On-Going Programs

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CENTRAL IOWA

Ames: One Heart Equestrian Therapy

What: One Heart Equestrian Therapy offers therapy to individuals demonstrating physical, cognitive, mental, or emotional limitations. One Heart welcomes all people with disabilities beginning at age two.
Where (Arena): 2710 W 190th St, Ames
When: Spring, Summer, Fall
Website: https://www.onehearthorses.org/
Facebook: Click here for more information.
Contact Info: Please contact via email at oneheart@netins.net or via phone at 515-460-5488.

Ames: Cultivating Hope Farms

What: Cultivating Hope Farms is an inclusive, family centered, supportive environment using farm practices to help our friends that live with autism and special needs learn valuable life and job skills. We value kindness and acceptance above all!
Where: 5500 240th, Ames
Website: http://www.cultivatinghopefarms.org/
Facebook: Click here for more information.
Contact Info: Please contact via email at info@cultivatinghopefarms.org

Des Moines Metro: Can Play Courage Programs

What: Can Play is a non-profit adaptive sports and recreational facility that offers year-round programming for children and adults who aren’t able to go full speed due to a physical, cognitive or emotional disability. By adapting the pace, equipment, or nature of an activity, Can Play can provide a safe and accessible environment where participants can go at their own speed.
Facebook: Click here for more information.
Website: https://can-play.org/
Contact Info: Melissa Clarke-Wharff, Co-Founder via email at Melissa@can-play.org; Roy Lowery, Programming Courage via email at roy@can-play.org

Des Moines Metro – Ankeny: The Miracle League of Ankeny

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What: We seek to enable individuals with mental or physical disabilities to be able to play baseball and use fully accessible playground equipment.
When: Late Spring – Summer, Late Summer – Fall
Where: 300 NW School Street, Ankeny
Facebook: Click here for more information.
Website: The Miracle League of Ankeny
Contact Info: Please contact Ankeny Parks and Recreation Department by calling 515-963-3570

Des Moines Metro – Des Moines: The Kiwanis Miracle League at Principal Park

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What: All youth with special needs who want to play ball on a non-competitive co-ed environment are eligible! And if you are a first time player, 19 and over, you may be interested in playing on one of our adult teams. We are managed solely by volunteers under the Kiwanis name.
When: Late Spring – Summer, Late Summer -Fall
Where: 529 SW 5th St, Des Moines
Facebook: Click here for more information.
Website: Kiwanis Miracle League
Contact Info: Jan Burch via email at BurchHR@aol.com

DSM Metro – Mitchellville: Menagerie Stables

What: Located just east of the Des Moines Metro, we are an equestrian center that offers adaptive riding lessons.
Where: Please contact us for barn address.
When: Spring, Summer, Fall
Facebook: Click here for more information.
Contact Info: Please contact Deanne, Co-Owner and Adaptive Riding Instructor, via phone at 515-229-5722

Des Moines Metro – Urbandale: The Miracle League of Urbandale

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What: We seek to enable individuals with mental or physical disabilities to be able to play baseball and use fully accessible playground equipment.
When: Late Spring – Summer, Late Summer – Fall
Where: 4871 78th Street #1068, Urbandale
Website: The Miracle League of Urbandale

Des Moines Metro – Waukee: The Greater Iowa Credit Union Miracle League

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What: We seek to enable individuals with mental or physical disabilities to be able to play baseball and use fully accessible playground equipment.
When: Late Spring – Summer, Late Summer – Fall
Where: Triumph Park – 700 NW Douglas Parkway, Waukee
Website: The Greater Iowa Credit Union Miracle League
Contact Info: Please contact via email at nwilliams@waukee.org

EASTERN IOWA

Dubuque: The Miracle League of Dubuque

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What: We seek to enable individuals with mental or physical disabilities to be able to play baseball and use fully accessible playground equipment.
When: Late Spring – Summer, Late Summer – Fall
Where: 2970 Miracle League Drive, Dubuque
Facebook: Click here for more information.
Website: The Miracle League of Dubuque
Contact Info: Please contact Tom or Carol Witry via email at MiracleLeagueofdubuque@gmail.com

Iowa City: Can Play Courage Programs at Green State Fieldhouse

What: Adaptive recreation programs for children and adults challenged with a special healthcare need. Our vision is simple: EveryBODY Deserves to Play!
Where: Green State Fieldhouse in Coralville
Facebook: Click here for more information.
Website: https://can-play.org/
Contact Info: Please contact us via email at info@can-play.org

Iowa City: Can Play with Iowa City Parks & Recreation

What: We are offering adaptive sports and recreation programming for children and adults who aren’t able to go full speed due to a physical, cognitive or emotional disability. By adapting the pace, equipment, or nature of an activity, Can Play can provide a safe and accessible environment where participants can go at their own speed.
Facebook: Click here for more information.
Website: Iowa City Parks and Recreation
Contact Info: Please contact us via email at parksandrecreation@iowa-city.org

Marion: The Kiwanis Miracle League of Prospect Meadows

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What: We seek to enable individuals with mental or physical disabilities to be able to play baseball and use fully accessible playground equipment.
When: Late Spring – Summer, Late Summer – Fall
Where: 1890 County Home Road, Marion
Facebook: Click here for more information.
Website: The Kiwanis Miracle League of Prospect Meadows
Contact Info: Please contact Tom or Carol Witry via email at KiwanisMiracleLeague@ProspectMeadows.com

Swisher: Miracles in Motion Therapeutic Equestrian Center

What: Serving over 30 years, Miracles in Motion has served hundreds of students over the years with a work force of over 300 volunteers and a herd of 10-15 horses and 3 miniature horses. Our students come from Linn, Johnson, and other eastern Iowa counties, and consists of children and adults with physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges. Riders may begin at age 6 and above.
Where: 2049 120th St NW, Swisher
Website: https://miraclesinmotion.com/
Facebook: Click here for more information.
Contact Info: Please contact Deb Dleischsenring, Director of Operations, via email at miraclesinmotion@gmail.com or via phone at 319-409-8353

Quad Cities Metro: Sherrard – New Kingdom Trailriders

What: Founded in 1984, New Kingdom Trailriders is the Quad Cities’ premiere non-profit Therapeutic Horseback Riding Facility positively impacting the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being of our riders. It is our mission to empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential through equine assisted activities.
Where: 18929 81st Street, Sherrard, Illinois
When: Spring, Summer, Fall
Website: https://www.nktriders.org/
Facebook: Click here for more information.
Contact Info: Please contact Monika Sauer, Program Director, via email at monika@nktriders.org or via phone at 309-764-4220

NORTHWESTERN IOWA

Sioux City: The Miracle League of Sioux City

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What: We seek to enable individuals with mental or physical disabilities to be able to play baseball and use fully accessible playground equipment.
When: Late Spring – Summer, Late Summer – Fall
Where: 1301 Riverside Boulevard, Sioux City
Facebook: Click here for more information.
Website: The Miracle League of Sioux City
Contact Info: Please contact via online form on website or call 712-600-4411.