A Resource Guide for Children and Adults With Developmental Disabilities Living in King County

Seattle/King County Organizations

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American Diabetes Association - Resident Camp program
557 Roy St., Lower Level,
Seattle, WA  98109
Phone:  (206) 282-4616, ext. 7207
Toll-free: (800) 628-8808, ext. 7207
E-mail: lthelander@diabetes.org
Web: http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/camps/d_07_2c0.htm
Info:  Camping experiences for children & teens (ages 6-18) with diabetes in Washington State.  Trained medical staff is on site to support diabetic needs.  Camp Dudley, Camp Sealth & Camp Orkila are all programs available.  Fees vary (scholarships available).

At Work!  Community Support Services
690 NW Juniper Street
Issaquah, WA 98027
Phone: (425) 392-1812
Fax:  (425) 392-3301
E-mail:  info@atwork-issaquah.com
Web: http://www.atwork-issaquah.com/client.htm
Info: The promotion of opportunities to participate in social, recreational, educational or volunteering activities is one of the values of this community based service to individuals with disabilities. Community Support Service staff assist each participant to develop a personalized plan that will result in success in their chosen goals. Individuals can sample a variety of activities to increase their choice awareness or participate in regularly scheduled community events while individual support systems associated with each opportunity are developed. Whether an individual requires total support to ensure their involvement and safety or needs only initial support to become familiar with the routine, AtWork! services are customized to create those supports and successful outcomes. This division also offers weekend accessible respite tour services. Tour services, funded through participant fees and grant funds, include a six to eight hour day with companionship support touring local recreational, social and civic events.

Auburn Parks and Recreation (see Parks and Recreation Programs)

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Bellevue Parks and Recreation (see Parks and Recreation Programs)

• Corporate Office
  107 Cherry St. #200
  Seattle, WA 98104
  Phone:  (206) 461-3890
  Fax:  (206) 461-8449

• Auburn
  313 37th St SE
  Auburn, WA 98071
  Phone:  (253) 804-5915

• Bainbridge Island
  9530 NE High School Rd
  Bainbridge Is, WA 98110
  Phone:  (206) 855-8486

• Ballard
  1767 NW 64th
  Seattle, WA 98107
  Phone:  (206) 783-5775

• Federal Way
  30815 8th Ave S
  Federal Way, WA 98063
  Phone:  (253) 941-2722

• Kirkland
  10805 8th Ave S
  Kirkland, WA 98033
  Phone:  (425) 827-0132

• Mercer Island
  2825 W Mercer Way
  Seattle, WA 98040
  Phone:  (206) 232-4548

• North Lake
  15036 70th Ave NE
  Kenmore, WA 98028
  Phone:  (425) 488-9871

• North Seattle
  8635 Fremont Ave N
  Seattle, WA 98103
  Phone:  (206) 784-5396

• Rainier Vista
  4610 Viburnum Crt S
  Seattle, WA 98108
  Phone:  (206) 725-4197

• Redmond
  7300 208th Ave NE
  Redmond, WA 98053
  Phone:  (425) 836--9295

• Rotary
  201 19th Ave
  Seattle, WA 98122
  Phone:  (206) 324-7317

• Southwest
  9800 8th Ave SW
  Seattle, WA 98106
  Phone:  (206) 762-3221

• Wallingford
  503 N 50th St
  Seattle, WA 98103
  Phone:  (206) 547-7261

Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (see Parks and Recreation Programs)

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Camp Berachah Christian Retreat Center
19830 SE 328th Pl.,
Auburn, WA  98092
Phone:  (253) 939-0488
Toll-free: 1-800-859-CAMP
E-mail:  staff@campberachah.org
Web:  http://www.campberachah.org/
Info:  Horseback riding therapy camp for children (ages 5-18, siblings welcome) with physical disabilities, developmental and learning disabilities, general and specific medical conditions/diagnoses. Instructors have knowledge & education in the needs of the children with special needs, special education, and certified horsemanship.  Also offered: mainstreaming of campers with special needs in day camps and resident junior camp.

Camp Discovery
Epilepsy Foundation of Washington
3800 Aurora Ave N Ste 370
Seattle, WA, 98103-8721
Phone:  (206) 547-4551
Toll-free:  (800) 752-3509
E-mail:  mail@epilepsynw.org
Web:  http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/local/northwest/campdiscovery.cfm
Info:  Camp Discovery provides children with epilepsy or seizure disorders with an opportunity to participate in camp activities and take normal childhood risks in a safe, supervised environment.  Siblings welcome. Staff-to-child ratio is 1:2.  Age 7-17, scholarships available.

