UTAH COUNTY
• Adaptable Art: Students will get to make something to take home each day. This class is designed for
special needs students. Art projects will be adapted so that each student will be successful. Let's make
art special together! Parents are invited to stay in this class. Two classes - ages 4-7 and 8-15. The
class will be an hour long. Times are to be announced but will be between 9 am and 2 pm.
Website: http://spanishfork.org/dept/parkrec/arts/youthartsfestival.php
Location: Spanish Fork High School Phone: 801-804-4600
Email: yaf@sfcn.org Cost: Free for kids with special needs
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Boys & Girls Club: Programs open to children of all abilities.
Website: https://www.gslclubs.org/ Age: Grades K-12
Location: 30 E 2nd S, Price Phone: 435-637-6066
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Brigham Young University Athletic Connection: This program connects BYU Student Athletes with individuals with Down
Syndrome to learn skills through fun games and activities. The program usually meets at the UPC
(University Parkway Center).
Website: https://yserve.byu.edu/programs/athletic-connection
Phone: Brian (208) 971-7191 Email: athleticconnection@byu.edu
Location: BYU Campus Cost: Call for fee information
o BYU Adapted Aquatics: Swim programs that focus on cognitive development, along with motor and
social skills through aquatics. Participants are matched one-on-one with volunteers.
Website: https://yserve.byu.edu/programs/adaptive-aquatics
Phone: Jeffery Mella (801) 787-2689 Location: BYU Campus – Richards Building
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Courage Reins Therapeutic Riding Center: Horseback riding lessons for all ages and abilities.
Website: www.couragereins.org Phone: (801) 756-8900
Location: 5870 W 10400 N Highland
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The Dance Club: The Dance Club offers a free weekly dance class to those with both physical and
cognitive disabilities. The classes help your little dancer to improve movement and rhythm. There is an
open enrollment held Saturdays 10:00-11:00 am.
Website: http://www.thedanceclub.com/special-needs.html
Phone: (801) 224-4400 Location: Orem, UT
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Easterseals-Goodwill: Assists families in the Provo, Utah school district who have infants or toddlers
ages birth to 3 years old with developmental delays and/or disabilities with a no-cost screening
evaluation.
Website: https://www.esgw.org/provo-early-intervention/ Phone: (801) 852-4525
Location: 1185 East 300 North, Provo
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Hoofbeats to Healing: Hoofbeats to Healing is dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding,
using an effective natural approach to horseback riding therapy. They work with a variety of different
disabilities. For more information, check out their website.
Website: www.hoofbeats.us Phone: (801) 836-4325
Cost: Call for fee information Location: Saratoga Springs, UT
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Lehi Adaptive Programs: Adaptive programs designed and modified exclusively for patrons with
disabilities of any age. Programs include: Zumba, volleyball, swimming, bowling, and basketball.
Website: https://www.lehi-ut.gov/legacy-center/adaptive-programs/
Phone: (385)201-1001 Location: Lehi Legacy Center
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North Eastern Services: Supports opportunities for people to achieve independence, enhance selfesteem, and sustain a full quality of life. Programs include residential, day services, behavior supports,
afterschool and summer programs, finance support, and supported living.
Website: www.nesutah.com
Phone: (801) 701-0872 for girls program in Lehi or (801) 426-4961 for boys program in Orem
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Provo Recreation Adaptive Activities: Summer camp for special needs students. Camps include
swimming, activities, and a weekly field trip. They are also offering adaptive tennis this summer for
children 8-17 with physical or cognitive disabilities. They have new sports wheelchairs that are available
for use if needed. They also offer adaptive swimming groups, yoga, soccer, Special Olympics, and
more!
