Schedule of Events

STRIDE's Programs are the core of what we do and what makes STRIDE so much fun!

Skiing and snowboarding
This program is the nucleus of STRIDE, and is based at Jiminy Peak Resort in Hancock, Massachusetts, Catamount Mountain in Hillsdale, NY and Ski Sundown in New Hartford CT.  Our professionally trained and certified staff of 70+ instructors teach over 900 adaptive lessons each season.

Camp STRIDE
Beginning in the fall of 1990 this program was started by a group of eight campers and a dozen volunteers who spent a weekend in tents. The success of the camping program paved the way for a warm-weather activity, and the camping trips have been hugely popular ever since. This program has grown to four weekend trips starting in June,  with dozens of campers and volunteers enjoying the outdoors of state campgrounds.

Biking
Through a program called Lose the Training Wheels, STRIDE is partnering with Down Syndrome Resource Center and the Albany Autism Society to host this unique program.  Two weeks of this unique program in July at  Hudson Valley Community College and Union College.  A excellent opportunity for the child with special needs to learn how to ride a bike.

Bowling
The bowling program began in the summer of 1994, and is offered for 10 weeks during the fall, winter, and 8 weeks during the spring. All games are held at Bowling Green, in East Greenbush, NY. A perennial favorite, our bowlers return season after season, for the strikes, trophies, fun, and pizza parties!

Adaptive Baseball
In its first year, 1991, the Twin Town Little League Challenge Division represented two small teams, and now four challenger teams are filled with baseball players of all ages. The program is hosted in North Greenbush, NY.

Sailing
A one-of- a-kind curriculum, STRIDE offers the chance to learn to sail on rigged sloops, after five weeks of indoor classroom instruction followed by a weekend of sailing at YMCA's Camp CHINGACHGOOK on Lake George, NY.

Our second sailing program is hosted in West Chester County at the New Rochelle Marina in New Rochelle, NY. The program offers classroom instruction and weekend sailing trip hosted by the New York Sailing School.

And our third sailing program is going to be hosted in the Berkshires.  This is a very popular program that continues to grow.

Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing
Snowshoeing and Nordic skiing are more aerobic then walking, as snowshoes sink slightly into soft powder and cross country skis glide in tracks. They are graceful and thrilling athletic endeavors. This is an experience and opportunity with only positive results and maximum enjoyment. Hosted at Pine Ridge in Poestenkill, NY.

Swimming
Our recreational swimming program is hosted at the Capital District YMCA in East Greenbush, NY. With a second program offered at the Bethlehem  YMCA. The program is designed for participants to play or have informal one-on-one swim instructions from our adult swimming volunteers. It is offered four seasons per year for ten week sessions.

Project STRIDE
It starts out with a special curriculum with "dryland" training in the fall and culminates in winter field trips that let students put their newfound knowledge to the test on real ski slopes. Geared toward youths ages 5 through 21 who qualify for special education services and who participate in adaptive physical education classes, the program has grown over the years.

Special Events
STRIDE offers special events such as our Teen Dances and Whitewater rafting trip on the upper Hudson River. New Events are being added every year.

Golf
Premiered in the Summer of 2007, this exciting new STRIDE program runs for 8 weeks at Route Fore Golf Center in North Greenbush.  It offers Professional golf instruction both in the classroom and on the range.   The program culminates with a scramble format tournament outing which includes the use of electric carts. An awards ceremony follows with a picnic to celebrate the kids achievement.

CANCELLATION POLICY: For Reservations of Programs

To cancel a reservation,  call the STRIDE office to cancel no later then 24 hours prior to event.

In the event of EMERGENCY CANCELLATIONS ONLY, you need to first call the STRIDE Office and the program supervisor, and in the event of skiing you need to also call the ski desk at Jiminy Peak (413-738-5500 ext. 512) or Catamount (518-325-3200) depending on where you have a reservation.  We may be able to schedule another student in your reserved spot if you are unable to attend. 

We reserve the right to charge a full price cancellation fee if you do not cancel a reservation and then do not attend.