Parks & Recreation

Special Populations/Special Olympics

136 Northpoint Avenue (get directions)
(336) 883-3481 or (336) 883-3477

The Special Populations section of the Recreation Division provides year round recreational and leisure opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. Programs include field trips, community integration outings, Lucky Strikes bowling league, holiday parties, Camp Ann, The Miracle League and Special Olympics.

 

Camp Ann is a summer day camp program for school age children and adults with developmental disabilities located at High Point City Lake Park in Jamestown.  The program began as a 2-week program in 1966 with a matching grant from the Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation. The City of High Point has continued to sponsor the program with support of numerous civic sponsors.

 

Special Olympics Guilford/High Point is a year round sports training and competition organization for athletes 8 years of age and older with intellectual disabilities. The High Point program offers the following sports: Alpine Skiing, Aquatics, Athletics (track and field), Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Cycling, Golf, Power Lifting, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball. Athletes must have a current medical/participation form on file, as well as a current Parent/Guardian Release form.

 

Volunteers are an essential part of the Special Populations programs. Interested persons should contact the Special Populations section at (336) 883-3481 for upcoming volunteer opportunities.

 

AWARD WINNING PROGRAM

The Miracle League Program was presented an award at the North Carolina Recreation & Parks Association's annual conference in Raleigh, NC on November 15, 2010.  William Covington and Sherry Paul accepted the "Innovative Program Award" on behalf of our department.

 

There were 14 programs nominated by Parks & Recreation departments across the state and a committee selected The Miracle League Program as the statewide winner. 

 

 

Breakfast Club for the Visually Impaired Monday 10a.m.  Fee:Cost of Meal + Tip A program for individuals who are visually impaired to socialize and enjoy a morning breakfast out. Limited transportation is provided. We are always looking for new participants! Please call 883-3477 for more information. Schedule is as follows: May 7 - Tom's Place in High Point; June 4 - Golden B in High Point.

Camp Ann Monday-Friday 9a.m.-3p.m.  Fee:$35.00/resident; $50.00/non-resident - per weekly session Deadline for enrollment: 2 weeks before session begins Registration Packet             Summer day camp for ages 6 and older of all disabilities. There will be arts & crafts, swimming, outdoor recreation and field trips. Lunch and one snack will be provided. Session dates: Elementary: June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13; Middle/High School: July 16-20, July 23-27 Adult: June 11-15, July 30-August 3. Camp Ann is located at City Lake Park.

Community Recreation/Education Exploration Class Thursdays 10-11a.m.  A weekly program for adults with disabilities to explore activities throughout the community. The class will meet at various locations. Please call 883-3477 weekly for class details.

Cookout and Swim Party Wednesday June 20, 2012 July 18, 2012 August 8, 2012 5:30-8p.m.  For people with and without disabilities. The cookout begins at 5:30p.m., swimming begins at 6:30p.m. Event will be held at City Lake Park.

Lunch Bunch Thursday June 7, 2012 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.  Fee:Cost of lunch + tip This program is for people with disabilities to go out to lunch and socialize; an experience to help with ordering food, paying the bill and tipping. We will meet at the restaurant at 11:30am. Plan to be picked up at the restaurant by 12:30pm. You must call 883-3481 or 883-3477 by 12p.m. the day before each event if you plan to attend and to find out the location. Bring your money!

Special Olympics Guilford/High Point Aquatics Practice Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-7p.m. (Tuesdays); 6:30-7:30p.m. (Thursdays)  Training for Special Olympics athletes interested in aquatics. Must attend practices and qualifier to be eligible to advance to state competition. Practice will be held at the Central Family YMCA, 150 West Hartley Drive, through May 31. Please call 883-3481 or 883-3477 for more information.

Special Olympics Guilford/High Point Committee Meeting Wednesday May 23, 2012 June 27, 2012 July 25, 2012 August 22, 2012 6p.m.  This committee of volunteers, coaches, and athletes will help make decisions involving the business of Special Olympics High Point. We are always looking for new members. If you are interested in becoming part of this committee, please call Brian Coward at 883-3481. Committee meets at the Parks & Recreation Administration Office located at 136 Northpoint Avenue, High Point.

Special Olympics Guilford/High Point Softball Practice Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6-7:30p.m.  Training for Special Olympics athletes interested in softball. Must attend practices and a qualifier to be eligible for consideration for advancement to state competition. Team athletes will practice on Tuesdays, skill athletes will practice on Wednesdays. Practice will be held through May 30 at Cedrow Park.

Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games Friday-Sunday June 1, 2012 - June 3, 2012 This is a statewide competition for Special Olympics athletes who qualify for state level competition in softball and aquatics. Games will be held at North Carolina State University.

Special Populations Recreation Fun Night Thursdays June 7, 2012 June 14, 2012 June 21, 2012 June 28, 2012 July 12, 2012 July 19, 2012 July 26, 2012 7-8p.m.  A recreational program for those with disabilities, their families and friends to be able to participate in a variety of sports and leisure activities. Kickball, water aerobics, basketball, corn hole, and other sports will be played. Program will be held at City Lake Park. For more information, call 883-3477.

Super Social Supper Club Wednesday May 30, 2012 June 27, 2012 July 25, 2012 6-8p.m.  Fee:Cost of Meal + Tip A program for people with disabilities and their families to go out to eat and socialize with others; an experience to help with ordering food, paying the bill and making change for the tip. Bring your money! We will meet at the restaurant at 6:15p.m. Plan to be picked up at the restaurant by 8p.m. You must call 883-3481 or 883-3477 by 12:00pm the day of each event if you plan to attend and to find out the location.

Variety Program for the Visually Impaired Tuesday 6-8p.m.  Fee:Cost of event Deadline for enrollment: 3pm the day before the program This program is for adults who are visually impaired or legally blind. Activities include exercise, guest speakers, dinners, movies, trips and fellowship. Limited transportation is provided. For more information call 883-3477. April 24 - Dietician Program at Morehead Recreation Center; May 8 - Dinner at Reggae Café; May 22 - Planning Session at Morehead Recreation Center; June 12 - Cookout at Washington Terrace Park; June 26 - Bocce at Morehead Recreation Center; July 10 & 24 - Activity will be set at the May 22 planning session.