Fun • Learning • Belonging
At the Y, the last two words of our mission statement are "for all", and that stands at the core of all we do. We understand that everyone in our communities comes to us with different abilities and we are proud to offer programs that provide fun, learning, fellowship, and a sense of belonging to everyone who encounters the Y.
Miracle League Sports
Miracle League provides children and adults with special needs and other disabilities the opportunity to play softball / baseball and basketball in a safe, fun atmosphere. Miracle League Basketball is available in Irving and Coppell, and Miracle League Baseball is available in Irving and Waxahachie, adaptive Swimming is available in Waxahachie.
Champions League
The Semones Family YMCA, in North Dallas, offers Champions League, a multi-sports league for individuals with special needs. Each Champions League event is free and open to the community. Each month focuses on a different sport.
Angel Camp
Offered through our J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, Angel Camp is a day camp for children with special needs that offers typical day camp activities such as horse back riding, canoeing and basketball along with field trips specially designed for kids with special needs.
The Ashford Rise School of Dallas
The Ashford Rise School of Dallas, located in our Moody Family YMCA, provides the highest quality of early education services to children ages six months to six years with and without disabilities in an inclusive environment. Rise delivers comprehensive education, intervention, and therapy to our students during their formative years.