The Adaptive Recreation Department began more than 30 years ago with a summer camp program called Camp Sunshine. The 3-three week camp gave children and adults, ages 8-25, with physical and intellectual challenges an opportunity to enjoy their summer camp experience. Now in it’s 34th year, Camp Sunshine continues to offer campers the same day-camp experience.
Beyond just summer camp, the Adaptive Recreation Department offers many day and evening programs to a wide-range of people. We work closely with families with children with special needs and offer several athletic programs including the Carolina Panthers Challenger Flag Football League, Fancy Feet Soccer and Rising High Basketball.
We also offer programs and activities to our veterans, both old and young. The Veterans Victory Room is open during the day and hosts local veterans groups for activities and fellowship time.
The Adaptive Recreation Department recently added another important outreach to those with physical challenges. A “Solo Rider” adaptive golf cart was purchased for the LinRick Golf Course. This adaptive golf cart enables an adult with any type of physical issue or challenge to navigate our 18-hole golf course.
For information on any programs listed:
Adaptive Recreation Department, 754-6720 ext. 252
6429 Bishop Avenue
Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Camp SunshineCamp Sunshine is a summer day camp for individuals with special needs. Camp is held Monday-Friday, 8:45 am-3:00 pm at the Denny Terrace Community Center. This day camp features 2 3 week sessions, June 10-July 19. Camp Sunshine has served the Midlands for 36 years by providing a summer camp experience for individuals with intellectual and physical special needs. Each week is packed with a variety of fun activities that include swimming, bowling, arts and crafts, golf, music and drama, story time and recreational sports. Lunch is provided but if there are special dietary needs, lunch will need to be supplied by families. Free bus service is available (not door to door). Designated pick-up areas will be determined. |
Carolina Panthers Challenger Flag Football LeagueThe Carolina Panthers Challenger Flag Football League will be holding open registration and a skills assessment session on Saturday, August 24. It’s free to register and all equipment is provided. Challenger Flag football is a great league for boys and girls with intellectual and/or physical challenges. Our league is just one of a few in the entire state of South Carolina. It’s a great league that’s been going for over five years now. The program is funded with a grant from the Carolina Panthers Charities. In 2012, our team travelled to Greenville to compete in the Special Olympics Fall games. We were thrilled to be able to bring home the GOLD medal after our victory over a flag football team from Sumter. |
Youth Developmental Wheelchair BasketballWe’re starting a new program and we want you to join us! You’ll learn the rules of the game and have a blast with others. Join us each Saturday for practice and a game. |
“Skills on Wheels” Wheelchair Basketball ExhibitionJoin us for this fun event! The Richland County Sheriff’s Department will take on the Columbia-Richland Fire Department in a game of wheelchair basketball. Who will be crowned the champion! Don’t miss this fun family event. Proceeds will benefit the new RCRC Wheelchair Basketball Development league. We want to show everyone how awesome wheelchair basketball is and how you can get involved. Saturday, May 25, 11:00 am |
Rising High Basketball LeagueLearn the basics of basketball: dribbling, passing and shooting. |
Fancy Feet SoccerLearn the basic fundamentals of soccer, shooting, passing, dribbling and team work. This is a great league for boys and girls with special needs. The kids learn how to work together and have fun. |
Special Needs Kickball GameJoin us for a fun game of kickball. Kids and adults with physical challenges can play this adaptive sports game in a safe environment. |
Carolina Panthers Challenger Flag Football LeagueThis league is for individuals with special needs who want to have fun playing flag football and cheering. Skills Assessment: Friday, August 24 at 6:00 pm 1st Game Starts: Saturday, September 8 at 10:00 am |
Camp SunshineCamp Sunshine began almost 35 years ago to serve families with children and adults with special needs. Camp offers a one of kind day camp experience for ages 8-25. Our trained staff have fun with campers and enjoy creating a great day camp atmosphere for everyone. Campers play games, go swimming, arts and crafts and so much more. After camp services will be available. Denny Terrace Community Center: 6429 Bishop Avenue, Columbia, SC 20293 |
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