Recreation Programs

Adaptive Sports Connection (TAASC is Adaptive Sports Connection) empowers children, adults, and veterans with disabilities through sports and wellness programs. Founded in 1992 in Columbus, Ohio, Adaptive Sports Connection helps those with disabilities and their families stay active. Over the years, we have been able to impact the lives of thousands of individuals living with disabilities due to: amputations, combat-injuries, post- traumatic stress syndrome, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, autism, other neuromuscular/orthopedic conditions, downs syndrome, brain injuries, visual impairments, and more. We currently offer sports programs including: downhill skiing, water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, cycling, rock climbing, archery, fishing, paddle boarding, and sailing. As our program expands, we hope to offer even more sports to meet the growing needs in our community. We operate our winter sports programs at Snow Trails Ski Resort in Mansfield, Ohio, and Mad River Mountain Ski Resort in Valley Hi, Ohio. We also provide participants opportunities to ski in other locations and competitions, such as The majority of our summer sports take place at our headquarters along the Scioto River in Powell, Ohio. Through a partnership with the City of Columbus we have access to nearly 22 acres of beautiful land along the river for water sports and fishing. Our cycling program we take on the road accommodating individuals, schools, and organizations. Adaptive Sports Connection teaches skills to the individual with a disability and to their family, friends, or other support people so they can enjoy sports together. Adaptive Sports Connection relies heavily on our volunteers - many of whom have disabilities themselves. We are committed to providing quality training by having certified volunteer instructors including numerous ski instructors, kayaking instructors, and water ski instructors.

Contact Name: Maddison Mattey
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (614) 389-3921
Website: www.adaptivesportsconnection.org
Video Link: https://youtu.be/3HrlbdAKA1A

Adaptive Sports Ohio is a non-profit organization whose mission is to remove barriers to ensure that individuals with physical disabilities have a chance to play, and utilize sport to elevate ability and empower futures. Annually, Adaptive Sports Ohio hosts Dream Camp, which provides a weekend of adaptive sports for youth with physical disabilities under the age of 19 in Ashley, Ohio. Scheduled in July, youth with disabilities have the opportunity to independently attend camp alongside their peers and participate in inclusive activities designed specifically to accommodate their abilities. The camp features mini sessions of kayaking, swimming, track, field, softball, basketball, boccia, sitting volleyball, power soccer, and dancing. This camp is unique, as it is the only opportunity of its kind in Ohio. For further information, please visit our website, AdaptiveSportsOhio.org.

Contact Name: Lisa L. Followay
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (330) 601-1400
Website: www.AdaptiveSportsOhio.org

Bridgeway Academy is a non-profit education and therapy center with a mission to inspire the potential and celebrate the ability of every child. With a staff of nearly 200 teachers, therapists, psychologists and behavior analysts, we envision a world of opportunity for every child and a community of support for every family. Our summer camp program, Camp Bridgeway, is about recreation, providing children in preschool through 12th grade with important physical and social opportunities. The ability to get outside, to run, play and interact with friends is important for children with or without disabilities. Campers participate in a rotation of activities, including water play, sports, social-skills games, arts and crafts, special guest visitors and more. Bridgeway Academy welcomes typically-developing students to camp as peer mentors. Camp Bridgeway is effective because the mission and goal of camp is the same as during the academic year – to help each child reach his or her full potential by meeting his or her educational and therapeutic needs. This consistency is invaluable to the growth and development of all children, and in particular to students with autism and developmental disabilities. Camp Bridgeway is facilitated by the teachers and therapists of Bridgeway Academy.

Contact Name: Janelle Maur
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (614) 262-7520
Website: www.bridgewayohio.org

The Buddy Ball League of Grove City provides individuals with unique needs the opportunity to participate in America's favorite pasttime...Baseball! Using modified equipment, rules, and playing field, players with developmental, physical, and intellectual challenges will make friends, build self-esteem, and play ball. With the help of a 'Buddy' players can enjoy all aspects of the game.

Dublin Special Olympics offers year-round high-quality sports training and competitions for Dublin athletes with developmental disabilities in a safe and supportive environment, at no cost to the athlete, involving the Dublin community in public awareness, fundraising, and volunteering, to ensure a community-supported Dublin Special Olympics program. Our program is open to athletes (ages 2 and up) living in the Dublin City Schools attendance area. We offer the following sports during different seasons throughout the year: Basketball Skills, Basketball Team, Developmental Swimming, Gymnastics, Track and Field, Individual Bowling, Softball, Golf, Soccer, Team Bowling, and Competitive Swimming.

Locker Soccer Academy is a one-of-a-kind soccer program based in Powell, Ohio, developed to provide a dynamic environment where children can develop soccer skills, social skills, coordination, confidence and self-esteem built on a solid foundation of fun. For ages 2-10, Locker Soccer Academy offers indoor classes, outdoor programming, summer camps, birthday parties, and more. We run on a monthly membership program, or offer drop-in classes based on our families’ needs. The first class is free using the Free Trial class perk! We Believe in Purposeful Fun.

Miracle League has been offering a unique baseball opportunity for both adult and youth since 2006. Youth play on Saturday with adaptive equipment. Those 19 and older play on the league's Night League during the week. Our field is located at 6259 Cosgray Rd. Dublin, OH 43016

Contact Name: Connie Warner
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (740) 833-5958
Website: www.miracleleaguecentralohio.org
Video Link: https://youtu.be/crdfD2FkLhw

The mission of Recreation Unlimited is to provide year-round programs in sports, recreation and education for individuals with disabilities and health concerns. This is accomplished through Year-Round Respite Weekend Camps, Summer Residential and Summer Day Camps and Specialty Camps. We serve over 3,000 youth and adults with disabilities and health concerns every year on our 195-acre campus.

The Superhero Adaptive Sports program provides recreational opportunities for youth and young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. This program was established in April of 2014 as our parks and recreation department strives to be an all-inclusive platform, reaching our entire community. Our participant's disabilities range from autism/Asperger’s, ADHD, Downs Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Whether it be through participation, advocacy, or coaching, we encourage everyone to get involved!

Contact Name: Kim Chapman
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (614) 322-6881
Website: www.ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us/departments/parks-and-recreation/adaptivesports.aspx

ECRN has 30+ years of experience working with and supporting children who have special needs and their families. We offer 7 different programs within our organization to serve the community. All of our programs are provided at no cost. Our Family Support Program promotes the well-being and development of children and families by providing parent support, education, and caring connections. We do this through a variety of ways including: hosting monthly accessible and inclusive social and recreational activities, providing family to family connections along with advocacy education and training to caregivers, offering impartial resource and referral and more! Our Equipment Loan Program strengthens and empowers children, youth, and young adults with disabilities and special health care needs by loaning adaptive and specialized equipment. We strive to ensure that individuals with special needs have access to the equipment, information, and tools they need in order to live active and healthy lifestyles in their school, home, work, and community. To learn more about these programs along with our other offerings, please visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/ECRNplus or check out the website at www.ymcacolumbus.org/ECRN