RESOURCE GUIDE
RECREATION
And
LEISURE ACTIVITIES & CAMPS
For
INDIVIDUALS
With
UNIQUE ABILITIES
Compiled by McKinney ISD Adapted Physical Educators
Janice Morriss, M.S., C.A.P.E
Dennis Wyatt, M.S., C.A.P.E
ABOUT THE RESOURCE GUIDE:
This guide is not an endorsement or advertisement for any program, company, or individual
that is listed in the guide. McKinney ISD is not responsible for any cost involved in these
programs.
This guide is meant to give parents and teachers a reference for recreation and leisure activities
in the McKinney community and nearby areas. Please remember not all programs and camps
listed have specific programs for students with disabilities, but they may be willing to
accommodate special needs. It is the parent’s responsibility to pursue recreation and leisure
opportunities, as they deem cost-effective, safe, and appropriate for their child.
As our community grows, so will the need for recreation and leisure programs for our students
with unique abilities. Individuals, companies, and programs that are willing to accommodate
and provide services in recreation and leisure interests need to be recognized for the benefit of
our unique learners and their families.
Anyone that reads or uses this guide is encouraged to forward information regarding camps,
day camps, programs, individuals and companies, which provide services for individuals with
unique abilities or changes to:
Janice Morriss – McKinney ISD, Certified Adapted Physical Educator & Special Olympics
Coordinator
jmorriss@mckinneyisd.net
Dennis Wyatt – McKinney ISD, Certified Adapted Physical Educator
dwyatt@mckinneyisd.net
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AREA/LOCAL
SPORTS RECREATION RESOURCES
AQUATICS
Adapted Aquatics through Allen Parks and Recreation – Allen, TX
www.cityofallen.org
Angel League Athletic Association of Texas
Leslie Thetford-Clack
(972) 569-0947
lthetford@collin.edu
www.angelleague.com
Swim Lessons – McKinney and Frisco, TX
(Years of experience with students with special needs)
Kim Neese
972-540-6150
swimkimpiske@att.net
Aqua Tots – Richardson, TX
(Years of experience with students with special needs)
Beverly Steinfink
214-890-7946
www.infantaquatics.com/bevsteinfink.htm
Emler Swim School – Plano, TX
972-599-7946
www.emlerswim.com
Frisco ISD-Frisco Flyers (Special Olympics)
(McKinney athletes allowed on their Special Olympics Swim Team)
Kristie Brown
BrownKri@friscoisd.org
McKinney High School Pool
Swim lessons and pool rental – Sam Serio
469-302-5860
sserio@mckinneyisd.net
*Individual lessons for students with special needs
McKinney Parks and Recreation Dept.
Recreational swim and lessons
972-547-7480
www.mckinneytexas.org
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Metroplex Adaptive Water Sports (MAWS)
Water Sports and Skiing – Blaine Bridgeford
214-803-9955
www.youcanski.org
SafeSplash Swim School
Curriculum and an intense instructor training is geared to students with special needs
http://www.safesplash.com/programs/special-needs-program/
Murphy, Texas
(214) 930-4112
Texas Woman’s University
Summer Aquatics Program for Learners with Disabilities
Denton, TX
940-898-2575
YMCA
http://www.ymcadallas.org/youth_development/swim_sports__play/swim_lessons/adaptive_swimming/
http://www.ymcadallas.org/locations/mckinney/
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL/T-BALL
Angel League Athletic Association of Texas (T-Ball)
Brian Hazelwood
214-402-2281
bhazelwood@tx.rr.com
The Buddy League, Inc.
Garland, TX. Heather Miller
972-414-9280
chmillers@aol.com and www.buddyleague.org
Challenge League
Garland – Chris Sherrod: 972-530-2360
Lewisville – YMCA: 972-539-9622
McKinney Cubs in association with McKinney Boys Baseball Inc.
David and Theresa Parker
972-562-1320
McKinney Magic Special Olympics (Softball)
Terry Qualls – 469-576-1977
Christine Qualls – 214-387-9056 or 972-896-8774
www.mckinneymagic.org
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Miracle League
www.friscomiracleleague.org
214-295-6411
Softball for Physically Challenged Children – DFW area
Becky Murphey – 972-438-1380
Joe Taylor – 972-986-6190
BASKETBALL
Angel League Athletic Association of Texas
Brian Hazelwood
214-402-2281
bhazelwood@tx.rr.com
http://www.mckinneykiwanis.org/halos
McKinney Upward Basketball
http://www.fbcmckinney.com/upward
McKinney ISD Special Olympics (Individual skills training and competition)
Janice Morriss
jmorriss@mckinneyisd.net
McKinney Magic Special Olympics (Team play)
