On June 6, 2009 the
Kiwanis Club of Chatsworth sponsored a play date at Brandon’s Village with integrated play, face painting, arts & crafts, entertainment, and lunch. Brandon's Buddies gives children with disabilities the opportunity to play with their typically-able peers, while giving their parents a chance to share experiences and advice with other parents/caregivers. It gives children without disabilities the chance to get to know their peers and gain greater awareness and compassion.
Brandon's Buddies Photos
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Brandon's Buddies is a program of
The K.E.N. Project. A free kids club that meets every month at Gates Canyon Park in Calabasas. This playground, which is the first fully-accessible playground in the region, was made possible thanks to the Friedman Charitable Foundation, the City of Calabasas, the Las Virgenes Special Education P.T.A. and Shane's Inspiration.
Brandon’s Village Gates Canyon Park The 7 acre park was acquired in 1993 which includes picnic areas with barbeques, fitness course, children's play area, basketball court, tennis courts, and open grass area. The Park and the Recreation Division can be reached at (818) 880-6461.Designed by Shane’s Inspiration, a non-profit organization that designs and builds universally accessible playgrounds, Brandon’s Village features playground equipment is over 70% independently playable for children with disabilities and also provides meaningful and stimulating play opportunities for able-bodied children.
Gates Canyon Park
25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Calabasas, CA 91302
