Our Objective

Kid Quest is an all-inclusive friendship group that is devoted to bringing unique experiences to individuals with unique needs. We believe it is essential for individuals with unique needs to participate in the activities of their choosing, to integrate into pre-existing mainstream recreational programs and to learn social skills with same age peers, through shared experiences.

It is the intent of Kid Quest to design adventures that inspire participants to explore the environment around them with confidence and companionship. Kid Quest staff will identify the unique interests and needs of each participant through interviews with the participant and family. The job of the Kid Quest directors will be to identify, integrate, and support individuals with unique needs so they may fully participate in community programs, as well as in Kid Quest events and clubs, which offer new and exciting experiences in Santa Cruz County. 

The objectives are: to provide adequate modifications and supports to each participant so that they may be successful in the activity of their choosing; to facilitate the transition into a mainstream activity; to provide adequate modifications and supports to each participant so that they may be successful in the mainstream group; to train the community in acceptance and support through community outreach and community service; to train Kid Quest staff and consultants how to adapt activities and equipment; to provide support to families; and to train existing community program directors and their staff in adaptations and supports so that Individuals with unique needs may participate to the best of their abilities.