(*) partial Medicaid funded program for eligible participants
| Day | Program |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Club SPARC* |
| Horseback Riding* |
| Sunday | Intro to Sports* |
| Cheerleading* |
| Little Spirit |
| Magic of Music |
| Spirit |
| Kids Express |
A social skills & therapeutic recreation experience filled with laughter, friends and fun. Activities include music, art, games, lunchtime and more. Goals target: typical age recreation skills, self-esteem, attention, language, listening and managing frustration. Children are involved at their level of readiness in a positive, flexible environment.
| Place(s): | Pleasantville |
| Time(s): | Saturday 10:30am – 1:30pm |
| Cost: | Fall: $550/30 weeks Summer $150/5 weeks (Non-Medicaid fee-please inquire) |
| Start Dates: | Fall: 10/12/19 Summer 6/27/20 |
Individualized, adapted riding instruction helps participants develop independence, new accomplishments, balance, posture, concentration, self-esteem and a love for animals. Enjoy farm animals and grooming horses. Equestrian Special Olympics optional.
| Place(s): | Site 1- Putnam Valley Site 2- Cortlandt Manor |
| Time(s): | Lesson assigned 9:00, 9:45, 10:30am each Saturday |
| Cost: | $640 / 16 weeks Summer $240 / 6 weeks (Non-Medicaid fee-please inquire) |
| Start Dates: | Fall: 9/7/19 No class January-March Summer: 6/13/20 |
An adaptive sports program to give children with special needs the opportunity to play a variety of sports in an organized, safe environment with a teaching ratio of one staff member for every two participants. This program is designed for children ages 5-8.
| Place(s): | Solaris Sports Club 201 Veterans Rd, Yorktown, NY 10598 |
| Time(s): | Sunday 10:00am - 11:00am |
| Cost: | Fall: $240/12 weeks Spring: $240/12 weeks Summer: $120/6 weeks (Non-Medicaid fee-please inquire) |
| Start Dates: | Fall: 10/13/2019 Spring: TBD Summer: TBD |
An inclusive after-school recreation program that utilizes cooperative games, crafts, movement, music, and role play to enhance the social skills of elementary aged children, grades K-5.
| Place(s): | SPARC currently runs Kids Express programs in: Briarcliff School District Lakeland School District Somers School District Yorktown School District |
| Time(s): | One hour after school dismissal |
| Cost: | Varies by school district |
| Start Dates: | October - May of each academic school year. |
Our special education recreation programs for grades K-5 emphasize social skills while children enjoy unique games, crafts and role play. The curriculum addresses: making and being a good friend, dealing with social challenges, listening, sharing, following rules, understanding & expressing feelings and self-esteem.
| Place(s): | SPARC currently runs Little Spirit Programs in: Ardsley Dobbs Ferry |
| Time(s): | One hour after school dismissal |
| Cost: | Varies by school district |
| Start Dates: | October - May of each academic school year. |
Music specialists lead a lively, interactive, goal-oriented program, involving children in singing, movement and musical games. Small classes allow children to explore rhythm and rhyme, percussion instruments, and dramatic play. Our goals include: receptive and expressive language, social skills, improved attention and self-expression. This program can be designed and facilitated for any school age group with special needs, K-12.
| Place(s): | SPARC currently runs Magic of Music in: Eastchester High School Van Cortlandville Elementary |
| Time(s): | Varies by school district, during the school day or one hour after school following dismissal: |
| Cost: | Varies by school district: |
| Start Dates: | September - May of each academic school year. |
A fun time for middle and high school teens with special needs to socialize, build independence, confidence and self-esteem. SPIRIT is a lifeline for teens who have not had an appropriate way to participate in the after-school community. Activities may include: games, art, music, movement, discussions and other typical teen interests. SPARC helps students deal with social challenges, develop new interests and leisure skills.
| Place(s): | SPARC currently runs SPIRIT program in: Eastchester High School Ardsley High School |
| Time(s): | one hour after school dismissal |
| Cost: | Ardsley - $300 Eastchester - no fee, cost is covered by Medicaid respite + school district contribution |
| Start Dates: | September - May of each academic school year. Ardsley: 9/27/19 Eastchester: 9/24/19 |