Disability Services Activities & Classes
Summer 2025
Everybody Plays!
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Angels vs. Athletics: September 7 Enjoy a sunny day at Angel Stadium with your friends. Join us in cheering on the Angels as they take on the Athletics. $50 fee includes transportation, ticket, hot dog, and a drink. Ages 16+. Register at yourirvine.org with course code #123829.
Annual Talent Show: August 22 Come make new friends and show off your skills or cheer on your friends at our annual talent show. Snacks and refresh- ments available for purchase. Ages 10+. F Aug 22 6pm–8pm LSC $10 #123883
Providing support to persons with sensory, physical, and/or cognitive disabilities, and their family members. If you would like to request special accomodations, additional information, resources, or referrals, please contact our office. 949-724-6637 • disabilityservices@cityofirvine.org
COOKING & CULINARY
Cooking Basics Bring out your inner chef while preparing delicious food in this adaptive cooking class. Learn the safe usage of cooking tools in addition to cooking and baking fundamentals. Ages 13+. Su Jul 6 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #123811 Su Aug 3 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #123812 Su Sep 14 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #123813 Junior Chefs Learn the basics of cooking in this adaptive class. Become more confident in the kitchen through safe usage of cooking tools and knowledge of cooking and baking fundamentals. Ages 6–12. Su Jul 6 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #123814 Su Aug 3 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #123815 Su Sep 14 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #123816 DANCE, MUSIC & DRAMA Adaptive Dance This adaptive dance class encourages exercise and improves body coordination, flexibility, and strength. Instructor pro- motes free spirit, enjoyment, and laughter. Ages 10+. Th Jul 24 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #123817 Th Aug 21 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #123818 Th Sep 18 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #123819 EDUCATIONAL Life Skills Develop helpful life skills and habits through interactive lessons and hands-on learning. A new topic will be covered each class. Ages 16+. Tu Jul 8 4:30pm–5:30pm SSC $5 #123884 Tu Aug 12 4:30pm–5:30pm SSC $5 #123885 Tu Sep 9 4:30pm–5:30pm SSC $5 #123886
SUMMER CAMPS Disability Services Camp Connect
Camp Connect at Sweet Shade Ability Center supports tweens and teens of all abilities in a camp setting that fosters peer to peer social skill development along with adult super- vision and support in daily activities and excursions. Price includes excursion costs, transportation, and supervision. Ages 12–18. M–Th Jun 30–Jul 3 9am–3pm SSC $339 #119309 M–Th Jul 14–Jul 17 9am–3pm SSC $369 #119310 M–Th Jul 28–Jul 31 9am–3pm SSC $339 #119311 M–Th Aug 11–Aug 14 9am–3pm SSC $369 #119312 Disability Services Inclusion Camp This camp is the ultimate social experience for young campers. Individual creativity is encouraged and new friends are made in this fun-filled social setting including crafts, games, and activities. Ages 6–12. Amazon Rainforest M, W, F Jun 23–Aug 29 8am–Noon SSC $60 #119305 Space Explorers M, W, F Jul 7–Jul 11 8am–Noon SSC $60 #119306 Knights and Dragons M, W, F Jul 21–Jul 25 8am–Noon SSC $60 #119307 Under the Sea M, W, F Aug 4–Aug 8 8am–Noon SSC $60 #119308 ARTS & CRAFTS Sweet Shade Creative Arts Series Practice and master artistic techniques. Staff will guide you through various lessons to develop your skills and creativity in different art mediums. Ages 10+. Clay Sa Jun 28 11am–12:30pm FAC $15 #123775 Mixed Media Sa Aug 30 11am–12:30pm FAC $15 #123776 Drawing & Painting Th Sep 11 3:30pm–5pm SSC $15 #123777
TRIPS strives to support eligible Irvine adults ages 18 and older with disabilities
