The City of Altamonte Springs Special Community Services and the Advisory Board for the Disabled, Inc. provide social activities throughout the year at minimal cost to the mentally and physically challenged population in Altamonte Springs and surrounding communities.

All participants must have a current medical form on file in order to attend any of the events and functions of the City of Altamonte Springs Special Community Services or the Advisory Board for the Disabled. See below for more requirements.

QUICK LINKS

• 2010  Medical Form- NEW
• 2010 Activities Calendar - NEW
• 2010 Winter Newsletter- NEW
• Volunteer Registration Packet
  
• Online Photo Gallery
• Altamonte Springs Web Page

Play Your Way is free of charge service available to children with special Health Care needs and their families in the Central Florida  area. The Play Your Way program, developed by Physical Therapy students from the University of Central Florida , provides an opportunity for children with special health care needs to participate in fun fitness activities designed to meet their functional abilities, while interacting with others in the community. Please visit their website for more information or to sign up: www.PlayYourWay.webs.com

BAMBINO BUDDY BALL This division encompasses players ages 5-20 who are either physically and/or mentally challenged. This division makes allowance for a “buddy” to help the player swing a bat, round the bases, catch a ball, etc. Register today to take part in the March season. Contact Sarah Reece at 407-463-2504, sarah.reece@orhs.org, http://cfbuddyball.baberuthonline.com

 Nightbird Dances

Themed dances are held one Friday a month from 7-9pm at Eastmonte Park.  Refreshments are provided. Prizes awarded for dance contest winners, costume contest winners & birthdays! If you have a group home or a large party, please call in advance and we will reserve your group a table(s).  Cost has increased: $2 per participant and $1 per parent, caregivers, etc. attending.

January 8: New Years Bash
February 12: Sweethearts Dance
March 12: Luck of the Irish
April 16: Country Hoe Down
May 14: Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
June 4: Hawaiian Pool Party (Westmonte Park) RAIN OR SHINE. Bring Swim Suits & Towels.

S.T.O.P. Program (Saturday Time Out For Parents)

STOP Trips (Saturday Time Out for Parents) take place one Saturday a month and are socially, physically and educationally beneficial field trips.

Drop off and pick up is at Eastmonte Park. Cost has increased: $3 per person with lunch provided. *Feel free to send souvenir money for trips*

To attend you must RSVP on the designated day by phone or email. Reservations are taken in the order received. Only one message is required. Space is limited.

Jungleland Adventures
Trip Date: January 23 from 9am-4pm    RSVP on Jan 15

Blue Springs/DeLeon Springs & Old Spanish Sugar Mill
Trip Date: February 6 from 8am-4pm    RSVP on Jan 29

Strawberry Festival in Plant City
Trip Date: March 6 from 8am-4pm        RSVP on Feb 26
**Drop off and Pick Up at Westmonte Park for March trip ONLY

Shriners Circus at UCF
Trip Date: April 24 from 9am-4pm        RSVP on April 16

Channel 6 Softball Game
Trip Date: May 8 from 10am-4pm          RSVP on April 30

Sparklers- Special Needs Cheerleading

The Altamonte Sparklers are a group of more than 60 male and female cheerleaders with special needs who have been training and competing since 2005. Together the group has attended numerous community events and over 6 cheerleading competitions. They are run by the support of the City of  Altamonte Springs , volunteer coaches, and generous donors. Practices will begin on Sunday, October 11, 2009 until April of 2010. Athletes range in ages, beginning at age 6 up to age 60. They are divided into 3 different performance squads and each group prepares for local competitions, performances, parades, and other community events.
To view photos of the Sparklers in action, please visit: www.Sparklers.MyPhotoAlbum.com

Athlete Registration Closed until Fall of 2010
Become a Team Sponsor Click Here for more information.
Altamonte Sparklers Head Coach - Ranwa Nin El-khoury at 407-571-8814 or rrel-khoury@altamonte.org 

Ballroom Dancing

USA Dance is a national nonprofit organization that promotes the quality and the quantity of ballroom dancing in the United States. (www.USADANCE.org). The Central Florida Chapter is very enthusiastic about reaching out to our special needs community to teach ballroom dancing. 
 
