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1700 West 162nd St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 217-9500
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Developmentally Disabled
The Developmentally Disabled Program provides a variety of activities including Special Olympics, monthly dances, swimming, softball tournaments, candlelight dinners, volleyball tournaments, Disneyland Happy Hearts, Christmas Ball and excursions.

For more information, please call (310) 217-9537.


Special Olympics
The City of Gardena holds weekly practices at the Rush Memorial Gymnasium from 6:30 - 8 p.m. every Tuesday evening. Special Olympics is a year-round sports training and competition program for those with developmental disabilities, aged 9 years and older. Practice varies by season and includes basketball, volleyball, softball and more. Each athlete must have a current Special Olympic medical on file with the department to be eligible to play. Pick one up at practice. Special Olympics Tuesday 6:30-8 p.m. Rush Gym.

Dances
Join us for fun and excitement every second Friday of the month! Refreshments, birthday celebrations, door prizes and DJ music are all included. Dances are co-sponsored by the International Order of Caribou, Gardena. All ages welcome. 2nd Friday of the month. 7-9 p.m.
$2 per person, Nakaoka Community Center.

Swimming
Cool off while swimming with others with developmental disabilities. The pool is guarded by life guards.

7:15-8:15 p.m
$.50 each night
Primm Memorial Pool, 1650 West 160th Street, Gardena - (310) 217-9559






Special Events

The City of Gardena’s Developmentally Disabled Program offers special events throughout the year. They include: Swimming, Softball Tournament, Candlelight Dinner, Volleyball Tournament, Disneyland Happy Hearts and a Christmas Ball.

Volunteers Needed !
The Gardena Special Olympic program is in need of Volunteer Coaches. We can use help during practices and tournaments! No experience in coaching necessary! Those with special needs, need you! For more information, please call Kelly Fujio at (310) 217-9537.

For More Information
Please call Kelly Fujio, Director, Recreation & Human Services at (310) 217-9537




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