BRINGING SPORTS AND RECREATION TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH CAMPS, EVENTS, AND ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES.
DON'T MISS OUR FALL CAMP ON SEPTEMBER 30TH & THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THIS YEAR'S DERBY DAY!
“My son participates every time in what he calls the Five Strong Games. This type of activity is extremely important because it teaches them to do their best, have fun and do things that they don’t normally get to do. But most importantly, everyone just treats them normal and everyone is so great with them. It’s an incredible program and God bless the Five Strong team for making it happen.”
CREATING ACCESS FOR ALL
Since 2015, Five Strong has been hosting Special Skills Sports camps that have been attended by more than 2,000 participants at no cost to them. Through a partnership with Recreation Unlimited, we host full-day camps at the Recreation Unlimited campus just north of Columbus, Ohio.
A TYPICAL DAY AT A FIVE STRONG CAMP CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:
Basketball | Soccer | Softball | Volleyball | Fishing
Rock Climbing | Archery | Boat Rides | And More
CAMPERS RECEIVE LUNCH, AN EVENT SHIRT, AND AN END-OF-CAMP AWARD CEREMONY
FLY OVER THE 195-ACRE RECREATION UNLIMITED CAMPUS
“As the dad of a child who has non-verbal autism…this makes me want to cry. As a parent I worry every day will he have friends, will he get the help he needs, will he ever live on his own, what about when my wife and I are gone. Knowing that there are genuinely kind souls, helping these individuals feel like typical athletes it means so much to me as a father.”
GET INVOLVED
When you sponsor an event or volunteer with Five Strong, you’re helping underserved individuals gain experiences many take for granted. Every dollar and every hour goes toward fostering confidence, connection, and opportunity for those with developmental disabilities.
“I volunteered at a bunch of Special Olympics both in Ohio and here in the desert. The experience is beyond words… needless to say, I’m pretty sure I got as much out of it as the participants did!!!”
COLUMBUS DERBY DAY
Join us for our flagship fundraising event – Columbus Derby Day. Hosted annually, this Kentucky Derby watch party provides an opportunity to raise funds for our initiative while enjoying the dress & festivity associated with DERBY DAY.