Ballroom Dancing - PartTwo (Open to all previously registered and new dancers) 
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION PAPERWORK
 

Class Time/Locations:
Sundays from 1:30pm-2:30pm
Lake Brantley South, 1010 Sand Lake Road, Altamonte Springs, Fl 32714
Gymnasium is located ACROSS the street from LBHS. Enter into Forest City Elementary (2nd Street Light) Park by the bus loop and follow side walk to the back gymnasium on the right of the school.

Program Cost:
$20 for special needs participants only.  FREE for volunteer dance partners.
Non refundable. Space Limited. *Financial Assistance Available if Needed.

Practice Dates:
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010 - Optional (Palm Sunday) Sunday, April 18, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010 – Dress Rehearsal (1-3pm)

Special Needs Ballroom Showcase:
Sunday, May 23, 2010 from 1:30-2:30pm

Special's Belly Dancing Family Aerobics

Troupe Moumayaza, our special needs belly dancers & family members meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month to exercise & prepare for performances from 6:30-7:30pm. Location changed to Eastmonte Park. Cost: $1.00/person. 

Practice Dates:
Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 10, Mar 24, April 14  , May 12, May 26
Click Here for Schedule

Thursday Night Out

 “Thursday Night Out” is held on Thursday evenings at Westmonte Park, excluding the 1st Thursday of the month. Program time has changed: 7:30pm-8:30pm. Cost: $1.00 with refreshments. Programs are designed to allow participants to get together and just have some fun! *Please let us know if you will be attending the cooking classes.

Jan 14: Crafts & Games
Jan 21: Karaoke Night
Jan 28: Cooking Class

Feb 11: Crafts & Games
Feb 18: Karaoke Night
Feb 25: Cooking Class

Mar 11: Crafts & Games
Mar 18: Karaoke Night
Mar 25: Cooking Class

April 8: Crafts & Games
April 15: Karaoke Night
April 22: Cooking Class
April 29: Movie Night

May 13: Crafts & Games
May 20: Karaoke Night
May 27: Cooking Class

Altamonte Specials Bowling

Practice is held every Monday, excluding holidays, at the Altamonte AMF Lanes from 3-5pm. Cost is $1.75/game. Scores are recorded throughout the year and trophies are awarded at the Banquet with participant’s high score.

Bowling Banquet: Monday, June 14, 2010 from 6-8pm at Eastmonte Park Civic Center. Invitations will be handed out at practices in May. Cost: $5.00 per bowler & $5.00 per guest. This event will be catered. Each paid bowler will receive a trophy engraved with his or her high score! (Trophies are donated & may vary in size & style)

Payment and Reservations due by Monday, May 10. Checks can be made payable to: The Advisory Board for the Disabled, Inc. 

Special Olympics Bowling: Training begins on Monday, June 21, 2010 from 3-5pm. To be eligible to compete, athletes must bowl 10 games before the County Competition on August 24, 2009 and have an active Special Olympics Physical Form on file. 

Winter Camp & Summer Camp

The camps are offered on Wednesdays for 8 weeks in January/February and June/July at Eastmonte Recreation Center. Registrations begin a month before the camps start. The camps include the following activities: swimming, crafts, field trips, guest speakers, bingo, and much more! Bring your own lunch and we provide the rest! The cost is $50.00 per session per camper.

Winter Camp Session:

• Registration starts - Monday, December 7, 2009
• First day of camp - Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Summer Camp Session:

• Registration starts - Monday, May 3, 2010
• First day of camp - Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Activity Locations

Eastmonte Park, 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs 32701
Wesmonte Park, 624 Bills Lane, Altamonte Springs 32714
AMF Altamonte Lanes, 280 Douglas Avenue, Altamonte Springs 32714