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Therapeutic Recreation

The City of Berkeley’s Therapeutic Recreation Program provides support for community members of all abilities to actively participate in quality recreation programs.

The Therapeutic Recreation Program offers inclusive services that support youth with special needs, ages 5-12 (in summer) and grades K-5 (during the school year) at James Kenney Community Center. Youth have the opportunity to enhance social, physical, and behavioral skills in groups with their same-aged peers while participating in fun and exciting daily activities. Scholarships are available upon request.

In order to best serve our program participants, an intake is required prior to participation in the program. For more information regarding the Therapeutic Recreation Program or to schedule an intake, please call (510) 981-6656.

Learn more about the therapeutic recreation programs below.

Afterschool Program

  • Grades: Kindergarten to 5th
  • Location: James Kenney Community Center
  • Cost: $200 for a 4-week session
  • Hours: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Therapeutic Recreation Afterschool Program offers structure and fun for youth with special needs. Youth participate in activities ranging from homework and reading help to art activities and sports and games.

Summer Fun Camp

  • Ages: 5 to 12 years old
  • Location: James Kenney Community Center
  • Cost: $450 for a 3-week session
  • Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The Therapeutic Recreation Summer Fun Camp offers an engaging summer camp experience for youth with special needs. Youth participate in activities ranging from sports and games to arts & crafts, nature exploration, and field trips.

Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP)

Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to improve the health, independence and social integration of people with physical disabilities through sports, fitness and recreation programs. BORP believes that sports and recreation provide a path to greater achievement to which all people should have access. BORP offers year-round sports and recreation programs serving a wide variety of ages, interests and abilities. Want to play? Call (510) 849-4663.

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