Jack Nadel Social Services Center
SPECIAL NEEDS
For over 30 years, the JCC has provided the community with services for those with special needs. Our approach is the person-centered model. We work with every child, teen and adult with special needs to reach their fullest potential, both developmentally and interpersonally. An individual assessment is required to determine an appropriate placement. Our staff is comprised of experienced professionals in the field of social work, special education and psychology, who possess a combination of clinical and recreational skills.
Partial funding for these programs is provided by:
- Office of People with Developmental Disabilities
- UJA Federation of New York
- J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation
- Seaver Foundation
- The Sheldon A. Sinett BASICS Fund of Sid Jacobson JCC
- Roslyn Savings Bank
- Rita & Frank Castagna
- Dot & Ed Slade Foundation
- Bettina Roberts Foundation
- Daniel Jordon Fiddle Foundation
- North Shore Autism Circle
For programs for high-functioning children, please click here. Programs for children with moderate disabilities can be found here.
S.O.U.R.C.E
Social Skills, Outreach, Understanding, Recreation, Camps and Education
S.O.U.R.C.E. offers supportive, challenging and creative programs for high functioning individuals. Programs are created to enhance self-image, foster interpersonal relationships and develop individual interests through socialization experiences.
Please fill out our SOURCE/Camp Kehilla Survey.
Socialization Groups
Itty Bitty Play Group
10 sessions
Begins October 10
Ages: 3–5 years
Sunday, 10:30-11:30am
Fee $300 / members $200
NEW! Tweens in Da Hood
Ages: Pre-teens
Join us in developing various social skills while having a fun and exciting time at the JCC and in community locations. Please note the fee for each outing is additional.
10 sessions
Begins October 10
Sunday, 12:00–2:00pm
Fee $350 / members $250
Teen Talk
Ages: 13–18 years
14 sessions
Begins October 5
Tuesday, 7:15–9:00pm
Fee $450 / members $350
Buddy Club
Ages: 6–10 years
10 sessions
Begins October 10
Sunday, 9:00–10:30am
Fee $350 / members $250
Wednesday Adult Social Club
Ages: 30+ years
14 sessions
Begins October 6
Wednesday, 7:00–9:00pm *NEW TIME*
For pricing information, please contact Sharon Hanover at ext. 148.
Thursday Young Adult Social Club
Ages: 18–30 years
14 sessions
Begins October 7
Thursday, 7:15–9:00pm
Fee $25 per session or $350 for semester
Girls Just Wanna Have FUN!
Ages: Pre-teen and teen girls
7 sessions
Meets twice a month
Begins October 4
Monday, 5:30–6:30pm
Fee $225 / members $125
NEW! Making Memories Scrapbooking Class
Ages: Pre-teens and teens
Create a book of your favorite memories.
7 sessions
Meets twice a month
Begins October 18
Monday, 5:30–6:30pm
Fee $250 / members $150
Cartooning
Ages: Pre-teens and teens
Learn to draw your favorite animated character!
14 sessions
Begins October 7
Thursday, 5:15–6:15pm
Fee $350 / members $250
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Get Fit
Ages: Teens and young adults
Participate in aerobic activities while increasing coordination, balance and movement.
13 sessions
Begins October 16
Saturday, 5:45–6:45pm
Fee $400 / members $300
EXPANDED!
Kehilla Saturday Mini Day Camp
Ages: 5–17
A mini day camp for children and teens with special needs. Reunite with your past camp friends and come join us to make new ones. Participate in sports, art therapy, yoga, tae kwon do, swimming and much more.
Meets twice a month
Begins October 16
Saturday, 2:30–5:30pm
Full semester
13 sessions
Fee $600 / members $500
Half semester
6 sessions
Fee $400 / members $300
Saturday Night Teen Lounge
Ages: 12–16
13 sessions
Begins October 16
Saturday, 7:00–9:00pm
Fee $20 / members $10 per session
Saturday Night Young Adult Lounge
Ages: 17–25
13 sessions
Begins October 16
Saturday, 7:00–9:00pm
Fee $20 / members $10 per session
NEW! “SJJCC’s Got Talent” Drama Club
Ages: Pre-teens and teens
Do you love to sing, dance and act? It’s your turn to shine on our stage at the JCC. We customize our program to give each child the opportunity to gain confidence while building their skills, demonstrating their unique talents and having fun.
13 sessions
Begins October 6
Saturday, 1:30–2:30pm
Fee $350 / members $250
Shooting Stars
A basketball clinic for children, teens and young adults with special needs. Each participant is paired with a typical mentor. For more information, contact Danielle Slade at ext. 175.
14 sessions
Begins November 7
Ages: 5–12
Sunday, 10:30–11:30am
Ages: 13–21
Sunday, 11:45am–12:45pm
VACATION PROGRAMS
Save the dates! For more information, please refer to our vacation brochure or contact Danielle Slade at ext. 175.
Columbus Day–Monday, October 11
Election Day–Tuesday, November 2
Veteran’s Day–Wednesday, November 11
December Break–December 27–30
Martin Luther King Day–Monday, January 17
February Break–February 21–25
Passover Break–April 21 & 22
SATELLITE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
For more information, contact Sharon Hanover at ext. 148.
Herricks After-School Enrichment “Inclusion” Program
In cooperation with the Herricks School District, we offer elementary school-aged children an opportunity to participate in after-school enrichment programs with typical peers.
