Social/Recreational
**Due to COVID-19 we cannot guarantee that these events are still being held. Please contact these agencies for complete information.**
Social/Recreational & Specialized Interest
MONTHLY: Every month, Club LA Teen meets to provide socialization opportunities for Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder. View their website for a complete list of events.
EVERY MONDAY: Meaningful Growth is looking for Girls with Special Needs who are interested in joining the Girl Scouts. They will meet every Monday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm in Pasadena. For more information, please view their flyer.
EVERY TUESDAY: UCLA PEERS® for Preschoolers presents "Social Skills Group for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)." This 16-week, parent-assisted social skills intervention program, is geared towards children 4 to 6 years of age. Your child will learn how to: Listen and follow directions, share and give turns to friends, sustain play interactions, maintain appropriate body boundaries, and much more! For more details and to access their website, please view the flyer here.
EVERY TUESDAY: The Miracle Project's Musical Theater Training Program is now enrolling. The Miracle Project provides individuals with autism and other disabilities the tools to build communication, social skills, community, and greater self-esteem through inclusive theater and expressive arts programs. ALL children of ALL abilities grow in skill and in spirit while creating and performing in original musicals. Through its principles of acceptance and artistic expression, The Miracle Project is dedicated to empowering those living with autism. View their website and learn how to enroll in their classes.
EVERY 3rd THURSDAY: True Colors | LGBTQ with Disabilities, Ages 18+. 6pm - 8pm. A social discussion group presented by The Southern California Resource Services for Independent Living (SCRS-IL) at the Christopher Wahl Youth Center, 12401 Slauson Ave., Unit G, Whittier, CA 90606. For more information about SCRS-IL, visit their website here. For more information, call (626) 587-5010.
ONGOING: The City of Alhambra's Recreation and Leisure Guide is here! They offer a variety of classes for all ages - Tots, Youth, Teens, and Adults. View the entire guide here.
ONGOING: Team Whittier "Flyers" Athletics. Interested in joining a Special Olympics Athletic Program? Find out how by viewing their flyer here.
ONGOING: The City of Whittier Adaptive Recreation program provides an opportunity for social interaction, creative expression, emotional release and physical activity for those with developmental disabilities.
Programming is available and open to persons of various developmental disabilities, ages 14 years and older, living in the City of Whittier and surrounding areas. For more information on the City of Whittier Adaptive Recreation program please contact the Whittier Community Center: Email: adaptiverec@cityofwhittier.org or Call (562) 567-9430 or visit Adaptive Recreation | Whittier, CA - Parks, Recreation and Community Services (whittierprcs.org)
ONGOING: Did you know that there is such a thing as a Toy Loan program? The Toy Loan Program is a FREE service which allows children to borrow toys from a Toy Loan Center in the same manner in which they borrow books from the public library. The Children borrow toys once a week. It is a voluntary community effort sponsored by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Public Social Services. There are many Toy Loan Centers throughout the Los Angeles County. For more information and to find a Toy Loan Center near you, please visit their website.
ONGOING: Explore Southern California Museums for FREE with your LA County Library Card! "Discover & Go" is a partnership between libraries and cultural institutions. With an LA County Library card, you can reserve FREE family passes to local museums and cultural attractions through the Discover & Go online portal. For complete details and to browse their list of attractions, please view their website here.
ONGOING: Meetup Group for Los Angeles Adults with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger's. Each month they schedule a couple of gatherings in different places around LA. They provide a fun, pressure-less social environment where you are accepted just as you are. For a couple hours you can just be yourself, do what you do, say what you say, and not have to worry or feel bad.
ONGOING: Events at the Foothill Autism Alliance. The Foothill Autism Alliance has ongoing meetings and events for families and individuals, including pool parties, picnics, and informational talks.
ONGOING: Events & Activities Through Macaroni Kid. Macaroni Kid Downtown LA is a free weekly e newsletter and website that helps local parents find activities and events.
ONGOING: Family Autism Events at Pretend City. Pretend City is children's museum with interactive exhibits and activities.
Pages to Visit for Current Events in Your Community:
City of Whittier Parks Recreation and Community Services
City of South Pasadena Recreation & Youth Services
**Posting of Community Events and Opportunities including Social/Recreational resources is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to reflect an endorsement by the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC). Please note that ELARC events are posted on the Calendar located on the home page of this website.**