A unique experience that offers a range of After School Clubs to children of ALL abilities in an environment that fosters inclusion and fun.
Clubs include, MMA, Cooking, Baking, Dance, Aerobics and Arts N Crafts.

The Friends@Home program provides children with the chance to bond with their volunteers in an environment they are most comfortable in; their own homes. Together, they play games; create arts ‘n crafts, read books and anything fun!

This program offers a unique opportunity for children to gain from group activities while still receiving one-on-one attention from their volunteers.

Program includes crafts, sensory play, edible art and music therapy. Each child has their own friend who helps them throughout the program, nurturing them and creating a special bond that they share forever. Sunday Circle allows parents to entrust their children in the caring hands of The Friendship Circle staff gaining a morning’s respite.

We have recently formed a partnership with the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, where The Friendship Circle children and volunteers have time to explore the museum at large, followed by a private workshop in the BCM’s newly renovated Sensory Room.

Children who have a sibling with special needs have needs of their own. At Sib Nights, these brothers and sisters get together for their very own special time.

Sibs have group discussions giving them an opportunity to express their feelings about having a member in their family with special needs. Each session has a fun, social component where sibs get to play facilitator led games, create art projects and connect with other siblings.

“Mushkie’s Gift” Birthday Club is a brand new initiative that brings added birthday joy to the siblings of children with special needs. The Friendship Circle sends every brother and sister a gift in time for their birthday. The faces of children light up with excitement at the sight of a package delivered to their home with their name on it! It includes an exclusive birthday gift, personalized birthday certificate, awesome treat and a limited edition magnet. Mushkie’s Gift has been established through a special fund in memory of חי’ מושקא ע”ה בת יבלחט”א מנחם מענדל שי’

On legal holidays or public school closings many children in The Friendship Circle are left without any structure in their day. The Friendship Circle offers a variety of programs on these days including crafts and music. Teaming up with the folks at PacPlex, Brooklyn’s largest sports and recreational center, and a number of other local facilities, we created a curriculum and fun filled schedule to make their day off of school, a most enjoyable one.