Terry Qualls – 469-576-1977
Christine Qualls – 214-387-9056 or 972-896-8774
www.mckinneymagic.org
Miracle League
www.friscomiracleleague.org
214-295-6411
BOCCE
McKinney Magic Special Olympics
Terry Qualls – 469-576-1977
Christine Qualls – 214-387-9056 or 972-896-8774
www.mckinneymagic.org
BOWLING
Allen Bowl
1011 S. Greenville Ave.
Allen, TX 75002
972-727-9108
*Provides discounts for MISD Special Olympics athletes, McKinney Mavericks
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Miracle League
www.friscomiracleleague.org
214-295-6411
EQUESTRIAN
Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship
214-827-7100
Riding Center – Wylie;
972-412-1099
www.equest.org
Grace Lakes Ministries – Melissa, TX
9611 FM 1827 - Anna, TX 75409
972-837-4621
http://www.gracelakeministries.org/
ManeGait - McKinney, TX
469-742-9611
www.manegait.org
Whitehorse Farms – Prosper, TX
214-228-8827
www.whfjump.com
FOOTBALL
Miracle League
www.friscomiracleleague.org
214-295-6411
FISHING/CAMPING
Bonham State Park
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/bonham
Caddo Park – Lake Lavon
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/lavon/access2.phtml
Lake Texoma – Eisenhower State Park – Sherman/Denison, TX
www.laketexoma.com
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GYMNASTICS
ASI Gymnastics
www.asigymnastics.com
Play Options - Allen
469-519-2985
Eagles Wings Gymnastics – Allen
www.eagleswingsgymnastics.com
Special Olympics – Gymnastics Team (McKinney, Allen and Plano)
Patty Levy
972-235-6291
plevy51@tx.rr.com
Renee Manworren
972-758-0751
rmanworren@yahoo.com
GOLF
Northern Texas PGA – Wylie, TX
Harold Geyer, Community Golf Manager
972-429-1111 ext. 110 hgeyer@ntpga.com
NTPGA can provide a list of golf instructors in the area that have experience, teaching individuals with
disabilities.
McKinney Magic Special Olympics
Terry Qualls 469-576-1977
Christine Qualls 214-387-9056 or 972-896-8774
www.mckinneymagic.org
Miracle League
www.friscomiracleleague.org
214-295-6411
Private Instruction/Lessons
Westridge Golf Course – McKinney, TX.
972-346-2212
HOCKEY
Dallas Stars Center
http://stars.nhl.com/club/microhome.htm?location=/StarCenter-McKinney
Camps and free hockey lessons, gear included.
www.dallasstars.com/littlerookies
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MARTIAL ARTS
Impact Martial Arts – McKinney
972-529-9000
www.impactmartialartsonline.com
Reid’s Martial Arts Academy – McKinney
972-548-CHOP
www.reidsmartialarts.com
Vasquez Tae Kwon Do - McKinney
214-504-0677
www.vasquez-taekwondo.com
Vu’s Martial Arts – McKinney
972-347-9636
www.vusmartialarts.com
RECREATION PROGRAMS
McKinney Park and Recreation – McKinney, TX
www.mckinneytexas.org
Trish at the Rec. Center
2001 S. Central Expressway
McKinney, TX 75070
972-547-2690
tyanes@mckinneytexas.org
Our students can visit the recreation center for free. Activities include foosball, pool tables, air hockey, table
tennis, and gym play.
Weight room and racquetball use will cost, but Trish will work out a summer special for our students with
special needs. Just let them know you are a current, future, or past Special Olympic athlete for the McKinney
Mavericks.
