BOCCE BALL AT BOCCI'S CELLAR
SATURDAYS, May 25, June 15, Aug 17
Location: Bocci's Cellar (140 Encinal St) (map & directions)
Time:11:00am-1:00pm
Cost: FREE! (bring money if you want to order lunch)
Bocce ball, which resembles lawn bowling, is a fun, accessible activity and a great way to meet new people. You can enjoy a delicious lunch from Bocci’s Cellar while you play!
MOVIE NIGHT
THURSDAY, May 23
Location: Aptos Hope Services (8056 Valencia St., Aptos)
(map & directions)
Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: FREE!
Why pay for the theatre? Join us at Hope Services in Aptos to hang out with friends and watch a movie for free! Refreshments provided!
BOWLING BY THE BOARDWALK
THURSDAY, August 1
Location: Santa Cruz Boardwalk Bowl (115 Cliff St., Santa Cruz)
(map & directions)
Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm
Cost: $6 (includes 2 games and shoe rental)
Come join us for a fun filled early evening at the lanes! The bowling alley has adaptive equipment to make this sport even more easy, fun, and rewarding for people of all abilities. Share some laughs and cheer on your friends while practicing your technique at a cool spot near the ocean. Great for all ages!
BINGO & PIZZA PARTY
THURSDAYS, June 13 & July 18
Location: Santa Cruz Hope Services (220 Lincoln St., Santa Cruz) (map and directions)
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Cost: $5 (includes pizza, drinks, & prizes!)
You're invited to a pizza & bingo party with Shared Adventures! Play a few rounds and win some cool prizes while enjoying a pizza dinner. Bring your friends and family, the more the merrier!
ARCHERY
SUNDAYS, May 26, July 28, Aug 18
Location:Santa Cruz Indoor Archery Range (141 Brookwood Dr at Delaveaga Park, SC) (map & directions)
Time:10am-12pm
Cost: FREE!
Join us at the Santa Cruz Indoor Archery Range! Archery builds motor skills, persistence, strength, and focus, plus, it's great fun and provides instant positive feedback. Space is limited for this FREE activity so sign up quickly!
SAILING ON THE BAY
THURSDAYS, May 23, June 6 & 20, July 11 & 25, Aug 8 & 22
Location: Pacific Yachting (on the Aldo's side of the Santa Cruz Harbor: 790 Mariner Park Way,Santa Cruz 95062) (map & directions)
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Cost:$20 (includes one companion/participant)
Board a small luxury sailing yacht and float out of the harbor and into Monterey Bay, where you will see the amazing Santa Cruz coastline from a new perspective! We have a lift to easily transfer people in wheelchairs into the boat. We are lucky to be based in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a federally protected marine area that supports one of the world's most diverse marine ecosystems. The steady and consistent winds, special quality of open ocean sailing, moderate swell, spectacular coastal scenery and abundance and variety of sea life make the our Monterey Bay one of the most ideal sailing locations on the West Coast.
SPACE IS VERY LIMITED AND THIS IS ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR ACTIVITIES, SO SIGN UP EARLY TO RESERVE A SPOT. Please only one companion per participant due to limited space.
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
The last Tuesday of Every Month
May 28, June 25, Jul 30, Aug 27
Location: Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center (475 Eucalpytus Way, La Selva Beach 95076)
(map & directions)
Time: 11am-1pm
Cost: $30
The Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center is offering Shared Adventures’ participants the opportunity to take a fully accessible riding lesson in a small, supportive group setting. Participants will learn to groom and tack up their horse, have an arena lesson, and then go trail ride. Bring your lunch and enjoy a meal on the beautiful ranch property. If time permits, the lesson will end with a tractor ride. For more information on this facility, visit www.mbhorsecenter.com.
INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING
FRIDAY, Jul 12
Location: Pacific Edge Climbing Gym (104 Bronson St, SC)
(map & directions)
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Cost: $10/participant
Try out the fun and exciting sport of rock climbing in a comfortable group environment. Rock climbing builds strength and focus, while providing the opportunity to challenge yourself on the wall. We will have our own room at Pacific Edge Indoor Climbing Gym, one of the Central Coast’s most renowned gyms. Each climber will be supported by an experienced belayer. Prepare to reach new heights and have a great time!
ROARING CAMP RAILROAD
SUNDAY, Jul 7
Location: Meet at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, by carousel (map & directions)
Time: 12:00-3:30pm
Cost:$22/adult, $18/children under 12 years old
Hop aboard the historic open-air train and take in the breathtaking views as we journey through the gorgeous redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains and into Felton. We will meet at the Boardwalk carousel and ride up together. At Roaring Camp, we will de-board and spend an hour eating lunch and relaxing before riding the train back. Bring a sack lunch or you can purchase lunch there
ELKHORN SLOUGH KAYAK
SUNDAY, May 19
Location:Kayak Connection, Moss Landing
(2370 Highway 1. Approx. 30 min. south of Santa Cruz, transportation not provided) (map & directions)
Time:4:00-7:00pm
Cost: $20/person (only one companion per participant due to limited capacity)
Take this unique opportunity to explore an amazing area by kayak! Elkhorn Slough harbors the largest tract of tidal salt marsh in California outside of San Francisco Bay. This ecological treasure at the center of the Monterey Bay coastline provides much-needed habitat for hundreds of species of plants and animals, including more than 340 species of birds. You will team up with a large team of experienced kayak volunteers to have an unforgettable experience.
