Saturday Basketball & Dance Class (All Ages)

Dates: Saturdays, June 20th- August 22nd (NO CLASSES on July 4th and August 1st)

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM

Location: Salvation Army, Long Beach (3000 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90807)

Start your weekend with movement, creativity, and skill-building! Our Saturday Dance & Inclusive Basketball program combines expressive movement with structured sports instruction in a supportive and inclusive environment designed specifically for neurodivergent youth. Participants will begin the morning with an engaging dance class that promotes coordination, confidence, self-expression, and social connection, followed by basketball practice focused on developing athletic skills, teamwork, and confidence on the court. Together, these activities encourage physical fitness, personal growth, and meaningful peer interactions in a fun and welcoming setting.

This program promotes physical health, social connection, and positive self-expression through structured activities led by experienced coaches and facilitators.

Schedule:

10:00 – 11:15 AM: Dance & Movement

Participants will begin the morning with an engaging dance and movement class designed to promote physical fitness, self-expression, coordination, and confidence in a fun and supportive environment.

Activities may include:

• Guided dance instruction featuring a variety of music and movement styles

• Rhythm, timing, and coordination exercises

• Creative movement and self-expression activities

• Group dances that encourage social interaction and teamwork

• Stretching and movement-based warm-ups and cool-downs

This class provides participants with opportunities to build motor skills, increase body awareness, develop confidence, and express themselves through movement while having fun with peers.

Parent Support Group

Once per month, parents are invited to participate in a facilitated support group from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM during this time.

Meeting Dates:

• June 20th
• July 11th
• Aug. 8th

11:15 – 11:30 AM: Break

Participants will have time to rest, hydrate, and transition before basketball practice begins.

11:30 AM – 12:45 PM: Basketball Practice

This session focuses on inclusive basketball instruction tailored to all skill levels and abilities.

Participants will build:

• Fundamental basketball skills (dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense)

• Game awareness and basic strategy

• Teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship

• Coordination, balance, and athletic confidence

• Social skills through cooperative play and structured team activities

Activities are adapted to support diverse learning styles, sensory needs, and motor abilities, ensuring that every participant can engage meaningfully and experience success both on and off the court.

Addtional Program Information:

• Participants may attend one or both portions of the program

• Aides and support staff are welcome

• Designed specifically for neurodivergent youth, including individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and other developmental differences

• Our team creates an inclusive, respectful environment where every participant can thrive

Funding & Discounts: 

Use promo code “SR” at checkout if utilizing Social Recreation funding through your Regional Center or Self-Determination. Entering this code will bypass the cost of the program.

We are a Regional Center Social Recreation Service Provider with:

• Harbor Regional Center

• South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC)

• Westside Regional Center

Vendor Code: PH2694

Self-Determination is accepted.

Scholarships available upon request.