The Sensory Zone

Be sure to visit "The Sensory Zone" tent at our community-wide special events! The Sensory Zone is a safe and welcoming space where individuals can:

Take a break in a comfortable environment
Utilize a variety of sensory toys and equipment
Engage in self-stimulating behaviors
Increase or decrease sensory input

"We are so grateful for the Camp Soar Team for creating an opportunity for someone like my son to participate in an inclusive environment, encouraging him and allowing him to build so many new experiences and memories, and make him feel so at home." -Guardian of Inclusion Camper 2023

Adaptive Recreation

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Recreation for Everyone

Adaptive Recreation provides recreational activities for individuals with physical, cognitive, or developmental challenges. Our adaptive programs, events, and classes are designed to create supportive environments where participants can have fun, make connections, and enhance their quality of life!

Youth and Teens

Events

Sensory Santa at the Firehouse & Toy Drive: 2nd Thursday of December
Santa is excited to welcome all youth who would benefit from a more sensory-friendly environment at Belmont Fire Station 14.

Child sitting on Santa's lap

Attendees will have the opportunity to visit and take photos with Santa in a calm, welcoming environment, with additional interactive components (therapy dogs, holiday characters, fire engine, snow), hands-on holiday crafts, and refreshments. Register here.

Superstar Dance: Friday before Valentine's Day
All youth who would benefit from a more sensory-friendly environment and their guardians are welcome to join this semi-formal dance on at the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center.

Girl in wheelchair with her guardians

The night includes a live DJ, dancing, photo booth, crafts, refreshments, and a visit from a Disney princess! We are dedicated to accommodating youth with sensory sensitivities by eliminating strobe lights, loud music, and reducing the room capacity. Register here.

Adaptive EGGventure Hunt: Friday before Easter
Join us as we host our Adaptive Egg Hunt in the Twin Pines Park Meadow! Hunt is open ONLY to individuals who would benefit from a more sensory-friendly environment.

Two boys collecting eggs in grass

2,000 eggs and 4 golden eggs will be hidden throughout the Meadow grass. Don't forget to bring your own basket and stick around after to snap some photos with our bunny. Light up and chirping eggs are available for individuals with hearing and visual impairments. Register here.

Camps and Classes

Camp SOAR's Adaptive Camp:
Adaptive Camp is a dedicated place for children with physical, cognitive, or developmental challenges to experience positive social relationships, fun, and exploration alongside the rest of the Two campers and two staff members traditional Camp SOAR program.

Adaptive Campers receive more support from our dedicated Inclusion staff and have access to the “Cozy Corner,” a specialized room filled with sensory toys and equipment. Visit here for more information about our Adaptive Camp.

Adults and Seniors

Events

Classes

Adaptive Yoga: Tuesdays from 1-2:15pm
This class is open to adults and seniors with physical, cognitive, or developmental challenges and is taught by a young adult from Belmont who generously volunteers their time and talents to offer this class for free. The class takes place in the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center and includes a focus on being present with breath work and gentle mobility exercises. No advanced registration required.

Upcoming Events

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