North L.A. Regional Center
15400 Sherman Way, Suite 170
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Phone: 818-778-1900
Web: www.nlacrc.org
GoCityKids.com
GoCityKids.com is a wonderful resource that lists activities each day that are availableall over LA and in the surrounding areas.classes
The REMO Recreational Music CenterThe REMO Recreational Music Center offers a free Community Drum Circle on Tuesdaynights and Saturday mornings. In addition to the drum circle, REMO RMC offersseminars, workshops, clinics, kids drum circles, concerts, classes, and wellness programs.7308 Coldwater CanyonNorth Hollywood, CA 91605Phone: (818) 982-0461Contact: Mike DeMennocounseling
Stillpoint Family Resources Consistent with their roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition, Stillpoint Family Resourcesoffers healing to families through counseling services and educational outreach. Theyhave several therapists who specialize in issues regarding families with Special Needs.Located in:-Woodland Hills at 21134 Costanso St.,Woodland Hills 91364)-Thousand Oaks at (St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church, Thousand Oaks)-So. Pasadena (1910 Huntington Drive, So. Pasadena, 91030)-Duarte (Santa Teresita Medical Center)Contact: Dr. Ross PorterPhone: 818-704-9117recreation
City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and ParksThe LA Parks Department has too many classes, programs and facilities to list hereand they are not permitted to discriminate against people with special needs in any oftheir programs. (NB, the regional center will provide adult assistance to special needschildren for out-of-school programs, public and private.) In addition, LA Parks has threetherapeutic centers designed specifically for people with special needs with programsthat vary from center to center but include Spring, Summer and Fall Day Camps and aYoung Olympians Program for children 5 years and over, as well as an After SchoolCare Club for children with special needs who are 2 ½ years and over. For information on all of the programs and facilities offered: Golden State Gymnastics
Phone: 1 (888) LA PARKS
1828 N. Keystone St.Burbank, CA 91504Phone: 818-558-1177Champions Gymnastics145 Vista Ave., Suite #110Pasadena, CA 91107Phone: 626-577-4496 Strides Therapeutic Riding
The mission of Strides/Sinlimites Therapeutic Riding Centers is to improve the minds,
bodies and spirits of children and adults with special needs through the highest quality
of equine-assisted activities and programs. We are commited to being an inspiration
and educational resource to the Therapeutic Riding profession, both nationally and internationally. Our vision is a community where all people, regardless of ability, can
achieve their fullest potential.
Phone: 818-341-4737
11582 Longacres Ave
Granada Hills, CA 91344
United Studios of Self DefenseUnited Studios of Self Defense is a martial arts studio offering group and privatelessons to students of all ages in martial arts including karate and tae kwon do. USSD is available to give private lessons to children of all abilities [and would conduct classes for special needs children if there are enough participants.—must verify]Phone: (818) 980-180912147 Ventura Blvd.Studio City, CA 91604Contact: Enrique GomezValley Therapeutic Recreational Center (part of City of LA Parkes)11430 Chandler BoulevardNorth Hollywood, CA 91601Phone: (818) 756-9757Fax: (818) 756-9963The Josephson Academy of Gymnastics
The Josephson Academy of Gymnastics offers classes of all sorts from dance to gymnastics to a high school musical class. They also offer camps as well as preschool programs and a mommy and me class. The classes are open to children of all abilities, though adult assistance may be required.
8640 Hayden Place
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 287-9886
Fax: (310) 287-9821
E-mail: office@jaggym.com
LA Phil and the Hollywood Bowl
The LA Phiilharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl have several educational programs for children and families. Summer Sounds at the Hollywood Bowl features great concerts and programs of music and dance from around the world created especially for kids as well as a Fine Arts Outdoor Studio where they can let their imaginations soar. It is offered in July and August and is designed for children of all abilities ages 3 to 10. (This sells out fast, so sign up for the Summer Sounds mailing list to get the earliest possible enrollment.) Toyota Symphonies for Youth is designed especially for families to make the experience of symphonic music come alive for children ages 5-11. Before the concert there are numerous activities for the kids, including hands-on art making, musical activities, dance, and storytelling or theater.
www.hollywoodbowl.com and click on “education”
2301 North Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Phone: (323) 850-2000
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For ease of use we have divided the local resource and service organization into location specific categories. Please remember that inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement by Club 21.
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