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Parent Workshops at Sweet Shade Hosted by Renee Carleson, creator of A Sensory Bee, these free workshops will offer practical strategies and resources to empower parents in nurturing and understanding the unique needs of their children in a supportive environment. All ages. For Families with Children under age 18 Tu Jul 1, Jul 15 11am–Noon SSC Free #124388 Tu Aug 5, Aug 19 11am–Noon SSC Free #124390 Tu Sep 2, Sep 16 11am–Noon SSC Free #124392 For Families with Adult Children Tu Jul 8 11am–Noon SSC Free #124389 Tu Aug 12 11am–Noon SSC Free #124391 Tu Sep 9 11am–Noon SSC Free #124393 Rhythms & Routines M Sep 29 6pm–7:30pm SSC Free #124398 HEALTH & FITNESS Adaptive Yoga This adaptive yoga class helps to relieve stress and improve body awareness, flexibility, and strength. Instructor pro- vides patient and gentle guidance. Bring yoga mat and water bottle. All ages. Th Jul 10 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #123820 Th Aug 7 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #123821 Th Sep 4 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #123822 No Limit Fitness Improve your health by focusing on coordination, strength, and self-discipline. Our guided workouts help build muscle and learn independent skills to implement fitness in your everyday life. Ages 10+. Tu Jul 8 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #123824 Tu Aug 12 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #123825 Tu Sep 9 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #123826 SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL
Disability Services Excursions Join us for a day of fun. Fee includes ticket admission and transportation. Ages 16+. Angels vs. Athletics Su Sep 7 11:30am–4:30pm SSC $50 #123829 Disability Services Talent Show Come make new friends and show off your skills or cheer on your friends at our Annual Disability Services Talent Show. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase. Ages 10+. F Aug 22 6pm–8pm LSC $10 #123883 Game Night Join us for a fun-filled night of games, laughter, and enter- tainment. Snacks provided. Ages 10+. F Jul 18 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #123836 F Aug 29 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #123837 F Sep 19 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #123838 Games in the Park Play a variety of outdoor games with friends. Join us for an evening of socialization and friendly competition as we play some of your favorite outdoor lawn games. Ages 10+. Corn Hole Tu Jul 22 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #123830 Frisbee Golf Tu Aug 26 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #123831 Bocce Ball Tu Sep 23 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #123832 Inclusion Club Join this engaging program with educational and fun daily activities including crafts, sports, games, cooking, science, and more. Ages 10+. W Sep 3–Sep 24 2pm–6pm SSC $120 #123839
LATE PICK UP NOTICE A $5 late pickup fee, plus a $1 per additional minute fee, will be assessed for all participants not picked up within 15 minutes of program end time. For emergency purposes, call 949-724-6637 to notify City personnel. Register at yourirvine.org
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Junior Social Club Come make new friends. Snacks provided. Our programs and events are structured to be modified or adaptive, and are open for all to attend. Ages 6–12. Frontier Frenzy F Sep 12 5pm–7pm SSC $10 #123841 Movies & Munchies Connect with friends at the theater. Fee includes movie ticket and a meal. Event time is subject to change based on show times. Participants will be informed of movie selection two days prior to event. Ages 16+. Sa Jul 19 10am–2pm $25 #123845 Sa Aug 16 10am–2pm $25 #123846 Sunset Family Picnic Gather with friends and family for dinner and game night. Fee includes games, snacks, and refreshments. Meal available for purchase. Ages 10+. Sa Sep 20 5pm–8pm SSC $5 #123881 Sweet Shade Cinema Welcome to the Sweet Shade Cinema! Socialize over dinner and refreshments before your favorite film. Participants will be informed of movie selection two days prior to event. Ages 13+. Action F Aug 1 5:30pm–8:30pm SSC $15 #123875 Adventure F Sep 5 5:30pm–8:30pm SSC $15 #123876
SPORTS Adaptive Basketball Clinic
