Special Needs
As part of our commitment to make Doral the greatest city in which to live, work, learn and play, the Parks & Recreation Department offers several programs that include a variety of interests from cultural arts to sports activities for children and young adults with special needs. We take great pride in the development of these programs and invite all families to visit us and explore the options that are available to them. For more information on any of the activities or programs, please contact Jeorge Vega at Jeorge.Vega@cityofdoral.com or call 305-593-6600.
Feel the Beat
Feel the Beat is a dance class for participants with special needs ages 8 and older. Experience this fun-filled hour of rhythmic gymnastics style exercising and enjoy the music by combining different dance steps. Participants will enhance coordination, flexibility and endurance, while improving their range of motion and muscular balance. Join the fun! Capacity: 10.
Ages 8+
Doral Legacy Park
11400 NW 82nd St, Doral, FL 33178
BEGINNERS:
Fall A Session: August 21 - October 2, 2019
Fee: Resident $35 Non-Resident $42
Fall B Session: October 9 - December 11, 2019
Fee: Resident $35 Non-Resident $42
Day(s): Wednesdays
Time(s): 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
INTERMEDIATE:
Fall A Session: August 21 - October 2, 2019
Fee: Resident $35 Non-Resident $42
Fall B Session: October 9 - December 11, 2019
Fee: Resident $35 Non-Resident $42
Day(s): Wednesdays
Time(s): 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Wellness and Martial Arts
This program is designed for Special Needs population ages 7 and up and will set the stage to learn martial arts in the individual pursuit of wellness, education and improvement of quality of life.
Doral Legacy Park
Dates ongoing
Tuesdays and Thursday: 7p.m. - 9 p.m.
Residents: $110 Non-Residents: $132
Afterschool Educational Series
The Afterschool Educational Series is targeted for children with special needs between the ages of 5-16 that are one grade level behind in mathematics, reading, and writing. Program features one-on-one instruction in a small-group setting led by pediatric therapist in the field of occupational therapy, behavior analysis, and educational psychology. Parent training is an integral part of the program.
For more information, please contact Jeorge Vega
at Jeorge.Vega@cityofdoral.com.
Special Olympics
The City of Doral Special Olympics Team is a program designed for athletes ages 8 and older with an intellectual disability. This program provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports such as athletics, soccer, golf, bowling, softball and basketball. The intention of this team is to reach out to the special needs population in the Doral community and provide them with continuous opportunities to develop physical fitness, friendships and memories. For more information, please contact Anna-Marie.Humphrey@cityofdoral.com.
Registration is Ongoing
Days and Times Vary
Ages: 8+
Fee: FREE Registration is Ongoing