Recreation

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Physical Activities are Vitally Important

Physical activities are vitally important for people with and without disabilities. They not only promote healthy lifestyles, but can also benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in unique ways.

Through STARability Foundation’s recreational programs, we are changing the culture of sports and believe they can be an effective supplemental therapy for individuals with disabilities. Keeping STAR participants active and healthy is our key goal through activities such as bowling, baseball and golf.

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Bowling

What started as six families meeting weekly at a local bowling alley has grown into three STARability league opportunities for hundreds of STAR participants. Our bowling leagues have become a great place for STARs and their families to network and form lifelong friendships, in addition to enjoying its physical and mental benefits. The sport of bowling is particularly beneficial to people with intellectual disabilities as it ensures physical exercise and social integration at the same time.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Bowling runs year-round and is open to all enrolled STARability participants. The cost is $2.50 per game, maximum of two games.

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Thursday league – 1 p.m.
HeadPinz

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Baseball League

STARability’s Baseball League provides a seasonal opportunity for STAR participants to join together for fitness, friendship and fun. Each Saturday during the season, players meet for a warm-up and the game. STARs take great pride in their teammates and teams.

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Baseball runs Jan. through April and is open to all enrolled STARability participants. The cost is $40 for the season, which includes your uniform and medal at the end of the season.

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Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon
Osceola Elementary School

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Basketball

STARability’s Basketball is a non-competitive program that meets weekly. STAR participants come together to enjoy drills, passing, shooting and other fundamental basketball skills as they socialize, learn the benefits of teamwork, strengthen their coordination and more.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Basketball runs through most of the year and is open to all enrolled STARability participants. $10 per month.

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Fridays from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist Church (Pulte Life Center)

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Golf

STARability offers a package of small-group golf classes for all enrolled STAR participants. Our STARs learn the fundamental golf swings and practice foundational motor skills through fun athletic games and golf activities. Through unique daily lessons, each containing a golf and an autism learning objective, students learn the basics of golf, including etiquette and safety, while practicing social/communication skills in a group setting.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Golf runs Oct. to Dec. and is held once a week at Paradise Coast Sports Complex.

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Yoga

Guided by experienced instructors, our program area transforms into a serene space for STARability’s yoga class. We embrace the unique needs of each STAR with gentle techniques and accessible practice, ensuring everyone can participate and experience the transformative benefits of yoga. Namaste.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Yoga is offered monthly and open to all enrolled STARability participants. $10 per session.

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Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m.
at the STARability office

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Game Room

Uno! STARability’s Game Room is an hour of fun and connection as our STARs gather to enjoy an array of card and board games. This inclusive setting fosters social interaction, enhances cognitive skills and promotes teamwork among fellow STARs and staff.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Game Room is offered monthly and open to all enrolled STARability participants.

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Mondays 2-3 p.m.
at the STARability office

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Tennis

Eagle Creek Country Club teaches our STARs the component tennis swings which enable participants to progress towards engaging in rallying with a coach and/or peer. Through drills and practice stations, participants learn how foundational and functional movements contribute to the proper execution of the various basic and more athletic swing components in the game of tennis.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Tennis is open to all enrolled STARability participants.

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Wednesdays 12:30-1:30 p.m.
January through May
Eagle Creek Country Club

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Soccer

Soccer is one of the most popular sports throughout the world. Involvement in STARability’s soccer recreational program has the ability to improve a participant’s quality of life in a variety of ways and can be easily adapted to meet our STARs abilities and needs. Our soccer program promotes social skills including teamwork, communication, fun and understanding, rather than isolation.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Soccer runs once a week from Jan. to April and open to all enrolled STARability participants.

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We exist to support and empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. STAR participants connect and engage with the community through continuing education, art and creative expression workshops, health and wellness classes, sports leagues and many other activities.