Summer Activities Guide for McKinney
http://www.mckinneytexas.org/index.aspx?NID=578
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Allen Park and Recreation – Allen, TX
www.cityofallen.org
Summer Activities Guide for Allen
http://cityofallen.org/DocumentCenter/View/842
SOCCER
Angel League Athletic Association of Texas
(972) 569-0947
lthetford@collin.edu
www.angelleague.com
McKinney Magic Special Olympics
Terry Qualls 469-576-1977
Christine Qualls 214-387-9056 or 972-896-8774
www.mckinneymagic.org
The Buddy League, Inc.- Garland, TX
www.buddyleague.org
Miracle League
www.friscomiracleleague.org
214-295-6411
The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPS)
All disabilities; Spring and Fall sessions
http://www.hmms-soccer.org
SCUBA
Adventure Scuba – Plano, TX
972-423-3483
www.adventurescubaonline.com
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Texas – 800-876-5646, www.sotx.org
Dallas, Area 10, office; (including McKinney) 214-943-9981
McKinney ISD – Janice Morriss, jmorriss@mckinneyisd.net or Trecia Chandler, tchandler@mckinneyisd.net
McKinney Magic – Terry Qualls, 469-576-1977 or Christine Qualls, 214-387-9056 or
972-896-8774 www.mckinneymagic.org
Frisco ISD (McKinney athletes allowed on their swim team) – Kristie Brown, BrownKri@friscoisd.org
Sports include: aquatics, athletics (track and field), basketball, bocce, bowling, cycling, equestrian, figure
skating, gymnastics, golf, power lifting, roller skating, sailing, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis and
volleyball.
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MISCELLANEOUS
ART
The Art House
Create, communicate, and connect with art
469-952-ARTS
www.arthousetx.com
AVIATION
Challenge Air
Life changing experiences through aviation
214-351-3988
www.challengeair.com
CHEERLEADING
ENVY Cheer
Allen
214.383.0000
www.envycheer.com
ProSpirit Special Needs Cheerleading- Jeff Miller
jmiller@pro-spirit.com
Upward Cheerleading
www.upward.org
COOKING
Hugs Café
Ruth Thompson
ruth@hugscafe.org
www.hugscafe.org
DANCE
McKinney Dance Academy
Classes for Students with Special Needs
901 Elm Street
McKinney, TX 75069
www.mdari.com
SNAP Dance (Special Needs and Adapted Program)
Dance for 18 and older on the 2nd Friday of each month, 7:00-10:00 pm
105 S. Anna Drive
Allen, TX (old fire station)
$10.00, includes snacks and DJ
Must pre-register at www.allenparks.org
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DRAMA
IASIS (Imagination and Social Instruction Station) Learning Center
Creative program that focuses on social development through drama games-Michelle Henderson
214-395-3045
www.iasislearningcenter.com
Plano’s Children’s Theatre
Locations in Plano, Frisco, and McKinney
Summer Camps Available
(972) 422-2575
planochildrenstheatre.org
MOVIES
Plano Studio Movie Grill
Movies for families with Autism & other Special Needs
Saturdays at 11 a.m. Call for scheduling: 972-964-3789
www.studiomoviegrill.com
MUSEUMS
Aquarium
1801 North Griffin St.
Dallas, TX 75202
214-720-2224
www.dwazoo.com
Perot Museum
2201 N. Field Street
Dallas, TX 75201-1704
www.perotmuseum.org
*The World’s Largest Dinosaurs Exhibit will be there all summer.
Heard Museum
1 Nature Pl
McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 562-5566
heardmuseum.org
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MUSIC THERAPY
Sound Starts Music Therapy
http://www.soundstartsmusic.com/
Southwestern Music Therapy
http://www.southwesternmusictherapy.com
ROLLERSKATING
Roller Skating Lessons for Special Needs
1408 S State Highway 121 (just west of I-35)
Lewisville Tx 75067
(972) -221-4666
SENSORY PLAY
It’s a Sensory World!
13617 Neutron Road,
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
972-239-8100
www.itsasensoryworld.com
Summer Camps:
http://www.itsasensoryworld.com/admin/upload_files/20140212203035_ISW_Summer_2014_sched.pdf
SKATEBOARDING and SURFING
Life Rolls On
http://www.liferollson.org
Services in Texas through:
Rise Adaptive Sports
http://www.riseadaptivesports.org
info@riseadaptivesports.org
Phone: (469) 762-5075
THEME PARK
Morgan’s Wonderland
Theme Park For Students with Disabilities
San Antonio 210-493-2811
www.morganswonderland.com
ZOO
Dallas Zoo
650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas.
469-554-7300
www.dallaszoo.com
*Themed week-long and day camps offer a behind-the-scenes look at the animals, age-appropriate activities
and tours of the zoo.
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CAMPS
Adapted Sports Camp
http://www.uta.edu/movinmavs/_downloads/summercamp2015.pdf
Behavior Exchange
Children with all disabilities
Plano 972-312-8733
www.behaviorexchange.com
Camp A.O.K.
Children with cancer treated at M. D. Anderson
Houston area. 713-792-3362
Camp Arc
214-634-9810
Frisco, Richardson, Dallas, Rockwall
info@arcdallas.org
http://www.arcdallas.org/what-we-do/client-services/summer-camps
Camp ATC
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders up to 10 years old.
