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Programs
All NYFAC recreational programming except swimming are fully integrated community based programs. Children with Autism are paired or play with their typically developing peers. Supervised by parents and guided by professionals in that recreational area. All NYFAC recreational programs include full family participation. Parents, typically developing siblings, as well as Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, nieces and nephews are welcome. Everyone is encouraged to participate in all aspects of our recreational programs. These programs are not designed to be respite. They require family participation.
ALL NYFAC RECREATION PROGRAMS MEET THE STANDARDS FOR RE-IMBURSEMENT FROM OMRDD FOR YOUR CHILD WITH A DISABILITY ONLY!
PLEASE TAKE NOTE NYFAC DOES NOT RUN ALL THESE PROGRAMS AT THE SAME TIME. MOST ARE SEASONAL. PLEASE WATCH THE WEB SITE FOR DETAILS..... (You must be a member family to participate in any NYFAC programs)
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Bowling
this program is offered both in Brooklyn and in Queens Kids bowl, shoes included. This program is great for teaching social interaction
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR SPONSORS! If we find a sponsor program fee will be waived
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Tennis
This program is a 8 week program. Children learn basic fundamentals of tennis. It is offered Saturday mornings from 8:00am -9:00 am @ The United Stated Tennis Association in Flushing Meadows, Corona Park, Queens, NY. will return in Fall
2006
READ
THE ARTICLE THAT APPEARED
IN TENNIS WEEK ABOUT OUR
PROGRAM
BROOKLYN TENNIS
Oceanview Tennis Center Bay Parkway and the Belt
will return in
January 2007
This program is great for teaching social interaction.
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Swimming
PLACE: Twelve Townes YMCA 570 Jamaica Avenue Brooklyn NY
It is open to NYFAC family members. This program is a one-on-one swimming program. One child, one parent supervised by a swimming instructor
(This
program has been
postponed due to pool
issues)
$30 program fee per child
(CALL THE OFFICE TO ENROLL We must have at least six families in order to run this program)
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Judo
This program is a six month structured program which revolves around discipline and coordinational exercises. This program is great for teaching patience turn taking and social interaction.
(Classes now forming for September
2006)
Call office for more details. 718-641-3441.
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Creative movement
This is a 6 week program. It revolves around social interaction and dance. It is free to NYFAC family members. This program is great for teaching social interaction. This program is offered to you in a partnership with STARS Youth Center. (coming soon
Fall 2006)
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Little league
Children learn basic fundamentals of baseball. This is a twelve week program. All children are awarded trophies. This is a 12-week season. It runs from June thru August. This program is great for teaching social interaction. (summer
2006)
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Soccer
In this program children learn basic fundamentals of soccer. This program runs from August thru mid October. It is free to NYFAC family members. This program is great for teaching social interaction.
(summer 2006)
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Swim and gym
This program involves one hour in the gym followed by one hour in the pool . Structured activities are followed by one hour free swims in the pool. This is a 10 week program. This program is great for teaching social interaction.
Call the office for schedule and fee information
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Arts and crafts
At this program children meet monthly. It is project oriented. Children create different projects every month This program is great for teaching social interaction. Call the office for more details. 718-641-3441
***THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM *
$15 supplies donation requested but not mandatory
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Basketball
Place: Boys and Girls Club 111th Street and Atlantic Avenue Queens
Session now running watch for details for the next round to begin
$35 registration fee per family
Will return in
September 2006
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Coming soon: watch for dates
Golf-
Children will learn the
art of putting, chipping
and driving.. patience
and fine motor skills
are needed to be
successful here!
Puppet Program - children learn the art of puppetry. They will create their own puppet and own puppet show.
Music lessons - this program will include piano or guitar lessons. Children will be offered an opportunity to play an instrument. Watch for details.
NYFAC is constantly seeking individual, corporate or company sponsorships for sports or teams. If you or your family are interested in sponsoring teams, please contact our offices
@ 718-641-3441
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