Soccer Programs
Super Soccer Stars Shine Program
Super Soccer Stars Shine Program uses soccer as a vehicle to teach life skills to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities including but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, ADHD and PDD-NOS. This program provides a developmentally-appropriate curriculum designed by licensed educators and therapists that promotes the complete growth of each individual and encourages players to improve at his or her own pace. The low player-to-coach ratio ensures that individuals receive continuous support and personal attention.
Website: http://boston.supersoccerstars.com/shine-program/
Provides Shine Adaptive Indoor Soccer through Lexington Recreation Department during the winter at Hastings School Gym. See website: http://www.lexingtonma.gov/recreationdepartment.cfm or email: recdept@lexingtonma.gov for future class offerings. Currently outdoor classes are located on Sundays in Brookline. See website for more information/class location.
TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer)
A community-based training program for young athletes with a mental or physical disability. The goal is to enable young athletes with disabilities to become valued and successful members of the US Youth Soccer family.
Website: http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/topsoccer/communities.aspx
Lexington branch contact information: Jessie Birdwhidstell (jessie.bird@uky.edu)
Side Kick Soccer Academy Kick with Care Program
Kick with Care is meant to serve the needs of both children and adults with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities that simply want a fun environment by which to enjoy the game, build self-esteem, get exercise and meet new friends. This is a program where modifications to the game of soccer are provided so that children with special needs or anxiety can enjoy soccer on a weekly basis.
Website: http://www.sidekicksocceracademy.com/departments/kick-with-care/
Location: Location: Miracle League Field (@ Nara Park), 25 Ledge Rock Way Acton, MA 01720
Super Soccer Stars Shine Program
Super Soccer Stars Shine Program uses soccer as a vehicle to teach life skills to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities including but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, ADHD and PDD-NOS. This program provides a developmentally-appropriate curriculum designed by licensed educators and therapists that promotes the complete growth of each individual and encourages players to improve at his or her own pace. The low player-to-coach ratio ensures that individuals receive continuous support and personal attention.
Website: http://boston.supersoccerstars.com/shine-program/
Provides Shine Adaptive Indoor Soccer through Lexington Recreation Department during the winter at Hastings School Gym. See website: http://www.lexingtonma.gov/recreationdepartment.cfm or email: recdept@lexingtonma.gov for future class offerings. Currently outdoor classes are located on Sundays in Brookline. See website for more information/class location.
TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer)
A community-based training program for young athletes with a mental or physical disability. The goal is to enable young athletes with disabilities to become valued and successful members of the US Youth Soccer family.
Website: http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/topsoccer/communities.aspx
Lexington branch contact information: Jessie Birdwhidstell (jessie.bird@uky.edu)
Side Kick Soccer Academy Kick with Care Program
Kick with Care is meant to serve the needs of both children and adults with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities that simply want a fun environment by which to enjoy the game, build self-esteem, get exercise and meet new friends. This is a program where modifications to the game of soccer are provided so that children with special needs or anxiety can enjoy soccer on a weekly basis.
Website: http://www.sidekicksocceracademy.com/departments/kick-with-care/
Location: Location: Miracle League Field (@ Nara Park), 25 Ledge Rock Way Acton, MA 01720
Baseball
Franciscan SHARK baseball camp
Typically scheduled for a week in August at Franciscan’s Hospital in Brighton.
Email: mfragala@fhfc.org or check the Franciscan’s website for details http://franciscanhospital.org/
Miracle League of Massachusetts
Location: Acton, MA
Website: http://www.miracleleagueofma.com/index.php
Challenger Baseball League
Location: Watertown, MA
Website: http://www.spedchildmass.com/2015/06/01/challenger-little-league-baseball-watertown/
Franciscan SHARK baseball camp
Typically scheduled for a week in August at Franciscan’s Hospital in Brighton.
Email: mfragala@fhfc.org or check the Franciscan’s website for details http://franciscanhospital.org/
Miracle League of Massachusetts
Location: Acton, MA
Website: http://www.miracleleagueofma.com/index.php
Challenger Baseball League
Location: Watertown, MA
Website: http://www.spedchildmass.com/2015/06/01/challenger-little-league-baseball-watertown/
