The Quad Manhattan-Downtown

The Quad Manhattan is a meeting place that supports special needs children with after school groups focusing on social-emotional skills. Weekly communication and progress reports are given to parents along with activities to practice at home with their children. Group size is small with only 6 to 8 children and two trained staff members. Kids have fun learning new skills in an all-inclusive environment. One on One is also available. Build on the child’s strengths with a click down below.

https://www.thequadmanhattan.com/communityafterschool

Girl Scouts of Greater New York-Manhattan

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The Girl Scouts of Manhattan, NYC have been empowering young girls and teens since 1913! Holy Moly that’s over 100 years. Obviously, there must be something extraordinary about being a Girl Scout. After reading about the Girl Scout Promise and Law, their longevity makes sense. While some may only spell courage, honesty, and respect the Scouts actually Live By Them.

Most importantly, The Girl Scouts of Manhattan and beyond practice an inclusion model. In other words, ALL girls regardless of race, disability, religion, or socioeconomic status are welcome to join a troop near them. Across the USA the scouts help promote confidence, encouragement, leadership, and community service. Furthermore, the Scouts have these outdoor adventure camps that typically about 5000 girls go to every year. Can you imagine that many girls all in one place? It might be the world’s largest slumber party!

Because they know how many of you love Science. They have loads of hands-on activities where you can experiment and learn. Membership can start in Kindergarten and can extend on up to 12th grade. Frequently girls stay in for the long haul and take on leadership roles later on. Without Delay, Claim your badge and make life long friends along the way. Details below.

Save me a box of the thin mint cookies won’t you?

https://www.girlscoutsnyc.org/en/our-council/about-gsgny/diversity-and-inclusion.html

Have you started planning your birthday party yet? What if the party came to you at your house? Check it out. https://thedisabilityallynyc.com/category/birthday-parties/in-home-services/

Culikid Cooking Program -various Manhattan locations

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Special Needs individuals have a chance to be submerged in fun and taste with the Culikid Cooking Program. They do a pop-up cooking class once a month in a different restaurant or location for kids ages 4-14. All participants in the class have one on one support. Such a nice feature so you don’t need to worry about burning or cutting yourself. Trained chefs are there to teach you Important basic cooking skills making you feel empowered in the kitchen. You’ll be whipping up your own lunch in no time! While you are in there I’ll take a bowl of mac-n-cheese. Too soon? Alright fine. PB and J again, I guess.

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Older teens and young adults(14-22) can be part of the” Foodie Group” once a week working on things a little more independently such as grocery shopping skills. There is nothing better than bonding over food in my book. Friends that cook and eat together stay together. During the Summer the Culikid Cooking Program will host its first Day Camp offered right here in Midtown. Find out al the details with a click down below. Your table is ready. Bon Appetit!

https://www.culikid.org/what-we-do

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