2015 Recreational - Westmoreland Intermediate Unit

ALL KIDS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN
Recreational Opportunities
For
Youth With Disabilities
Westmoreland County
2015
The Recreational Opportunities Guide is
intended to provide a listing of recreational
activities for students, age three to twenty-one
years, with physical and/or mental disabilities.
This list of recreational opportunities is certainly
not a complete listing and is subject to change,
but we hope that it is of help to children with
disabilities and their families.
If you are interested in participating in any
activities listed, you are encouraged to contact the
facility or activity coordinator as changes may
have occurred. Please contact the Westmoreland
Intermediate Unit at 724-836-2460 if you learn
of any appropriate programs that are not listed.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Alle-Kiski Music Day Camp
St. Andrew’s
1090 Edgewood Road, New Kensington, PA 15068
724-335-5067
Pat Rossi, Director
www.allekiskimusicdaycamp
Music, art, and drama day camps
Apple Hill Playhouse
275 Manor Road, Delmont, PA 15626
724-468-5050
Marge Kerr 724-838-1692
www.applehillplayhouse.org
Live performances, children’s story time
Greensburg Garden and Civic Center
951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-836-7529
www.gctheatre.org
Comedy, musical, and mystery performances
Valley Players of Ligonier
210 W. Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658
724-238-6514
www.ligoniervalleyplayers.org
Live performances, films, and concerts
Palace Theatre
Center for the Performing Arts
21 W. Otterman Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-836-8000
www.thepalacetheatre.org
Various concerts, performances, and other cultural activities
Pittsburgh’s Joey Travolta Film Camp
% Arts for Autism Foundation of Pittsburgh
3945 Forbes Avenue, Suite #453, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-848-9355
www.joeytravoltafilmcamp-pittsburgh.com
Film-making camp, acting, costume design for children and
teens with autism spectrum disorders
Stage Right
105 W. Fourth Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-832-7464
www.stagerightgreensburg.com
School for Performing Arts: ages 4-18 years and adults
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra
Greensburg Garden and Civic Center
951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-837-1850
www.westmorelandsymphony.org
Symphony Orchestra Concerts
THERAPEUTIC
HORSEBACK RIDING
Pam Bacco & Sarah Bacco
Horseback Riding Instructors
Ardara, PA 15615
724-217-0595 or 724-713-8131
www.newhorse.com
Pony & Me Classes for children and young riders, lessons
about proper handling, colors, breeds & safety along with
games, crafts, and hands-on instruction
Stoney Ridge Stables
403 Stone Church Road
Hunker, PA 15639
724-925-7282
www.stoneyridgestables.tripold.com
Individualized therapeutic horseback riding programs for
children of all ages
Nickers ‘N Neighs Therapeutic Riding Center
260 Mountain Trails Lane, Acme, PA 15610
724-593-8121
www.kidsonhorses.org
Therapeutic riding center improving the lives of children
and adults with special challenges
Wildwin Stables
202 Kaufman Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
Located 2 miles north of intersection Rtes. 819 N. & 22
724-875-2834 Betty
www.wildwin@comcast.net
Therapeutic horseback riding lessons for mildly challenged
children while interacting and bonding with horses
Not wheelchair accessible
FUN CENTERS
Caddie Shak
132 Caddie Shak Road, Donegal, PA 15628
724-593-7400 or 1-877-416-7400
www.caddieshak.com
Batting cages, paintball, mini-golf, arcade, kiddie rides,
and go karts
Greensburg Recreation
Kirk S. Nevin Arena, Lynch Field, St. Clair Park, and
Veteran’s Pool
New Alexandria Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-834-4880
www.city.greensburgrecreation.pa.us
Concerts, movies, playground, swimming, organized sports
Idlewild Amusement Park & Soak Zone
