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SUMMER 2017
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Registration ONLINE Register online at www.sjregistration.com Online is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for your convenience.
MAIL Mail the registration form found in this brochure to: Camden Community Center –AASR 3369 Union Ave. San Jose, CA 95124
WALK-IN Register in person during regular business hours at any Community Center.
FAX Fax the registration form to: Camden Community Center: 408-559-1203
Meet Our Staff Alexandria Donaldson
Donna Hepp
Bascom Community Center 1000 S. Bascom Ave. San José, CA 95128 408-794-6290 phone Alexandria.donaldson@sanjoseca.gov
Camden Community Center 3369 Union Ave.San José, CA 95124 408-369-6438 phone Donna.hepp@sanjoseca.gov
Liz Best
Gloria Teerman
Mayfair Community Center 2039 Kammerer Ave San José, CA 95116 408-794-1065 phone Liz.best@sanjoseca.gov
Seven Trees Community Center 3590 Cas Dr. San José, CA 95111 408-794-1690 phone Gloria.teerman@sanjoseca.gov
Josue Covarrubias
Christy Matta
City-Wide Inclusion Specialist 3369 Union Ave. San José, CA 95124 408-794-6691 phone Josue.covarrubias@sanjoseca.gov
Therapeutic Service Manager 200 East Santa Clara St San José, CA 95113 408-535-3569 phone Christy.matta@sanjoseca.gov
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Policies
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Programs for children and teens with disabilities Table Tennis/ Ping Pong Join us! Whether you play sitting or standing, if you enjoy competition, fitness and fun then this is the sport for you. This program will teach you how to chop, back spin, drive, smash and much more! Participants must be able to function in a 1:10 staff to participant ratio, independent with personal care needs or provide an attendant for personal care. Course #
Location
Time
Date
Day
Mtg
Ages
Resident
Non-Resident
296.1.4113
Bascom
6pm -7:30pm
6/20-8/1
Tu
6
11+
$45
$49
Wheelchair Basketball Nothin' but net! Come out and shoot some hoops with your friends and learn the exciting sport of wheelchair basketball. All ability levels welcome. No sports chair, no problem; we have extra sports chairs available to use during program. Tournament opportunities are available for big gamers. Don’t miss out! Participants must be able to function in a 1:10 staff to participant ratio, independent with personal care needs or provide an attendant for personal care. Course #
Location
296.1.4106
Bascom
296.1.4107
Bascom
Time
Date
Day
Mtg
Age
Resident
Non-Resident
5:30pm-7:30pm 6/7-6/28
W
4
13+
$32
$34
5:30pm-7:30pm 7/19-8/9
W
4
13+
$32
$34
Advanced Wheelchair Basketball This is a Wheelchair Basketball practice for advanced players who are competing at a high level. Don't miss out! Participants must be able to function in a 1 to 10 staff to participant ratio and be independent with personal care needs or provide an attendant for personal care. Course #
Location
Time
Date
Day
Mtg
Age
Resident
Non-Resident
296.14108
Bascom
7:30pm-9:30pm
6/7-6/28
W
4
13+
$32
$34
296.1.4111
Bascom
7:30pm-9:30pm
7/19-8/9
W
4
13+
$32
$34
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Programs for teens and adults with disabilities Simply Cooking This introductory course for adults with developmental disabilities covers basic kitchen safety, basic menu planning, and preparing simple dishes. Menus will include breakfast, lunch, dinners, and deserts. Class includes lecture, observation, and hands on preparation. Students will receive instructional materials to take home. Class is conducted in a teaching kitchen which utilizes gas burners. Participants must be able to function in a 1:4 staff to participant ratio, independent with personal care needs or provide an attendant for personal care. Course #
Location
Time
Date
Day
Mtg
Age
Resident
Non-Resident
296.1.4002
Almaden
6:30pm-8pm
6/21-8/9
W
8
16+
$83
$87
Simply Cooking program at Seven Trees returns in Fall 2017.
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Programs for Teens & Adults with Disabilities Co-op Dance These dances for individuals with disabilities ages 18 and up are co-sponsored and hosted by the Therapeutic Recreation programs of the cities of San JosĂŠ, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale. Registration is accepted at the door only. Please call 408-369-6438 for more information or to receive the annual calendar. Returns in FALL 2017!
