Hula Hot List: 10 Special Needs Friendly Programs & Activities in Columbia

April 6, 2021

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Looking for some great fun that won't overwhelm your sweet ones and will allow them to develop new skills and socialize in a welcoming community? Here's a list of sensory and special needs-friendly events in Columbia that your kiddos will be sure to love and enjoy!

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1. Gymnastics Classes

Adapted Gymnastics

Provide socialization, physical activity and fun for children with varying impairments utilizing modified gymnastic and gross motor activities. DETAILS »

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2. Art Camps

Access Arts

Adapted half-day camps for children. DETAILS »

Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center: Horseback Riding

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3. Horseback Riding

Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center

Horseback Riding classes for all ages and all types of special needs. DETAILS »

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4. Swimming Lessons

SWIM with Tiger OT

Adapted swimming lesson program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders or similar conditions. DETAILS »

The School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet: DanceAbility

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5. DanceAbility

The School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet

DanceAbility gives dancers with special needs (ages 4 through adult) an opportunity to learn and explore the world of dance. This program was designed by physical therapists and MCB instructors to meet the dancers’ unique needs. DETAILS »

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6. Cheer Team

Central Missouri All Stars

Special needs competitive cheer team. All team members are paired with a competitive team cheerleader (or other assistant as needed) to help them learn and grow in the sport of cheer. DETAILS »

Columbia Parks and Recreation: Adapted Sports

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7. Adapted Sports

Columbia Parks and Recreation

Adapted sports for kids and adults including bowling, tennis, golf, swimming and bocce. DETAILS »

Sky Zone Columbia: Sensory Friendly Bouncing

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8. Sensory Friendly Bouncing

Sky Zone Columbia

Sky Zone is proud to have teamed up with The Thompson Center. We will turn off the music and dial down the distractions for the comfort and pleasure of our exceptional guests. Check our site for sensory friendly bounce schedule. DETAILS »

Papa's Cat Café: Sensory Friendly Visiting Hours

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9. Sensory Friendly Visiting Hours

Papa's Cat Café

During our special sensory friendly hours, we will provide a calmer setting for people who prefer limited stimuli distractions to enjoy some good-old-fashioned cat therapy. DETAILS »

Daniel Boone Little League: Little League Baseball

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10. Little League Baseball

Daniel Boone Little League

The Challenger Division of Little League Baseball provides boys and girls who have developmental or physical disabilities the opportunity to enjoy the full benefits and excitement of playing on a baseball team. The program is for children ages 4-18. DETAILS »

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