Sunshine Superstars
This Afterschool program is for children with special needs currently in Kindergarten to 6th grade from ages 5 – 12 who are developmentally disabled.
Our fully mainstreamed program serves youngsters who demonstrate developmental disabilities and/or are limited with their social emotional growth. We provide services to children with classifications of Learning Disability, Speech and Language Disability, Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD-NOS), Autism (mild to moderate), Attention Deficit Disorder(ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Downs Syndrome, Intellectual Disability (mild to moderate).
This inclusion special needs after school program is designed to address the needs of the student by providing close counselor to participant supervision. The children are integrated into the appropriate group setting and have the opportunity to participate in all program activities. We work with parents and students to address and encourage social emotional goals.
Children will participate in an enriched curriculum of classes and clubs including arts & crafts, drama, music, basketball, floor hockey, bowling, soccer, cooking, photography, homework help and more.
Children must be capable of handling a mainstream experience with counselor support. An interview must be conducted and an IEP submitted prior to enrollment.
For more information: Kim Viade, Director 718-882-4000 ext. 391