(*) partial Medicaid funded program for eligible participants
| Day | Program |
|---|---|
| Monday | Golf Clinic* (summer only) |
| Life Skills (18+) | |
| Tuesday | Dinner Friends* |
| Healthy Me* | |
| Swim & Dine* (summer only) | |
| Wednesday | Bowling* |
| Music Beats* | |
| Thursday | Now We’re Cooking* |
| Yoga * | |
| Friday | Teen Time* |
| Saturday | Film Production Workshop* |
| Food, Flicks, and Friends* | |
| Horseback Riding* | |
| Movie Night* | |
| Tennis Hotshots* | |
| Totally Teens* |
SPARC Golf Clinics offer new and experienced golfers the opportunity to have fun as they receive personal instruction on the driving range and putting green. Participants learn how to setup their stance, pivot, swing, and control the flight of the golf ball, and play safely. Special Olympics are optional.
| Place(s): | Mohansic Golf Course, Yorktown, NY |
| Time(s): | Mondays from 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Cost: | $160 / 8 weeks (Non-Medicaid fee-please inquire) |
| Start Dates: | Summer 6/8/20 |
This SPARC program helps teens develop the necessary skills to engage in daily activities, including self-care, money management, career skills, and more.
| Place(s): | St. Christopher’s, White Plains |
| Time(s): | Monday 6:30 pm-8:00pm |
| Cost: | Fall: $600 / 24 weeks |
| Start Dates: | TBD |
What's better than enjoying an evening out on the town having dinner with friends? This SPARC program helps teens develop a sense of independence, as they practice healthy food choices, mealtime interaction and money management skills.
| Place(s): | Site 1 - Southern Westchester Restaurants Site 2 - Northern Westchester Restaurants |
| Time(s): | Tuesdays in Fall: 6:30 – 8:00pm, 2x monthly Mondays in Summer: 6:30-8:00pm, 2x monthly ***This program can be run opposite Tuesdays Healthy Me.*** |
| Cost: | Fall: $450/18 weeks Summer: $90/3 weeks (Non-Medicaid fee-please inquire) |
| Start Dates: | Summer: 7/6/20 (SWITCHES TO MONDAYS IN THE SUMMER) |
This program offers activities that are fun and interactive, as teens participate in Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, and meditation. Teens also learn the importance of developing healthy eating and the importance of nutrition.
| Place(s): | Yorktown |
| Time(s): | Tuesday in Fall 6:30 pm-8:00 pm, 2x monthly Monday in Summer 6:30-8:00pm, 2x monthly ***To be run opposite Tuesday of Dinner Friends.*** |
| Cost: | Fall: $300/18 weeks Summer: $75/3 weeks |
| Start Dates: | Summer Mondays, starting 7/13/20 |
Teens have fun as they cool off at the Junior Lake Pool for a social swim and then take a short walk into town to grab a bite at one of the many eateries there.
| Place(s): | Yorktown |
| Time(s): | Tuesday 5:30 – 8:00pm |
| Cost: | Summer: $150 / 6 weeks (Non-Medicaid fee-please inquire) |
| Start Dates: | Summer 6/23/20 |
Teens join their friends and play in the SPARC Bowling League. We help with instruction and practice techniques to help participants improve their score while they play 2 Games every week. Fall Special Olympics optional.
| Place(s): | SPINS Bedford Hills |
| Time(s): | Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00pm |
| Cost: | Fall: $650 / 30 weeks Summer: $150/6 weeks (Non-Medicaid fee-please inquire) |
| Start Dates: | Summer: 6/24/20 |
This spirited SPARC Teen social group comes together to enjoy listening to popular hits, sing, drum, and play a variety of instruments.
| Place(s): | Pleasantville |
| Time(s): | Wednesday 7:30 – 8:30pm |
| Cost: | Fall: $600/30 weeks Summer: $140/7 weeks |
| Start Dates: | Summer: 6/24/20 |
This SPARC Teens program helps develop participant skills in food preparation, kitchen safety and table setting, as they work with our instructors on healthy recipes they use to prepare their favorite snacks, entrees, veggies, salads, desserts, holiday meals, and international fare.
