Special Needs

Gymnastics for Special Needs
(604) 850-8500

Twisters Gymnastics offers an adapted gymnastics class for participants who are developmentally challenged but can communicate verbally, make independent positive choices and follow directions.  If your child requires some assistance to process language and verbal directions please contact us to discuss options that will allow your child to participate.

Ages:               Gymnastics for all ages
Hours:              Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (may be closed 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm for banking and
                          errands, please call ahead). Saturday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
                          Closed all statutory holidays.
Website:          www.twistersgymbc.com

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission
604-859-3134 / ARC: (604) 853-4221 / MRC: (604) 855-0500

Parks, Recreation and Culture offers adapted programs for children and youth with special needs.  These programs include Adapted Swimming Lessons and Multi-Sports Programs for Special Needs.  Please contact for further information.

Ages:               9 - 18
Website:          www.abbotsford.ca/parksrecreationandculture.htm

Special Adventures
(604) 853-2789

Venture programs for youth with a special challenge.  Call for more information or to register.

Ages:               13 years and younger
Hours:              Wednesday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (program hours)

Special Olympics BC
(604) 853-7708

Provides individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to enrich their lives and celebrate personal achievements through positive sport experiences.

Ages:               All Ages
Contact:           Donna Bilous
Months:           October to June
Website:          www.specialolympics.bc.ca

Special Training and Recreation Club (S.T.A.R. Club)
(604) 859-2819

S.T.A.R. Club provides respite for families of children and teens with special needs. The program has a 2:1 staff to participant ratio so the youth gets lots of individual attention. Friday night program for youth ages 13 – 19 and Saturday program for children ages 6 – 12.  Call for more information.

Ages:               6 - 19
Hours:              Program hours are Friday evening and Saturday during the day.
Website:          www.abbotsfordcommunityservices.com