Special Needs

BC Special Olympics
(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

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: 6 – 12 (please call for other ages)
Hours: Please call for details
Website: www.twistersgymbc.com

Parks, Recreation and Culture 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.

Ages: 13 and up
Hours: Wednesday 7:00pm – 9:00pm

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 years old
Hours: Program hours are Friday evening and Saturday during the day.
Website: www.abbotsfordcommunityservices.com