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Fairfield Adaptive Recreation After-School Chill
Children and teens with special needs will be able to “chill” and hang out where they may choose to play a game, dance, draw, watch a movie or just hang out with their friends. Bus Transportation will be provided from the schools to the Bigelow Senior Center but pick-up is the responsibility of the caregiver. Meets during the school year, M, W, F, 2:45-5;45pm
Fairfield American Little League Challenger Baseball
Mid-April – Mid June. The Challenger Division is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Any individual between the ages of 4 and 18 (or up to 22 years old if they are still enrolled in school) with a physical or intellectual challenge is welcome to participate. The division is open to players whose families live in Fairfield, Westport, and Bridgeport, Monroe, Trumbull or any surrounding town that might not have a team.
Little League – and Fairfield American – believe that if an individual can participate in the traditional Little League Baseball or Softball program with reasonable accommodations they should do so. However, the Challenger Division provides another option for boys and girls to get on the field to…PLAY BALL!!! Contact: FairfiedRedStorm@gmail.com
Southern CT Storm Special Hockey
October to End of March. Southern Connecticut Storm Special Hockey is dedicated to providing children from the age of five through young adult with a developmental disability the opportunity to play ice hockey. Our therapeutic program teaches skating and hockey skills, as well as gives the player the opportunity to play a team sport. Through hockey, the program emphasizes the continued development of individual life skills such as self-reliance, dependability, focus and confidence. Prior skating or hockey experience is not required.
Special Olympics Opportunities in Fairfield County
Fairfield County offers multiple ways to get involved with Special Olympics — from coaching and volunteering to participating as an athlete or attending community events.
Local Programs & Participation
Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT) operates 66 local programs across the state, including in Fairfield County, providing year-round sports training and competitions for athletes with intellectual disabilities. These programs are coordinated by local coordinators who recruit, register, and train athletes. You can find your nearest program via SOCT’s interactive map or by contacting the local coordinator directly
Equestrian Program Therapeutic Riding — Hope River Farm
Therapeutic riding and Equine activities have proven to be rewarding for children/young adults with special needs. Research shows that these individuals who participate in these activities experience physical and emotional rewards. Riding a horse rhythmically moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to a human gait, so riders show improvement in flexibility, balance, muscle strength and breathing. Equine activities encourage a relationship with the horse, increases self esteem, confidence and patience. As the rider sits on top of the horse he/she has a new view of the world around them. Each session consists of 6 weeks of 1/2 hour lessons. Ages 5-25+
UNIFIED SPORTS
Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. Fairfield Ludlow High, Fairfield Warde High, Roger Ludlow Middle, Fairfield Woods and Tomlinson all have Unified Sports programs. Contact your case worker or guidance counselor to learn more about Unified activities at your school.
GCA Adaptive Edge
The Adaptive Edge Program is dedicated to empowering individuals with special needs by providing inclusive and adaptive recreational activities that promote growth, self-confidence, and quality of life. We are committed to meeting each participant where they are, tailoring our approach to accommodate their unique needs, abilities, and potential.
Through a compassionate, patient, and individualized support system, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels valued and celebrated for who they are. Our program focuses on fostering self-esteem, motor skills, social connections, emotional well-being, and self-sufficiency, ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
Programs include Ninja gym, gymnastics and cheer. Summer and school break camps available.