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STAR Program 

star program graphicGloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism offers the STAR Program for participants with special needs.

  • All Star Programs are set up with rules and activities that are individualized according to the players needs.

  • Volunteers work with the participants as we enjoy each game "our way." 

  • Scholarships are available for all activities

  • Please join us at any stage of the season. 

  • Our goal is for everyone to have a chance to play!

  • Long time special Olympic basketball coach & former NYSCA National Coach Of The Year John Coats is the head volunteer.

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  • There is an additional $5 fee for participants that re not Gloucester County Residents.

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STAR SOCCER
For ages 5-18 (call PR&T for exceptions & we do have quite a few). A soccer program for kids with special needs. The program is mostly non-competitive & geared towards each individual child experiencing fun & success. An excellent group of volunteers led by a nationally recognized head coach work with the kids giving them the attention they need. 410305-06, March 14-May 23, Fridays, 6-7:30 pm, $12, deadline Friday March 7.

Other Star Programs

STAR SUMMER FUN

  • For ages 6-18.

  • Children will participate in playing games according to their needs.

  • The program will be individualized for each participant to best help them both physically & for their enjoyment & self esteem.

  • The participants should wear tennis shoes & bring a water bottle.

  • Fee is $10

  • Deadline Friday, June 2

  • Meet on Fridays, June 16-Aug 4

  • 6-7:30 pm

  • Abingdon Park

  • Fee $12

  • Scholarships are available.

Star Basketball

  • For ages 6-18

  • A basketball program for kids with special needs

  • Children participate in basketball according to their abilities

  • The program will be individualized for each participant to best help them both physically & for their enjoyment & self esteem

  • The participants must wear tennis shoes

  • Fee $12

  • Scholarships are available.

STAR TEEBALL

  • For ages 6-18

  • Children participate in playing baseball/teeball according to their needs.

  • This program is individualized for each participant to best help them physically, for their enjoyment & self esteem.

  • Safety balls are used.

  • Participants wear tennis shoes or rubber cleats & bring a water bottle.

  • In Spring Beehive.

  • Fee $12

  • Scholarships are available.

SPRING SOCCER

  • For ages 6-18

  • A soccer program for kids with special needs. 

  • Children participate according to their needs in the individualized program.   

  • Wear tennis shoes or rubber cleats, bring soccer ball and water bottle. 

  • March-May

  • Deadline February

  • Advertised in Winter Beehive

  • Fee $12

  • Scholarships are available.

TRACK & FIELD

  • For ages 6-18.

  • A track program for kids with special needs.

  • Children will participate in track events.

  • The program will be individualized for each participant.

  • Participants should wear tennis shoes & bring a water bottle.

  • Fee $12

  • Scholarships are available.

STAR WINTER GAMES

  • For ages 6 to 18

  • Join us as we put a new twist on some of the old time favorites and even invent some new favorites.

  • Games are active, non competitive and just plain fun! 

  • Fee $12

  • Scholarships are available.

STAR SUMMER GAMES

  • For ages 6-18.

  • A fun baseball/other activity program for kids with special needs.

  • Children participate in playing baseball/teeball according to their needs.

  • Safety balls are used.

  • Relays, squirt gun battles & all sorts of other fun activities are included.

  • The program is individualized for each player.

  • Participants wear tennis shoes or rubber cleats & bring a water bottle.

  • Meet on Fridays, June 1-August 3

  • 6-7:30 pm

  • Abingdon Park

  • Fee $12

  • Deadline Friday, May 25.

STAR CAMP

  • For ages 6 & older.

  • If your child enjoys the year-round STAR programs, then sign them up for this summer camp designed with your child in mind.

  • Sign up for one, or all, of the weeks & your child will enjoy arts & crafts, games & a swim day each week!

  • Scholarship funds are available

  • Deadline Friday, June 1 for all weeks

  • Meet Monday-Thursday @ Botetourt

  • 10 am-2 pm

  • $40 per week

  • Week One - June 25-28

  • Week Two - July 9-12

  • Week Three - July 23-26

  • Week Four - August 6-9

LINKS OF INTEREST

Smart One Inc.  We are a Nonprofit Organization to provide the special needs community and their families with information on resources and services available to them in the Tidewater Area

For more information email or call the Athletic Director at 804-693-1262 or email Special Events Supervisor at 804-693-1264.
 

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Last Update by D. R. Carter May 09, 2008