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Recreation
Resources
(last updated
6/8/12)
Special
Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA)
The mission of Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) is to provide
year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of
well-coached Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual
disabilities. Special Olympics Massachusetts also provides athletes with
continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, prepare for entry
into school and community programs, express courage, experience joy, and
participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with
their families, other Special Olympics Athletes, and the
community.
http://specialolympicsma.org/about.php
SOMA local programs:
http://www.specialolympicsma.org/south/localprogramsnew.htm
SPED Child and Teens
Camps, workshops and
Events in Massachusetts for Children with Special Healthcare Needs
www.spedchildmass.com
American Camp Association (ACA) – New England
ACA New England accredits nearly 400 day and overnight summer camps
in the six New England states. The website is linked to the national
chapter. There is information on how to choose the right camp for your
child and the benefits of summer camp experience. It has a very useful
search engine to look for accredited camps of all varieties.
http://www.acanewengland.org |
