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Activities ifly Indoor Skydiving Sam Rayburn Highway (Stonebriar Mall) Frisco, TX 75034 Dallas Children s Theatre Rosewodd Center/5938 Skillman Dallas, TX 74231 214-740-0051 dallas.iflyworld.com/education education@iflydallas.com Elementary age+; everyone can fly. Cost starts at $25/student www.dct.org ginawaits@dct.org Sensory friendly performances offered. Grisham Farms www.grishamfarms.com/special-needs 4546 CR 408 Day experiences (at your location only) McKinney, TX 75071 214-544-7255 Stephanie@grishamfarms.org Bricks 4 Kidz Frisco, TX 75034 214-784-0687 www.bricks4kidz.com After-school programs, preschool classes, birthday parties, field trips and camps. Studio Movie Grill www.studiomoviegrill.com 4800 SH 121 972-987-1899 The Colony, TX 75056 Hosts special needs screenings monthly (Saturdays at 11). Children with special needs and their siblings enter free; parents enter for a reduced rate. Sensory-friendly screenings decrease sound and increase lighting. Sense-Able Gym http://www.sense-ablegym.com 3130 North Shilo Road Sensory gym- open play and classes available. $12/visit or monthly membership w/ unlimited visits. Garland, TX Siblings are $16/visit. Open Wednesday-Saturday. 214-790-6953 Frisco Youth Theatre www.friscoyouththeater.org 1301 Custer Road #706 Summer camps for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Grades PK-12. Plano, TX 75075 Frisco Parks & Recreation www.friscofun.org 5828 Nancy Jane Lane Frisco, TX 75035 To sign your child up for a class and need special accommodations, please contact Alyssa Sniederman at 972-292-6524. SOAR scholarships are also available. Sensory Fun From Day One http://www.sensoryfunfromdayone.com/
It s a Sensory World www.itsasensoryworld.org 13617 Neutron Road 972-239-8100 Carrollton-Farmers Branch, TX 75244 AMC Theaters https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films 2601 Preston Road Frisco, TX 75034 AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month. Please check your local theatre listings for specific show times, and don t forget to share your family fun with #AMCSensoryFriendly. Art Classes www.kidsandart.com/frisco Frisco Farmer s Market http://friscorotaryfarmersmarket.com/ SciTech Discovery www.mindstretchingfun.org Heard Museum www.heardmuseum.org Sharkarosa www.sharkarosa.com Geocaching www.geocaching.com Pump it Up www.pumpitupparty.com/tx/frisco/home-p1q14.htm Main Event www.maineventusa.com/locations/locations/frisco Canyons Rock Climbing www.canyonsclimbinggym.com Urban Air http://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/trampoline-park-locations/frisco-trampoline-park/
Camps Somewhere Over the Rainbow Summer program designed for elementary-aged children with Autism. 6/12/17 7/27/17 4809 S Colony Blvd. The Colony, TX 75056 Monday Thursday, 12:30pm - 3:30pm (no care during the week of July 4 th ). $200 Holding Fee. $150 per week Standard, $170 per week includes 6 Speech Therapy Sessions. Children must be toilet trained and not prone to elopement/aggressive behavior. http://swotr.org/services/ Texas Elks 1963 FM 1586 Gonzales, TX Texas Hands and Voices P.O. Box 2208 Cypress, TX 77410 (936)463-8948 Seek Camp 3624 Long Prairie Rd. #101 Flower Mound, TX 75022 Alphabest Summer Bridge Program J. Fortune Frisco/Aubrey TX (972) 668-0640 SPCA - Critter Camp 8411 Stacy Road McKinney, TX 75070 Camp Kiowa at Lone Oak Brian Manhart 8484 S FM 372 Gainesville, TX 76249 Summer Science Day Camps 101 S Coit Rd STE 36-153 Richardson, TX 75080 (214) 530-5979 www.texaselkscamp.org Free camp for children with special needs 830-875-2425 www.txhandsandvoices.org Retreat for families of children with hearing impairments www.seekcamp.org Camp for ages 9-20 with physical and/or mental challenges 806-535-4479 www.alphabest.org jfortune@alphabest.org Students going into Kindergarten that are 5 years old by June 1 / Summer Enrichment Programs www.spca.org/crittercamp Camps for children who love animals. Offered during school breaks. Ages 8-11 Contact Terry Hooks, educational coordinator: 214-742-7722 X1811 or thooks@spca.org (940) 665-3800 www.campkiowa.com brian@campkiowa.com Workshops and services for families with children with developmental delays www.clubscientificdallas.com science@clubsci.com Ages 4-15
YMCA Summer Camp Serves North Texas Joni and Friends 18800 FM 362 Navasota, TX 77868 Marbridge Summer Camp Barbara Bush 2310 Bliss Spillar Road Manchaca, TX 78652 Camp on the Lake Several Locations (214) 367-8431 Charis Hills 498 Faulkner Road Sunset, TX 76270 Camp El Tesoro 7710 Fall Creek Hwy Granbury, TX 76049 Circle of Friends Camp 6075 SHWY 155 N Gilmer, TX 75644 Collin County Adventure Camp 1180 W. Houston Street Anna, TX 75409 (215) 667-5600 ATI Summer Camp 8200 Stonebrook Pkwy #108 Frisco, TX 75034 Camp John Marc 2929 Carlisle St #355 Dallas, TX 75204 www.ymcadallas.org/summer www.joniandfriends.org Weeklong vacation for the whole family of children with special needs 972-941-4525 www.marbridge.org bbush@marbridge.org Camp Marbridge reaches out to young adults with cognitive challenges. Ages 16-30 512-282-1144 www.camponthelake.org Ages 6-13 - A premier waterfront day camp serving families in Lewisville, Flower Mound, Frisco, Plano, Park Cities, Coppell and North Dallas area www.charishills.org Overnight 1 week camp for children with learning disabilities/social Skills / Ages 7-18 940-964-2145 www.campsfirefw.org Campers with mild disabilities attend camp with a camp buddy 817-831-2111 www.campgilmont.org Family Camps www.collincountyadventurecamp.org Day Camp for Ages 5-15 Overnight Camp for ages 7-15 (469) 726-9284 www.myati.org Summer camp for children with high-functioning Autism - Camp ican www.campjohnmarc.org (214) 360-0056 Serving campers with chronic illness or physical disabilities.