Camp Fire Boys and Girls Club Central Puget Sound Council
8511 15th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98115-3199
Phone:  (206) 461-8550
Fax:  (206) 525-3351
Toll-Free:  (800) 451-CAMP
E-mail:  info@campfire-usa.org
Web:  http://www.campfire-usa.org
Info:  Programs for kids with and without disabilities grades 1-12. Summer camps,  Special Saturday Club and Campfire Special Sitters for children with disabilities.

Camp Parkview (see Parkview Services Stepping Out for Fun and Camp Parkview)

Camp Volasuca (see Volunteers of America)

Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center-Stanley Stamm Camp
4800 Sand Point Way NE, MS: CH-88
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone:  (206) 526-2267
(206) 526-2267
Info:  Week-long summer program for children ages 6-14 who have been patients at Children’s Hospital and who have medical needs that do not allow them to take part in other camp programs.  Serves children with physical disabilities, learning and developmental disabilities, and general medical conditions.

Children's Hospital of Bellevue-Respite Camps
1135 – 116^th NE, Suite 400
Bellevue, WA  98004
Phone:  (425) 454-4644
Info:  Support children with more challenging behaviors to participate in several day "camp" programs.  Camps meet mid-winter, spring break and summer.  Each camp is one week long, 8 hours per day.

Community Integration Services - Aquatic Therapy Specialists
704 228th Ave NE #745
Sammamish, WA 98074
Phone: (425)830-7746
Fax: (425) 868-3530
E-mail:  harriott@comcast.net
Web:  http://www.cisaquatics.com
Info:  Therapeutic aquatic treatments and techniques. All participants are evaluated and assessed according to individual needs and goals, to remain active, safe, and participate to their maximum potential.  Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Certified Aquatic Therapist (ATRIC), Certified in Ai Chi, a WATSU practitioner on staff.

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Friendship Adventures
9805 NE 116th Street
PMB #A185
Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: (425) 821-5680
Email: info@friendshipadventures.org
Web: http://www.friendshipadventures.org
Info: Friendship Adventures is committed to providing recreational, educational and leisure opportunities to those who might not otherwise be able to enjoy them. Our activities include camping trips, dances, day trips, movies, sleigh rides, sporting events, visits to theme parks, cruises and other travel opportunities. We pride ourselves in providing a safe, supervised and engaging environment to our participants and strive to build their socialization skills and confidence.

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Issaquah Parks and Recreation (see Parks and Recreation Programs)

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Japanese Baptist Church of Seattle Saturday Special
160 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone:  (206) 768-0529
E-mail:  special-ev@juno.com
Info:  Christian-based monthly recreation program (usually first or second Saturday) for people with developmental disabilities of Asian heritage. 

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Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services (see Parks and Recreation Programs)
King County Parks and Recreation (see Parks and Recreation Programs)
Kirkland Parks and Recreation (see Parks and Recreation Programs)

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Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
19802 N.E. 148th
Woodinville, WA 98072
Phone:  (425) 882-1554
E-mail: littlebitTRC@juno.com
Web:  http://www.littlebit.org
Info:  Therapeutic horseback riding for disabled persons; volunteer opportunities available.

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Mercer Island Parks and Recreation (see Parks and Recreation Programs)

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Newcastle Parks Department (see Parks and Recreation Programs)

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Pacific (City of) Parks and Recreation (see Parks and Recreation Programs)

• Auburn Parks and Recreation Department
  25 W Main St
  Auburn, WA 98001-4998
  Phone:  (253) 931-3043
  Fax:  (253) 288-3132
  E-mail:  jwerner@ci.auburn.wa.us
  Web:  http://www.ci.auburn.wa.us
  

• Bellevue Parks and Community Services
  PO Box 90012
  Bellevue, WA 98009-9012
  Phone:  (425) 452-6881
  Fax:  (425) 452-2814
  E-mail:  parksweb@ci.bellevue.wa.us
  Web:  http://www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/Parks/
  Specialized Recreation Programs
  Phone:  (425) 452-7686 (Bellevue Highland Center)
  Web:  http://www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/page.asp?view=32481
  

• Bothell Parks and Recreation Department
  18305 101st Ave. NE
  Bothell, WA 98011
  Phone:  (425) 486-7030
  Web:  http://www.ci.bothell.wa.us/dept/parks/parksindex.html 
  

• Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department
  1000 South 220th Street
  Des Moines, WA 98198
  Phone:  (206) 870-6527
  Fax:  (206) 870-6587
  E-mail: recreation@cityofdesmoines.com
  Web:  http://www.desmoineswa.gov/dept/parks_rec/parks_rec.html
  Special Populations
  Web:  http://www.desmoineswa.gov/dept/parks_rec/specialpop/specialpop.html
  

• Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
  425 SW 144th St.
  Burien, WA 98166
  Phone:  (206)-988-3700
  E-mail:  Darylf@ci.burien.wa.us
  Web:  http://www.ci.burien.wa.us/parksrec/parksrec.htm
  

• Enumclaw Parks, Recreation and Community Services
  1339 Griffin Avenue
  Enumclaw, Washington 98022
  Phone:  (360) 825-3594
  Fax:  (360) 825-1429
  E-Mail:  Parks@ci.enumclaw.wa.us
  Web:  http://www.ci.enumclaw.wa.us/parks.htm
  

• Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
  City of Federal Way Recreation Division
  33530 1st Way South
  Federal Way, WA 98003
  Phone:  (253) 661-4050
  Fax: (253) 661-4059
  E-mail:  Mary.Faber@ci.federal-way.wa.us
  Web:  http://www.cityoffederalway.com/Page.aspx?view=66
  

• Issaquah Parks and Recreation
  301 Rainier Blvd. S.
  Issaquah, WA 98027
  Phone:  (425) 837-3300
  E-mail:  sharonr@ci.issaquah.wa.us
  Web:  http://www.issaquahparks.net
  Community Club
  Phone:  (425) 837-3310
  Info:  Recreation program for adults with disabilities that meets two afternoons per week.   Provides a wide variety of activities such as fitness, games, art and crafts, sports and field trips
  

• Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services
  220 Fourth Ave S
  Kent, WA 98032
  Phone:  (253) 856-5100
  E-Mail:  ParksRecreation@ci.kent.wa.us
  Web:  http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/ParksRecreation/default.htm
  

• King County Parks and Recreation
  201 S. Jackson Street, Suite 700
  Seattle, WA 98104
  Phone: 206-296-8687
  Fax: 206-296-8686
  TTY:  711 Relay Service
  E-Mail:  kathy.nygard@metrokc.gov 
  Web:  http://www.metrokc.gov/parks/
  Special Programs
  Phone:  (206) 285-8335
  

• Kirkland Parks, Recreation and Community Services
  123 Fifth Avenue 
  Kirkland, WA 98033
  Phone:  (425) 587-3301
  TTY:  (425) 828-2245
  Web:  http://www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/depart/parks/parks.htm
  

• Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department
  9611 SE 36th Street
  Mercer Island, WA 98040-3732
  Phone:  (206) 236-3545
  Fax:  (206) 236-3631
  E-mail:  miparks@ci.mercer-island.wa.us
  Web:  http://www.ci.mercer-island.wa.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=42
  

• Newcastle Parks Department
  13020 SE 72nd Place
  Newcastle, WA 98059-3030
  Phone: (425) 649-4444
  E-mail:  maryv@ci.newcastle.wa.us 
  Web:  http://www.ci.newcastle.wa.us/Parks_Dept/Park Department Home.htm
  

• Pacific (City of) Parks and Recreation
  P. O. Box 250
  100 Third Avenue SE
  Pacific, WA 98047
  Phone:  (253) 929-1155
  Fax:  (253) 939-6026
  E-mail:  richardf@ci.pacific.wa.us
  Web:  http://ci.pacific.wa.us/index.html
  

• Redmond Parks and Recreation
  16600 NE 80th St.
  Redmond, WA 98052-3977
  Phone:  (425) 556-2300
  E-mail:  recreationoffice@ci.redmond.wa.us
  Web:  http://www.ci.redmond.wa.us/eConnect/ (Parks and Recreation)
            http://www.ci.redmond.wa.us/insidecityhall/parksrec/recreation/specialrec.asp  (Specialized Recreation)
  

• Renton Department of Community Services-Recreation Division
  1715 Maple Valley Highway
  Renton, WA 98055
  Phone:    (425)-430-6700
  E-Mail:  jrerecich@ci.renton.wa.us
  Web:  http://www.pan.ci.renton.wa.us/commserv/rec/recdivsn.htm
  Special Populations Programs
  Phone:  (425) 430-6715
  Web:  http://www.pan.ci.renton.wa.us/commserv/rec/specpop.htm
  