Around the Town Club Join us for a night on the town! This social club utilizes community trips to improve socialization, leisure awareness and independent living skills. Try new things and explore your community with the support and encouragement of friendly, knowledgeable staff. Past activities have included movies, restaurants, sporting events, theme events and nights at the theatre. The first night of the program will take place at Camden Community Center. Location thereafter varies based on participants chosen activities. Participants will be assigned to a group the first night. An event calendar will be passed out the second week of program. Members must be able to participate within a 1:6 staff to participant ratio and independent with their personal care needs. Please note: registration fee covers staffing costs only. Additional weekly fees may be required based on chosen activity costs. Course # 382.1.4000
Location Camden
Time Date 7pm-9pm 6/15-8/3
Day Th
Ages 18+
Mtg 8
Resident $42
Non-Resident $46
Adapted Fitness Don't put it off any longer! The time has come to jump start your fitness level. The program is located at a fully equipped Camden Community Fitness Center for individuals 18 and up with a physical disability. Each participant will receive a customized workout program designed to achieve their personal fitness goals. Participants must be able to function in a 1:5 staff to participant ratio, independent with personal care needs or provide an attendant for personal care. A 10-visit punch pass is available for participants to drop-in. The punch card will be debited one punch for one class day. TO RECEIVE YOUR PUNCH PASS, CONTACT Loren Peak at Loren.Peake@sanjoseca.gov. When signing up for the punch pass option, please choose course # 296.1.4103. Course #
Location
Time
Date
Day
Ages
Mtg Resident
Non-Resident
296.1.4104
Camden 10:30am-12:30pm 6/12–8/11 M,W,F
18+
26
$148
$152
296.1.4103
Camden 10:30am-12:30pm 6/12-8/11
18+
10
$55
$59
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M,W,F
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Programs for Adults with Disabilities HIRLN Bowling
Head Injury Recreation and Leisure Network is a social club for survivors of head injuries and strokes. Join us at Bowlero bowling alley near Oakridge mall for a night of fun! This will include 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, cheese pizza, and unlimited soda. Staff will be there to help and have fun with the group. Course # 210.1.4027
Location Bowlero
Group Arts Class
Time 6:30pm-8:30pm
Date 7/11
Day Tu
Mtg 1
Age 18+
Cost $27
Check out the Mayfair Community Center and relax with some arts and crafts. This program is geared towards groups of people with disabilities and designed to improve fine motor skills, creativity and social skills. You will be guided through art projects, gardening and specialty crafts. Staff must accompany clients in a 3:1 ratio. Program design is flexible. Please call Liz at (408) 794-1065 to schedule your group. Drop in rates can be negotiated as well.
Course #
Location
Time
Date
Day
Ages
Mtg
Cost
210.1.4023
Mayfair
11:30am-12:30pm
July
Th, F
18+
10
$8
210.1.4024
Mayfair
11:30am-12:30pm
August
Th, F
18+
8
$8
Monthly Social
Come join us on the last Tuesday of the month for some fun! Each month will have a different theme or activity. Examples include Bingo, holiday parties, playing in the game room, arts and crafts, etc. Please register in advance to reserve your spot. Contact the community center if you would like to receive a flyer with details of the month’s event. Participants must be able to function in a 1:8 staff to participant ratio and be independent with personal care needs. Course #
Location
Time
Date
Day
Ages
Mtg
Cost
210.1.4031 210.1.4032
Mayfair Mayfair
6:30-8pm 6:30-8pm
7/25 8/29
Tu Tu
18+ 18+
1 1
$7 $7
Night at the Quakes
Please join us for a soccer game at the Avaya Stadium. We are purchasing a group of tickets and will enjoy EARTHQUAKES SOCCER! Participants must be able to sit with the group. We will purchase a limited number of wheelchair accessible seats so please let us know as soon as possible if you need one. A drop off location will be identified as the event gets closer. We will most likely use the uber drop off zone across the street. Disabled Parking is $15, regular parking is $20-$25 so carpooling or getting dropped off is recommended. Please call Liz at 408-794-1065 if you have any questions or did not receive a flyer. Participants must be able to follow simple directions and stay with the group. They must also be independent with personal care of bring an attendant with them. Attendants will need to register to receive a ticket to the game.