Website: http://www.provo.org/departments/recreation/adaptive-programming
Phone: (801) 852-6600 Ages: 6-12 for summer camps
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Recreation and Rehabilitation Services (RAH): RAH helps individuals with disabilities rise to new
heights of personal achievement and development. All activities and programs are designed to meet
the needs and enhance the lives of participants. They also have day-timers groups, bowling, dinners,
swimming, social skills, and special needs scouts. For ages 16- adult.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/RAH-Recreation-And-Habilitation-Services-344380514013/
Phone: (801) 374-8074 Location: Provo
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Rise Services: Community based summer programs. Summer programs provide children with
enjoyable and fun recreational activities that include skill development. The programs have a high staffto-child ratio and offer a much-needed break for parents while their child is out of school for the
summer. Our summer programs are supervised and directed by a highly skilled and credentialed team
including our Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Structured programs focus on positive behavioral
supports and behavior plans which are developed and directed by our Master’s level behavioral team.
Website: http://riseservicesinc.org/services/utah/
Phone: (801) 676-8940 Email: utfsplacements@riseservicesinc.org
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Special Needs Bike Camp: Cycle Ability offers a Special needs bike camp where kids with disabilities
learn to ride a bike.
Website: http://www.cycleability.org Email: Doreen@cycleability.org
Phone: 801-834-7503 Age: 8 and older
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SwimKids: Where Fun & Safety Meet. With over 30 years’- worth of experience teaching children 4
months and up, SwimKids can tailor lessons specifically to your child’s needs and abilities. Our welltrained, enthusiastic and caring instructors are eager to teach your child to swim. Sandy opening
Summer 2019!
Website: https://www.swimkidsutah.com Email: pg@swimkidsutah.com
Phone: (801) 691-7946 (call or text) Location: 550 W 220 S Street, PG
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TURN Community Services, Inc.: Offers various activities through their summer day camps. They
also offer Saturday Day Camp and activities throughout the year for all ages. Turn accepts private pay
and DSPD clients.
Website: www.turncommunityservices.org Phone: (801) 343-3900
Location: 1921 N 1120 W, Provo Age: 6- 22 (specifically summer camp)
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Utah County Parks and Recreation Adapted Aquatics: Programs are provided year-round with
swimming instruction for children with cognitive and physical disabilities.
Phone: Chad Barth (801) 229-7159 in Orem or Joey Byington (801) 763-3084 in American Fork
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VIP Adaptive League: The VIP Special Needs Sports League in Mapleton City is a unique
organization that serves children and adult’s ages 5-22 who have any mental and/or physical
disabilities. For the children involved, this program allows them the opportunity to participate in the
great games of baseball, soccer and basketball that all their friends and siblings are doing without
feeling left out.
Website: http://parksandrec.mapleton.org/information/vip-adaptive-league-info/
Phone: (801) 806-9114 Email: parksandrec@mapleton.org
Age: 5-22 years Location: Mapleton
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• Accessible Wildlife for People with Disabilities: The Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
encourages people with disabilities to take advantage of our natural resources. DNR's Divisions and
other public and private agencies have developed parks, campgrounds, trail systems, fishing piers, and
other programs to enable access to our natural resources throughout the state.
Website: http://wildlife.utah.gov/disabled/ Age: All Ages
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Adaptive Adventures: Based out of Boulder and Chicago, Adaptive Adventures has multiple Lake
Powell adaptive water “sport weeks” where participants can enjoy fishing, kayaking, water skiing,
boating, etc. Programs are for all ages and abilities.
Website: https://adaptiveadventures.org/
Email: Chris Chris@adaptiveadventures.org
Cost: Prices vary but price will include food, lodging, and equipment.
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Autism on the Seas: Autism on the Seas has been in collaboration with Royal Caribbean International
since 2007 in developing cruise vacation services to accommodate adults and families living with
children with special needs, including but not limited to Autism, Asperger syndrome, Down syndrome,
Tourette syndrome, cerebral palsy, and all cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. We
provide cruises with our staff that assist adults and families in accommodating the typical cruise
services, as well as providing specialized respite and private activities/sessions that allow our guests
the use of the ships entertainment venues in an accommodated and assisted manner.
Website: www.autismontheseas.com Phone: 1-800-516-5247
• AYSO VIP Soccer – Where Everyone Plays®: Provides a quality soccer experience for children and
adults with physical or mental disabilities that make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream
teams. VIP Buddies ensure that every player has a great AYSO experience.