• Seatac Parks and Recreation Programs
  4800 S. 188th St.
  SeaTac, WA 98188
  Phone:  (206) 973.4670
  TDD/TTY:  (206) 241-0091
  Fax:  (206) 246-0932
  Web:  http://www.seatac.wa.gov/park/index.htm 
  

• Seattle Parks and Recreation 
  100 Dexter Avenue N. 
  Seattle, WA 98109 
  Phone:  (206) 684-4075
  Web:  http://www.cityofseattle.org/parks/
  E-mail:  dewey.potter@ci.seattle.wa.us
  Special Populations Programs
  8061 Densmore Ave N
  Seattle, WA 98103
  Phone: (206) 684-4950
  Web:  http://www.cityofseattle.org/parks/SpecialPops/index.htm 
  

• Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
  17544 Midvale Ave N.
  Shoreline, WA 98133
  Phone:  (206) 546-5041
  TTY/TDD:  (206) 546-0457 
  E-mail:  pks@ci.shoreline.wa.us
  Web:  http://www.ci.shoreline.wa.us/parks/index.cfm 
  Specialized Recreation
  18560 1st Ave. NE
  Shoreline, WA 98155
  Phone:  Phone:  (206) 368-4108
  Fax:  (206) 361-4360
  

• Tukwila Parks and Recreation
  12424 42nd Ave. South
  Tukwila, WA  98168
  Phone:  (206) 767-2342
  Fax:  (206) 767-2341
  E-mail:  tukparks@ci.tukwila.wa.us
  Web:  http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/recreation/recmain.htm
  
  

• Woodinville Parks and Recreation
  17401 133^rd Ave NE
  Woodinville, WA 98072
  Phone:  (425) 398-9327
  E-mail: colec@ci.woodinville.wa.us
  Web:  http://www.ci.woodinville.wa.us/Play/RecreationGuide.asp
  Info:  Specialized Recreation is designed to meet the recreational interests of people with disabilities. The City of Woodinville believes the Benefits of Parks & Recreation are endless and strives to offer programs and services for individuals of all ages and abilities in all programs. If accommodations are needed to participate in any recreation program, please contact the Woodinville Parks and Recreation Department at least two weeks prior to the program start date to discuss your individual need.

Parkview Services-Stepping Out for Fun Program
PO Box 65157
Shoreline, WA 98155
Phone: 206-941-1619
E-mail: parkviewsoff@aol.com
Web: http://www.parkviewservices.org
Info: Stepping Out For Fun provides children and adults with developmental disabilities access to fun activities and new friends. The program matches participants with compatible volunteers to enjoy fun events in and around Seattle. Individuals and businesses donate tickets to local venues to provide little or no cost recreational opportunities. Volunteers meet with program participants on a monthly basis.

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Safe 'N Sound Swimming
2040 Westlake Ave North #105
Seattle, Wa 98109
Phone:  (206) 285-9279
Fax:  (206) 285-2515
E-mail:  info@snsswim.com
Web:  http://www.snsswim.com
Info:  One-to-one private swimming lessons (15 months and up) specifically tailored to each individual child.  Emphasis on safety and respect for the water through positive reinforcement and building self esteem.  Other aquatic programs offered include family swim, lap swim, aquarobics, pre-swim team classes, parent-infant classes, and pool rentals.

Tukwila Parks and Recreation (see Parks and Recreation Programs)

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VSA Arts of Washington
305 Harrison St., Suite 303,
Seattle, WA  98109
Phone:  (206) 443-1843
Fax: (206) 448-9585
E-mail:  wa@vsarts.org
Info:  Provides arts opportunities for people with disabilities.  Offers a number of programs which promote the use of the arts (dance, drama, music, literary and visual) in the education of children with disabilities from pre-school through high school. These include: direct services for children at special events and in classrooms, training opportunities for teachers, artists, and parents, and curriculum guides for preschool and elementary teachers.  Inclusive, community-based art classes and shared studio space, solo and group exhibits, and other avenues for professional development for adults.

Volunteers of America-Camp Volasuca
P.O. Box 268
Sultan, WA 98294
Phone:  (360) 793-0646
Fax:  (360) 793-8919
E-mail:  camp@voaww.org
Web:  http://www.tmgrp.com/voaww/programs/tmg_t1.cfm?StoryID=236
Info:  Camp Volasuca provides a quality camping experience for adults with developmental disabilities.  Six sessions are offered and arranged by functional level of the participant.  Two weeks serve people that are very independent, and function well in groups.  Two sessions are shorter and designed to serve people with profound disabilities.  The remaining two session are for individuals capable of functioning between the two levels mentioned above.   Intermixed in the summer are three camping sessions for children six to 13 years old. 