Focus on the Future Brenda Batts, Ph.D 1717 West Plano Parkway Plano, TX 75075 HEROES - Helping Everyone Reach Outstanding Educational Success 101 S. Coit Rd. #36-348 Richardson, TX 75080 The Wesley Place 2200 East Ledbetter Dallas, TX 75216 ARC of Dallas 12700 Hillcrest Road #200 Dallas, TX 75230 Texas Lions Camp P.O. Box 290247 Kerrville, TX 78029 Angel Camp Rockwall, TX Champions Special Ministries 5333 Independence Pkwy Plano, TX 75023 Camp Life 6301 Rehburg Road Burton, TX 77835 Camp Blessing 26922 Holly Lord Magnolia, TX 77355 CAMP Camp PO Box 27086 San Antonio, TX 78227 (972) 599-1400 www.focussped.com postmaster@focussped.com Summer Camps for children with Autism and other developmental disabilities / Grades PK-12 (214) 924-5768 www.heroesdfw.org Day Camp variety of services - all ages (214) 376-7050 www.thewesleyplace.com Day camp for teens & young adults www.arcdallas.org Day camp for children with special needs/ages 5-21 214-634-9810 www.lionsclub.com/summercamps Camp for children with special needs. Ages 7-16 (830) 896-8500 www.ymcadallas.org/locations/jerchiltonymca/angel_camp/ (972) 772-9622 Day camp for children with special needs ages 5-18 Day camp for children with special needs 913-638-6823 www.championsspecialministries.org www.camplife.tamu.edu Ages 5-21 & Siblings 979-862-2913 Camp for children with special needs and their siblings/ages 7+ (281) 259-5789 www.campblessing.org www.campcamp.org 210-671-5411 Camp for children with special needs /Ages 5-50
Camp Carter (Camp Can-Do) 6200 Sand Springs Rd Ft. Worth, TX 76114 Camp Discovery PO Box 290247 Kerrville, TX 78029 Camp for All 6301 Rehburg Road Burton, TX 77835 United Through Hope 9906 Camfield Av Frisco, Texas 75033 Camp Summit 17210 Campbell Road Dallas, TX 75252 Camp New Horizon 3406 Dublin Road Parker, TX 75002 Down Syndrome Guild 1702 N. Collins Blvd Richardson, TX 75080 Elijah's Retreat CO Road 3110 Jacksonville, TX 75766 Sci-Tech Discovery Center 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy Frisco, TX 75034 Young Chefs Academy 9350 Pasadena Dr. Ste 300 Frisco, TX 75035 www.campcarter.org Day camp for children with special needs 817-738-9241 www.visionworkscamps.org Camp for children with special needs / Ages 7-16 210-698-9485 www.campforall.org Camp for children with special needs 979-289-3752 www.unitedthroughhope.org Social Skills camps 866-857-7751 www.campsummittx.org camp@campsummittx.org (972) 484-8900 Overnight camp 1 week camp for students with diabetes. (972) 392-1181 www.diabetes.org shill@diabetes.org (214) 267-1374 www.downsyndromedallas.org jennifer@downsyndromedallas.org www.elijahsretreat.com East Texas Autism retreat 903-589-0145 https://mindstretchingfun.org/sci-tech-camp/ Weekly science camps, M-F, 9-4. $250/week for members $300/week for members Family membership (4 people) is $80/year- includes free entry & discounted camps, parties, etc. Non-member admission to the Discovery Center is $8/person. 972-335-4449 http://friscotx.youngchefsacademy.com/?id=174
Cutting Edge Summer camps centered around speech/ot therapies, &/or handwriting/fine motor activities. 9am- 800 N. Watters Road Allen, TX 75013 12pm. $375/week. https://cuttingedgepediatrictherapy.com/ It's A Sensory World (972)239-8100 13617 Neutron Road www.itsasensoryworld.org Carrollton-Farmers Branch, TX 75244 Camps for Sensory Seekers- M-F 9-4, $350/week. ½ day option for preschoolers. Family Tree Counseling Social skills camps for children with Autism, ADHD, or social difficulties. M-F 2.5-3 hours $275/week 3900 American Drive Suite 103 214-230-1234 www.ftcounseling.com info@ftcounseling.com Plano, TX 75075 ManeGait Social skills and siblings camps. Social skills camp July 11-14 8am-1pm $400. Sibling camp (ages 8-13)- 3160 N. Custer Rd. McKinney, TX 75071 July 25-28 8am-3pm $300. http://www.manegait.org/ The Reading Ranch A variety of academic summer camps offered throughout the summer. 