Sports for Kids
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, 355 East Erie, 18th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611
About
Sports for Kids offers adaptive sports and recreation programs for children with a diagnosed primary loss or impairment of physical function. The program includes adaptive sailing, archery, cycling, judo, Saido Karate, swimming, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair softball, summer sports camps, sports clinics, and special events for kids. Programs are free of charge, and children of all skill levels are welcome.
Programs
- Adaptive sports and recreation programs for children with a diagnosed primary loss or impairment of physical function — 6-21 · Activities promote fitness, independence, friendship and fun. Children of all skill levels are welcome. Programs are free of charge. Programs are hosted at multiple locations throughout Chicagoland.
- Adaptive sailing — 6-21 · Listed as a recreational Sports for Kids program.
- Archery — 6-21 · Listed as a recreational Sports for Kids program.
- Cycling — 6-21 · Listed as a recreational Sports for Kids program.
- Judo — 6-21 · Listed as a recreational Sports for Kids program.
- Saido Karate — 6-21 · Listed as a recreational Sports for Kids program.
- Swimming — 6-21 · Listed as a recreational Sports for Kids program and a junior competitive sport.
- Wheelchair basketball — 6-21 · Listed as a recreational Sports for Kids program and a junior competitive sport.
- Wheelchair softball — 6-21 · Listed as a recreational Sports for Kids program and a junior competitive sport.
- Summer sports camps — 6-21 · Offered for kids.
- Sports clinics — 6-21 · Offered for kids.
- Special events for kids — 6-21 · Offered for kids.
At a glance
- Ages: 6–18 years old
- General schedule: Teams practice weekly and travel to out-of-town competitions.
About the provider
Sports for Kids is offered by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in partnership with the Chicago Park District. The program states that it offers the only youth wheelchair basketball and wheelchair softball programs in the city. Participants who live in Chicago are eligible for door-to-door transportation.
Programs are free of charge. Children of all skill levels are welcome in every program. To participate in adaptive sports, participants must fill out the intake form.
Last updated November 7, 2026.
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