2574 U.S. 30, Ligonier, PA 15658
724-238-3666
www.idlewild.com
Kennywood Amusement Park
4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin, PA 15122
412-461-8127
www.kennywood.com
Living Treasures Animal Park
288 PA 711, Jones Mills, PA 15646
724-593-8300
www.ltanimalpark.com or livingtreasures
Wild animal park with petting zoo, pony rides, and
educational programs
Main Bowling Center
513 S. Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-837-0708
www.mainbowlingcenter.com
Summer bowling program with reduced prices, parties,
cosmic bowling
Sea Base Family Fun Center
770 E. Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-838-8887
www.seabasefun.com
Tube mazes, slides, miniature golf, laser tag, train, and
arcade
Statler’s Fun Center
407 Frye Farm Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-539-7655
www.statlers.com
Go Karts, mini-golf, and arcade
Variety The Children’s Charity
11279 Perry Highway, Suite 512
Wexford, PA 15090
724-933-0460
www.varietypittsburgh.org
Adaptive bicycles, communication devices for nonverbal children. Parties and services for children with special needs and
their families. Statewide helpline available
GOLF
Hogan’s
201 Rostraver Road, Belle Vernon, PA 15012
724-929-4620
Mini-golf, wheelchair accessible
Kistler Golf
1965 State Route 130, Jeannette, PA 15644
724-527-9815 www.kistlersgolf.com
Public golf course and miniature golf
Mt. Odin Park
247 Tollgate Hill Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-834-2640
www.city.greensburg.pa.org
Golf course, driving range, pavilions, soccer field, and
Children’s Playscape area
Meadowink Golf Course and Swim Club
4076 Bulltown Road, Murrysville, PA 15668
724-327-8243
www.meadowinkgolf.com
Monster Mini Golf
3813 William Penn Highway, Monroeville, PA 15146
412-372-4653 www.monsterminigolf.com
Walnut Hill Miniature Golf, Inc.
1285 Farm Road, Uniontown, PA 15401
724-437-3005 www.walnuthillminiaturegolf.com
Willowbrook Miniature Golf and Driving Range
190 Slate Run Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-834-9758
GYMNASTICS & DANCE
Falcon Gymnastics & Fitness
226 Nazareth Drive, Belle Vernon, PA 15012
724-684-6260
www.falcongymnastics.info
Gymnastics for all ages
Seton Hill University Dance Academy
One Seton Hill Drive, Saint Mary Hall
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-552-2923
www.setonhill.edu/shuda
A variety of dancing lessons for students of all ages
The Susan Yadamec Dance Co.
770 E. Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-838-7570
www.sydancecompany.blogspot.com
Classes for children with special needs
Westmoreland Gymnastics School
65 Huff Avenue Ext., Greensburg, PA 15601
724-832-6744
www.westmorelandgym@verizon.net
Group preschool classes, gymnastics and tumbling for
ages 6 and up
Willow Tree Gymnastics Academy
1605 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650
724-539-0899
www.wtgymnastics.com
Private lessons, case-by-case accommodations;
Aides allowed
LIBRARIES
Adams Memorial Library (Latrobe Library)
1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650
724-539-1972
www.adamslib.org
Large print books, audio cassette books, crafts, summer
reading program, outreach program
Belle Vernon Public Library
505 Speer Street, Belle Vernon, PA 15012
724-929-6642
www.bellevernonlibrary.org
Summer reading program, large print books, and
audio cassettes
Delmont Public Library
77 Greensburg Street, Delmont, PA 15626
724-468-5329
www.delmontlibrary.org
Story hour, audio cassettes, large print books, creative
writing, on-line story time, and summer reading program
Greensburg/Hempfield Area Library
237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-837-5620
www.ghal.org
Story time, field trips, nature exploration, and reading
programs
Jeannette Public Library
500 Magee Avenue, Jeannette, PA 15644
724-523-5702
www.jeannettepubliclibrary.com
Special materials for visually and physically impaired,
preschool story time, puppet shows, summer reading program