Course #
Location
Time
Date
Day
Ages
Mtg
Cost
210.1.4040
Mayfair
6pm-9:30pm
8/19
Sat
18+
1
$35
Laughter Yoga– FREE
Come join our FREE Special Event to find out about Laughter Yoga and the benefits of Laughter. Laughter Yoga is a real exercise that requires no special clothing or equipment and you can laugh pretty much anywhere! Studies show that Laughing for just 10 minutes a day can help decrease your stress level and can reduce blood pressure! Laughter is a positive energy which helps people to connect with others! There is no wrong way to Laugh! Even fake Laughter will give you the same benefits! Course # Location Time Date Day Ages Mtg Cost 210.4.4070
Mayfair
10am-11am
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5/9
Th
18+
1
FREE
Support Groups SCI Connections SCI- Connections is a support group for people with Spinal Cord Injuries and their families This support group is open to all individuals with SCI and family members. You do not have to be a past patient from SCVMC. For more information on this group please contact the Support Program Coordinator, Robert Medel at Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center, Rehabilitation Research Center at (408) 885-2397. Course # 296.5.4501
Location Bascom
Time 6:30pm-8:30pm
Date 3rd Thurs of each month
Day Th
Ages Mtg 12+ 1x per month
Cost free
Mild Brain Injury Support MBI peer support group provides support for people with Mild Brain Injuries and their families. For more information on this group please contact the Support Program Coordinator, Robert Medel at Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center, Rehabilitation Research Center at (408) 885-2397. Course # 296.5.4502
Location Bascom
Time 6:30pm-8:30pm
Date 2nd Tues of each month
Day Tu
Ages all
Mtg 2x per month
Cost free
Aphasia Talkfest The City of San Jose and the Pacific Stroke Association are collaborating together and inviting people with aphasia to our new monthly social group. This casual group is facilitated by a stroke survivor and provides an opportunity to meet others with aphasia and engage in conversation. The group is open to stroke, brain injury, brain tumor or surgery or neurological disease survivors with aphasia. Drop-ins welcome. Course # 296.5.4501
Location Bascom
Time Date 6:30pm-8:30pm 3rd Thurs of each
Day Th
Ages Mtg 12+ 1x per month
Cost free
Brochure Errors: Our staff has made every effort to prepare this brochure as accurately as possible; however, errors can occur. Circumstances may require adjustments be made to programs, fees, schedules, etc. AASR reserves the right to make any such adjustments. The staff apologize for any inconvenience these errors or adjustments may cause. Brochure Mail Delivery: AASR relies upon the post office for mail deliveries of our seasonal brochures. AASR assumes no responsibility for mail delivery. If for some reason you do not receive a brochure, please pick one up at your local community center or library.
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June Class #
Camp Name
Ages
Days
Dates
Time
Location
Mtg
Cost
382.1.4212
Teens Together (Inclusion)
11-18
M-F
6/12-6/16 9:30am-3:30pm
Camden
5
$115
231.1.4220
Playcamp
5-11
M-F
6/19-6/23
10am-2pm
Kirk
5
$120
231.1.4221
Playcamp
5-11
M-F
6/26-6/30
10am-2pm
Kirk
5
$120
210.1.4250 Diabetes Camp– type 1 Diabe- 4-11
M-F
6/26-6/30
9am-4pm
Mayfair
5
$399
231.1.4289
Adapted Digital Arts
14-22
M-F
6/12- 6/16
1pm-4pm
Seventrees
5
$159
296.1.4212
Northern California
5-21
Su-Sa
7/9-7/15
overnight
SJSU
6
$675
296.1.4215
Northern California
5-21
Su-Sa
7/9-7/15
daycamp
SJSU
6
$450
210.1.4252
Camp Superstuff– Asthma
6-12
M-F
7/24-7/28
9am-4pm
Mayfair
5
$150
382.1.4200
Playcamp
5-11
M-F
7/24-7/28
10am-2pm
Kirk
5
$120
210.1.4254
Healthy Challenge
8-15
M-F
7/10-7/14
9am-4pm
Mayfair
5
Free
382.1.4217
Teens Together (Inclusion)
11-18
M-F
7/17-7/21 9:30am-3:30pm
Camden
5
$115
210.1.4253
Healthy Challenge
8-15
M-F
7/31-8/4
9am-4pm
Seventrees
5
Free
231.1.4222
Playcamp
5-11
M-F
7/31-8/4
10am-2pm
Kirk
5
$120
231.1.4223
Playcamp
5-11
M-F
8/7-8/11
10am-2pm
Kirk
5
$120
July
August
Liz Best Mayfair Community Center 2039 Kammerer Ave San Jose, CA 95116 (408) 794-1065
Donna Hepp Camden Community Center 3369 Union Ave San Jose, CA 95124 (408) 369-6438
Liz.best@sanjoseca.gov
Donna.hepp@sanjoseca.gov
Gloria Teerman Seven Trees Community Cnt 3590 Cas Dr. San Jose, CA 95111 (408) 794-1690Page 10 Gloria.teerman@sanjoseca.gov