Join us in learning the fundamentals of basketball! This adaptive clinic will teach proper shooting and dribbling tech- nique. Learn what it means to play as a team while enhancing personal skills. *No class 11/11. Ages 13+ M Sep 8–Sep 22 5:15pm–6:30pm SSP $35 #123985 Ages 8–12 M Sep 8–Sep 22 3:45pm–5pm SSP $35 #123984 Adaptive Tennis Clinics Come have fun no matter your skill level at adaptive tennis clinics hosted twice a month by Serving Advantage. Inst: Serving Advantage Adaptive Tennis. Ages 8–17. Group Lesson Su Aug 17, Aug 24 3:30pm–4:30pm BBP $50 #124249 Su Sep 21, Sep 28 3:30pm–4:30pm BBP $50 #124250 Disability Services Pickleball for All Come join Disability Services Staff on the courts. Pickleball is easy to learn, a good workout, and very social as well as competitive. Ages 18+. *No class 6/19. Th Jun 12–Jul 10* 4pm–5pm PSP $75 #123887 Th Jun 12–Jul 10* 5pm–6pm PSP $75 #123910 Th Jun 12–Jul 10* 6pm–7pm PSP $75 #123931 Th Jul 17–Aug 14 6pm–7pm PSP $75 #123934 Th Jul 17–Aug 14 4pm–5pm PSP $75 #123932 Th Jul 17–Aug 14 5pm–6pm PSP $75 #123933 Th Aug 21–Sep 18 6pm–7pm PSP $75 #123937 Th Aug 21–Sep 18 4pm–5pm PSP $75 #123935 Th Aug 21–Sep 18 5pm–6pm PSP $75 #123936 Kingpin Bowling Be a part of Irvine Kingpin Bowling. Fee includes bowling shoes and bowling ball rental. Ages 13+. Su Jul 27 Noon–2pm IRL $15 #123939 Su Aug 24 Noon–2pm IRL $15 #123940 Su Sep 28 Noon–2pm IRL $15 #123941 Mini Pin Bowling Join us for an morning of bowling. Fee includes bowling shoes and bowling ball rental. Ages 6–12. Su Jul 27 10am–11:30am IRL $10 #123942 Su Aug 24 10am–11:30am IRL $10 #123943 Su Sep 28 10am–11:30am IRL $10 #123944
LEARN TO SWIM
The City of Irvine Disability Services provides Adaptive Swim Lessons to persons with disabilities who live in Irvine. Please contact Disability Services at 949-724-6637 for more information. Angelfish One-on-one instruction focuses on comfort in the water and achieving success in an aquatic envi- ronment for participants with a cognitive and/or physical disability. Ages 3–16. Guppies These group lessons, focused on those with special needs, have a student to instructor ratio of 3:1. Classes will focus on improving swimming skills and overall physical fitness. To enroll, students must have suc- cessfully graduated from the Angelfish program. Ages 3–16.
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REGISTER TODAY
Phone 949-724-6637 Weekdays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Walk In Sweet Shade Ability Center 15 Sweet Shade, Irvine Weekdays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Online yourirvine.org You’ll Need: ■ Account Login ■ Credit Card
GENERAL INFORMATION ■ All Disability Services programs are subject to the requirement of additional support based on staff recommendation for the safety and success of the participant. ■ Update your contact information regularly (email, phone number, and mailing address). Call 949-724-6637 or email disabilityservices@cityofirvine.org with changes. ■ All courses are subject to cancellation or change. ■ Registration is required for all courses, unless noted otherwise. ■ The nonresident fee is an additional $5 per course priced $11 to $74; $10 for courses priced $75 or more. ■ Confirmation receipts are emailed after each transaction. ■ If a course is full, you will be placed on a waitlist and enrolled in an alternate course if provided. Do not attend the course if you are on the waitlist until you have been contacted. ■ A $5 late pickup fee, plus a $1 per additional minute fee, will be assessed for all participants not picked up within 15 minutes of program end time. For emergency purposes, call 949-724-6637 to notify City personnel. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Irvine Community Services Department provides high-quality leisure services for all residents of Irvine with disabilities. The City understands the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and invites people with disabilities to enjoy all programs and services offered by the department. For questions regarding services, please contact Disability Services at 949-724-6637.
