Special Needs Programs - The Connection for Women and Families: a nonprofit organization offering a variety of programs for all ages and abilities in Summit, New Jersey.

Special Needs Programs

The Connection is committed to providing opportunities for everyone. In addition to our own programs, we work in partnership with NJ Special Olympics, American Red Cross and Our House, Inc to provide a variety of programs for children and adults with special needs.

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SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS:

Variety Hour (ages 10+)
Special Needs Learn-to-Swim (ages 3 – 8)
Basketball (teens)
Young Athlete Program (ages 2 1/2 – 7)
Teen Club/Teen Social (teens, ages 13-24)
One-on-One Fitness

CLICK HERE for more information about our Special Needs programs

Our Partnerships:

Gateway is a non-profit organization that provides social and recreational activities for special needs children with mild disabilities. Staffed by special education teachers, graduate students and occupational and speech therapy graduate students. Director Carol Lampf at 973-635-8204. Gateway reserves the right to determine child’s appropriateness to the program.
Adapted Aquatics ages 4-adult. Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross co-sponsors a swimming program for individuals special needs. For more information, please contact Colonial Crossroads Red Cross, 908-273-2076 ext. 14. Volunteers are needed.
Club Oh! Sponsored by Our House, these monthly Friday night dances for adults with special needs are held at The Connection throughout the year. For dates and info please contact Diandra Ackerman, 908-464-8008

For more information concerning these classes or programs, please contact Special Needs Program Director,
Amy Gula: 908-273-4242 ext 131 or click here to email. Membership is required.