SANTA CRUZ HARBOR KAYAK
SUNDAY, June 2
Location: Meet at Pacific Yachting on Aldo's side of the Santa Cruz Harbor (map & directions)
Time: 4-7pm
Cost: $20/person (only one companion per participant due to limited capacity)
Join us for an adventure in the Santa Cruz Harbor on the beautiful Monterey Bay. We will have a large team of experienced volunteers to guide us as we paddle out in the company of otters, seals, herons, and pelicans to watch the sky turn pink as the sun sets. No experience necessary. Take advantage of this beautiful time of year!
WATSONVILLE WETLANDS WALK
SATURDAY, August 31
Location: Wetlands Nature Center (30 Harkins Slough Rd., Watsonville) (map & directions)
Time: 10:30-12pm
Cost: Free!
Come explore this hidden treasure; enjoy the solitude and natural beauty of the wetlands. Meet at the Nature Center for a guided exploration in nearby wetlands. We will be getting up close to the fish, frogs and other critters living at the water’s edge. Join us for this wonderful adventure where we will leave knowing why and how to protect this essential habitat. All ages are welcome; bring water, a hat, & comfortable shoes. Binoculars will be provided.
TABLE TENNIS
The last Thursday of every month
May 30, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 29
Location:The Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall Basement
(216 Evergreen St, Santa Cruz) (map & directions)
Time: 5pm-6:30pm
Cost: FREE!
Table Tennis is a great sport whether you’re playing competitively or just for fun. Once a month, we will meet in the basement of the Portuguese hall to set up games and learn this challenging technique. We will have volunteers on hand to share their skills and give helpful tips. Come on down to teach or learn, this activity is FREE!
SOCCER STARS PLAYDATES
SATURDAYS, May 11 & June 1
Location: Depot Park in Santa Cruz (map & directions)
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Cost: FREE!
TOP Soccer Stars is a soccer league for young people ages 4-18 with any special need. Players will pair up with a local soccer buddy and train one on one! Afterwards, enjoy a pizza dinner from Woodstock’s!
CAMP ADVENTURES
Sunday, Aug 11-Wednesday, Aug 14
Location:Camp Arroyo
(5555 Arroyo Rd., Livermore) (map & directions)
Cost: $50/person
Camp Adventures is an overnight, 4-day summer camp designed for children with special needs to attend with their families or caretakers. The four days will be jam-packed with fun activities such as pool time, lawn games, boating, trips, arts & crafts, ropes course with rock climbing & ziplining, campfires with s’mores,a talent show & more all in a supportive and safe environment. The camp offers shared lodging in fully accessible, modern cabins and a dining hall that can accommodate ANY dietary need. Caregivers and family members completely included in the fun!
Registration for Camp Adventures will begin on May 31. Please contact us to receive information on how to register. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for CAMP COUNSELORS!
Shared Adventures would like to recognize The Taylor Family Foundation for hosting our Camp Adventures. The Taylor Family Foundation’s mission is to preserve the wellness and enhance the quality of life for children in Northern California with life-threatening and chronic illnesses, disabilities and youth at-risk through unique therapeutic experiences and support. For more information please visit: www.ttff.org
21st ANNUAL DAY ON THE BEACH
SATURDAY, July 20
Location: Cowell's Beach (30 Front St, Santa Cruz)
(map & directions)
Time: 11am-5pm
Cost: Free!
The countdown has begun, the sun is coming out, and we are getting ready for another incredible Day on the Beach! We will lay down over 200 sheets of plywood on frames to enable those with mobility issues to travel over the sand to activities, and create a unique 7,600 square foot little town on the beach, complete with three bands and a fresh and tasty lunch. Cruise around the sand using beach wheelchairs, and experience the lovely Pacific Ocean up close while engaging in water sports including kayaking, outrigger canoeing, SCUBA diving, and water floatation.
Pre-registration is required to participate in ocean sports and space is limited. Registration will begin June 20th. Volunteers needed!
OUR SHARED GARDEN
MONDAYS & FRIDAYS(weather permitting)
Location: Trescony Park Community Garden (Trescony St., Santa Cruz) (map & directions)
Time: 12:30 – 2:30pm
Cost: FREE!
Everyone is welcome to join whether you are new to gardening or come with a plethora of experience. We now have 7 raised, wheelchair accessible garden beds (200+ sq ft) at the Trescony Park Community Gardens! We’ll spend afternoons in the fresh air sowing seeds, watering, weeding, pruning, harvesting and enjoying. Come watch the greenery grow and reap the harvest through the year! Wear comfortable clothes that you won’t mind getting dirty, and make sure to bring a sun hat. This ongoing project is for all ages to enjoy.
ART CLASSES
EVERY TUESDAY
Time: 3:30-5:30
Location: Hope Services (220 Lincoln St., Santa Cruz)
(map & directions)
Cost: FREE!
Young Artists' Studio is an inclusive after-school art program for people of all ages with and without special needs. Students work with many creative mediums including printmaking, painting, ceramics, and photography. They also benefit from the expertise of guest lecturers, learn about master artists, take field trips to view local art, and participate in art shows. New students are always welcome!
For more information, or to see what the artists are currently working on, check out their website:
www.SharedAdventuresArtists.com
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