METHOD OF PAYMENT ■ MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express: Include complete account number, expiration date, and security code. ■ Make checks payable to: “City of Irvine.” Returned checks are subject to a $25 processing fee. ■ Cash: Accepted for walk-in registration only. ■ Registration subsidies available to income-eligible Irvine residents. Please call 949-724-6611. ■ Processing fees for payments will be assessed at checkout. CANCELLATIONS, WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS Call 949-724-6637 or email disabilityservices@cityofirvine.org to cancel, withdraw, or request a refund. ■ If a course is canceled by the City or the instructor, the client will receive a full refund. ■ Participant-requested withdrawals are subject to the Withdrawal Guidelines below. ■ Credit card transactions will be refunded to the original card used. Cash and check transactions will be refunded by check. Please allow two to three weeks. ■ User account credit may be offered in lieu of a refund. User account credit balances, upon written customer request, may be refunded to a customer at any time. Withdrawal Guidelines 1. General Withdrawal Fee: Withdrawal requests are processed with a $5 withdrawal fee per transaction. 2. Classes with one to three session dates: Requests must be received one week prior to start date for a full refund (less withdrawal fee). 3. Classes with four or more session dates: Requests must be received three days prior to second class meeting for a full refund (less withdrawal fee). 4. Excursions or Special Events: Withdrawals are not eligible for refunds. 5. Balances less than $5: If a withdrawal is for a class with a fee of less than $5, the total class fee will be assessed as the withdrawal fee.
For questions, call 949-724-6637 or email disabilityservices@cityofirvine.org . For hours of operation, visit cityofirvine.org .
City of Irvine Disability Services P.O. Box 19575 Irvine, CA 92623-9575
PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SANTA ANA, CA PERMIT NO. 559
LOCATIONS Sweet Shade Ability Center (SSC) 15 Sweet Shade Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park (BBP) 4 Civic Center Plaza Irvine Civic Center (ICC) 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine Fine Arts Center (FAC) 14321 Yale Avenue
Important Numbers
Disability Services. . . . . . ..... 949-724-6637
TRIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . ........... 949-724-7433
Irvine City Hall . . . . . . . .......949-724-6000
Irvine Lanes (IRL) 3415 Michelson Drive Portola Springs Community Park (PSP) 900 Tomato Springs William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center (WAC) 4601 Walnut Avenue
Class Registration . . . . . ...... 949-724-6610
FOR Families. . . . . . . . ........ 949-724-6650
Access-OCTA . . . . . . . . ....... 877-628-2232
State Disability Claims. . . . ...800-480-3287
Irvine Residents with Disabilities Advisory Board
Social Security . . . . . . . ....... 800-722-1213 Administration
Irvine Residents with Disabilities Advisory Board (IRDAB) was established in 1990 by the Irvine City Council to ensure residents with disabilities have equal access in community life. IRDAB meetings are held quarterly, on the first Tuesday of the designated month, 6 p.m. at Sweet Shade Ability Center, 15 Sweet Shade, unless noted differently. Meetings are open to the public. IRDAB’s mission is identifying and recommending programs and services meeting the physical and social needs of residents who have disabilities, regardless of age. The Board provides advocacy and support for programs related to community needs and proposes recommendations to a variety of City departments. IRDAB also works collaboratively with vital community organizations. For more information, contact Robert Espinosa at 949-724-6443 or respinosa@cityofirvine.org .
Regional Center. . . . . . . ...... 714-796-5100 of Orange County
Irvine Unified. . . . . . . . .......949-936-5000 School District Special Education California Department . . . ... 714-991-0800 of Rehabilitation cityofirvine.org/ds
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