Ligonier Valley Library
120 W. Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658
724-238-6451
www.ligonierlibrary.org
Games, activities, must register for story time and the summer
reading program
People’s Library (New Kensington and Lower Burrell)
880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA 15068
724-339-1021
3052 Wachter Avenue, Lower Burrell, PA 15068
724-339-1565
www.peopleslibrary.org
Story hour, summer reading, large print and books on tape
Rostraver Public Library
700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA 15012
724-379-5511
www.rostraverpubliclibrary.org
Books on tape, large print books, summer reading program,
and story hour
Scottdale Public Library
106 Spring Street, Scottdale, PA 15683
724-887-6140
www.scottdalelibrary.org
Summer reading program, story hour, computer classes
Sewickley Township Library
201 Highland Avenue, Herminie, PA 15637
724-446-9940
www.sewickleytownshippubliclibrary.org
Summer reading program, computer classes, family fun nights
Vandergrift Public Library
128 Washington Avenue, Vandergrift, PA 15690
724-568-2212
www.vandergriftpubliclibrary.org
Story time, chess club for grades K - 8th grades, and
summer reading program
West Newton Public Library
124 N. Water Street, West Newton, PA 15089
724-872-8555
www.westnewtonpubliclibrary.org
Story hour, summer reading program, and books on tape
Youngwood Area Public Library
17 S. 6th Street #2, Youngwood, PA 15697
724-925-9350
www.youngwoodpubliclibrary.org
Must register for story hour and summer reading program
MUSEUMS & GUIDED TOURS
Bushy Run Battlefield
1253 Bushy Run Road, Jeannette, PA 15644
724-527-5584
www.bushyrunbattlefield.com
Historical education and nature trails
Compass Inn Museum
1386 U.S. Route 30 East, Laughlintown, PA 15655
724-238-4983
www.compassinn.com
Fallingwater Museum
1491 Mill Run Road, U.S. Route 381, Mill Run, PA 15464
724-329-8501
www.fallingwater.org
Fort Ligonier
200 S. Market Street, Ligonier, PA 15658
724-238-9701
www.fortligonier.org
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
One Washington Parkway, U.S. Route 40
Farmington, PA 15437
724-329-5512
www.fortnecessity.com
Hanna’s Town (Westmoreland Historical Society)
809 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-532-1935
www.starofthewest.org
Historical site, archeological dig, tours, re-enactments
Railroad Museum
1300 Ninth Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
814-946-0834
www.railroadcity.com
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
One Boucher Lane ( Route 711 South), Ligonier, PA 15658
724-238-6015
www.sama-art.org
Tour-Ed Coal Mine and Museum
748 Bull Creek Road, Route 28, Tarentum, PA 15084
724-224-4720
www.tour-edmine.com
West Overton Village and Museum
109 West Overton Road, Scottdale, PA 15683
724-887-7910
www.westovertonvillage.org
Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Closed for Renovation:
221 N. Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
Use Temporary Location Until Spring, 2015:
4764 State Route 30, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-837-1500
www.wmuseumaa.org
Permanent and changing exhibits. Some art classes
PARKS
Cedar Creek Park
108 Evergreen Drive, Belle Vernon, PA 15012
724-929-4352
www.fay-west.com/westmoreland/cedar_creek/guide
Bike rentals, baseball, fishing, movies, playground, nature
programs, hiking, horseshoes, and model airplane field
Hempfield Park
220 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-836-7900
www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks
Area includes pavilions, sport courts, playground, stream
Indian Lake Park
Clay Pike Road, North Huntingdon, PA 15642
724-863-3806
Parks and Recreation, wheelchair fishing, and track
Keystone State Park
1150 Keystone Park Road, Derry, PA 15627
724-668-2939
www.dcnr.state.pa.us
Hunting, sand beach for swimming, fishing, camping, hiking
trails, ice fishing, ice skating, sledding, and snowmobiling
Kooser State Park
