Special needs sports and extracurricular activities in the ...



Special needs sports and extracurricular activities in the NYC area

After School and Weekend Programs

(updated Fall 2011)

For more information, please use the contact information below each listing, or feel free to email msearfoorce@ for an electronic copy of this document (in Microsoft Word format).You can also visit for information about local programs. Asterisks (*) indicate programs we have participated in or worked with.

*SOFTBALL – Spring – April - June



See info on the Challenger League, ages 5-18

Late registration still available!

Sunday PM at 77th and Riverside

For more info or a registration form, please email wslittleleague@nyc. or info@.

*SOCCER – FALL Sept. – Nov.

West Side Soccer League



VIP League

Sunday PM at North Meadows in Central Park

Super Soccer Stars

Ages 2 and up, all disabilities.



212-877-7171

*BASKETBALL – WINTER

PS 163 gym



Champions Division starts December 4, 2010, register now!

*SWIMMING – SUMMER and year round

Bethesda Aquatics

citywide



*Free swim instruction for special needs children is offered during the summer by

NYC Parks Dept. Go to the link below for the latest information:

MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTION

GROUP OR PRIVATE Lessons

Fitness for Focus, Inc. provides karate instruction in Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights.

Multiple locations and schedule options.

See or call 646-213-1973 for more info.

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

*Daniel’s Music Foundation



Daniel’s Music Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides free music programs for people with disabilities, from 3 years old to adult in the New York City area.

|C/O The Trush Family |Tel: (212) 289-8912 (Daniel or Ken Trush) |

|1641 Third Avenue, #21A |Fax: (212) 534-5978 |

|New York, NY 10128 |Email: info@ |

Helping Hands Initiative

Music therapy, lessons and classes. Fee based on income.

All ages.

Julianna Farella, 718-356-4737

Innovative Piano

In home piano lessons, combines ABA with classical techniques.

All ages and disabilities, $50 per session.

1-800-997-7093



BOWLING

Through AHRC New York City, Saturdays October – May

All ages and disabilities

Alice McGlynn

212-780-2583

SOCIAL PROGRAMS

The Friendship Circle

All ages any disability

Holiday Programs, Sunday Circle*, Friends at Home

*Sunday Circle is a 2 hour monthly dropoff program, FREE, teen buddies and fun activities

info@

646-820-1066

Contact: Dina Shanowitz

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC

Ages 7-17 any disability

2 times per month

For more info call the Incredible Kids Program

Francy Henao at 212-686-2042, x229

SFF series at AMC Theaters

Monthly movies in a sensory friendly environment *

*volume lowered, lights turned up, noise okay

Next film, Nov. 5th Puss in Boots

SFF

email msearfoorce@ to receive notifications of group outings to these movies!

Achilles Track Club

Free walking/running/rolling club. Meets 2 times per month

Ages 5-21 and non-disabled siblings.

Karen Lewis 212-354-0300 x305

After school and Saturday Recreation Program

AMAC

Arts and crafts, games, etc.

Transportation provided, $1 per weekday and $2 per Saturday.

M-W, 2:30-4:30, Saturdays 9:00-3:00pm

Ages 8-14 with PDD or Autism

Bonnie Moses, 212-645-5005

*Cub Scout Pack 520

For all boys grades 1 and up, disabilities welcome. Very active troop. September – June. Tuesday evenings plus many extra activities including camp outs.



Pack Leader – Sylvia Stuard: sylviastuard@

SNACK



212-439-9996

All disabilities

free trial class offered

- after school and weekend activities, such as sports, yoga, swimming, social skills groups

JCC



334 Amsterdam Ave

New York, NY 10023

(646) 981-1665

All disabilities

- after school activities, support programs, lectures, workshops, camp fairs, special needs babysitting training course (offers contact information for special needs babysitters who have completed the course!)

92nd STREET Y



The Nesher Program offers after school and Saturday programs for children and teens with developmental disabilities. Children participate in art, science, music, cooking, movement, swimming, sports, dance and drama. Classes are ongoing and prorated. An interview with the director is required.

After school program runs from 2:30-5:30pm.

.Summer camp options are listed online as well

Nesher Saturday Classes:

Street Smarts

Call Melanie Mandel at 212.415.5626 or email mmandel@

East Harlem Council For Community Improvement

Year round Saturday recreation program – includes trips to movies, picnics, amusement parks, gym, sports, games etc. Free, Spanish speaking staff available.

All disabilities, age 8-21

Loretta Copeland 212-410-7707 x5238

Saturday Respite and February School Break

Kennedy Child Study Center

212-988-9500, Josephine Galloway or Rita Leo

Day trips to movies, museums, parks, etc. Spanish spoken.

Ages 3-12, all disabilities.

Exercise, Sports and Swimming

Kids Enjoy exercise Now (KEEN)

Swim, and 1:1 sports activities

Free, but application required.



212-768-6785, Nichole Cerimele

Ages 4-21, Saturdays

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ages 6 and up with families.

Art workshops including tour on scheduled Sundays October – May.

Call or email for info.

access@

212-650-2010

Museum of Modern Art

Various programs for all disabilities.

Ages 5 and up with family.

Carrie McGee, 212-408-6347

accessprograms@

Brooklyn Recreation program

OTSAR Family Services

Ages 5-21

Sundays from 9:30-2:30pm, some school holidays. Spanish spoken.

David Brody, 718-946-7301, x201

Recreation program for PDD/Autism in Queens

QSAC

Ages 5-13 with PDD or Autism diagnosis.

Transportation from Manhattan provided, Free.

Dita Ruc, 718-728-8476, x1418

UPCOMING SPECIAL NEEDS FAIRS AND EVENTS:

2011-2012 Café 163 meetings:

October 21 at 9:00AM – meeting at PS 163, Sports and Extracurricular Activities for Children with Special Needs

December 16 at 9:00AM – at PS 163, Winter Holiday Meeting with School and Family Resource Fair Handouts Available

2012

February 3 - Alternative Medicine Approaches for Special Needs with FREE Yoga Relaxation Session

April 27 – Guest speaker Lydia Wayman, *contingent on ticket sales* – go to or for more information.

SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL FAIR, OCTOBER 25, 2011, 5:30-7:30PM

or 646-505-5708 for more info

The JCC in Manhattan and YAI/NYL/LIFESTART partner to present the annual Special Needs School Fair. Representatives from preschools, elementary, middle, and high schools serving the New York City special needs community will be onsite to provide information and answers to your questions. School materials will be available.

FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE FAIR,

DECEMBER 1, 2011, 10:00-2:00PM

Church of St. Paul the Apostle, 405 West 59th St. at 9th Avenue

For parents, family members, People with developmental Disabilities, and professionals

Invaluable workshops

Info on services and supports from Over 90 service providers

Caregiver Extras

School Groups Must Preregister

FREE ADMISSION

SPECIAL CAMP FAIR 2012

Sat, 01/28/2012 - 11:00am - 3:00pm

Summer Programs for Children with Disabilities

FREE ADMISSION

Church of St. Paul the Apostle, 405 w. 59th Street at 9th Ave.

Sign Language provided

• Meet the camp directors

• Get a free copy Camps 2011-12

For more information call:

Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.

Hilda Melendez

212-677-4650 ext. 34

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