Special Needs
New Horizons after school program for children with Special Needs
Monday-Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm
Ages 4-13
Our Kings Bay Y after school inclusion program for children with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities and other developmental disabilities is a safe and supportive group setting that provides individual attention, academic enrichment, fun activities that encourages children to socialize and have lots of fun with the supervision of a highly trained and professional staff.
Children participate in various activities that include:
- Homework assistance
- Music and dramatic play
- Arts and crafts
- Sports including Recreational swimming twice a week in our Olympic size pool with certified instructors along other activities that promote learning and skill development.
A licensed special education professional is available for free to help parents and discuss any concerns and/or needs confidentially.
START DATE FOR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM September 6, 2012 and ends on June 25, 2013
- Program available 5 days a week from 3pm- 6pm
- A snack is distributed daily and extended hours available
Free transportation from: PS. 52, PS.153, PS.193, PS.194, PS.197, PS.206, PS. 216, PS. 222, PS.236, PS.254, PS.255, PS. 277, PS.312, IS. 234
- HRA/ACD vouchers are accepted
- Mini camps when schools are closed
Resource room will be available for homework for children from any other after-school program at the Kings Bay Y.
In order to assure that classes are comprised of a group of children who will optimally benefit from the program, a brief intake process has been devised.
Contact: Daniel Zeltser or Karen Bukhatetsky-Fontana
Phone: 718-648-7703 ext. 223
E-Mail: info@kingsbayy.org
Sunday Funday Program
Ages 4-12 years old
Sundays 9:30 am – 11:30 am
STARTING February 24th- June 16th (no calss on March 24th and 31st)
Our SUNDAY FUNDAY program is for children from ages 4-12 years old. The program is for children with special needs that have Learning Disabilities, Developmental Disorders and children with Autistic Spectrum disorders.
Activities include art, drama, sports, music, dance, cooking, yoga, computers, reading, and lots of other fun games and activities with the supervision of a highly trained and professional staff. Our program enriches the children in building various communication skills, engages the kids in social interaction all the while kids are in a focused surrounding and are having fun!
Our program also includes weekly swimming sessions with a W.S.I. certified counselor.
FEES: Members: $245; Non-members: $295
Registration is ongoing throughout the session.
In order to assure that classes are comprised of a group of children who will optimally benefit from the program, a brief intake process has been devised.
Contact: Karen Bukhatetsky-Fontana or Dara Fein
Phone: 718-648-7703 ext. 223
E-Mail: info@kingsbayy.org
Application: Click Here
Class Schedule: Click here
The program is funded by UJA-Federation of New York, the New York Community Trust and the J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation.
Family Yoga for Children with special needs
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Yoga gives kids strength, removes stress, and builds confidence.
Kids benefit from regular practices that promote health and emotional balance. Yoga can empower young people and also help them develop empathy and compassion. Our yoga classes will lead kids and families on the path toward a calm and balanced mind, as well as help build a strong, healthy and flexible body-- tools that can be used in everyday life!
For children who struggle with social skills, the communication, empathy and support highlighted in partner yoga can help establish the foundation for healthy relationships.
- Improve focus and concentration
- Develop strength, balance, flexibility and coordination
- Build self-esteem and confidence
- Develop calmness and relaxation
- Cultivate healthy habits and techniques for self-health
- Release tension and stress
Family yoga classes incorporate individual and partner yoga poses, breathing and relaxation techniques into a playful experience that you can enjoy together as a family!
This program is for children ages 5 and up together with a parent or guardian. Our yoga instructor has an extensive background working with special needs children and is a former gymnast and ballroom dancer. Her class incorporates dance movements with chanting, meditation, and breathing techniques.
Price: $12 child ages 5-14 / $10 adult Introduction Rates
Contact: Karen Bukhatetsky-Fontana
Phone: 718-648-7703 ext. 223
E-Mail: Karen@kingsbayy.org
Application: Click Here
Parent Support Group
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This community-based program is for parents of children with special needs. Parent support group sessions focus on a range of topics relating to children’s developmental disabilities, including sharing development and play-time ideas for children.
The Group is a free supportive get-together for parents and families, caregivers and legal guardians with children on the autism spectrum. Participants are given the opportunity to share knowledge and experiences with each other. While the support group is in session, child care can be arranged for children and siblings of the participants in the support group.
Meets once a month
Contact: Karen Bukhatetsky-Fontana ext. 223
Private Swimming lessons are available for Children with special needs
Swimming incorporates games, muscle movements activities, sensory integration techniques; all while addressing individual needs and more self-control, and, in many instances, improved behavioral outcomes.
Contact: Eugene 718-648-7703 ext. 221 or Karen Bukhatetsky-Fontana ext. 223
Resource Library
The Kings Bay Y is happy to offer a variety of books related to special needs for review as part of the library.
Click Here for List of Books
Contact: Karen Bukhatetsky-Fontana ext. 223
CLASSP Program
What is CLASSP?
The Consortia for Learning and Service to Special Populations (CLASSP) was created in response to the growing interests of the special needs community. CLASSP is a collaborative project of nine New York community based organizations. CLASSP has helped over 175 high school students transform the lives of hundreds of children with disabilities and receive valuable job experience.
Internship Description
CLASSP is a year-long internship designed to provide select high school and college students new skills and approaches of working with special needs children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Upon completion of the program, high school students receive 1 college credit and a stipend and college students receive between 3 and 6 elective credits and a stipend. Students who are interested in working with ASD children are eligible for future employment opportunities.
Applying their new skills and individual talents, students help our special needs children develop their strengths through creative play, dance, arts & crafts, yoga, story time and more.
Contact: Dara
Phone: 718-648-7703 ext. 223
E-Mail: info@kingsbayy.org
Services for children 2-4
The Kings Bay YM-YWHA Preschool is happy to accept children (ages 2 – 4) who have been diagnosed with Special Needs through Early Intervention or through the CPSE (Committee on Preschool Special Education). Several of our children receive itinerant services including SEIT, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech. If you do not currently have a provider for these services, we can assist you in obtaining one. In addition, if your child has not been evaluated but you have concerns, we can help you to arrange the evaluation.
Contact: Susan Kaminsky
Phone: 718-648-7703 ext. 211
E-Mail: info@kingsbayy.org
Click Here for: Speech Therapy Brooklyn at the Kings Bay Y
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