Adaptive sports, recreation and social programs are offered to youth and adults with intellectual disabilities. The City of Mesa Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities offers a wide variety of activities including weekly sports and recreation programs, special interest classes, social activities, and summer camp. Our mission is to “Let no one sit on the sidelines.”

Adaptive Sports & Recreation

Sports and recreation opportunities are available for individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 6 and older residing in or outside of Mesa. The typical program will take place once per week for up to 12 weeks in a season.

The training schedule for each program is based on the competition schedules as determined by Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ). Athletes have the choice whether or not to compete in the SOAZ competitions. If the athlete will compete in SOAZ competitions, a Medical & Consent Form must be completed by a physical and submitted to the City of Mesa office. The document is valid for three years from the date of the doctor’s and participant’s (or guardian’s) signatures. Athletes without an up-to-date Medical & Consent Form will not be allowed to participate in SOAZ competitions.

Online Registration Link
2019 Adaptive Winter/Spring registration form 

Special Interest Classes

The City of Mesa offers several special interest classes and opportunities throughout the year for individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 16 and older. A few of the program opportunities include cooking, Zumba, and Off-Broadway Theater.

Online Registration Link

The social club is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 16 and older who can function independently while in a group setting with the supervision of staff. Typically, the social club opportunities are offered twice per month on Friday evenings during the Fall and Winter/Spring seasons. Activities may vary from karaoke & game night to a Diamondbacks game.

TGIF Social Program Schedule - Winter/Spring 2019
Online Registration Link

Camp Fiesta

Camp Fiesta summer program is available for to participants ages 6-21 with intellectual disabilities. Your child’s experience during this summer camp program will be filled with afternoons of swimming, cooking, arts & crafts, music, creative play, sports, and guest speakers. Camp takes place at Stapley Junior High School on Monday-Thursday from 11:30am-3:30pm. The 2019 dates will be June 3-July 11 (no camp on July 4).

Wiggles & Giggles Inclusion Preschool Program

Wiggles & Giggles is an inclusion program designed for children ages 3-5 years with and without intellectual disabilities. Your child’s experience during this summer camp program will be filled with mornings of crafts, games, and music. Camp takes place at Stapley Junior High School on Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-11:00am. The 2019 dates will be June 3-June 27.

Registration Dates:

Mesa Convention Center – 263 N. Center Street, Building A
4:30pm-7:00pm
Tuesday, March 26^th – Returning Participants Only
Thursday, March 28^th – New or 1^st Time Participants

Adaptive Summer Camp Flyer 
Registration Packets to be available soon.

Adaptive Programs for Individuals with Physical or Visual Disabilities

Adaptive sports and recreation programs for people with physical or visual disabilities ages 6 through adulthood are offered through the community partner, Arizona Disabled Sports.

www.arizonadisabledsports.com
480-835-6273 office

The City of Mesa strives for inclusion in all activities and programs. Every effort will be made to place participants in their desired activities regardless of physical or intellectual disabilities or special needs.
Please communicate any special needs or medical conditions that might impact participation in selected programs by completing an Inclusion Support Request Form in a timely manner.

Inclusion Services  
Inclusion Request Form