The City of Altamonte Springs Special Community Services and the Advisory Board for the Disabled, Inc. provide social activities throughout the year at minimal cost to the mentally and physically challenged population in Altamonte Springs and surrounding communities.

All participants must have a current medical form on file in order to attend any of the events and functions of the City of Altamonte Springs Special Community Services or the Advisory Board for the Disabled. See below for more requirements.

QUICK LINKS

• 2010  Medical Form
• 2010 Activities Calendar
• 2010 Fall Newsletter- NEW
• Volunteer Registration Packet- NEW
  
• Online Photo Gallery
• Altamonte Springs Web Page

 Nightbird Dances

Themed dances are held one Friday a month from 7-9pm at Eastmonte Park.  Refreshments are provided. Prizes awarded for dance contest winners, costume contest winners & birthdays! If you have a group home or a large party, please call in advance and we will reserve your group a table(s).  Cost: $2 per participant & $1 per guest (such as a parent, caregiver, etc.)

September 10 Red White & Blue
October 22 Halloween Bash
November 12 Decades Dance - 50’s 60’s 70’s 80’s
December 3 Holiday Gala - Invitation Only

*Oviedo Parks & Recreation now offers dances on alternate evenings. Click Here to view their  schedule.

S.T.O.P. Program (Saturday Time Out For Parents)

STOP Trips (Saturday Time Out for Parents) take place one Saturday a month and are socially, physically and educationally beneficial field trips. 

Drop off and pick up is at Eastmonte Park. Cost: $3 per person with lunch provided. *Feel free to send souvenir money for trips*
 
To Sign Up: 
You must RSVP on the designated day a week prior to the trip by phone or email. Reservations are taken in the order received. Only one message is required. Space is limited.
Please send your reservation to only: 407-571-8814 or rrel-khoury@altamonte.org  

September 18 from 9am-4pm
Orlando Fire Museum & Station 1 RSVP on Sept. 10

October 9 from 8am-7:30pm
Disney’s Magic Kingdom  RSVP on Oct. 1
*LIMITED SPACE: After all reservations are received on 10-1, a  random drawing will take place to select participants attending this trip. *Participants should plan on bringing money for snacks and/or dinner.

November 20 from 9am-4pm
“Enchanted Forest” Nature Walk  RSVP on Nov. 12

 

Sparklers- Special Needs Cheerleading

The Altamonte Sparklers are a group of more than 60 male and female cheerleaders with special needs who have been training and competing since 2005. Together the group has attended numerous community events and over 6 cheerleading competitions. They are run by the support of the City of  Altamonte Springs , volunteer coaches, and generous donors. Athletes range in ages, beginning at age 6 up to age 60. They are divided into 3 different performance squads and each group prepares for local competitions, performances, parades, and other community events.

Athlete Registration
Current and new athletes are invited to our Season Six Registration Meeting on Sunday, October 3, 2010 between 3:30pm-5:30pm at Lake Brantely South Gym, 1010 Sand Lake Road. Please contact Nin for more information prior to attending.
(Gymnasium is located across the street from LBHS. Park at Forest City Elementary and follow the side walk passed the bus loop and towards the back portables, field and gym).  

Volunteer Coaches Needed 
Click here for details 
Coaches Training meetings:

• Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 2:30-5:00pm at Eastmonte Park, 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs, Fl 32701
• Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 2:30-5:00pm at Eastmonte Park, 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs, Fl 32701
• Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 2:30-5:00pm at Lake Brantley South Gym, 1100 Sand Lake Road, Altamonte Spring Fl 32701

To view photos of the Sparklers in action, please visit: www.Sparklers.MyPhotoAlbum.com

Become a Team Sponsor: Click Here for more information.
Altamonte Sparklers Head Coach - Ranwa Nin El-khoury at 407-571-8814 or rrel-khoury@altamonte.org 

 

Ballroom Dancing

USA Dance is a national nonprofit organization that promotes the quality and the quantity of ballroom dancing in the United States. (www.USADANCE.org). The Central Florida Chapter is very enthusiastic about reaching out to our special needs community to teach ballroom dancing. 

An 8-week workshop on Sundays from 1:30-2:30pm at Lake Brantley South (Gymnasium across the street from LBHS).  