Garden City Social Skills Program
In cooperation with the Garden City School District, we offer a social skills program held for elementary school-aged special needs children.
Port Washington
In cooperation with the Port Washington School District, we offer elementary school-aged children an opportunity to participate in after-school enrichment programs with typical peers in an inclusion setting.
Jericho
In cooperation with the Jericho School District, we offer elementary school-aged children an opportunity to participate in enrichment programs held at Bernice Jacobson Day School & Camp.
R.A.V.E.
Respite, After-School, Vocational Experience
R.A.V.E. serves children, teens and adults with autism and other cognitive and developmental delays, who are of a moderate functioning level. These programs offer individuals the opportunity to participate in recreational and vocational activities, building social and daily life skills.
For more information, contact Director of Respite Services, 516-484-1545, ext. 178.
After-School Respite Programs
Ages: 5–21
Daily after school program held at Sid Jacobson JCC. OPWDD eligibility required. Funded by OPWDD.
Monday–Friday, 3:15–5:15pm
Boost! Programs
A socialization program based on the TEACCH method, using visual supports and typical peer buddies. Payment plans are available for Boost! Programs.
Little Boost!
Ages: 7–12 years
14 sessions
Begins October 6
Wednesday, 4:00–5:30pm and
Sunday, 10:00–11:30am
Fee $800 / members $700
Big Boost!
Ages: 13–18 years
28 sessions
Begins October 5
Tuesday, 5:30–7:30pm & Thursday,
5:30–7:30pm
Fee $800 / members $700
WEEKEND PROGRAMS
NEW! SUNDAY PROGRAM!
Camp R.A.V.E.
A mini day camp for children and teens with Autism and other special needs who are at a mild to moderate functioning level. Participate in sports, art therapy, yoga, Tae Kwon Do, Zumba, swimming and more. For more information, contact Lisa Warren at ext. 215.
13 sessions
Meets twice a month
Begins September 26
Sunday, 12:30–4:30pm
Saturday Night Respite
Ages: 10–21
An evening of recreation for your children and three hours of respite for your family. This program requires OPWDD eligibility.
Begins October 16
Saturday, 6:00–9:00pm
NEW! Sports Mania
Come to an afternoon full of various sports activities. Learn sports skills such as soccer, volleyball, baseball, track and field. For more information, contact Sharon Hanover at ext. 148 or Danielle Slade at ext. 175.
THE FAMILY DEPOT
Family Depot is geared to meet the wide array of needs which families have when their family member has special needs. Questions, concerns, information and support are offered through support groups and educational workshops.
For more information on The Family Depot programs, contact Michelle Laser at ext. 200.
The P.I.T. (PARENTS IN TRANSITION) STOP
Professionally-led support group offered for parents of teens who are transitioning out of the educational system.
First Tuesday of each month
Begins September 7
6:30-8:00pm
FREE
The First Stop
Professionally-led group offered for parents of newly diagnosed/classified children. For more information, contact Sharon Hanover at ext. 148.
Third Thursday of the month
5:30–7:00pm
FREE
Sib Station
Professionally-led social group offered for siblings of special needs children. Siblings visit different community “stations” such as trips to restaurants, bowling, etc. to have fun and share their experiences. For more information, contact Danielle Slade at ext. 175.
Fee $20 / members $10 per session plus trip plus the cost of each trip
All Aboard
Workshop/lecture series geared to address current issues, trends and life events which all families need to learn about. For more information, contact Michelle Laser, LCSW. at ext. 200.
UPCOMING EVENTS
A poetry reading by poets and persons with disabilities based on the anthology Perspectives, Poetry Concerning Autism and Other Disabilities. An open-mic will be offered for poets in the JCC’s Special Needs Programs.
Thursday, November 18, 7:00–9:00pm
SUMMER CAMPS
Kehilla Day Camp
A summer day camp for high-functioning special needs children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, speech and language delays and mood disorders. The camp is located in a beautiful, woodsy setting on the nearby Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds.
Kehilla Kayf at Roundlake
A special needs sleep away camp for high-functioning special needs children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, speech and language delays, and mood disorders held through the New Jersey Y's Roundlake Camp in Lake Como, Pennsylvania.
Kehilla Vocation Experience
A six week vocational program, for high functioning teens and young adults with special needs, who receive placements provided at community job sites to learn basic job skills. Recreational and social skill-building experiences are incorporated. this program is based out of the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds.
NEW! Camp Kehilla at Camp Jacobson
The camp fun continues for one more week! Come join us and participate in a one-week post-Kehilla program held at Bernice Jacobson Day School & Camp, our Brookville campus which features swimming pools, playgrounds, sports fields and creative arts.
NEW! Camp R.A.V.E.
We are excited to announce that this year we will be offering a new end-of-summer, one-week "R.A.V.E. Respite Camp" program! This daily camp runs Monday, August 22-Friday, August 26 at Bernice Jacobson Day School & Camp, our Brookville campus. This unique R.A.V.E. Summer Respite Camp provides fun camping activities for children and teens, while offering respite to families at the end of summer before school resumes. This program is funded by OPWDD and may require OPWDD eligibility.
For more information, contact Sharon Hanover, ext. 148, Danielle Slade, ext. 175 or Lisa Warren at ext. 215.
Michelle Laser, Program Director of Special Needs, 516-484-1545, ext. 200, mlaser@sjjcc.org