943 Glades Pike, Somerset, PA 15501
814-445-8673
www.fay-west.com/somerset/kooser
Hiking, fishing, camping, cross county skiing and snowshoeing
Laurel Hill State Park
1454 Laurel Hill Park Road, Somerset, PA 15501
814-445-7725
www.fay-west.com/somerset/laurelhill
Swimming, camping, boating, and fishing
Legion Keener Park
1658 Catherine Street, Latrobe, PA 15650
724-537-4331
www.latroberecreation.org
Playground, pool, tracks, fitness trail, ball fields, pavilions,
and band shell
Linn Run State Park
770 Linn Run Road, Rector, PA 15677
724-238-6623
www.fay-west.com/westmoreland/linnrun
Picnics, hiking, fishing, cabins, horseback riding, hunting,
snowmobiling
Mammoth Park
Blacksmith Road, Rte. 981, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666
724-423-9078
www.fay-west.com/westmoreland/mammoth_park/guide
Softball, playground, picnic, fishing, hunting, 90-foot slide,
nature study, tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields and
model airplane field, ice skating, tennis courts
Northmoreland Park
280 Markle Road, Apollo, PA 15613
724-727-7616
www.inwestmoreland.com/wcparks/countyparks/northmoreland
BMX track, tennis courts, fishing, horseback riding, nature
programs, hunting and model airplane field
Oak Hollow Park
Morris Avenue, Irwin, PA 15642
724-863-3806
www.inwestmoreland.com/wcparks/localparks/norwin
Fishing pond, climbing tubes, jungle gyms, soccer fields,
basketball, model plane field
St. Clair Park
135 N. Maple Avenue, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-838-4323
Summersounds.com
Free concerts in the park—Fridays in June, July, and August
Swede Hill Park
Willow Crossing Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-836-7900
www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks
Ball fields, horseshoe pits, playground, and community
building
Twin Lakes Park (Hempfield & Unity Townships)
Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-832-7735
www.inwestmoreland.com/wcparks/countyparks/twinlakes
Sled riding, hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking, hunting
horseshoes, skate park and cross country skiing
RECREATIONAL CAMPS
Antiochian Village –Autism Camp
201 Saint Ignatius Trail, Bolivar, PA 15923
724-238-9565
Ron Vallozzi 724-836-7737
kidscamps.com/antiochian_village_camp
Summer camp, archery, boating, horseback riding
ARC of Westmoreland County
316 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-837-8159
www.arcwestmoreland.org
Recreational and social programs
Autism Society of America of Westmoreland County
544 Hickory Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-834-0597
www.autism-society.westmorelandcounty.org
All limitations bowling, picnics, and swimming
Boy Scouts of America
2 Garden Center Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-837-1630
www.wfbsa.org
Educational and recreational activities for boys and adults to
build character, personal fitness and responsibility; camping,
art, and year round trips
Camp Chipewee
Mosside Middle School, Monroeville, PA 15146
412-856-1006
www.hugsandbears.com
Day camp for mentally and physically challenged children
ages 6-21. Bus field trips.
Camp Fireflies
339 Pew Road, Mercer, PA 16137 (Summer Address)
25 Windsor Place, Horsham, PA 19044 (Winter Address)
Kimberly Callen, Camp Director
215-718-6327 (winter or summer)
www.campfireflies.com
Day camp and a week long camp in Mercer, Pennsylvania,
for teens with ASD, Asperger’s, and ADHD as well as their
siblings; hiking, talent shows, crafts, music, swimming,
volleyball, basketball
Clelian Heights School for Exceptional Children
135 Clelian Heights Lane, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-837-8120
Day camps, social activities and recreational camps
Girl Scout Council of Westmoreland
126 E. Otterman Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-834-9450
www.gswpa.org
Educational and recreational activities for girls and adults to
build character, develop personal fitness and responsibility.
