2024 Schedule
>> Sunday Circle
Time: Sundays from 10:30 am -2:30 pm
Dropoff & Pickup from: Chabad of Great Neck, 400 East Shore Road, Great Neck
Each week our children are escorted on a fun-filled trip by trained volunteers! Enjoy movement activities, create artistic masterpieces, and have new experiences in an accessible and inclusive environment carefully catered to each and every member.
>> Cooking Circle
Monday Evenings from 6:15 - 7:30 PM
Location: Chabad of Great Neck, 400 East Shore Road, Great Neck
Kids can take a tasty tour through the different blessings while learning kitchen basics and cooking tips.
>> Music Circle
Monday Evenings with Cooking Circle
Location: Chabad of Great Neck, 400 East Shore Road, Great Neck
Move to the beat and learn awesome dance moves with friends, volunteers, and our instructor,Morah Ronit.
>> Sports Circle
Thursday Evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Chabad of Great Neck GYM, 400 East Shore Road, Great Neck
The children have an opportunity to excel in their sports skills and strengthen their muscle tone, as well as gain independence and confidence, as they participate in a variety of professional sport activities. Together, they learn to work cooperatively and build self esteem.
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS:
>> *NEW* FCYP - Friendship Circle Young Professionals
Young adults with special needs get to together with peers and volunteers for a night of social activities, outings, and meeting new friends!
>> Birthday Club
Every birthday calls for celebration and at the Friendship Circle, we take it seriously! Each birthday party is celebrated with good friends in home or at the program of choice!
>> Friends @ Home
This unique weekly experience gives children with special needs the chance to develop friendships with teen volunteers where they are most comfortable—their own homes. Friendship is served with a dose of smiles when teen volunteers visit participating children in their homes each week for an hour of entertainment, fun, and most importantly, friendship.
>> Summer Camp
Participants experience all the best parts of camp while spending time with teen volunteers and friends for one week. Activities include trips, sports, games, crafts and more.
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Silverstein Hebrew Academy, 117 Cuttermill
Dates: August 2024 (check back for exact dates)
Call for more infomation - 516-654-6000
A look at numbers
225 families who have children with special needs benefit from our programs.
310 teenagers provide more than
20,000 friendship hours annually.