| Place(s): | Elmsford |
| Time(s): | Thursday 6:30 – 8:00pm |
| Cost: | Fall: $610/30 weeks Summer: $150/7 weeks (Non-Medicaid fee-please inquire) |
| Start Dates: | Summer: 6/4/20 |
SPARC Teens relax as the participate in the mind & body practice of Yoga and learn how to improve their balance, flexibility, strength, & breathing techniques.
| Place(s): | Yorktown Heights (YCCC) |
| Time(s): | Thursday 6:00 pm-7:00 pm |
| Cost: | $150 (respite price) ($225 non respite price) 5 weeks |
| Start Dates: | 2/13/20 |
SPARC Teens join with friends to engage in a wide range of social activities, including trips, games, dancing, cooking, special theme activities, sporting events, team building activities, parties, listening to music, enjoying snacks, and spending time with special guests.
| Place(s): | Site 1 - Pleasantville Site 2 - Dobbs Ferry Site 3 - Yorktown |
| Time(s): | Friday in the Fall 6:30 - 9:15 pm Tuesday + Thursday in the Summer 6:30-9:15pm |
| Cost: | Fall: $625/30 weeks Summer Tues & Thurs: $250/ 6 weeks (Non-Medicaid fee-please inquire) |
| Start Dates: | Summer: 6/23/20 |
SPARC’s production crew works with teens to create original scripts, learns camera techniques, lighting, directing, scenery/props and acting. Project production options include: Filming neighborhood events, biographies, fiction, movie reviews, music videos, animation, and interviews. Families are invited to our annual “Red Carpet Premiere.” Watch us on YouTube.com/SPARCIncTV
| Place(s): | Pleasantville |
| Time(s): | Saturdays 10:30am – 1:00pm |
| Cost: | Fall: $675 / 30 weeks Summer $150/6 weeks (Non-Medicaid fee-please inquire) |
| Start Dates: | Summer: 6/27/20 |
Teens participate in individualized, adapted riding instruction that helps them focus and develop independence, better balance and posture, improved self-esteem, and a love for animals. Participants also learn how to care for and groom horses. Equestrian Special Olympics optional.
| Place(s): | Site 1 - Putnam Valley Site 2 - Cortlandt Manor |
| Time(s): | Lessons assigned at intervals that start at 9:00am, 9:45am and 10:30am each Saturday. |
| Cost: | Fall: $640 /16 weeks Summer: $240/6 weeks (Non-Medicaid fee-please inquire) |
| Start Dates: | Summer: 6/13/20 |
Love going out on Saturday night? Our SPARC Teens develop independence, decision making and money management skills while watching and critiquing movies with friends.
| Place(s): | White Plains |
| Time(s): | 1st Saturday of each month, 6:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Cost: | Fall: $270/9 months, includes movie ticket Summer: $60/2 months (Non-Medicaid fee-please inquire) |
| Start Dates: | Summer: 7/11/20, 8/1/20 |
Love tennis? Our SPARC Tennis Hotshots offer lessons from a pro, for experienced players to starters, as they learn how to play, from setting up their stance to the proper grip, basic strokes, and volley and serve. These lessons help participants Improve their eye/hand coordination and motor skills in a fun, highly social atmosphere.
| Place(s): | Briarcliff Club Fit |
| Time(s): | Saturday 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Cost: | Fall: $200/30 weeks (Non-Medicaid fee-please inquire within) |
| Start Dates: | TBD |
The SPARC Totally Teens program offers high school teens a unique opportunity to enjoy activities include games, music, theme activities, lunch. Teens learn organization skills, how to handle money, reduce stress, develop good manners, become more independent, and learn about safety procedures. Local outings are scheduled throughout the year.
| Place(s): | Pleasantville |
| Time(s): | Saturday 10:15am – 1:15pm |
| Cost: | Fall: $550/30 weeks Summer $150/5 weeks (Non-Medicaid fee-please inquire) |
| Start Dates: | Summer 6/27/20 |
As SPARC continues to prioritize the health and safety of our participants, staff and the special needs community, we made the difficult decision in March to temporarily cancel our in-person programs to help do our part and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Even though our programs are on a PAUSE right now, SPARC has successfully continued to service the community by offering Virtual Programming to all of our participants. For 31 years, it has been our commitment to enrich the lives of people with special needs. We hope that you can help us continue our mission especially during this difficult time. DONATE NOW
Please note our main office remains closed but we are still reachable via our main line (914) 243-0583.
We are deeply grateful for your support of SPARC. Stay safe!