Free Mornings of Sports and Games for children with Special Needs
Special P.A.L. Sports Saturdays
NEW LOCATION
The Bridges Academy, 339 Snedecor Ave, West Islip, NY
2014-2015

We are pleased to expand our program by offering three distinct sessions for your child depending on their age and interests.

Special Pal Free Play- 10-11:30am - geared to pre-k and elementary aged children- For children who want to play at their own pace, we have a quiet space for puzzles, play-dough, coloring, legos etc. The gym is set up into different stations for children to play scooters, bowling, hockey, hippity-hop balls and parachute games. An in-door playground is also available for them. Student-volunteers are paired with the children and play along with them.

Special Pal Fun and Games- 10-11:30am - geared to older elementary aged children and pre-teens- For children who would enjoy childhood games in a group setting such as duck-duck goose, freeze dance, Simon-says as well as kick ball. We visit the in-door playground as well. This is best for children who can sit for about ten mins. and follow simple instruction. They are also paired with student -volunteers who will play along with them.

Special Pal Sports- 11-12pm - Geared for teens who want to play a game of basketball and kickball or tee-ball. Student-volunteers also help in playing variations of the games and doing simple drills.

New Dates- February 28, March 7 and 21, April 18, May 9 and 30

If you have specific questions about the programs please contact Della O’Meally at [email protected] or Liza Hein at [email protected]

Parents must stay and we encourage siblings or friends to come too. Parents are encouraged to participate or just relax and chat with other parents.
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* Special Education Teachers serve as Program Leaders to help run our program.