Variety the Childrens Charity of St. Louis

Description

This unique program offers a fully inclusive opportunity unlike anything else in the country. Children of all abilities participate together in Variety Theatre, Variety Children's Chorus and Variety Dance the three key entities of this program that give each child the chance to build confidence in the spotlight.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Required Documents

- Physician Report - Proof of Income for Parent/Guardians - Application

Eligibility

Ages 21 years and under with and without disabilities

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit Website To Apply

Languages

- English - Able to provide interpreter

Service Area

- Pike, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles, Gasconade, Franklin, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson, Crawford, Washington, Iron, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Fayette, Bond, Madison, St. Clair, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Washington, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois

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Description

Variety's fully inclusive Performing Arts programs bring together kids and teens with and without disabilities, giving them the chance to shine. These free programs not only teach new skills such as singing, acting and dancing, but also foster friendships and build each child's confidence.

Hours

Monday Evenings - Call For Hours

Required Documents

Completed Application

Eligibility

Ages 21 years and under with disabilities

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit Website To Apply

Languages

English

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

- Pike, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles, Gasconade, Franklin, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson, Crawford, Washington, Iron, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Fayette, Bond, Madison, St. Clair, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Washington, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois

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Description

Offers a dance and chorus program for individuals with and without disabilities who want to learn skills and coordination for dance or chorus.

Hours

Call For Days/Hours

Required Documents

- Physician Report - Proof of Income for Parent/Guardians - Application

Eligibility

Ages 21 years and under with and without disabilities

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit Website To Apply

Languages

- English - Able to provide interpreter

Service Area

- Pike, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles, Gasconade, Franklin, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson, Crawford, Washington, Iron, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Fayette, Bond, Madison, St. Clair, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Washington, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois

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Description

Therapy is often critical for children to improve strength, endurance, and mobility, while also increasing his or her level of independence at home and school. Variety's TherHappy Kids program offers access to both in-person and virtual physical, occupational, speech, aqua, or hippotherapy sessions, providing flexibility and consistent coverage to Variety Kids, regardless of the family's ability to pay.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

- Physician Report - Proof of Income for Parent/Guardians - Application

Eligibility

Age 21 years and under with special needs

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit Website To Apply

Languages

- English - Able to provide interpreter

Service Area

- Pike, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles, Gasconade, Franklin, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson, Crawford, Washington, Iron, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Fayette, Bond, Madison, St. Clair, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Washington, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois

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Description

Provides medical equipment for children with special needs. Supplies include leg braces, wheelchairs, hearing aids, van lifts and more.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

- Physician Report - Proof of Income for Parent/Guardians - Application

Eligibility

Age 21 years and under with special needs

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit Website To Apply

Languages

- English - Able to provide interpreter

Service Area

- Pike, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles, Gasconade, Franklin, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson, Crawford, Washington, Iron, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Fayette, Bond, Madison, St. Clair, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Washington, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Therapy is often critical for children to improve strength, endurance, and mobility, while also increasing his or her level of independence at home and school. Variety's TherHappy Kids program offers access to both in-person and virtual physical, occupational, speech, aqua, or hippotherapy sessions, providing flexibility and consistent coverage to Variety Kids, regardless of the family's ability to pay.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

- Physician Report - Proof of Income for Parent/Guardians - Application

Eligibility

Age 21 years and under with special needs

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit Website To Apply

Languages

- English - Able to provide interpreter

Service Area

- Pike, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles, Gasconade, Franklin, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson, Crawford, Washington, Iron, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Fayette, Bond, Madison, St. Clair, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Washington, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois

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Description

Comprised of 15 Variety families, the Council meets monthly with Variety staff members to provide insight and guidance on current and future Variety programming.