Camping, art, and year round trips
Glade Run Lutheran Services
P.O. Box 70, Beaver Road, Zelienople, PA 16063
724-452-4453
www.gladerun.org/cuturalactivity/glade-run-adventures
Specialized adventure camp especially designed for
campers with high functioning Autism or Asperger’s
Syndrome, but all abilities are considered for camp.
Activities include summer camps, horseback riding lessons,
birthday parties, helping with farm animals, horticulture,
gardening, cooking, crafts
PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp
114 State Route 103 S., Mt. Union, PA 17066
814-542-2511
www.beaconlodge.com
Camp for special needs children and adults
Woodlands
134 Shenot Road, Wexford, PA 15090
724-935-6533
www.woodlandsfoundation.org
Youth and teen programs. Weekend retreats for
children and young adults with disabilities and chronic
illness.
SKATING & SKIING
Center Ice Arena
100 Center Ice Drive, Delmont, PA 15626
724-468-1100
www.centericearena.com
Hidden Valley Resort
One Craighead Drive, PO Box 4420, Hidden Valley, PA
15502
814-443-8000
www.hiddenvalleyresort.com
Skiing for certain levels of handicap
Latrobe Skating Center
2914 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650
724-537-8541
www.latrobeskatingcenter.com
Lynch Field Complex
Kirk S. Nevin Arena
520 New Alexandria Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-834-4880
Ice and roller skating, swimming, soccer and ball fields
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Drive, Champion, PA 15622
800-452-2223
www.7springs.com
Private ski lessons and snow tubing, snowboarding, hayrides,
horseback riding and golf
SPORTS
Adaptive Baseball League of Southwest Greensburg
Ms. Chris Hunter
118 Unity Cemetery Rd., Latrobe, PA 15650
724-539-8126 (Home) 412-780-0387 (Cell)
www.swgbgadaptball.com
Email: chris_hunter118@verizon.net
Ages 5-18 years (exceptions are made) Southwest
Greensburg ball field, cart to fields; everything handicap
accessible. Starts the Sunday after Mother’s Day and runs
through July
Adaptive Baseball League - PAL’S of Norwin
Johnna Sleith
412-607-4479
www.palnorwin.com
Ages 5-19 years. At PAL Field, Shafton (North Huntingdon)
Court Time Sports Center
95 Enterprise Drive, Suite 100, Elizabeth, PA 15037
412-754-2005
www.courttimesportscenter.com
Basketball courts, volleyball courts, indoor soccer field,
batting cage, and indoor walking track
Friends to Friends Foundation
George O’Donnell
6471 Italy Road, Export, PA 15632
724-733-4439
www.friendstofriends.org
Activities including pizza parties, bowling, fishing, baseball
Greensburg Recreation
Kirk S. Nevin Arena, Lynch Field, Veteran’s Pool
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-834-4880
www.city.greensburgrecreation.pa.us
Concerts, playground, swimming, organized sports, skating
Loyalhanna United Soccer Club, Inc.
