Since 1985 Ability First Youth Sports Camp has provided sports and recreation opportunities for youth with physical disabilities. Ability First was founded by Eric Snedeker and Bill Bowness, masters students in the Therapeutic Recreation department at California State University, Chico.

Adaptive Cycling
Adaptive Cycling is a great sport to participate in with friends, family or even by yourself. Not only is a great form of exercise, but you can go fast at the same time! There are many types of bikes for different people.
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Water Skiing
With the sun out and a blue sky nothing is more fun that being out on the lake water skiing. Whether skiing, tricking or jumping is your thing, we have all the information necessary to make you successful.
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Coaches’ Corner
Ability First Sports coaches range in experience from college athletes to world record holders in their respective sports. Click here to find out more information about them and see what they’re up to.
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Ability First is a wheelchair sports camp designed to provide instructional/recreational sports opportunities to youth with physical disabilities. Sports range from the beginner through both the junior and national levels of athletic competition. Evening programs are designed to provide opportunities for leisure and social activities.–Ability First Sports