The S.K.O.R. (Special Kids Organized Recreation) and S.O.A.R. (Special Organized Adult Recreation) programs provide high quality services for individuals with intellectual, physical and/or emotional disabilities. Active involvement and support provides opportunities to increase appropriate social peer interaction, builds self-esteem, promotes physical fitness, teamwork, respect, and most of all…is just plain fun!
 
The S.K.O.R. and S.O.A.R. programs offer a variety of sport, instructional, social, and summer camp programs.

S.K.O.R. & S.O.A.R. Sports Programs
S.K.O.R. and S.O.A.R. Sports programs are leagues that meet on a weekly basis and provide different levels of instruction. Teams, or groups, are put together by age and ability level to the best of our ability.  Participants will go over the skills and rules, from the very basics to more in depth instruction for each particular sport as well as participating in non-competitive scrimmages..

LTP for Special Olympics New Jersey
Participants, ages 8 and up, will also have the option to compete in a more competitive league by signing up for one of our Travel Teams that participate in Special Olympics New Jersey sport competitions.

S.K.O.R. & S.O.A.R. Instructional Programs
Instructional programs provide a more individualized instruction. These programs focus on personal goals and individual achievement through classes designed and tailored for each member registered.
 
S.K.O.R. & S.O.A.R. Social Programs
The Hamilton Area YMCA understands the importance of social interaction. A variety of social programs are offered to promote peer and family interaction in a fun, healthy, and safe environment. Our Social Program offerings are:

S.K.O.R. Summer Day Camp
The Hamilton Area YMCA S.K.O.R. Day Camp is offered for five weeks during the Summer. This camp is specially designed for children with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. We offer an excellent staff to camper ratio, a full range of activities and experiences including a variety of sports, swimming, and crafts.

S.K.O.R. Buddy Program
Teen Buddies serve as one of the most valuable resources in the S.K.O.R. program. These exceptional individuals (ages 12 and up) volunteer their time to assist S.K.O.R. participants in all of their activities. They also serve as assistants to our counselors in our S.K.O.R. summer day camp.
 
Miracle League of Mercer County
The Miracle League is a 100% barrier free baseball field that will provide the opportunity for individuals with disabilities to participate in America’s favorite pastime. Every individual deserves a chance to play baseball; and now with the Miracle Field, all it takes to play is heart. Go to the Miracle League icon from our homepage or visit the website www.miracleleaguemercer.org

We are a charitable association dedicated to building a healthy spirit, mind, and body. Part of a world-wide movement, we put Christian principles into practice through programs that promote good health, strong families, youth leadership, community development, and international understanding. YMCAs are open to men, women, and children of all ages, incomes, abilities, races, and religions. -YMCA Mission Statement