5-Eleven Hoops

Youth Pickleball & Enrichment Program:

Dates: Wednesdays, January 7th – March 4th, 2026

Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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

Join us for an active and creative 9-week program designed to support confidence, coordination, social skills, and self-expression in neurodivergent youth! Our Youth Pickleball & Alternate Activity Program offers a balanced blend of structured physical activity and hands-on enrichment, facilitated by trained staff and a CSUDH intern majoring in Community Health.

Participants will enjoy learning a new sport, trying creative weekly activities, and connecting with peers in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

Schedule:

4:00-5:00 PM: Pickleball

This hour focuses on foundational pickleball skills through:

• Warm-ups and coordination-building exercises
• Beginner-friendly instruction and movement drills
• Modified games that encourage teamwork and communication
• Opportunities to develop motor skills, confidence, and sportsmanship

All activities are adapted to individual learning styles and sensory needs to ensure success and enjoyment for all participants.

5:00-6:00 PM: Enrichment Activity (Facilitated by CSUDH Intern)

Led by a CSUDH Community Health intern, this hour features rotating weekly activities such as:

• Arts & crafts
• Wellness and mindfulness projects
• Creative hands-on lessons
• Sensory-friendly activities
• Team-building and social engagement games

Each session is designed to promote creativity, social interaction, fine-motor development, and self-expression. Participants will take home projects and enjoy a supportive space to explore new interests.

Addtional Information:

• Participants may attend one or both hours of the program
• Please provide an aide if one is required for your participant
• Designed specifically for neurodivergent youth, including individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, learning differences, and other developmental needs
• Staff are trained to create a safe, respectful, and adaptable environment

Funding & Discounts:

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

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.