Recreation
Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center
Address: 299 Riding Center Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714
Mailing address: 176 Chimney Ridge Burnsville, NC 28714
Barn phone: (828) 675-5630
Executive Director phone: (828) 675-5814
E-mail: atrcriding@gmail.com
Description of Services:
The Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center (ATRC) was founded in 1986 and is located on 15 acres in the beautiful South Toe Valley. ATRC is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency and has 3 Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship Certified instructors. Additionally physical, occupational and speech therapists are often involved, either hands on or acting as consultants.
Mission:
The Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center (ATRC) provides therapeutic horseback riding for persons with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional challenges in a safe, structured environment.
Website: https://www.atrcriding.com/
Address: 299 Riding Center Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714
Mailing address: 176 Chimney Ridge Burnsville, NC 28714
Barn phone: (828) 675-5630
Executive Director phone: (828) 675-5814
E-mail: atrcriding@gmail.com
Description of Services:
The Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center (ATRC) was founded in 1986 and is located on 15 acres in the beautiful South Toe Valley. ATRC is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency and has 3 Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship Certified instructors. Additionally physical, occupational and speech therapists are often involved, either hands on or acting as consultants.
Mission:
The Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center (ATRC) provides therapeutic horseback riding for persons with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional challenges in a safe, structured environment.
Website: https://www.atrcriding.com/
ABLE Recreation
Contact person: Melissa Shore
Phone: (828) 964-9299
Email: ablerec@yahoo.com
Description of Services:
Adaptive Baseball League for the Exceptional. ABLE Recreation serves children with special needs and their families by providing a variety of social and recreational activities. The major activity is a late spring adaptive baseball program.
Contact person: Melissa Shore
Phone: (828) 964-9299
Email: ablerec@yahoo.com
Description of Services:
Adaptive Baseball League for the Exceptional. ABLE Recreation serves children with special needs and their families by providing a variety of social and recreational activities. The major activity is a late spring adaptive baseball program.
Sensory Friendly Films
Address: 233 Plemmons Student Union
263 Locust St.
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: (828) 262-6252 or Parent to Parent Family Support Network (828) 262-6089
Email: apps@appstate.edu
Description of Services:
A sensory friendly showing will occur every Saturday at 2pm in IG Greer Auditorium. . The Sensory Friendly showings are special screenings during the day where lighting is dimmed, the sound is lowered, and captions are played. Movement and noise within the theater is acceptable as is bringing outside food and drinks to accommodate special diets. The Films Council is committed to creating accessible movie-going environments for all of our patrons. *Movies and times are subject to change without prior notification.
Movie Listings: https://apps.appstate.edu/films
Cost: Movies are $1.00 in advance at the ticket desk and $2.00 at the door!
Website: https://apps.appstate.edu/films
Spirit Ride
Phone: (904) 704-2244
Address: 7156 NC Highway 194S, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Description of Services: We offer Therapeutic Riding by certified educators. ALL lessons are free of charge.
Website: Find application on the website www.spiritridenc.org/
Phone: (904) 704-2244
Address: 7156 NC Highway 194S, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Description of Services: We offer Therapeutic Riding by certified educators. ALL lessons are free of charge.
Website: Find application on the website www.spiritridenc.org/
Alliance Bible Fellowship-Respite Night and Joy Prom
Address: 1035 North Carolina Hwy 105 Bypass, Boone, NC 28607
Phone: (828) 264-8312
Respite Nights:
Free for children or adults with special needs and their siblings. Large motor area, sensory room, playroom, snack, crafts, cafe for parents, and more! Caring, experienced volunteers!
Joy Prom: Annual Spring Event for individuals with special needs.
Register at: www.abfboone.com/specialneeds/
Address: 1035 North Carolina Hwy 105 Bypass, Boone, NC 28607
Phone: (828) 264-8312
Respite Nights:
Free for children or adults with special needs and their siblings. Large motor area, sensory room, playroom, snack, crafts, cafe for parents, and more! Caring, experienced volunteers!
Joy Prom: Annual Spring Event for individuals with special needs.
Register at: www.abfboone.com/specialneeds/
Avery YMCA
Address: 436 Hospital Dr, Linville, NC 28646
Phone: (828) 737-5500
Description of Services: It's more than a gym. It's a cause!
Website: www.ymcaavery.com/
Address: 436 Hospital Dr, Linville, NC 28646
Phone: (828) 737-5500
Description of Services: It's more than a gym. It's a cause!
Website: www.ymcaavery.com/
Special Olympics
Contact and Phone: Barbara Holdcroft (419) 350-9366
Email: barbholdcroft09@gmail.com
Description of Services:
Special Olympics of North Carolina is a non-profit organization that provides sports training and competition for over 38,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
iCAMP
Description of Services:
Share the love of Christ through outdoor camping and experiential recreation adapted for the special needs population, regardless of age or ability.
Website: www.icamplife.com
Description of Services:
Share the love of Christ through outdoor camping and experiential recreation adapted for the special needs population, regardless of age or ability.
Website: www.icamplife.com