Social & Recreational Activities

Part of ELARC's mission is to create opportunities for the people we serve to have integrated life experiences and to promote community-oriented lifestyles. To this end, ELARC encourages individuals to engage in social and recreational activities in their local communities. These activities can include sports, hobbies, leisure, education, clubs, fitness, the arts and more. The programs providing these activities are designed to teach specific skills, but also enhance socialization skills, develop friendships and provide good, clean fun!

Read our ELARC Fact Sheet(PDF, 375KB) about Social Recreational Services, Educational Services, Camping Services, and Non-Medical Therapy Services.

Read a one-page Fact Sheet from ARCA in your preferred language about Social Recreation Services.

• Fact Sheet from ARCA (English)(PDF, 196KB)
• Fact Sheet from ARCA (Spanish)(PDF, 175KB)
• Fact Sheet from ARCA (Korean)(PDF, 207KB)

Social Recreation Grants Outreach Plans

ELARC has developed an outreach plan(PDF, 451KB) to to ensure our community is aware of the availability of camping, social recreation and other services.

Grant Funded Free Social Recreational Services - Available Now!

Recently the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) awarded $12.5 million for social recreational grants. The grants have funded projects that will enhance and develop integrated and inclusive social and recreational programs for families, children, and adolescents served by Regional Centers in diverse communities.

ELARC has partnered with five community entities that provide social and recreational programs to implement the approved grant projects. Feel free to contact these organizations directly, but please do also contact your Service Coordinator for additional information and support.

View the Flyer in your preferred language for more details about free Camp, free Music Lessons, free Swim lessons for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and more:

• Recreational Services - English(PDF, 1MB)
• Recreational Services - Spanish(PDF, 355KB)
• Recreational Services - Chinese(PDF, 338KB)
• Recreational Services - Korean(PDF, 287KB)
• Recreational Services -Vietnamese(PDF, 351KB)

These programs are free and available now. Please contact your Service Coordinator for more details.

View a list of all Social Rec Grant programs(PDF, 326KB) in the state of California as well as more information on these grant programs on the DDS website.

Virtual Meet & Greet Regarding Free Grant Funded Social Recreational Resources

The Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center held a virtual Meet & Greet on May 24th, 2023, to review the Free Grant Funded Social Recreational Resources. These are a few additional resources that were reviewed:

• U.N.I. Understanding Needed Integration Brochure(PDF, 1MB)
• U.N.I. Slide Show - English(PDF, 9MB)
  • U.N.I. Slide Show -Spanish(PDF, 2MB)
• C.P.A.D. Chinese Parents Association for the Disabled Flyer (Saturday Program)(PDF, 564KB)
• YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley Flyer (Swim lessons for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, DHH, Children)(PDF, 4MB)

Lights On!

Woodcraft Rangers is proud to partner with the Afterschool Alliance and Expand LA to present Lights On! Afterschool events throughout Los Angeles to celebrate and highlight the critical need and positive impact of afterschool programs! View more information at the Woodcraft Rangers website.

Parks & Recreation Programs / Centers

• Alhambra Parks & Recreation
• Commerce Parks & Recreation
• El Sereno Recreation Center
• La Mirada Parks & Recreation
• Los Angeles Parks & Recreation
• Montebello Parks & Recreation
• Monterey Park Parks & Recreation
• Pico Rivera Parks & Recreation
• Rosemead Parks & Recreation
• San Gabriel Parks & Recreation
• San Marino Parks & Recreation
• Santa Fe Springs Parks & Recreation
• South Pasadena Parks & Recreation
• Temple City Parks & Recreation
• Whittier Parks & Recreation

Other Programs

• American Youth Soccer Organization
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America
• California State Parks
• ELARC Community Events & Opportunities page
• Griffith Park
• LA County Summer "Parks After Dark" Program
• Shane’s Inspiration
  Shane's Inspiration develops Universally Accessible Playgrounds that allow children with disabilities to play side-by-side with their able-bodied peers. Shane's Club is a free club that meets monthly for a Play Date at one of Shane's Inspiration's Universally Accessible Playgrounds. Children will have a great time meeting new kids and playing on the playground.
• Social Places and Opportunities for Teens-SPOT(PDF, 190KB)
  Our SPOT is an after-school recreational program implemented by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation at select parks for teens grades 7-12 with the goal of providing equitable recreation services and programs and youth protective factors. Our SPOT is free and operates Monday through Friday from 3-7 pm. Today, 13 of 183 parks (7.1%) operate an Our SPOT program.
• Special Olympics
• YMCA

ARCA Webinar on Restoration of Social Recreation Services

This event was held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. ARCA - The Association of Regional Center Agencies talked about inclusive social recreation and camping, and how to start a conversation with your service coordinator about accessing these services.

Visit the ARCA YouTube channel for other languages.

Read a one-page Fact Sheet in your preferred language about Social Recreation Services

• Social Recreation Services - English(PDF, 196KB)
• Social Recreation Services - Spanish(PDF, 175KB)
• Social Recreation Services - Korean(PDF, 207KB)