1302 S. Broadway
La Porte, Texas
281-470-1579
S.P.O.R.T.
Special Populations Organized Recreation Therapy
S.P.O.R.T. is designed to provide children, teens, and adults with mental and physical disabilities the opportunity to engage in meaningful recreational activities, enhance fine and gross motor skills, and create lasting friendships in a safe and structured environment. S.P.O.R.T. is a year round program offering day camps in the summer and after school and after work programs throughout the school year. We also offer an adult day program for adults with disabilities who are independently functioning. An assessment with the Recreation Therapist is required to evaluate new participants for all programs.
Elementary After School Program:
This program is designed for the La Porte elementary aged participant with a mental or physical disability who can function in a group setting with minimal assistance and direction. Activities include fine and gross motor activities, sports, and games.
Days: Monday & Wednesday -
3:00-5:00pm
Special Olympics:
This program is offered to participants with intellectual disabilities ages 8—adult. Participants compete in basketball, bocce, bowling, volleyball, and track and field. This program is a co-op program with the La Porte I.S.D. (Ages 8-graduation are under L.P.I.S.D., Adults are under S.P.O.R.T. program.)
Days: Tuesday & Thursday -
4:00-5:00pm
Adult Day Program:
This program is designed for the adult with mental retardation who is independently functioning. Activities include physical fitness training, independence skill training, community service projects, arts and crafts, ceramics, field trips, and life skills activities.
Days: Monday—Thursday -
11:00am-2:00pm
Our day camps are for the duration of one week. Each camp targets a different group of individuals with disabilities. Please call for more details.
Various other programs may be offered. Call 281-470-1579 for more information.
 
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