Children's Circle
On 14 special Sundays throughout the year, trained specialists and a team of teen volunteers lead children, ages 4-18, through art, music, cooking, sports, and animal play. Through these experiences, children with special needs develop and practice important life skills in a comfortable setting catered to their specific needs.
At the heart of Children Circle programming, children with special needs socialize with specially trained teenage volunteer buddies, who engage them with their kindness and friendship. Positive interactions with 'neuro-typical' teens strengthen the children’s identity and self-esteem by giving them a sense of belonging within the community. These interactions benefit volunteers as well, teaching them leadership and compassion.
Parents benefit by receiving much needed respite. At Children's Circle, parents entrust their children in the care of qualified professionals, Friendship Circle staff, and their one-on-one teen buddies. While kids enjoy structured group activities, parents enjoy a few sacred moments of free time.
Sundays
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
(Volunteers: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM)
Children’s Circle Dates
October 15*
November 12, 19
December 3, 10
January 7, 21, 28
February 11, 25
March 3, 17, 31
May 5
At Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy
2186 High Ridge Road, Stamford
Children’s Circle Orientation NEW!
Sunday, October 15*
9:30 AM-12:30 PM Volunteer Orientation
11:00 AM-12:30 PM Family Orientation
At Bi Cultural Hebrew Academy
2186 High Ridge Road, Stamford
Families, please fill out these three forms: Registration , Medical Form , Waiver ,
Volunteers, sign up here
Scan and email to [email protected]