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Session 1: September - December 2024

Programs by Age Group:

Sunday Circle

Every child will be paired with a teen volunteer for fun and friendship. Activities include music, sensory, movement, entertainment and arts & crafts.

This program is open to participants of all abilities. We recruit teen FriendMakers to match up with children that need extra support and build friendship through exciting enrichment opportunities.

  • Age: 3–13

  • Fee: $520 (13 days)

  • Dates: Sundays - Sept. 8, 15, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 27; Nov. 3,  10, 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15

  • Time: 12:30–2:30 p.m.

  • Location: Friendship Circle

Winter Camp

Join us for Winter Camp with sports, arts, music and superhero fun alongside teen Friend-Makers.

This program is open to participants of all abilities. We recruit teen FriendMakers to match up with children that need extra support and build friendship through exciting enrichment opportunities.

  • Age: 3–18

  • Fee: $720

  • Dates: Week 1: Dec. 23, 24, 26, 27, 30; Week 2: Dec. 30, 31, Jan. 2, 3

  • Time: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

  • Location: Friendship Circle

​Music with FC Band

Learn how to play musical instruments with a specialized music instructor from the FC Band!

This program is open to participants of all abilities. We recruit teen FriendMakers to match up with children that need extra support and build friendship through exciting enrichment opportunities.

  • Age: 5–18

  • Fee: $140 (7 days)

  • Dates: Thursdays - Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19

  • Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

  • Location: Friendship Circle

Better Together

Children of all abilities and teens get the opportunity to give back by bringing joy to seniors through fun, engaging inter-generational interactions.

This program is open to participants of all abilities. We recruit teen FriendMakers to match up with children that need extra support and build friendship through exciting enrichment opportunities.

  • Age: 13 & Up

  • Fee: No Charge

  • Dates: Sundays - Sept. 15, 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15

  • Time: 1:00–2:30 p.m.

  • Location: R.H. Myers Apartments

Social Sports

Enjoy fun, interactive sport games led by a personal fitness instructor.

This program is open to participants of all abilities. We recruit teen FriendMakers to match up with children that need extra support and build friendship through exciting enrichment opportunities.

  • Age: 5–18

  • Fee: $140 (7 days)

  • Dates: Thursdays - Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 10

  • Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

  • Location: Friendship Circle

  • ACE funding accepted

Beginners Social Dance

Learn a dance routine with a specialized instructor, culminating in an exciting performance for families. This is an inclusive class adapted to the needs of the individual.

This program is open to participants of all abilities. We recruit teen FriendMakers to match up with children that need extra support and build friendship through exciting enrichment opportunities.

  • Age: 5–18

  • Fee: Cost: $120 (6 days)

  • Dates: Tuesdays - Sept. 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15

  • Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

  • Location: Friendship Circle

Kulanu: After-School

Enjoy a fun rotation of Jewish themed activities, Jewish tutoring and hanging out with friends!

This program is open to participants of all abilities. We recruit teen FriendMakers to match up with children that need extra support and build friendship through exciting enrichment opportunities.

  • Age: 5–18

  • Fee: $560 (28 days) 

  • Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays - Sept. 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30; Oct. 7, 9, 14, 16, 28, 30; Nov. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27; Dec. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18

  • Time: 3:00–5:00 p.m.

  • Location: Friendship Circle

  • ACE funding accepted

Kulanu Hebrew School

Fun interactive lessons on Jewish holidays, traditions, Hebrew language, Alef Bet and more!

This program is open to participants of all abilities. We recruit teen FriendMakers to match up with children that need extra support and build friendship through exciting enrichment opportunities.

  • Age: 6–12

  • Fee: $455 (13 days)

  • Dates: Sundays - Sept. 8, 15, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15

  • Time: 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

  • Location: Friendship Circle

  • ACE funding accepted

Teen Scene Girls

Teen girls are paired with a teen friend-maker to build friendships, socialize, and enhance life skills through structured activities in an inclusive environment.

This program is open to participants of all abilities. We recruit teen FriendMakers to match up with children that need extra support and build friendship through exciting enrichment opportunities.

  • Age: 13–completion of high school

  • Fee: $455 (13 days)

  • Dates: Sundays - Sept. 8, 15, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15

  • Time: 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Teen Scene Boys

Teen boys are paired with a teen friend-maker to build friendships, socialize, and enhance life skills through structured activities in an inclusive environment.

This program is open to participants of all abilities. We recruit teen FriendMakers to match up with children that need extra support and build friendship through exciting enrichment opportunities.

  • Age: 13–completion of high school

  • Fee: $455 (13 days)

  • Dates: Sundays - Sept. 8, 15, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15

  • Time: 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Virtual Hangout

Hang out virtually each week and enjoy fun activities and conversations.

This program is open to participants of all abilities. We recruit teen FriendMakers to match up with children that need extra support and build friendship through exciting enrichment opportunities.

  • Age: Post-High School

  • Fee: No Charge

  • Dates: Wednesdays - Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 16, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18

  • Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m.

  • Location: Zoom

Gymnastics 101

Learn a gymnastics routine with a specialized instructor, culminating in an exciting performance for families. This is an inclusive class adapted to the needs of the individual.

This program is open to participants of all abilities. We recruit teen FriendMakers to match up with children that need extra support and build friendship through exciting enrichment opportunities.

  • Age: 5–18

  • Fee: Cost: $160 (8 days)

  • Dates: Tuesdays - Oct. 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26; Dec. 3, 10, 17

  • Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

  • Location: Friendship Circle

Young Adult Men (YAD Men) & Young Adult Women (YAD Women)

Meet in separate groups for friendship and connection. The program is planned and led by participants with guidance from Friendship Circle staff.

This program is open to participants of all abilities. We recruit teen FriendMakers to match up with children that need extra support and build friendship through exciting enrichment opportunities.

  • Age: Post-High School

  • Fee: $100

  • Dates: Thursdays - Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19

  • YAD Men Time: 5:00–6:30 p.m.

  • YAD Women Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m

  • Location: Friendship Circle

New to Friendship Circle?

If you're just learning about Friendship Circle, explore our programs below and feel free to get in touch.

Ready to Register?

Click the button below to go straight to the registration form.