FUN FOR ALL
Challenger is for boys and girls 4-30 years old, with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities. The fundamental goal of the
Challenger program is to give everyone a chance to participate regardless of their limitation. Athletes with a wide variety of disabilities including Autism, Asperger’s, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, spinal injuries, etc. are placed on teams with peers and coached by volunteers. Challenger is about more than playing a game. It’s about making new friends, building self-esteem and being a part of a team. To help athletes, we use a “buddy” system and pair each player with a volunteer that is at least 10 years of age or older.
YMCA CHALLENGER BASEBALL
OPENER AND FAMILY FUN DAY
Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
All families and children are invited for fun activities for all abilities at our accessible sports complex. Luke Hochevar, of the Kansas City Royals and Challenger Spokesperson, will be at the complex in the morning. Get active with a moonwalk and an obstacle course, bicycle give-away, Radio Disney, healthy snacks, face painting, games, prizes, a YMCA Challenger baseball game and more. This event is free and open to the community. Fred and Shirley Pryor YMCA Challenger Sports Complex is located on the south
side of 152 at the Platte Purchase exit across from Barry School. Luke Hochevar, pitcher for the Kansas City
Royals, is the YMCA Challenger Spokesperson.
YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES
MONTHLY EVENTS
For teens and young adults ages 13 and older. Enjoy friends, food and fun as we visit different locations around Kansas City for fun-filled outings and events. Socialize with friends and peers! Inclusive program! Pre-register for all the events.
MAY 8-Swim and Game Party at the Olathe Family YMCA,
3-6 p.m.-Meet us there. (Make a gift for Mom/Guardian)
JUNE 17–Kansas City T-Bones Baseball Game at
Community America Ballpark, 7:05 p.m. start.
JULY 31–Starlight Theatre Production of Cinderella;
show begins at 8 p.m.
AUGUST-Summer Movie and Dinner at Ward Parkway
Theatre-Meet us there.
HALF-DAY CLUB 9 a.m.-Noon
Tuesdays and Thursdays at Paul Henson Family YMCA
$40 a session
Spend the morning with your friends as you participate in
activities around the YMCA; enjoy swimming, safe workouts,
Wii video games and other physical activities, Harmon Park
REACH HIGH
PLAY HARD
CHALLENGER OPENING DAY
Saturday, May 7
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
FREE EvENt
INCLUSIvE FAMILY FUN DAY
IN PARtNERSHIP wItH AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE
FRED AND SHIRLEY PRYOR
YMCA CHALLENGER SPORtS COMPLEx
Special appearance by Luke Hochevar of the Kansas City
Royals and Challenger Spokesperson.
JOIN US FOR OPENING DAY! JOIN US FOR OPENING DAY!
Saturday, May 7 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. FREE EvENt
FRED AND SHIRLEY PRYOR
YMCA CHALLENGER SPORtS COMPLEx
2100 Nw 87tH tERR.
KANSAS CItY, MO 64154
(152 HwY & PLAttE PURCHASE ROAD)
Games, face painting, giveaways, baseball, soccer, football, inflattable moonwalk, obstacle course, Radio Disney, food and fun!
YMCA OF GREAtER KANSAS CItY
3100 Broadway Street
Suite 1020
Kansas City, MO 64111