Location: Kroc Center, Greenville, SC

Description: An annual free event offering individuals with disabilities and their families the opportunity to engage in various sports and recreational activities.

Highlights: Features activities such as basketball, yoga, swimming, cycling, baseball, dance, pickleball, and equine therapy.

Helpful Tips: Registration is encouraged.

Location: 25 Louise Avenue, Greenville, SC

Description: Offers adaptive golf therapy sessions for individuals with special needs, focusing on skill development and enjoyment of the game.

Highlights: Provides personalized instruction to accommodate various abilities.

Helpful Tips: For more information and to schedule sessions, call (864) 448-4997.

Location: YMCA branches including Caine Halter Family YMCA, Eastside Family YMCA, and YMCA Program Center

Description: An adaptive swim program providing one-on-one instruction tailored to each participant's needs.

Highlights: Certified instructors trained by the national Angelfish program work with children of all ages with diverse abilities.

Helpful Tips: Financial aid is available. Contact your local YMCA branch for scheduling and registration information.

Location: Pelham Road Baptist Church, Greenville, SC

Description: A five-day camp that teaches individuals with diverse abilities how to ride a two-wheel bicycle independently.

Highlights: Utilizes specially-designed bikes to help participants gain balance and confidence.

Helpful Tips: Open to individuals aged 8 and up who can walk without assistive devices. For registration details, contact the YMCA of Greenville

Location: Pavilion Recreation Complex, Taylors, SC

Description: A soccer program designed for young athletes with disabilities, providing a safe and inclusive environment to learn and play soccer.

Highlights: Sessions are conducted indoors, accommodating various disabilities including physical, mental, and neurological. The program is free of charge.

Helpful Tips: Participants need to complete a registration form. For more information,

Location: Various locations including Gower Park (Greenville), Tryon Park (Greer), and others

Description: Offers pickleball play days tailored for individuals with physical and special needs.

Highlights: Sessions are inclusive, with equipment provided and trained coaches on-site. Events are scheduled throughout the Upstate region.

Helpful Tips: Registration is required for each session. Visit Adaptive Pickleball's website for upcoming events and registration details.

Location: Eastside YMCA, Taylors, SC

Description: An inclusive soccer program that unites athletes with and without intellectual disabilities through Special Olympics Unified Sports.

Highlights: Participants train like professional soccer players and have opportunities such as training sessions, a Signing Day, and a halftime scrimmage at a Greenville Triumph match.

Helpful Tips: Open to individuals aged 13–30.

Location: Greenville, SC

Description: Offers year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Highlights: Programs include basketball, swimming, softball, bowling, pickleball, flag football, golf, tennis, and soccer. Participation is free.

Helpful Tips: Athletes must be 8 years or older.

📍 Location: 1400 Carolina Country Club Rd, Spartanburg, SC (approx. 30–40 minutes from Greenville)

🧠 What It Is: A nonprofit therapeutic horseback riding program serving children with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities.

🌟 Highlights: Uses equine-assisted activities to help improve balance, coordination, self-esteem, and communication skills.

💡 Helpful Hints: Programs run year-round but may have a waitlist-Great for kids who respond well to animal interaction and sensory input.

📍 Location: Eden Farms, 4700 Dacusville Hwy, Marietta, SC (about 30 minutes from Greenville)

🧠 What It Is: A PATH International Premier Accredited center offering therapeutic riding and equine-assisted learning for children and adults with disabilities.

🌟 Highlights:Offers both therapeutic riding and equine-assisted learning (EAL) programs focused on emotional regulation, communication, and physical development. Sensory riding trail through the woods designed for relaxation and sensory stimulation.💡 Helpful Hints:Scholarships available for qualifying families.

📍 Location: Mauldin, SC

🧠 What It Is: A baseball league tailored for children with special needs, offering a safe and enjoyable environment to learn and play baseball.

🌟 Highlights:Two leagues: All-Star League for children aged 3 and up, and All-American League for those who can hit without a tee.Games are played on a specially designed field with accommodations for various disabilities.

💡 Helpful Tips:Volunteers, known as "buddies," assist players during games. Registration is typically in the spring; check their website for updates

📍 Location: Spartanburg, SC

🧠 What It Is: Provides children with mental and physical challenges the opportunity to play baseball in a safe and supportive environment.

🌟 Highlights:Games are played at Miracle Park, a specially equipped field accommodating wheelchairs and other assistive devices.Focuses on inclusion, teamwork, and fun.

💡 Helpful Tips:Open to children aged 5 and up.

📍 Location: Greenville, SC

🧠 What It Is: A non-profit organization that creates adaptive opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including the Tri My Best triathlon for youth with developmental disabilities.

🌟 Highlights: Triathlon includes swimming, biking, and running segments tailored to each participant's abilities.

Emphasizes community, courage, and confidence.

💡 Helpful Tips:Open to youth aged 4 through 22 with developmental disabilities.

📍 Location: Greenville, SC

🧠 What It Is: A non-profit organization providing adaptive cycling opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

🌟 Highlights:Offers a variety of adaptive bikes for individuals and families to ride together.Aims to eliminate barriers and create avenues for those with special needs to enjoy cycling.

💡 Helpful Tips: Equipment is available for use; contact to schedule.Great for family outings and building confidence.

📍 Location: Greenville, SC

🧠 What It Is: Offers a variety of adaptive sports and wellness programs for individuals with physical disabilities.

🌟 Highlights:Programs include alpine skiing, cycling, golf, pickleball, sled hockey, and yoga. Focuses on building confidence, fitness, and social connections.

💡 Helpful Tips:Events are free unless otherwise noted; registration is required. Open to individuals of all ages.