MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Special Olympics Northern California. Offers free sports training for anyone diagnosed with intellectual disabilities ages 5 and up. Competitions for ages 8 and up. Call for county info. sonc.org. (925)944-8801.
Little League Challenger Program. Ages 4- 18 and up to 22 if enrolled in a school program. The Challenger Program allows players with intellectual or physical disabilities to enjoy the full benefits of Little League participation in an environment structured to their abilities. Open to participants living in district 1 (generally from Corning to Yreka). Sdallbaseball.com. Email sdallchallenger@gmail.com.
SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County Special Olympics. Offers free sports training for anyone diagnosed with an intellectual disability aged eight and up. Search “Special Olympics Shasta County“ on Facebook. (510)224-7218.
Shasta Family YMCA: Redding. Offering year-round swim lessons for youth with mental and physical disabilities. Lessons help build confidence in the water and reinforce social skills through specially trained instructors and the use of visual aids. 8 sessions. $165 (Y members $160). Third party billing available. Call for more information and upcoming classes. Sfymca.org. 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.