San Antonio
210-590-2107 ext 216
www.atcoftexas.org
Camp Barnabas
Purdy, Missouri
(417) 476-2565
www.campbarnabas.org
Camp El Tesoro
Children with all disabilities
Granbury
www.eltesoro.org
Camp C.A.M.P.
Physical and medical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism, chronic illness
Near San Antonio. 210-671-5411
www.campcamp.org
Camp Can-Do
Children ages 6–12 who are blind or visually impaired.
Ft. Worth, TX 817-738-9241
www.campcarter.org
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Camp Carter
Mild orthopedic impairments, other health impairments (asthma, epilepsy)
Ft. Worth 817-738-9241
www.ymcafw.org/locations/camp-carter.aspx
Camp For All
Chronically ill or disabled.
Between Houston and Austin. 713-686-5666
www.campforall.org
Camp Charis Hills
Learning differences and social difficulties such as ADD, ADHD, High-Functioning Autism, Asperger's
disorder, and other special needs.
Sunset, Texas 1-888-681-2173
www.charishills.org
Camp iCan
Animation camp held for children with Asperger's Syndrome or high functioning Autism. Students will be
introduced to animation using stop motion animation and 2D animation.
http://www.myati.org/do-ican.html
Frisco, Texas
469-726-9284
Camp InterACT (Autism Communication Training)
Therapeutic day camp for children with autism-spectrum disorders offers recreational camp activities in a
language-rich and socially supportive setting.
University of Texas at Dallas’ Callier Center for Communication Disorders
811 Synergy Park Blvd., Richardson.
972-883-3682
utdallas.edu/calliercenter
Camp Janus
Children who are burn victims.
Houston 713-694-4576
www.campjanus.org
Camp Adventure at Camp John Marc
Children with chronic illness, physical disabilities, cerebral palsy
Meridian, TX 214-360-0056
http://www.edb.utexas.edu/coe/depts/kin/Faculty/buchanan/cjm/campjohnmarc.html
Camp Lone Star
Orthopedic, auditory and visual impairments, intellectual disabilities
Between Houston and Austin. 409-247-4128
www.lomt.com
Camp Moss
Children with Heart Conditions
http://www.childrens.com/specialties/heart-center/news/camp-moss/
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Camp Periwinkle
Children with cancer
Between Houston and Austin. 713-661-4960
www.periwinklefoundation.org
Camp SEEK
Orthopedic, visual or hearing impairments, intellectual disabilities
Near Dallas. 214-357-5656
www.seekcamp.org
Camp Star Trails
Children with cancer who are M.D. Anderson patients
Between Houston and Austin. 713-792-3362
www.mdanderson.org
Camp Stevens Ranch on the Brazos
Children with mild disabilities
1 hr. SW of Dallas. 817-737-7272
Camp Summit
Developmental delays, multiple disabilities, physical disabilities, deaf/blind
Argyle, TX. 972-484-8900
www.campsummittx.org
Camp Sweeney
214-340-4974
www.campsweeney.org
Camp Timberlake
Children with disabilities
Near Ft. Worth. 817-737-7272
Camp TLC
Children ages 6-16 who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other developmental
disabilities
Webster, TX 281-410-8385
Down Home Ranch
Children with intellectual disabilities
Elgin, TX 1-888-926-2253
www.downhomeranch.org
FOCUS Training Center
Summer Adventure Camp through Focus on Future Training Center (Autism)
972-599-1400
http://www.focussped.com
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Greene Family Group
Children with Muscular Dystrophy
Near Waco. 254-859-5411
HEROES Special Needs Camp
Children with special needs
Richardson, TX 972-996-0121
www.fumcr.com/pages/children_HEROES
MDA Camp for All
Muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular disease
Between Houston and Austin. 713-522-3941
MDA West Texas Summer Camp
Muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular disease
1 hr. S of Amarillo. 806-793-5632
Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children
Children with special needs
Killeen, TX 254-554-5555
Sea Camp
Children with learning disabilities
Galveston, TX. 409-740-4525
http://www.tamug.edu/seacamp/SeaCamp/index.html
Special Recreation Services (also respite)
Multiple disabilities, auditory and visual impairments and other health impairments
Houston. 713-928-6899
Star Ranch
Learning disabilities, including ADD and ADHD
Near San Antonio. 830-367-4868
Sunshine Girls Camp at Camp Rio Blanco
Any disability
800-530-4857
https://www.facebook.com/camprioblanco
Texas Elks Camp
Orthopedic, auditory, visual impairments, intellectual disabilities, and orthopedic impairments
Between San Antonio and Houston. 830-875-2425
www.texaselkscamp.org
Texas Lion’s Camp
Children with orthopedic impairments, hearing and visual impairments, insulin dependent.
