARC is a non-profit adaptive
recreation program providing
multi-season opportunities for
people with disabilities to participate in challenging outdoor
recreation. In the winter there
is skiing with state of the art
adaptive equipment and a oneto-one instructor student ratio.
During the warmer months,
USARC combines water-oriented
sports, such as adaptive water skiing, kayaking,
sailing and fishing with evenings spent under the
pines and stars. If you are interested in challenging and recreational programming, contact
the USARC at (909) 584-0269 or visit their web
site.
AYSO SOCCER
V.I.P. League
web site: http://www.ayso.org/For_Families/
AYSO_Soccer_Programs/VIP/
The V.I.P. League is a soccer experience for
children and adults whose physical or mental
disabilities make it difficult to participate on
mainstream teams. For more information or to
find a team near you, please call (800) 872-2976
or e-mail [email protected].
YUCAIPA
SSTAR Acrobatic
Sensory Stimulation Through Acrobatic Recreation is a program through Tumble City which is
designed to enhance motor skills, social interaction and sensory integration through utilization
of acrobatic activities. Class dates are set up in
6-week sessions and are available through the
Inland Empire Autism Society: www.ieautism.
org.
MORENO VALLEY
BILL'S SPECIAL KIDS
web site: www.BillsSpecialKids.com
This is a sports program for children with special needs which works with the City of Moreno
Valley Recreation. They have soccer
in January and February, baseball
leagues from March through May,
basketball in September/October
and bowling during June through
December. For more information,
contact Bill or Pam at 951.242.7261.
HEMET / SAN JACINTO
EEK FITNESS
web site: www.eekandfriends.
com/
A Nonprofit Organization that offers personal
training, exercise classes, adaptive sports,
games and recreation activities for children
and adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities For more information, call
951.375.6906 or visit their web site.
LOMA LINDA
PossAbilities
web site: www.teampossabilities.org/
PossAbilities is a community outreach program
developed by the Loma Linda University Medical
Center East Campus to offer disabled individual
a chance to participate in adaptive sports, social
activitiesand education. Membership is free.
POSSABILITIES, Professional Plaza Building ‘A’,
25455 Barton Rd., Suite 109A, Loma Linda Tele:
(909) 558-6384
CALIFORNIA ADAPTIVE ROWING PROGRAM
(CARP)
web site: www.carplb.net/
This program is headquartered at the Long
Beach Rowing Association. CARP is a nonprofit
organization. Their mission is to provide instruction and training for competitive and recreational opportunities in the sport of rowing to
physically and intellectually challenged individuals. For more information, e-mail cathleeny@
metalmuses.com or call the Association at (562)
310-2757.
POMONA
CASA COLINA
web site: www.casacolina.org/
Community-Services/OutdoorAdventures
Casa Colina has both an Adaptive
Sports program, which includes
the annual "Land Meets Sea"
camp, as well as an Outdoor Adventure program . You can look
forward to adaptive sport activities for people at every level of
ability: Wheelchair Basketball
/ Hockey / Football /Tennis /
Quad Rugby / Power Soccer.
Outdoor Adventures trips and
tours include sailing, rafting,
skiing, fishing, camping, kayaking and family
camping, and is open to people of all abilities.
For more information on Casa Colina and Outdoor Adventures, you may call 909.596.7733,
ext. 4131 or toll-free 866/724-4127, ext. 4131.
You can also visit their web site.
NORCO
CHALLENGED CHILDREN’S RODEO
web site: challengedchildrensrodeo.com/
Rodeo sponsor for special needs children for
many years. Participants may weigh no more
than 80 lbs. and must be between the ages of
4 and 12 years old. Able to accommodate children who use a wheelchair who fall within these
parameters.
Contact Jean Hoffman, 350 Wild Horse Ln.,
Norco Tele: (951) 520-9359
NEWPORT BEACH
SAILING FASCINATION
With no prior experience needed, the Foundation teaches students everything from boat
safety, sailing terminology and concepts, steering, tacking, running down-wind,
crewing and perhaps most importantly, confidence-building. Students should dress for the weather
of the day of their class. Capable
students can go alone, or, with a
caregiver if preferred.