Website: www.ayso.org/For_Families/AYSO_Soccer_Programs/VIP.htm#.U2Ks1WHnbyA
• Best Buddies: is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing
opportunities for one-on-one friendships and integrated employment.
Website: www.bestbuddiesutah.org Phone: (801) 468-1200
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Camp Roger: Provides a residential summer camp with counselors trained in the needs of campers
with disabilities. Other day and holiday camps are available.
Website: http://www.ymcautah.org/camps
Phone: (877) 690-9622 Age: 4-18
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Care About Childcare: Offers summer childcare guides for counties throughout the state. The website
offers a handy comparison chart of different programs as well as general summer tips. The website
also helps match parents with childcare providers.
Website: http://careaboutchildcare.utah.gov/resources/default.aspx?list=7
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Common Ground Outdoor Adventure: Common Ground’s mission is to provide life-enhancing
outdoor recreational opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities. Activities include canoeing,
cycling, snowshoeing, skiing, hiking, climbing, and fishing with all necessary equipment provided.
Website: http://cgadventures.org/ Phone: (435) 713-0288
Location: Logan, UT
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Easter Seals Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountains: Offers a variety of programs including summer
and Saturday Camps.
Website: www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ntl_camping_and_recreation
Phone: 1-800-221-6827 Age: All ages
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Family to Family Network (FtoFN): The Family to Family Network (FtoFN) is a statewide family
support network run by volunteers. It is designed to educate, strengthen, and support families of
persons with disabilities, especially those who are on the waiting list or are in services with the Division
of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD). Network leaders are parents of individuals with special
needs and link families to local resources, services, and disability-friendly events. Please see their
Facebook page for information on events in your area, or contact the Utah Parent Center at 801-272-
1051 to be added to their mailing list. The FtoFN is a project of the Utah Parent Center.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/utahfamilytofamilynetwork/
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Hiking Utah Mountains: Enjoy the great outdoors as a family on wheelchair accessible trails. TrailLink
has a list of accessible, paved hiking trails in Utah. Each trail will be short in length, surfaced for
accessibility, and provide descriptions of the hike. You can look at the website or they all can be
downloaded from the Apple App Store (look for TrailLink).
Website: www.traillink.com/stateactivity/ut-wheelchair-accessible-trails.aspx
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Leader Dogs for the Blind: Summer Experience Camp is for 16-17yr olds who are legally blind. To
help teens prepare for the next stage of their lives, we offer leadership development, an introduction to
guide dogs, and the opportunity to spend time with peers. GPS devices are incorporated throughout the
week in a variety of useful environments, including a college campus. Campers also experience
tandem biking, beep kickball, rock wall climbing and more!” application deadline 3/31/2019, Camp date
6/22-6/29/2019.
Website: https://www.leaderdog.org/programs/summer-experience-camp/
Address: Client Services Department
P.O. Box 5000, Rochester, MI 48308-5000
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Megaplex: Offers a sensory friendly summer movie series for children. All sensory friendly showings
will be at 10:30 am. Just $10.00 for 10 weeks!
Website: https://www.megaplextheatres.com/i/kidsmovies
Phone: Call your local theater for details
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Rite Care Learning Centers: Tutor children with language and/or learning disabilities for free with
help from a tutor. The participation of the parent or other attending adult is essential. When the adult
learns along with the child, tutoring sessions can be reinforced at home and the child is much more
likely to make significant progress. All it takes to enter the program is a simple phone call.
Phone: (801) 627-8878 Website: http://utahscottishrite.org/rite-care/
Location: Ogden, UT
Cost: Free
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Special Olympics: Offers summer games where individuals with disabilities can compete in a variety
of sports including things like cycling, track and field, soccer, and softball.
Website: http://www.sout.org Phone: (801) 363-1111 ex 223
Age: 8-Adulthood
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UFB Summer Camps: A variety of camps are available between the first week in June through the
first week in August. Students may attend as many camps as are appropriate for them.