Start Date: Sunday, October 3  Cost: $20.00 
Registration: September 13 - October 1
Space Limited, Financial Assistance Available
Click here for Registration Paperwork

Family & Friends Showcase
Sunday, November 21 from 1:30-2:30pm, FREE with donations accepted
Lake Brantley South Gym, 1010 Sand Lake Road
Featuring our special dancers, volunteer partners and professional exhibitionists. Gymnasium is located ACROSS the street from LBHS. Enter into Forest City Elementary (2nd Street Light). Park by the bus loop & follow side walk to the back gymnasium on the right of the school.

Photos from the 2010 May Showcase are available online at: www.rikuanna.com/preview/dancers

Special's Belly Dancing Family Aerobics

Troupe Moumayaza, our special needs belly dancers & family members meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month to exercise & prepare for performances from 6:30-7:30pm. Location changed to Eastmonte Park. Cost: $1.00/person. 

Practice Dates:
May 12, May 26, June 23, July 28, Aug 11, Aug 25
Click Here for Schedule

Troupe Moumayaza, our special needs belly dancers, will be hosting their 3rd recital! Come out and watch our beautiful dancers, plus many other professional dancers!

2010 Belly Dance Recital
Friday, October 15, 2010
Eastmonte Park from 7-9pm
Cost: $2.00  Funds will support Troupe Moumayaza
Click Here for Flier

Thursday Night Out

“Thursday Night Out” is held on Thursday evenings at Westmonte Park, excluding the 1st Thursday of the month. Program time has changed: 7:30pm-8:30pm. Cost: $1.00 with refreshments. Programs are designed to allow participants to get together and just have some fun! *Please let us know if you will be attending the cooking classes.

Sept 9: Crafts & Games - Canceled, Schedule Conflict
Sept 16: Karaoke Night
Sept 23: Cooking Class
Sept 30: Movie Night - Canceled, Schedule Conflict

Oct 14: Crafts & Games
Oct 21: Karaoke Night
Oct 28: Cooking Class

Nov 11: Crafts & Games
Nov 18: Karaoke Night
Nov 25: Cooking Class - Canceled, Holiday

 

Holiday Night Ride
Thursday, December 9 or Tuesday, December 14 from 6pm-8:30pm at Eastmonte Park. Cost: $1.00 with Cookies & Hot Cocoa provided. We will take the bus/van & visit local houses with beautiful light displays & Cranes Roost Park. Space is limited. RSVP your seat for one of the trip dates, no later than December 3.

Altamonte Specials Bowling

Practice is held every Monday, excluding holidays, at the Altamonte AMF Lanes from 3-5pm. Cost has increased to $2 per game as of June 21, 2010. Scores are recorded throughout the year and trophies are awarded at the Banquet with participant’s high score.

Special Olympics Bowling: Training scores will be accepted from June-October for Special Olympics eligibility. To be eligible to compete, athletes must bowl 10 games before State Games and have an active Special Olympics Physical Form on file. 

Winter Camp & Summer Camp

The camps are offered on Wednesdays for 8 weeks in January/February and June/July at Eastmonte Recreation Center. Registrations begin a month before the camps start. The camps include the following activities: swimming, crafts, field trips, guest speakers, bingo, and much more! Bring your own lunch and we provide the rest! The cost is $50.00 per session per camper.

Winter Camp Session:

• Registration starts - Monday, December 6, 2010
• First day of camp - Wednesday, January 5, 2010

Summer Camp Session:

• Registration starts - Monday, May 2, 2011
• First day of camp - Wednesday, June 8, 2011

 

Special Needs Youth Programs

BAMBINO BUDDY BALL
Games begin on Saturday, September 18, 2010. This division encompasses players ages 5-20 who are either physically and/or mentally challenged. This baseball league makes allowance for a buddy to help the player swing a bat, round the bases, catch a ball, etc. Athlete leadership positions available. Contact Sarah Reece at 407-463-2504, sarah.reece@orhs.org, http://cfbuddyball.baberuthonline.com

Activity Locations

Eastmonte Park, 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs 32701
Westmonte Park, 624 Bills Lane, Altamonte Springs 32714
AMF Altamonte Lanes, 280 Douglas Avenue, Altamonte Springs 32714