Access Leisure is a program of the City of Sacramento Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment. Access Leisure provides sports, residential camping and outdoor education as well as social and fitness programs for children, teens, and adults with disabilities.

ACCESS LEISURE CAMPS

• Camp Cool (2023)
• Camp NEJ (2023)
• Rock N’ Roll Yosemite (2023)
• S.N.O.W. Camp (2023)
• Summer Camp (2023)

CAMP C.O.O.L.

Camp Challenge Ourselves through Outdoor Leisure (C.O.O.L.) is a two-day one-night residential camp for young adults age 10-25 with physical disabilities. Camp C.O.O.L. this year will consist of an exciting two-days of downhill snow ski lessons from the skilled staff of the Achieve Tahoe Program at Alpine Meadows.

CAMP NEJ

Camp NEJ: Surrounded by towering pine trees and located in the beautiful Sierra County Mountains near Lake Tahoe, California, Camp “Nej,” is nestled in the High Sierras, 40 miles north of Truckee (Tahoe). Campers enjoy 1-2 weeks (schedules vary) of wilderness camping under the stars. 1:1 support is provided as needed for each camper.
Offered: July/ August each year

Population: Youth, teens, and young adults with physical disabilities

ROCK N’ ROLL YOSEMITE
A Cycling and Climbing Park Experience. Experience the sights, sounds, and natural wonders of Yosemite National Park. This four (4) day three (3) nights tour will utilize hand cycles to tour the valley floor, including educational programs and is specifically designed for physically challenged individuals.

Read Bob Vogel’s New Mobility magazine feature article on Rock N’ Roll Yosemite! http://www.newmobility.com/2016/10/adaptive-cycling-yosemite/

S.N.O.W. CAMP

Camp Supporting New Opportunities through Winter Sports is a two-day one night residential camp for young adults and adults age 18 and older with Intellectual and or Developmental Disabilities. S.N.O.W. Camp consists of two days of downhill snow skiing and snowboarding at Alpine Meadows with Achieve Tahoe program.

For more information, please contact Jenny Yarrow at 916-808-6017 or via E-mail [email protected]

ACCESS LEISURE SUMMER CAMP

Camp “Access Leisure” is proud to provide an enriching summer camp to many young adults, and older, with cognitive, intellectual, and/or developmental disabilities.

The Camp runs from Monday to Friday. Campers, together with their counselors, create a personalized experience based on the camper’s individual ability. Campers can choose from different structured activities, Some camping activities include fishing, arts and crafts, nature walks, swimming, and other special educational outdoor hands-on activities. These activities will increase knowledge and skills learned through outdoor education and overall physical, leisure, and social capabilities. Each participant with develop basic skills and knowledge, along with attitudes to enjoy an outdoor camping experience, as well as fostering their emotional and social independence.

Camp Tuolumne Application 2023 (PDF)

Camp Tuolumne Trails Intro (PDF)

ADULT SOCIAL

Monthly Calendar

FLYER VERSION ACCESS LEISURE ACTIVITIES

• May ZOOM Calendar (PDF)
• May ZOOM Calendar (Word)
• May In-Person Activities Calendar (PDF)
• May In-Person Activities Calendar (Word)

ACCESS LEISURE ACTIVITIES

IN-PERSON EVENTS

YOGA

Wednesday, May 3^rd, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Hart Senior Center
Last day to register: 5/1/23
Activity #: 22745
Registration: Activity detail | City of Sac | YPCE Online Services (activecommunities.com)

GARDENING

Wednesday, May 10^th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Hart Senior Center
Last day to register: 5/7/23
Activity #: 22754
Registration: Activity detail | City of Sac | YPCE Online Services (activecommunities.com)

YOGA

Wednesday, May 17^th, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Hart Senior Center
Last day to register: 5/14/23
Activity #: 22746
Registration: Activity detail | City of Sac | YPCE Online Services (activecommunities.com)

TALENT SHOW

Friday, May 19th, 6:00pm – 8:30pm, Hart Senior Center
Last day to register: 5/16/23
Activity #: 22747
Registration: Activity detail | City of Sac | YPCE Online Services (activecommunities.com)

RIVER CATS GAME

Tuesday, May 23^rd, 6:00pm-9:30pm, Sutter Health Park
Last day to register: 5/23/23
Activity #: 22749
Registration: Activity detail | City of Sac | YPCE Online Services (activecommunities.com)

ARTS & CRAFTS

Wednesday, May 24^th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Hart Senior Center
Last day to register: 5/24/23
Activity #: 22748
Registration: Activity detail | City of Sac | YPCE Online Services (activecommunities.com)

WALKING GROUP

Tuesday, May 9^th, 6:00pm – 7:00pm, Belle Cooledge Park
Last day to register: 5/6/23
Activity #: 22751
Registration: Activity detail | City of Sac | YPCE Online Services (activecommunities.com)

WALKING GROUP

Thursday, May 18^th, 6:00pm – 7:00pm, McKinley Park
Last day to register: 5/15/23
Activity #: 22752
Registration: Activity detail | City of Sac | YPCE Online Services (activecommunities.com)

WALKING GROUP

Wednesday, May 31^st, 6:00pm – 7:00pm, McKinley Park
Last day to register: 5/28/23
Activity #: 22753
Registration: Activity detail | City of Sac | YPCE Online Services (activecommunities.com)

PARENT AND CARE PROVIDER CHAMPION GROUP

Stay tuned for a survey that will assist staff in continuing to offer sessions that are beneficial for this important group. See you all soon!

These sessions are free for parents, guardians, family members, and care providers. If you are searching for resources as you support individuals with disabilities, please feel free to email Sy at [email protected]. Thank you!

Purpose of the Champion Group: Access Leisure staff provides time for parents, family members and care providers of Access Leisure participants to come together to discuss topics as needed. These sessions are meant to be an open discussion and a time to share any challenges you are having as well as a time for us to assist you in finding the resources you and your family need to continue to be healthy at home.

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