Hours

Last Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm

Required Documents

Application

Eligibility

Parent or caregiver of a child with a disability

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

- Call or Visit Website To Apply - Sessions are held virtually

Languages

English

Service Area

- Pike, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles, Gasconade, Franklin, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson, Crawford, Washington, Iron, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Fayette, Bond, Madison, St. Clair, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Washington, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Therapy is often critical for children to improve strength, endurance, and mobility, while also increasing his or her level of independence at home and school. Variety's TherHappy Kids program offers access to both in-person and virtual physical, occupational, speech, aqua, or hippotherapy sessions, providing flexibility and consistent coverage to Variety Kids, regardless of the family's ability to pay.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

- Physician Report - Proof of Income for Parent/Guardians - Application

Eligibility

Age 21 years and under with special needs

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit Website To Apply

Languages

- English - Able to provide interpreter

Service Area

- Pike, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles, Gasconade, Franklin, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson, Crawford, Washington, Iron, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Fayette, Bond, Madison, St. Clair, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Washington, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Therapy is often critical for children to improve strength, endurance, and mobility, while also increasing his or her level of independence at home and school. Variety's TherHappy Kids program offers access to both in-person and virtual physical, occupational, speech, aqua, or hippotherapy sessions, providing flexibility and consistent coverage to Variety Kids, regardless of the family's ability to pay.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

- Physician Report - Proof of Income for Parent/Guardians - Application

Eligibility

Age 21 years and under with special needs

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit Website To Apply

Languages

- English - Able to provide interpreter

Service Area

- Pike, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles, Gasconade, Franklin, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson, Crawford, Washington, Iron, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Fayette, Bond, Madison, St. Clair, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Washington, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois

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Description

Provides recreational programs for children with a developmental disability.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

- Physician Report - Proof of Income for Parent/Guardians - Application

Eligibility

Ages 21 years and under with a developmental disability

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

- Pike, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles, Gasconade, Franklin, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson, Crawford, Washington, Iron, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Fayette, Bond, Madison, St. Clair, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Washington, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Planned by Variety Families for Variety Families, Variety Family Social Groups are open to Variety Kids and their families. This Variety Family Council program is intended to give area children and teens with disabilities a chance to socialize while participating in various in-person and virtual activities as well as outings throughout the area. Activities have included virtual hangouts and game nights, trips to the movies, bowling, playing at the park, and more. During the pandemic, Social Groups have shifted to a completely online format, with plans to move back to in-person outings as soon as it is safe to do so. Families participating in Social Groups are also the first to be offered complimentary tickets to community-sponsored events and attractions when they are occasionally made available to Variety St. Louis.

Hours

Call For Days/Hours

Required Documents

- Physician Report - Application

Eligibility

Ages 21 years and under with a disability

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit Website To Apply

Languages

- English - Able to provide interpreter

Service Area

- Pike, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles, Gasconade, Franklin, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson, Crawford, Washington, Iron, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Fayette, Bond, Madison, St. Clair, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Washington, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Provides information about specialized services to families with a child that has a developmental disability. Services may include but are not limited too physical, occupational and speech therapy, workshops, support groups, and more.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Required Documents

- Physician Report - Proof of Income for Parent/Guardians - Application

Eligibility

Families with a child under 21 years older with a developmental disability

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit Website To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

- Pike, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles, Gasconade, Franklin, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson, Crawford, Washington, Iron, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Fayette, Bond, Madison, St. Clair, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Washington, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Therapy is often critical for children to improve strength, endurance, and mobility, while also increasing his or her level of independence at home and school. Variety's TherHappy Kids program offers access to both in-person and virtual physical, occupational, speech, aqua, or hippotherapy sessions, providing flexibility and consistent coverage to Variety Kids, regardless of the family's ability to pay.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

- Physician Report - Proof of Income for Parent/Guardians - Application

Eligibility

Age 21 years and under with special needs

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit Website To Apply

Languages

- English - Able to provide interpreter

Service Area

- Pike, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles, Gasconade, Franklin, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson, Crawford, Washington, Iron, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Fayette, Bond, Madison, St. Clair, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Washington, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois

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Description

Provides a free day camp experience to kids and teens with special needs throughout the St. Louis region. Camp makes it possible for Variety Kids to have exciting adventures and meet lifelong friends.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 3:00pm - Monday, June 3, 2024 - Friday, July 19, 2024

Required Documents

- Physician Report - Proof of Income for Parent/Guardians - Application

Eligibility

- Adventure camp is 4-16 years with disabilities - Teen camp is ages 14-20 years with disabilities

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

- Call to Register - Waiting List is open

Languages

English

Service Area

- Pike, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles, Gasconade, Franklin, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson, Crawford, Washington, Iron, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Fayette, Bond, Madison, St. Clair, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Washington, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois

Geography Served