Charleston has some amazing resources and events for special needs families. Below you will find some of the current and upcoming programs. This guide will be ongoing in the newsletter so you will always be able to find out what is going on and we will be adding new events and information as we come across them. Please share with any families you know who would be interested in these programs.
Special Hours and programs ~
Children’s museum of the Lowcountry
Super Stars – On the Second and Fourth Sunday of Each Month, The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry welcomes Special Needs children and their families to come and play from 10 am – 12 pm for FREE! This is a great program as children are able to freely play without the crowds and over stimulation.
Special needs partners ensure a stimulating experience and lead planned activities that are designed to encourage participants to learn through play at their own pace, build self-confidence and discover their natural talents. Using CML as an alternative play environment, children can hone fine and gross motor skills through play, learn forces and motion in RaceWays, explore a multi-story medieval castle and shop for “real” groceries.
Please Contact Rich to register 843-853-8962 x 221
http://explorecml.org/cml/
Charleston County Parks
Charleston county parks host several great events throughout the year for special needs families.
Holiday Hoedown: 12/10/15 from 6-8pm; Wannamaker County Park; $4 Chs Co Rate in advance, $5 non-Charleston County rate and $5 onsite at the event
Superhero Dance Party: 5/11/16 from 5:30-7:30pm; Town of Mt. Pleasant Cooper River Room; $4 Chs Co Rate in advance, $5 non-Charleston County rate and $5 onsite at the event
Special Needs Swim Night at Whirlin’ Waters: 6/18/16 and 7/16/16 from 6:30-8:30pm
Special Needs Swim Night at Splash Zone: 8/13/16 from 6:30-8:30pm
Prom for people with special needs: 8/19/16 from 6-8pm
Adaptive Recreation Expo: 9/25/16 from 12-4; FREE with park admission
Please contact Melissa Bernhardt at 843-795-4386 for more information about these programs.
Sky Zone
Sensory Jump - Our special needs guests get the facility to themselves from 4-6 pm every 2nd & 4th Monday. Siblings can jump too! We also welcome therapists to join in the fun and conduct therapy sessions during this time at no charge (a valid waiver & Sky Socks are required). We discount our pricing for Sensory Jump: $5/30 min and $10/hr
Details available here
Wild Blue Ropes
The folks at Wild Blue have loads of personal & professional experience with various populations and special needs groups – they can accommodate and meet needs to ensure that each individual has their chance to GO BEYOND!
Some of the groups they have worked with to date include Camp Happy Days, ABA Outreach, Pattison's Academy, Wando Exceptional Program, Limbs without Limits, SC Special Olympics and many more.
http://wildblueropes.com/
~~ Resources ~~
Family Resource Center for Disabilities and Special Needs
The Family Resource Center was organized to promote opportunities for learning, inclusion, and empowerment for individuals with disabilities and special needs, their families, and their communities through such means as education, advocacy, and outreach
http://frcdsn.org/
contact Bev at - bevmccarty@frcdsn.org
Family Connection SC
Family connection is a program designed to strengthen and encourage special needs families.
http://www.familyconnectionsc.org/
Starlight Family Center
Home of the Healing Arts program, Starlight offers a broad spectrum of classes, workshops, services and groups for special needs families.
http://www.starlightfamilycenter.com/
**If you know of other events or businesses that offers special hours or accommodations for special need's families - please e-mail lisabayorek@macaronikid.com or comment below so that we may add them to the guide. **