Alex Donaldson Bascom Community Center 1000 S. Bascom Ave San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 794-6290
Josue Covarrubias Inclusion Specialist Camden Community Center 3369 Union Ave, SJ, CA 95124 (408) 794-6691
Alexandria.donaldson@sanjoseca.gov
Josue.covarrubias@sanjoseca.gov
Playcamp These day camps are designed for children with cognitive disabilities who need a higher level of staff assistance for participation including those with Autism Spectrum disorder. Activities will include arts and crafts, games, circle time, a field trip, and more. Children should bring a sack lunch to camp each day. Participants must be able to function in a 1:3 staff to child ratio and be independent with personal care needs or bring an attendant with them. Attendants will need to be fingerprinted by the City of San Jose. Northern California Junior Sports Camp Junior Sports Camp covers introductory and intermediate instruction in both recreational and competitive wheelchair sports for individuals with physical disabilities ages 5-21. World class wheelchair athletes provide instruction in a variety of sports. The camp is sponsored by the City of San JosÊ and Far West Wheelchair Athletic Association. Campers have a residential or day camp option. For more information and registration materials, contact Alex Donaldson at 408-794-6290 or via e-mail at Alexandria.Donaldson@sanjoseca.gov. On line registration is not accepted. Teens Together Everybody wants to have fun! Be social, make some friends, learn some new skills. This camp for teens with disabilities and their nondisabled siblings and friends will provide a safe and structured opportunity to be a teen. Some fieldtrips, lots of games, crafts and other cool stuff! Teens must be able to function in a 1:4 staff to participant ratio and be independent with personal care or provide an attendant. Camp Superstuff- Asthma Camp Every summer, Breathe California offers Camp Superstuff, a week-long day camp held within the region served by Breathe California of the Bay Area. This year, the City of San Jose, Mayfair Community Center, is partnering with Breathe California to offer Camp Superstuff. This camp is designed for children 6-12 suffering from asthma, Camp Superstuff blends asthma education curriculum with traditional summer camp activities. Diabetes Camp– Type 1 Children This collaborative day camp program is provided by the City of San Jose's Therapeutic Services and California Diabetes Association. There will be fun activities, outings, games, crafts, and diabetes education. Nursing staff will be on site to help monitor blood sugars and provide education to participants and families. Registration is taken by the California Diabetes Association. Please contact Kat at 775-856-3839 or online at www.nda.campviews.com Healthy Challenge Type 2 Diabetes Camp Is your child diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or pre-pre-diabetes? Are they close to being diagnosed? Has your pediatrician encouraged your child to eat healthier, exercise more, or lose weight? If you said YES to any of these questions, then this camp is for you! Come have fun and learn about healthy lifestyle choices. This is a camp with art, sports, activities, healthy snacks, and diabetes education. A diabetes educator and dietician will be at the camp to answer questions and teach healthy living skills. Camp staff will get the kids moving and having fun! Ages 8-15. This camp is a joint collaboration between the City of San Jose and the American Diabetes Association. Children must qualify for this camp.
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Specialty Camps
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Specialty Camps
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Volunteer Opportunity
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SPEND YOUR SUMMER WITH US! SUMMER DAY CAMPS
SWIMMING LESSONS
FAMILY CAMP at YOSEMITE
HIKING & PICNIC SITES
We have a wide range of camps available to pique all of your child’s interests!
Swimming lessons & drop-in swim through the City’s summer aquatics program.
An all inclusive camp experience for the family! Swim, hike, enjoy programs, or just relax!
Enjoy the outdoors, playgrounds, and beautiful community park facilities.
Scholarships available for selected programs. Help Hotline: (408) 793-5565