Website: http://www.ufbvi.org/index.html Location: Lehi Legacy Center
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UFB Sports Programs: Variety of sports for visually impaired including goalball, beep ball, track and
field, soccer, and more. Locations of programs vary; please check the website calendar for up-to-date
information and times of practices and tournaments.
Website: http://www.ufbvi.org/index.html Email: laynie123@aol.com
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Utah’s National Parks: Utah’s National Parks do not have specific programs for those with disabilities.
They still offer junior ranger programs that can be tailored to the needs of your child. Stop by the visitor
center as soon as you get to the park to talk with a ranger about such accommodations. Some parks
offer “kits” or ranger-led programs that allow children of all abilities to experience Utah’s great natural
resources. Check park websites or visitor centers for wheelchair accessible trails and paths.
Website: www.nps.gov/Utah Cost: Park entrance fee
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Utah Lakes and Rivers: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has free licenses for Utah residents with
physical and cognitive disabilities. Individuals must apply for the license at http://wildlife.utah.gov/homedisabled.html. The DWR website has a complete list of over 50 accessible fishing docks. They will also
have many different accommodations for hunting as well.
Email: DWRcomment@utah.gov Phone: (801) 538-4700
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1. Silver Lake Loop Boardwalk: A beautiful loop trail up Big Cottonwood Canyon. This trail circles a picturesque lake that is surrounded by mountain views. It is a popular short trail that would be easy for those in a wheelchair to enjoy. The parking is right next to it, and the boardwalk is in good condition (it also briefly winds through the evergreens, which is a nice change). Learn more about this trail here.
2. Bridal Veil Falls:Did you know the tallest waterfall in Utah is wheelchair accessible?! This waterfall is located along the upper Provo River Parkway (up Provo Canyon). Park the car atBridal Veil’s Adventure ParkorNunns Parkto reach this waterfall easily. (The waterfall is a short stroll up the Provo Parkway from either of those parking areas.) For a slightly longer adventure, you could start up atVivian Parkand work your way down the canyon towards the waterfall. For more info on this trail gohere.
3. Provo River Parkway to Utah Lake: In the fall especially, the last portion of the Provo River Parkway to Utah Lake is absolutely stunning (I like starting at the Paul Ream Wilderness Park). The Parkway winds next to the river in a hallway of tall, beautiful trees. Through occasional breaks in the trees, you will see lush farmland and beautiful views of Mount Timponogos in the distance. (You might even see a few horses out grazing in the fields.) Finally, the trail ends at Utah Lake State Park where you can catch the sun setting behind the distant mountain peaks. For more info on the Provo River Parkway, go here.
5. Riverside Walk in Zion: Zion seems to be a great place to find gorgeous wheelchair accessible trails in Utah! I have hiked this trail and it is one of my all time favorites! The Zion website lists this trail as acccessible, but also notes that the trail varies a bit. This would be no problem if the person in the wheelchair had a friend to help push them. For more info on the Riverside Walk trail go here. 6. Pa’rus Trail in Zion: This trail is popular with bicyclists in Zion, but would also be suitable for those in a wheelchair! You will cross the water over beautiful bridges, see wildflowers and probably spot wildlife along this trail. This is one of the most accessible trails in Zion! And as we know…anything in Zion is gorgeous! For more info on this trail go here.
7. Lower Emerald Pools in Zion: Emphasis on the Lower Emerald Pools. A wheelchair would not be able to get farther than the lower pools. This trail is one of the most popular in Zion and even making it to just the lower pools would be worth your time! Do note it can get sandy, crowded, narrow and a bit steep in some parts, so assistance is recommended! For more info on this trail go here.
8. Sunrise and Sunset Point Trail in Bryce Canyon: This is a paved trail between sunrise and sunset point in Bryce Canyon National Park. This trail is mostly flat and would doable for those in a wheelchair. (If you don’t have the luxury of going down to Bryce Canyon, then try the ‘Devil’s Kitchen’ trail on the Nebo Scenic Loop! This is a very short trail, but would also be accessible via a wheelchair.) For more info on this trail go here.
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