Near San Antonio. 830-896-8500
www.lionscamp.com
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Texoma Youth Camp
Riverside Church of Christ
bharriscar@prodigy.net or bellclan@verizon.net
The Camp That Love Built
Children with spina bifida
Between Houston and Austin. 713-473-8035
www.campforall.org
http://www.sbhgc.org/camp.html
TIRR Sports Camp-Camp Xtreme
Children with physical disabilities
Between Houston and Austin. 713-528-0123
www.xtreme.com
TOP Pediatric Therapy CAMPS
Betsy Williams, MOTR, SIPT Cert.
3550 Parkwood Blvd., Ste. 704
Frisco, TX 75034
214-618-9341
www.toppediatrictherapy.com
Victory Camp
Children with all disabilities
South of Houston. 281-388-2267
www.campvictory.org
ANGEL CAMP
Camp For Students with Disabilities
http://www.ymcadallas.org/youth_development/summer_camps/special_needs_camp/
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SUMMER CAMPS LOCAL
* Please remember not all camps listed have specific programs for students with disabilities, but they may be willing to accommodate
special needs. PALS and Partners PE students that are listed might also be able to attend camp with them.
Bricks 4 Kidz (Legos)
Frisco Discovery Center
Frisco, TX 75034 214-784-0687
www.bricks4kidz.com/frisco
Fieldhouse USA All-Sports Camps
6155 Sports Village
Frisco, TX 972-668-6207.
www.fieldhouseusa.com.
Hydrous Wakeboard Camps - Hydrous Wake Park
Allen, TX
214-755-9905.
www.hydrouswakeparks.com.
McKinney ISD Athletic Camps
http://www.mckinneyisd.net/departments/athletics_/summer_camps/
McKinney ISD Club 360 Camps
http://www.mckinneyisd.net/departments/club360/
Plano Sports Association (PSA)
Plano and McKinney
http://www.psaplano.org/Home/Sports/Camps.aspx
Prospering Farm Horseback Riding Camp
101 Equestrian Way
Prosper, TX 972-346-3236
www.prosperingfarm.com
Story Book Ranch
3701 S. Custer Rd. McKinney, TX 75070
972-369-0874
info@storybookranch.org
www.STORYBOOKRANCH.org
Young Chef’s Cooking and Art Camps
Frisco, TX
972-335-4449
www.youngchefsacademy.com
360 Sports Programs
Sport Camps
http://www.fbcmckinney.com/sportscamps
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General Resources
Adaptive Sports Association
970-259-0374
www.asadurango.com
American Association of Adapted Sports Programs (AAASP)
404-294-0070
www.aaasp.org
The Arc of Dallas
214-634-9810
www.ArcDallas.org
Disabled Sports USA
301-217-0960
http://dsusa.org/-dsusa//dsusa/html
International Resources for Special Children
www.irsc.org
National Disability Sports Alliance
401-792-7130
www.ndsaonline.org
National Sports Center for the Disabled
970-726-1540
www.nscd.org
NICHCY (National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities)
1-800-695-0285
www.nichcy.org
S.T.R.I.D.E. – Adaptive Sports and Recreation
518-283-2114
http://pages.prodigy.net/redmaxl
Wilderness Inquiry
1-800-728-0719
www.wildernessinquiry.org
World T.E.A.M. Sports
704-370-6070
www.worldteamsports.org
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PALS/PARTNERS PE STUDENTS THAT WORK WITH OUR
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE
SCHOOL YEAR (2014-2015) INTERESTED IN ASSISTING WITH
HOME CARE (Babysitting), GOING TO CAMPS, ETC.
(PAYMENT WORKED OUT BETWEEN FAMILY AND PAL/PARTNER)
Rinnah Marcell: 469-396-7364
Emma Philips: 214-733-2998
Skye Hrcnir: 469-301-0326
Carissa Anderson: 214-842-9574
Melody McDonald: 972-345-1169
Hannah Pete: 972-363-4958
Mary Jo Kilpatrick: 972-439-8428
Jenna Georgopolus: 469-387-0229
Harper Prentice: 469-247-2250
Madison Johnson: 214-907-8168
Gabby Symmank: 469-396-5109
Sarah Bankson: 214-548-3486
Hope Gray: 214-843-6525
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