The JCC is a community partner in enhancing the social, emotional and physical developmental needs of, and facilitating a sense of empowerment and independence in, children, teens and adults with physical, developmental, neurological, learning and mental health challenges.
For more information about JCC Special Needs programs and services, contact the Special Needs Services team at
617-558-6508.
Classes and Programs
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JCC Grossman Camp,
Sunday, March 11, 2012
2-4pm
Day camp for boys and girls ages 4-1/2 to 15
A place to be active, a place to make friends and a place for building skills and community. Seventy-five acres of the pine-studded Hale Reservation in Westwood make Grossman Camp the perfect setting for activities on land and water! Bus transportation to and from a variety of pre-determined locations throughout Greater Boston. Extended day is available at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC (Newton), the JCC office in Metrowest (Framingham), and at Temple Sinai (Sharon). For more information, contact grossman@jccgb.org or 617-244-5124.
Leventhal-Sidman JCC,
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 6:30-9pm
Designed for teens and adults with disabilities, and for their friends.
Community seder led by Mark Sokoll, JCC President/CEO, and songleader Micah Shapiro. Buffet dinner catered by Dushez Kosher Catering.
As we celebrate our freedom, let us help members of our community realize their dream of freedom from hunger. Please bring a non-perishable food item, to be donated to Needham Community Council.
For information and to register, contact 617-558-6548 or 617-558-6508
Sponsored by The Special Needs Professionals Commitee of the Greater Boston Jewish Community, comprised of: Friend 2 Friend of the Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters; JCCs of Greater Boston Special Needs Services; Jewish Family and Children's Service; Jewish Vocational Service; Gateways: Access to Jewish Education; Jewish Community Relations Council, under the aegis of Combined Jewish Philanthropists, with support from K'sharim: Connecting People with Disabilities to Jewish Life and The Morris J. and Betty Kaplun Foundation.
LSJCC,
Start Date: 03/27/2012, End Date: 06/05/2012, Time: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM
Weekly swimming class adapted for children and teens (ages 2 - 22) with developmental, neurological, physical and emotional needs. Half-hour sessions grouped by skill levels. Taught by an experienced adapted aquatics instructor. Sessions scheduled in coordination with the instructor.
Online registration is not available for this program. Please contact Janis Robbins for more information at 617-558-6507 or at jrobbins@jccgb.org.
LSJCC,
Start Date: 03/28/2012, End Date: 06/06/2012, Time: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM
Weekly swimming class adapted for children and teens (ages 2 - 22) with developmental, neurological, physical and emotional needs. Half-hour sessions grouped by skill levels. Taught by an experienced adapted aquatics instructor. Sessions scheduled in coordination with the instructor.
Online registration is not available for this program. Please contact Janis Robbins for more information at 617-558-6507 or at jrobbins@jccgb.org.
LSJCC,
Start Date: 03/29/2012, End Date: 06/07/2012, Time: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM
Weekly swimming class adapted for children and teens (ages 2 - 22) with developmental, neurological, physical and emotional needs. Half-hour sessions grouped by skill levels. Taught by an experienced adapted aquatics instructor. Sessions scheduled in coordination with the instructor.
Online registration is not available for this program. Please contact Janis Robbins for more information at 617-558-6507 or at jrobbins@jccgb.org.
LSJCC,
Start Date: 04/01/2012, End Date: 06/03/2012, Time: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
For young adults ages 18 to 30 with mild-moderate challenges, this program will include a variety of leisure-time activities within and outside of the JCC. With the assistance of advisors, participants will enjoy the independence of negotiating ideas for activities and sharing group experiences with their peers. Participants pay for out-of-Center activities. Group leaders are Branna Robinson and Liz O'Brien. For more information, please contact Judy Pearl at 617-558-6508 or jpearl@jccgb.org.
MetroWest,
Start Date: 04/01/2012, End Date: 06/03/2012, Time: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
A group for adults with moderate special needs, offering a variety of activities desiigned to enhance social skills and independence within the community. Going out to dinner, bowling, art projects and baking are just a few of the activities the group will enjoy together. Participants pay for outside activities. The group leaders are Cindy Campbell and Charlotte Ruskin.
LSJCC,
Start Date: 04/02/2012, End Date: 06/11/2012, Time: 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
Weekly swimming class adapted to the needs
of adults with physical challenges. Taught by a
certified aquatics instructor, the class offers exercise
and socialization to swimmers and non-swimmers
in an accessible and supportive environment.
LSJCC,
Start Date: 04/02/2012, End Date: 06/11/2012, Time: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
Weekly swimming class adapted for children and teens (ages 2 - 22) with developmental, neurological, physical and emotional needs. Half-hour sessions grouped by skill levels. Taught by an experienced adapted aquatics instructor. Sessions scheduled in coordination with the instructor.
Online registration is not available for this program. Please contact Janis Robbins for more information at 617-558-6507 or at jrobbins@jccgb.org.
LSJCC,
Start Date: 04/02/2012, End Date: 06/11/2012, Time: 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
This class is geared for children ages 7-12. A program that uses games to help develop basic motor skills such as kicking, dribbling, throwing and catching while participants learn the importance of teamwork through cooperative play. This class is taught by Matthew Kuklentz.