We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in physical and leisure activities, regardless of ability.
From adaptive sports leagues to recreational programs, we’ve gathered a variety of options that cater to diverse needs and interests. Each activity is designed to be accessible, supportive, and enjoyable, creating a welcoming space for everyone to be active and engaged.
Park IT Summer Playgroups
Aspire Child Development Centre offers free, drop-in summer playgroups for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.
Accessible Alberta Campgrounds
A list of accessible camping spots from parks and campgrounds across Alberta.
Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind
Supporting visually impaired athletes of all ages to enhance their quality of life through an active lifestyle.
Camp Bonaventure
Camp Bonaventure is a fun outdoor summer day camp for youth ages 4-17 adapted to all ability levels.
www.betweenfriends.ab.ca/camp-bonaventure
Canadian Adaptive Snowsports – Alberta
CADS Alberta provides opportunities for those with all abilities to learn to alpine ski or snowboard; to engage in advanced programs and competition programs.
City of Red Deer Adaptive Swimming
Structured for children who would benefit from additional support in the water. Participants work toward achieving beginner swimming skills, increased water safety, independence and overall enjoyment in an aquatic environment..
www.looknbook.reddeer.ca/RedDeer/public/category/browse/ADAPTIVE
Cosmos Group of Companies
Cosmos offer a wide range of recreational, leisure and community inclusion services facilitated by their talented staff and supported through the generosity of many community partners, businesses and recreation facilities.
www.cosmosreddeer.ca/disability-services/recreation-leisure/
Make Some Noise Music Education
Music lessons for all ages taking into consideration different learning objectives and abilities. Specializing with young students, and students with varied levels of learning ability.
Mount View Special Riding Association
A recognized charitable organization providing a therapeutic and recreational riding program for children and adults with physical and intellectual development disorders.
Premier Academy Adaptive Tumbling Program
An adaptive tumbling program designed specifically with special abilities in mind and translating strength to a fun and welcoming tumbling environment.
www.premieracademy.ca/all-abilities/#reddeer
Red Deer and District Museum – MAGsparks Program
A community arts program that is open and accessible to everyone, geared towards persons with disabilities..
www.reddeermuseum.com/mag-sparks/
Red Deer Arts Council – The Hub 3.0
A weekly arts program aimed at serving our vibrant community of people with developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities.
www.reddeerartscouncil.ca/news/Hub-YMCA
Red Deer Silhouettes Adaptive Swimming Program
Alberta Artistic Swimming offers a competitive Adaptive Program for Athletes with a Disabilities Program. There are 5 levels of progression to fit the needs of any athlete and their level of skill abilities.
www.gomotionapp.com/team/canrds/page/swim-programs/adaptive-program
Special Olympics Alberta
Providing year-round sports programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, fostering inclusion, empowerment and community engagement through sports.
Wheelchair Sports Alberta
A registered charitable non-profit association responsible for the development and delivery of provincial level sport programs and services throughout Alberta.
www.wheelchairsportsalberta.com/
The links listed above are provided as a resource and for informational purposes only. Aspire Child Development Centre bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of these sites. The presence of a link here does not constitute an endorsement or an approval of the content by Aspire Child Development Centre.