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Washington Summer Camps and Programs for Children with Special Needs
Phone:  (206) 526-2500 option 4
Toll-Free:  (877) 526-2500 
E-mail:  msety@chmc.org
Web: http://www.cshcn.org/resources/campcalendar.cfm?intro=yes
Info:  This Directory can help you find summer camps or programs for children with special needs and their siblings. The camps are listed alphabetically. Your children can go to other camps. Call the camps for more information about including your child. The directory is produced by Children’s Resource Center and the Center for Children with Special Needs & Chronic Health Conditions at Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center.

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YMCA of Greater Seattle
Web:  http://www.seattleymca.org/
Info:  Aquatics, camping, childcare, family supports, health and fitness, education and training and other programs serving the greater King County communities.

• Auburn Valley YMCA
  1005 12th Street
  Auburn, WA   98002-6295
  Phone:  (253) 833-2770
  Fax:  (253) 852-8469

• Downtown Bellevue YMCA
  777 108th Avenue NE, Level C
  Bellevue, WA 98004
  Phone:  (425) 451-2422
  Fax:  (425) 453-9237

• Downtown Seattle YMCA
  909 4th Avenue
  Seattle, WA 98104
  Phone:  (206) 382-5000
  Fax:  (206) 382-7283 

• Bellevue Family YMCA
  14230 Bel-Red Road
  Bellevue, WA 98007
  Phone:  (425) 746-9900
  Fax:  (425) 746-6265

• Fauntleroy YMCA
  9260 California Ave.
  Seattle, WA 98136-3812
  Phone:   (206) 937-1000
  Fax:  (206) 937-3812

• Federal Way Norman Center YMCA
  33250 21st Avenue SW
  Federal Way, WA 98023-2875
  Phone:  (253) 838-4708
  Fax:  (253) 838-9490

• Highline YMCA
  17874 Des Moines Memorial Drive
  Seattle, WA 98148-1792
  Phone:  (206) 244-5880
  Fax:  (206) 244-5881

• High Point YMCA
  3000 SW Graham Street
  Seattle, WA 98126-3116
  Phone:  (206) 937-1936
  Fax:  (206) 933-1297

• Lake Heights Family YMCA
  5225 119th SE
  Bellevue, WA 98006
  Phone:  (425) 644-8417
  Fax:  (425) 746-1830

• Meredith Matthews East madison YMCA
  1700 23rd Avenue
  Seattle, WA  98122
  Phone:  (206) 322-6969
  Fax:  (206) 322-6868

• Metrocenter YMCA
  909 4^th Ave.
  Seattle, WA 98104
  Phone:  (206) 382-5013
  Fax:  (206) 382-7894

• Northshore YMCA
  11811 NE 195th
  Bothell, WA  98011
  Phone:  (425) 485-9797
  Fax:  (425) 486-7757

• Sammamish Family YMCA
  4221 228th SE
  Issaquah, WA 98029
  Phone:  (425) 391-4840
  Fax:  (425) 391-4815

• Shoreline/South County YMCA
  1220 NE 175th Street
  Shoreline, WA  98155-5184
  Phone:  (206) 364-1700
  Fax:  (206) 363-3142

• University Family YMCA
  5003 12^th Avenue NE
  Seattle, WA 98105
  Phone:  (206) 524-1400
  Fax:  (206) 524-8613

• West Seattle Family YMCA
  4515 36^th Avenue SW
  Seattle, WA 98126-2788
  Phone:  (206) 935-6000
  Fax:  (206) 938-1676

Young Life Open Door
12345 8th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: 206.361.1234
Web: http://sites.younglife.org/sites/OpenDoor/default.aspx
Info:  Young Life Open Door seeks to unconditionally welcome all young people with disabilities regardless of color or religion. YLOD is committed to providing opportunities which address the full spectrum of human needs--physical, social, emotional, and spiritual. They  believe young people with disabilities have the right to participate in all of life's opportunities.  These include: the chance to experience growing and fulfilling friendships; the chance to engage in activities that challenge their physical limits; the chance to experience social/cultural activities, promoting self esteem and awareness; the chance to explore and determine their own potential for the future; the chance to explore the Christian faith and make their own decisions concerning its relevance in their lives.

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To request the addition/correction of a resource listing, to have your event included in the Community Calendar or Recreation calendar, or for other questions:  e-mail Jeff Welch at jwelch@arcofkingcounty.org or phone (206) 349-6182 .

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This page last updated:  Sunday, November 25, 2007