At the Family Y: A Special Program for Children with Special Needs

Funtastic Gymnastics Open Play is a new program at the that uses therapeutic open play to help children with special needs learn to communicate their perception and knowledge of the world and gain a mastery of their environment.

Open to children one to six years of age, the program runs from 9:00 – 11:00 am on the first and third Sunday of every month.

The the program is fully accessible and easy for families to participate in. Family Y membership is not required and there's no need to register; just drop in and pay a $10 fee.

Accompanied by their parents and siblings or friends, the children engage in a variety of play activities that not only develop their fine and gross motor skills, but also improve their social interactions in a group setting.

The children learn while having fun, enjoying the time they spend together – crawling, rolling, jumping, sliding and exploring – and there's a real sense of camaraderie as they help each other.

For more information about this program, contact Sally Silverstein at (203) 226-8981, ext. 118.

Better yet, just drop into the Family Y Gymnastic Center any first or third Sunday of the month and let your child experience the world of therapeutic play in a safe, warm and friendly environment.