SAILING FASCINATION, 9224 Residencia, Newport Beach Tele:
Tom Tolbert (949) 640-1678
HEART
OF SAILING
web site: www.heartofsailing.
org
Heart of Sailing is a non-profit
foundation which introduces sailing to children
with developmental disabilities as a form of
education and recreation. Heart of Sailing operates its Daysail Program in more than 10 locations worldwide, including Southern California.
You may call (949) 236-7245 or go to their web
site for more information.
CHALLENGE AIR
web site: challengeair.com
Texas-based non-profit that gives children with
special needs an opportunity to experience and
participate in an actual flight. Preregistration is
required. This program is offered free of charge
to participating children and families in different locations throughout the country. Participants range from ages 7-25. Visit their web site
to see when they will be ‘flying’ into Southern
California. Facebook - https://www.facebook.
com/Challengeair.
SURFERS HEALING AUTISM
Surfers Healing was founded by Israel and Danielle Paskowitz who have a son with autism. A
former competitive surfer, Israel hit upon an
idea--with Isaiah on the front of his surfboard,
and Izzy steering from the back, the two spent
the day surfing together. Surfing had a profound
impact on Isaiah. Izzy and Danielle began to host
day camps at the beach where autistic children
and their families could be exposed to a completely new experience of surfing. Sign-ups for
this popular and unique camp can only be done
online at www.surfershealing.org.
LITTLE LEAGUE CHALLENGER DIVISION
For Little League - Challenger baseball participation, it is best to call Little League's Western
Regional Headquarters in San Bernardino for the
District Administrator closest to you.
(909) 887-6444
Ask your respective District Administrator about
"Challenger" teams. He/She will be able to tell
you which "Challenger" division is nearest to
your home.
SAN BERNARDINO
GOLDEN TIGER MARTIAL ARTS
A karate program which incorporates students
with autism into their program.
GOLDEN TIGER MARTIAL ARTS, 4077 University
Parkway #104 San Bernardino Tele: (909) 8819603
Ask for Tammi Lawrence
HEMET
UNIQUE KICKERS
Teaching karate to help develop a child’s sense
of well being and self esteem.
UNIQUE KICKERS, 1520 S. San Jacinto Ave., Suite
1, San Jacinto Tele: (951) 282-4650
ADAPTIVE SWIM PROGRAMS
Inland Empire
RIVERSIDE: Cove Water Park has an adaptive
swim lessons called StarF.I.S.H. Adapted Swim
Lessons
Cove Water Park, 4310 Camino Real, Riverside,
Tele: (951) 360-1974
web site: http://www.covewaterpark.org/classes/starf-i-s-h-adapted-swim-lessons
SAN BERNARDINO: Cal State University, San
Bernardino (CSUSB) has a yearly All Star Swim,
a learn-to-swim program for any person with a
disability. CSUSB, 5500 University Parkway, San
Bernardino Tele: (909) 537-5352
web site: http://disabilitysports.csusb.edu/allStarSwim.html
LOMA LINDA: The PossAbilities program has a
yearly SwimAbilities program. This program is
designed for swimmers and non-swimmers with
special needs of all ages!
DRAYSON CENTER AQUATIC FACILITY, 25040 Stewart St, Loma Linda Tele: (909) 558.6384
web site: http://www.teampossabilities.org/
swimabilities/
TRIPS
TOURS
The following agencies plan vacations geared
for people with a developmental disability. The
rules which govern each company will vary so
make sure you get all the details before you
start packing!
Trips, Inc.
(818) 753-4530
web site: www.tripsinc.com/
New Directions
(888) 967-2841
web site: www.newdirectionstravel.org/
Leisure Express
(619) 685-1175, x254
web site: www.arc-sd.com/document.
doc?id=458
A Touch of Country Vacations
(800) 920-4473
web site: atouchofcountryvac.net/
Special Excursions Travel Club
(818) 305-4191
web site: www.setravelclub.com/
DON’T
FORGET
The local Chamber of Commerce will have a list
of museums in your respective area. Browsing
through museums can make for a fun day! Once
again, make sure you call ahead with any special
needs you might have.