• After School & Seasonal Camp Programs for Children with Disabilities
• Sports Development Programs for Children with Disabilities
• Programs for Adults
• Activities at A.D. Barnes Park/Leisure Access Center
  

After School & Seasonal Camp Programs for Children with Disabilities

The Leisure Access Division offers summer camps and after-school programs for children and adults ages 6 to 22 with disabilities. The programs are Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

If you are interested in volunteering with our park staff, please call the contact person to sign up for the program of choice:

Sports Development Programs for Children with Disabilities
The Leisure Access Division offers a variety of programs where volunteers can really make a difference. 

If interested in volunteering with the park staff in any of the programs listed below, please call the contact person to sign up for the program of choice:

• Power Soccer - Camp Matecumbe
  Saturdays  1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Contact: Jody Cox, 305-752-4966
  Description: This program is designed for power chair users ages 14 through adult with a focus on team formation and practice of a power chair sport.
• Jr. Wheelchair Sports - Camp Matecumbe 
  Saturdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Contact: Jody Cox, 305-752-4966
  Description:  This program is designed for children 9 years of age and older with physical disabilities. This is a rotating sports clinic engaging in basketball, tennis, fencing, cycling and golf.
• Wheelchair Tennis - "Big 5" Tennis Center
  Saturdays  9 a.m. - 11a.m. Contact: Jody Cox, 305-752-4966
  Description: This program is designed for children 9 years of age and older with physical disabilities; focuses on tennis instruction for the children.
• Goalball - NFL/YET Center at Gwen Cherry Park
  Saturdays  2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Contact: Zarron Brown, 305-234-1673
  Description: This program is designed for individuals 14 years of age and older with visual impairments. This event is for the purpose of team practice.
• Friday Fencing Club - Tamiami Park
  Fridays  5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Contact: Arlene Bouza-Jou, 305-222-2128
  Description: This program is designed for children and adults 10 to 20 years of age with physical disabilities. This event focuses on fencing instruction.

• Sports Programs for Children with Autism
  Wednesdays  5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Contact: 305-226-1622 / 305-222-2188
  Description: This program is designed for children with autism 6 years of age and older. This event focuses on rotating Sports Programs for children with Autism. Sports include tennis, basketball, soccer, fencing, and others.  $35 for 8 classes.

Programs for Adults
The Leisure Access Division offers a variety of programs where volunteers can really make a difference. 

If interested in volunteering with the park staff in any of the programs listed below, please call the contact person to sign up for the program of choice:

• Wheelchair Basketball Team - Miami Springs Rec. Ctr.
  Time: TBA Contact: Ingrid Berges, 305-752-4966
  Description: This is a competitive team environment for adults with physical disabilities.  The season starts in August and ends in February.

• Tea & Tai Chi - Weswind Lakes Park
  Tue. & Thu. 9:45 a.m. - 11a.m. Contact: Zarron  Brown, 305-234-1673
  Description: This program works on improving balance and flexibility, and helps reduce stress through slow flowing movements.
• Wheelchair Tennis - Big 5 Tennis Club
  Saturdays  9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Contact: Jody Cox, 305-752-4966
  Description: This program is designed for adults with physical disabilities focusing on tennis instruction for the adult.

• Fitness Swim - Palm Springs North Pool
  Wednesdays 12 p.m. - 2 p.m Contact:  Belinda Phillips, 305-752-4966
  Description: This program is designed for ages 14 and up with physical or visual disabilities focusing on learning to swim for health and fitness.

• Low Impact Water Exercise - Tue. & Thu. 11a.m. - 12 p.m.
  Description: This is an aquatic exercise program for adults with arthritis and/or physical limitations.  The program runs from January to November.
  Contact:

  • Goulds Park
    Jody Cox: 305-752-4966 or 305-234-1673

  • Tamiami Park
    Arlene Bouza-Jou: 305-222-2128 / 305-222-2175 (TDD)
    Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 11am - 12pm

  • Palm Springs North

Activities at A.D. Barnes Park/Leisure Access Center

The Leisure Access Center at A.D. Barnes Park  hosts a variety of activities targeting adults with disabilities. 

If you are interested in volunteering with our park staff in any of these activities, please contact Celia Leyva at 305-665-5319.