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STAR Program 

star program graphicGloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism offers the STAR Program for participants with special needs.

  • All Star Programs are set up with rules and activities that are individualized according to the players needs.

  • Volunteers work with the participants as we enjoy each game "our way."

  • Scholarships are available for all activities.

  • Please join us at any stage of the season.

  • Our goal is for everyone to have a chance to play!

  • Long time special Olympic basketball coach & former NYSCA National Coach Of The Year John Coats is the head volunteer.

  • Each session is $15 per child.  There is an additional $5 fee for participants that are not Gloucester County Residents.

  • Sessions meet ten to twelve times on Friday evenings at Botetourt or Abingdon Park.

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STAR WINTER GAMES
For ages 5-18 (call PR&T with exceptions, we do have quite a few).  Volleyball, Kickball, Soccer, Line Dancing and other indoor games. 

STAR SPRING GAMES
For ages 5-18 (call PR&T with exceptions, we do have quite a few).  Indoor fun games and occasional outdoor water games. 

STAR FALL GAMES
For ages 5-18 (call PR&T with exceptions, we do have quite a few).  Basketball and other fun indoor games.  3

STAR SUMMER CAMP
 For ages 6-18. If your child enjoys the year-round STAR programs, then sign them up for this summer camp designed with your child in mind. Sign up for one, or all, of the weeks & your child will enjoy arts, crafts & games designed to specifically fit their needs.

Monday-Thursday, 10 am-2 pm, location TBA, fee $20/week.
712166-01 July 6-9 deadline June 29
712166-02 July 13-16 deadline July 6
712166-03 July 20-23 deadline July 13

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Smart One Inc.  We are a Nonprofit Organization to provide the special needs community and their families with information on resources and services available to them in the Tidewater Area

For more information email or call the Athletic Director at 804-693-1262 or email Special Events Supervisor at 804-693-1264.
 

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Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism - 6467 Main Street - Gloucester, VA 23061 - 804-693-2355 - Email
 

Last Update by D. R. Carter December 08, 2009