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Session 1: September–December 2023 | Session 2: January–June 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.

  • Ages: 3–12
  • Location: Friendship Circle
  • Sundays 12:30–2:30 PM
  • Closed on September 17 & 24, October 1 & 8, December 24 & 31
  • Cost: $40/Sunday - $360/session (10 days)

Winter Camp

Children enjoy a variety of activities from sports and sensory to arts and music, alongside Teen Friend-Makers! Drop off and Pick up are at Friendship Circle each day. We will take a bus on a field trip on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We also offer camp on Presidents' Day, MLK Day, and of course, SUMMER!

  • Ages: 3–18
  • Location: Friendship Circle
  • Dates: Dec. 26, 27, 28, 29, Jan. 2, 3, 4, 5
  • Time: 10 AM–3 PM
  • Cost: $70/Day

Social Skills

Through interactive lessons and activities, participants learn effective communication, emotional understanding, friendship building, and navigating social situations. The class aims to create a supportive environment for skill-building while considering individual needs. Please ask Bree if your child is suited to group A or B.

  • Ages: 7–18
  • Location: Friendship Circle
  • Group A: Wednesdays 5–6:30 PM
  • Group B: Mondays 5–6:30 PM
  • Group A Cost: $180 (1st 6 weeks) - $210 (2nd 7 weeks)
  • Group B Cost: $180 (1st 6 weeks) - $180 (2nd 6 weeks)

Better Together

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

  • Ages: 13 and older
  • Location: R.H. Myers Apartments
  • Sundays 1–2:30 PM
  • Closed on September 17 & 24, October 1 & 8, December 24 & 31
  • Cost: Free

Coffee Convos

Join for coffee to build relationships and chat with mothers of children with developmental disabilities.

  • For: Mothers
  • Location: Nervous Dog Coffee, La Place, 2101 Richmond Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122
  • Alternating Tuesdays 10–11 AM
  • Open on September 12 & 26, October 17 & 31, November 14 & 28, December 19
  • Cost: Free (walk-ins welcome)

Fitness with Friends

Explore diverse movement options! Join different instructors, from Tae Kwon Do to Yoga, plus a fun obstacle course day!

  • Ages: 5–18
  • Location: Friendship Circle
  • Thursdays 5–6 PM
  • Closed on October 5, November 23, December 7
  • Cost: $15/day - $165/session (12 days)

Girls 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. The second seven weeks are a tumbling club, which combines sensory, gross motor, and gymnastics to learn and have fun with friends!

  • Ages: 5–18
  • Location: Friendship Circle
  • Tuesdays 5–6 PM
  • Closed on October 3, December 12
  • First 6-Week Session (Girls Dance) Cost: $90
  • Second 7-Week Session (Tumbling Club) Cost: $105

Kulanu: After School

Enjoy a fun rotation of Jewish themed activities, Jewish tutoring and hanging out with friends! Both Jewish programs have multiple groups.

  • Ages: 5–18
  • Location: Friendship Circle
  • Mondays & Wednesdays 3–5 PM
  • Closed on September 18 & 25, October 2
  • Cost: $20/day - $500/session (26 days)

Kulanu Hebrew School

An inclusive Hebrew School with Rabbi Yosef Peysin, PhD, BCBA-D, with fun interactive lessons on Jewish holidays, traditions, Hebrew language, Alef Bet and more!

  • Ages: 6–12
  • Location: Friendship Circle
  • Sundays 10:30 AM–12 PM
  • Closed on September 17 & 24, October 1 & 8, December 24 & 31
  • Cost: $40/day - $400/session (10 days)

Teen Scene Boys & Teen Scene Girls

Create meaningful friendships, socialize, and enhance life skills while participating in structured programming.

  • Ages: 13–completion of high school
  • Location: Alternating weeks, at Friendship Circle and around the city. On days in the city, drop-off and pickup will be at the outing location. Participants receive a list of locations.
  • Sundays 3–4:30 PM
  • Closed on September 17 & 24, October 1 & 8, December 24 & 31
  • Cost: $40/Sunday - $360/session (10 days)

Virtual Hangout

Hang out with friends virtually each week and enjoy fun activities and conversations. Young adults of all abilities.

  • Ages: All are welcome
  • Location: Zoom
  • Wednesdays 6–7 PM
  • Closed on October 4
  • Cost: Free

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

Young Adult Men and Young Adult Women meet in separate groups for friendship and connection. The program is planned and led by participants with guidance from Friendship Circle staff.

  • Ages: 18+
  • Location: Friendship Circle
  • YAD MEN: Thursdays 5–6:30 PM
  • YAD WOMEN: Thursdays 6:30–8 PM
  • