Activity Web sites

Activity Web sites

These websites offer opportunities for all children to grow and develop their own expressions.  The activities, both group and individual can change the perceptions of the parent toward the child and a child’s perception of who they are.  With the change of perception comes a change in the developing story of the child.  The expressions of children can show themselves when given the opportunity through art, physical activity, reading, journaling, and even photography.  These activities provide the outlet of expression not always possible in words and emotions.  There are a great number of activities and the challenge is narrowing the list to just the most enjoyable.

Clubs

• Boy Scouts
• www.utahscouts.org (Utah National Parks Council – Boy Scouts of America)
• www.trappertrails.org
• www.gslc-bsa.org (Great Salt Lake Council Boy Scouts of America)

• Girl Scouts
• Girl Scouts of Utah

• Boys and Girls Clubs
• www.bgca.org (boys and Girls Clubs of America)
• www.bgcgsl.org/ (Boys and Girls Club of Grater Salt Lake)
• www.bgcsv.org/ (Boys & Girls Clubs of South Valley)

• 4H Clubs
• www.utah4-h.org/
• http://www.4-h.org/

Film making

• www.spyhop.org  (filmmaking)

Mentoring

• extension.usu.edu/yfp/  (source for mentors for children)
• http://www.aging.slco.org/html/fgp_overview.html (source for Grandparents as mentors/volunteers for help with children’s tutoring needs with Bridges Program)
• www.bestbuddiesutah.org (mentoring for young adults with intellectual disabilities)
• www.bbbsu.org  (proven program including mentorship)

Multi-art forms clearing house etc

• www.arts.utah.gov/  (multi source for many art forms who can broker or act as clearing house to refer families based on kids’ interests)
• www.schools.utah.gov/curr/FineArt/ (many organizations in Utah for possible referral)
• www.ourcommunityconnection.com/  (many salt lake art form resources)
• www.wvc-ut.gov/CulturalCenter (Utah Cultural Celebration Center)
• www.slartcenter.org (salt lake arts center)
• Center for the Arts (Abravanel Hall, Capitol Theatre, Rose Wagner Center)
• Utah Department of Community and Culture (sources for Utah ethnic and cultural experiences)
• Now Playing Utah (coalition of many arts productions including some ethnic cultural events)

Museums

• www.umfa.utah.edu  (Utah Museum of Fine Arts has both children and family projects)
• www.umnh.utah.edu/  (museum of Natural History: check on Jr Science Academy and other classroom programs under Education)
• www.childmuseum.org/
• www.treehousemuseum.org (performing story museum in Ogden)
• www.sma.nebo.edu (Springville Museum of Art)
• moa.byu.edu   (BYU Museum of Art)

Music and Dance

• Arts & Leisure
• www.uhda.org  (Utah Hispanic dance alliance)
• www.crawfordirishdance.com   (Crawford School of Irish Dance)
• www.ufoc.org (Utah opera)
• www.ririewoodbury.com  (Ririe Woodbury Dance Company)
• harmonymusictherapy.com (All disabilities welcome, classes $20, primarily Provo Library  for 10 sessions.)

Other activities

• www.utahgardens.org (support for neighborhood gardens for activity development)
• www.umnh.utah.edu  (summer camps, junior science academy, and youth programs)
• Accessible wildlife for disabled persons The Department of Natural Resources has Developed parks, campgrounds, trail systems, fishing piers, through out the state.
• Easter Seals of Utah offers a variety of programs including summer and a Saturday Day Camp
• Red Butte Garden Offers garden adventure summer camps. They also offer partner camps with the Utah Museum of Natural History.
• http://utah.wish.org/ National foundation granting children with life threatening illness their special dreams.
• Utah Cultural Celebration Center Utah cultural celebration center with a host of events over the year.
• Access Utah Accessing disability events through Wasatch Front—check out monthly calendar.
• Give Kids the World A charity that tries to give seriously ill kids everything they want.
• Make-a-Wish Foundation Granting the wishes of kids with lifethreatening illnesses.
• After School: After school alliance focusing on promoting special activity after school
• Youth Impact Ogden: After school programming, comprehensive recreation and activity program in Ogden City. Services free, but waiting list, children with disabilities welcome.

