| Monthly Highlights |
May 4: STOP Field Trip
May 6: Summer Camp Registration
May 6: Swimming Session 1 Registration
May 6: Bowling
May 8: Belly Dance
May 13: Bowling
May 13: Session 1 Swimming Starts
May 16: Karaoke Night
May 20: Bowling
May 22: Summer Camp Counselor Orientation
May 22: Belly Dance
May 23: Cooking Class
May 24: Nightbird Dance
May 28: Swimming Session 2 Registration
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| Contact Information |
Activities Coordinator:
Ranwa Nin El-khoury
W: 407-571-8814
F: 407-571-8809
Email:
rrel-khoury@altamonte.org
Mail To:
225 Newburyport Avenue Altamonte Springs Fl, 32701
Office Location:
Eastmonte Park
830 Magnolia Drive
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Activity Locations:
Eastmonte Park
830 Magnolia Drive
Altamonte Springs, Fl 32701
Westmonte Park
624 Bills Lane
Altamonte Springs, Fl 32714
AMF Altamonte Lanes
280 Douglas Avenue
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Lake Brantley South 1010 Sand Lake Road
Altamonte Springs, Fl 32714 |
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| S.T.O.P. TRIPS | | |
"Saturday Time Out for Parents"
STOP Trips take place one Saturday a month and are socially, physically and educationally beneficial field trips. Cost: $3 per person with lunch provided. Drop off and pick up is at Eastmonte Park. *Feel free to send souvenir money for trips.
To Sign Up:
You must RSVP on the designated day a week prior to the trip by phone or email. Reservations are taken in the order received. Only one message is required. Space is limited. Please send your reservation to only: 407-571-8814 or rrel-khoury@altamonte.org on the designated reservation day.
Next Trip(s):
 Saturday, May 4 from 10am-4pm
31st Annual Softball Game- Altamonte Specials vs. Local 6 News
RSVP on Friday, April 26, 2013
We will celebrate 31 years of FRIENDSHIP, SOFTBALL, and FUN with Local 6 News. For the past 30 years, Local 6 News has challenged our STOP participants to a game of softball, leaving the Altamonte All-Stars as victorious champions every year! Eastmonte Park is located at 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs, Fl 32701. Opening Pitch will be at 11am and Lunch/Awards at 12pm. Spectators welcome with no reservation.
*NOTE: Nin will be out of state Saturday, April 27th - Thursday, May 2nd. If you have any questions prior to the game, response will be delayed. |
| SUMMER CAMP | |
 Camper Registration begins at 8am on May 6th
Camp is offered on Wednesdays for 8 weeks in June/July at Eastmonte Recreation Center. The camp include the following activities: swimming, crafts, field trips, guest speakers, games, and much more! Bring your own lunch and we provide the rest! The cost is $50.00 total per camper. First day of camp is Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Camper Registration opens at 8am on Monday, May 6
Camp fills up quickly, so please take some time to review the registration process. For registration information - Click Here. |
| SWIM LESSONS | |
Ages 3-5, 6-18, and 18 and up
Special Needs Swim Lessons are geared toward individuals with special needs ages 3 and up. Sessions are designed to meet the needs of each individual by offering (8) 15-minute classes with 1:1 instruction (1 swimmer to 1 instructor). Classes are held M-Th for two weeks in a time slot between 6pm-6:45pm. Select your time slot when registering. Cost: $40/session for residents and $55/session for non-residents. Financial Assistance Available. Space is Limited.
Please click here for more information on our 2013 Session Dates.
Register online at www.ASRecreation.org
2013 Swim Lessons Registration Begins Session Dates
Evening Session 1 May 6 at 9:00am May 13 - May 23
Evening Session 2 May 28 at 9:00am June 3 - June 13
Evening Session 3 June 17 &at 9:00am June 24 - July 3
Evening Session 4 July 8 at 9:00am July 15 - July 25
Evening Session 5 July 29 at 9:00am Aug 5 - Aug 15
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| BOWLING PRACTICES | | Every Monday Excluding Holidays
 Practice is held every Monday, excluding holidays, at the Altamonte AMF Lanes from 3-5pm. Cost is $2 per game. Scores are recorded throughout the year and trophies are awarded at the Banquet with participant's high score.
This months dates:
Monday, May 6, 13, 20
NO BOWLING ON MAY 27
NEW... PIZZA MONDAYS!
Pizza will be sold for $1.75 a slice on the last Monday of each month.
Bowling Banquet Reservations are due by Monday, May 6. Click here for invitation. |
| NIGHTBIRD DANCES | | |
Friday, May 24, 2013 - Red, White, & Blue
Themed dances are held one Friday per month from 7-9pm.
Cost is $2 per participant and $1 per companion/family member/guest. Dances are usually held at Eastmonte Park, excluding our June pool party which is held at Westmonte Park. Only drinks and light snacks will be served.
Prizes awarded for dance contest winners, costume contest winners & birthdays! If you have a group home or a large party, please call in advance and we will reserve your group a table(s).
NEW DANCES ON THE OTHER SIDE OF TOWN!
The Oviedo-Winter Springs Optimist Club and Oviedo Parks and Recreation now offer dances on alternate evenings. Please click here for 2012-2013 schedule. |
| THURSDAY NIGHT OUT | | |
Westmonte Park from 7:30-8:30pm
"Thursday Night Outs" are held on the 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month. They are designed to allow participants to get together and just have some fun! Events are held at Westmonte Park from 7:30-8:30pm. Cost: $1.00 with refreshments. *Please let us know if you will be attending the cooking class.
Dates:
3rd Thursday: May 16 Karaoke Night with DJ Franckie
4th Thursday: May 23 Cooking Celebration (Ranger Mike cooks for you!) |
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BELLY DANCE | |
Next practice is Wednesday, May 8 & 22, 2013
 Our Special Needs Belly Dancers & family members meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at Eastmonte Park to exercise & prepare for performances from 6:30-7:30pm. Wear comfortable clothes or belly dance clothing. Coin belts are recommended and are available. Bring water. Cost:$15/season. Financial Assistance Available. Family members/guests dance free.
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| SPARKLERS CHEERLEADING | |
Congratulations on a great season!
 The Altamonte Sparklers are a group of male and female cheerleaders with special needs who have been training and competing since 2005. This season the 2 competition teams earned the title of "National Champions" at the American Open at Orange County Convention Center and earned 1st and 3rd out of 5 teams at the CheerSport Grand Championship in Jacksonville.
Thank you to all the sponsors, volunteer coaches and athletes for a great season!
To check out videos of their competition routines, visit our Facebook Page. |
| NEW BUS IS ON THE WAY | | |
Donations welcome
As many of you might know, our bus has been out of service for the past year, but we hope to have a new recreation bus in the summer of 2013! Our programs use the bus over 20 times in one year, so investing in a bus of our own is important.
If you are willing or able to contribute to this expense, please mail your Tax Deductable Donations to: Advisory Board for Disabled, Inc., 225 Newburyport Ave, Altamonte Springs, Fl 32701
Thank you for your consideration and support! |
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| WE ARE ON FACEBOOK | | |
Keep up with news, photos and more! We have created a Facebook page for our special needs recreation programs. Find us and "like" us to see pictures, announcements and more.
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| SPECIAL OLYMPICS SEMINOLE COUNTY | |
Free Sports Training and Competition
Special Olympics Seminole County offers free sports training and competition in over 12 different sports. To learn more or sign up, visit www.SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org or CLICK HERE to sign up to receive their monthly newsletter. |
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