6991 Pecan Frisco, TX 75034 http://www.readingranch.com/ The Handwriting Clinic Therapeutic handwriting classes. https://www.thehandwritingclinic.com/ 1771 International Parkway, Suite 101 972-633-1974 Richardson, TX 75081 Classes McKinney Guitar Studio John Wynn McKinney, TX (972) 832-1646 www.johnwynn.com john@johnwynn.com Private guitar and ukulele lessons (age 6 and up). Call, text or email for pricing and scheduling. Music Institute of North Texas 4747 Ohio Drive Frisco, TX 75035 Frisco Swim Ridgecrest St/Meadow Hill Frisco, TX 75033 (972) 668-6600 www.musicinstitutent.com info@musicinstitutent.com Ages 18 months and up; Year round open enrollment; sign up for classes anytime. (214) 618-8342 www.friscoswim.com info@friscoswim.com Swim Lessons for Children with Special Needs Plano Therapeutic Recreations www.planotherapeutic.com 4011 W. Plano Pkwy Plano, TX 75093 dianned@plano.gov
Frisco Parks & Recreation 5828 Nancy Jane Lane Frisco, TX 75035 (972) 292-5000 Frisco Public Library 6101 Frisco Square Blvd Frisco, TX 75034 Plano Therapeutic Recreations 4011 W. Plano Parkway Plano, TX 75093 Private Bike Riding Lessons: Jen Cox, OT Private Swim Lessions: Aubrey Selbo, PT Sound Starts Music Therapy 3550 Parkwood Blvd. #705 Frisco, TX 75034 www.friscofun.org Recreational programs. If you would like to sign your child up for a class and need special accommodations, please contact Alyssa Sniederman at 972-292-6524. SOAR scholarships are also available; contact Jennifer Russell for more information- jrussell@friscotexas.gov or 972-292-6501. Variety of children s programs throughout the summer. Enroll in the mayor s reading challenge! www.friscolibrary.com 972-292-5669 Classes/camps for children with special needs. www.planotherapeutic.com dianned@plano.gov 972-832-9899 coxje@friscoisd.org 903-237-9230 selboa@friscoisd.org Group music therapy classes. 10 classes for $179 http://soundstartsmusic.com/ 469-443-6224 DayHab Programs Achievement Center of Texas 2950 N. Shiloh Road Garland, TX 75044 (972) 414-7700 Starla Center 426 Keller Pkwy #600 Keller, TX 76248 Helping Hands of Duncanville 621 Hustead Duncanville, TX 75116 www.achievementcenteroftexas.org www.aactgala.com mserie@tx.rr.com Day care & DayHab (817) 337-8200 www.starlacenter.org Day Program for Children & Adults (972) 709-3448 www.helpinghandsofduncanville.com
Resources Kids Directory DFW Area Around Town Kids Website www.aroundtownkidsfrisco.com Family E-Guide North Texas Kids www.specialneedskidsdirectory.com Resource for Therapeutic & Recreational Activities in DFW Frisco Area Search Special Needs Camps for Many Local Camps www.familyeguide.com www.northtexaskids.com Therapies The Warren Center 320 Custer Road Richardson, TX 75080 ManeGait Therapeutic Riding 3160 N. Custer Road McKinney, TX 75071 TOP Pediatric Therapy 3550 Parkwood Blvd #704 Frisco, TX 75034 (972) 490-9055 www.thewarrencenter.org (469) 742-9611 www.manegait.org/programs/therapeutic-riding/ Horseback Riding for children with special needs (214) 618-9341 www.toppediatrictherapy.com betsy@toppediatrictherapy.com It's A Sensory World (972)239-8100 13617 Neutron Road www.itsasensoryworld.org Carrollton-Farmers Branch, TX 75244 Occupational therapy/camps for sensory seekers Cutting Edge Occupational Therapy http://cuttingedgepediatrictherapy.com/ 800 N. Watters Road Suite 190 (469) 675-3153 Allen, TX 75013 Callier Center www.utdallas.edu/calliercenter (214)905-3000 1966 Inwood Drive Dallas, TX 75235 Camps/classes for speech and social skills Kidability Occupational & Physical Therapy (972)905-3413 http://kidabilitytx.com/about/