Performing Arts

• Up with Kids (to develop confidence and skills in music, production and theater for children, charging a small fee)

Recreation

• http://www.recreation.slco.org/sorenson/index.html (multicultural center)
• www.splore.org  (special recreation)
• www.cgadventures.org/ (outdoor adventure for special needs)
• www.nac1985.org (outdoor sports and recreation for special needs)
• www.rah-provo.tripod.com/(advocacy and other resources for people with disabilities)
• www.hoglezoo.org/
• www.tracyaviary.org/ (bird park)
• www.clarkplanetarium.org/
• http://healthcare.utah.edu/rehab/support_services/trails.html (Recreation for individuals with spinal cord injuries)
• U-FIT (sensory motor fun times for severe and moderate disabilities in children)
• www.wasatchadaptivesports.org/ (recreational, diversion program for special needs)
• www.usaswimming.org
• www.cgadventures.org/ (recreational disability adventures)
• Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation offers a variety of Adaptive Recreation Programs.
• Accessible wildlife for disabled persons The Department of Natural Resources has Developed parks, campgrounds, trail systems, fishing piers, through out the state.
• Trips Inc. Special Adventures provides travel outings to people of various abilities including disabilities that require staff assistance for a safe and enjoyable vacation.
• The Living Planet – Salt Lake’s Aquarium.
• Salt Lake Parks and Recreation

Skill Development

• www.xmission.com/~uilc/main.php3 (advocacy, skill development for special needs eg writing skills class taught)
• Utah Independent Living Center Offers a Community Integration Program provides information and referral.

Sports

• www.sout.org (special Olympics)
• www.accessgolf.org/ (special needs)
• www.utahyouthsoccer.net(soccer)
• www.recreation.slco.org/ (host of available activities for typical and disabled children including Junior Jazz Basketball)
• www.recreation.slco.org/adaptive/ (List of activities for special needs requiring adaptive provisions)
• www.dsusa.org (Disabled Sports, USA)
• www.utahyouthsoccer.net/ (age related boys and girls soccer experiences)
• general information to traditional sporting outlets
• Ice skating to include special needs and others
• Rocky Mountain Renegades League

Summer Camps

• Camp Hobe is a special camp experience for children and their siblings suffering from cancer.
• Camp Kostopolus provides recreation opportunities for individuals ages 7 and up with mental or physical disabilities.
• Camp Roger provides a residential summer camp, disability inclusive with counselors trained in the needs of disabled campers. (801) 585-7765
• Camp Wyatt is a camp for 8-12 year-olds diagnosed with Asthma
• Easter Seals of Utah offers a variety of programs including summer and a Saturday Day Camp. Call (801) 486-3778 for more information.
• Jewish Community Center Summer Camps The JCC enrolls children/teens with adapted needs into their summer camp programs depending on their ability to meet the needs of the individual child.
• MDA summer camp Activities especially designed for young people who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs.
• Palisade Pals Children’s Program will be offering camps at various locations around the state.
• Red Butte Garden Offers garden adventure summer camps. They also offer partner camps with the Utah Museum of Natural History.
• TURN Community Services Summer Programs enrich the summer experience of children and youth with disabilities who receive public education during the school year.
• 2012 activity, summer opportunities for children guide-posted for summer only

Therapeutic Movement

• www.tannerdance.utah.edu  (varied options for age range and ability range, minimal cost check studio classes)
• www.martialartsforpeace.com/pages/whattolookfor.html (helpful ideas when checking out martial arts for kids)
• www.dojolocator.com/Salt-Lake-City_Utah.html (martial arts for children)
• www.centeredcityyoga.com (reasonable costs programs from 3/0 and up including teens )
• www.redlotusschool.com/ (martial arts for children)
• www.utahaiki.com/ (children’s self defense and movement meditation)

Therapy Animals

• www.couragereins.org (horseback riding special needs)
• www.equassist.com/index.htm (therapy using horses)
• www.therapyanimals.org/ (check read program and other pet therapy ideas)
• www.deltasociety.org – Offers links to find animal-assisted therapy as well as animal-assisted activites.
• www.therapeuticassets.org Hypotherapy and horseback riding for special needs over 3 and 6 months periods for $200
• Hoofbeats to Healing http://www.hoofbeats.us/

• Healing Horses Therapeutic Riding Center

• Therapeutic Assets Inc. http://therapeuticassets.org/

Visual arts

• www.accessart.org (children’s entry in many varied artful activities)
• www.youthcity.com/html/programs/globalartways.htm (art classes)
• www.baddogkids.org/ (nonprofit org dedicated to children’s imagination and creativity)
• www.kindredspiritsart.org (art education and opportunities for all children)
• www.petersenartcenter.com/kids_classes.htm (classes for fee for ages six to adult)
• www.visualartinstitute.org (classes)

Volunteerism

• 2-1-1 Information and Referral (see volunteer services for summer programs for kids as well as other opportunities)
• http://www.volunteers.utah.gov/ (service projects)
• http://volunteers.utah.gov/(Utah’s commitment to mentoring and volunteering in the State)
• Foster Grandparent Program
• Bridges Program (tutoring opportunities for many salt lake county and city schools—call for information)
• www.youthlinc.org (learning service with mentoring through out utah)