4005 Forest Glen Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-834-2795
www.loyalhanna.org
Murrysville Recreation Department
4100 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA 15668
724-327-2100 Ext. 131
www.murrysvillegov.org
Activities vary by season, swimming, sports skill training,
yoga and relaxation designed for children with special needs;
many other programs can easily accommodate children with
various levels of ability and group participation
Special Day for Special Kids
PA Sportsmen for the Disabled
409 St. Clair Street, Latrobe, PA 15650
724-539-3095
www.specialdayforspecialkidslatrobepa.org
Participating youth must have chaperone. Fishing derby, petting zoo, clowns, boat rides, prizes, puppet show. Keystone
Park last Saturday in June
Special Olympics
Steve Saunders, Clairview School
215 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-837-9465
www.westspol.org
Email: info@westspol.org
Eight years or older with cognitive delay. Golf, snowshoeing,
aquatics, skiing, bowling and bocce
The Club Sport & Health
1 Racquet Lane, Monroeville, PA 15146
412-856-3930
www.theclubmonroeville.com
Fitness club, swimming and tennis lessons for children of all
ages, programs to educate children about fitness and exercise
Three Rivers Adaptive Sports (TRAS)
P.O. Box 38235, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
412-848-8896
www.traspa.org
Email: info@traspa.org
All ages. Bowling, skiing, water sports
Top Soccer
Hempfield Parks & Recreation Commission
1132 Woodward Drive, Suite A, Greensburg, PA 15601
Marlene Capretti
724-836-7900, ext. 125
www.hempfieldparks/recreation-topsoccer.org
8 years and up. Soccer for physically and/or mentally
disabled participants. Learn basic skills/team concepts
using adaptive equipment for indoor play
TOPSoccer PA West
111 Whitehead Lane, Suite 200, Monroeville, PA 15146
412-856-8011
www.pawest-soccer.org
Email: stateoffice@pawest-soccer.org
Ages 4-19 years, modified soccer for special needs children
West Point Little League “Challenger”
West Point Little League Complex
100 Volunteers Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-989-2152
www.leaguelineup.com/westpoint
Baseball league for all children 5-18 with disabilities
YMCA & YWCA
Greensburg YMCA
101 S. Maple Avenue, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-834-0150
www.greensburgymca.org
Swimming, wheelchair accessible, martial arts, dancing, fitness, youth sports
(Kiski) Valley Points Family YMCA
511 Hyde Park Road, Leechburg, PA 15656
724-845-1968
www.vpfymca.org
Recreation center, swimming, dance, and fitness programs
Ligonier Valley YMCA
110 W. Church Street, Ligonier, PA 15658
724-238-7580
www.ligonierymca.org
Recreational activities, swimming
Regional Family YMCA of Laurel Highlands
490 Bessemer Road, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666
724-542-YMCA (9622)
www.rfymca.org
Soccer, t-ball, gymnastics, baton, and field trips
Valley Points Family YMCA
800 Constitution Blvd., New Kensington, PA 15068
724-335-9191
www.vpfymca.org
Recreational and day camps
YWCA of Westmoreland County
424 N. Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-834-9390
www.ywcawestmoreland.org
WEBSITES
Book Clubs
www.kidsbookclub.com
The Next Chapter Book Club
Book Club for adolescents and adults with intellectual
disabilities
www.nextchapterbookclub.org
4-H Clubs
www.4-h.org
Educational Games for Kids
Educational, interactive games for kids
www.teach-nology.com/web/tools/games
Educational Games for Students
Games that test skills and knowledge
www.eduplace.com/kids/games.jsp
Gardening Club of America
Information about the love of gardening
www.gcamerica.org
I Heart Cooking Clubs
This site provides links to recipes
www.iheartcookingclubs.blogspot.com
I Know That
Covering every subject for every student
www.iknowthat.com
Kids Gov
A safe place where kids can create, share, and learn
www.kids.gov
National Geographic
Features different people, animals, and places each month with
facts, games, activities, and related links
www.kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids
Nick, Jr.
Great family activities, crafts, and recipes
www.nick.com/games/all-games
PBS Kids
Educational games, videos and activities
ww.pbskids.org
Scrapbooking.com
Free online scrapbooking magazine
www.scrapbooking.com
Special Healthcare Needs
Susan Franke, R.N.
Providing services, summer camps for families of children with
special healthcare needs
www.hugsandbears.com
Variety The Children’s Charity
Services for disabled children and their families, My Bike
adaptive bike program, My Voice communication device
program
www.varietypittsburgh.org
Waisman Center
Provides a vast array of information and resources for persons
with disabilities and their families including Autism, Cerebral
Palsy, Down Syndrome, Metabolic Bone Disease, biochemical
genetics clinic and much more
www.waisman.wisc.edu
Produced by the
Special Education Department
of the
Westmoreland Intermediate Unit
102 Equity Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601-7190
724-836-2460
www.wiu.k12.pa.us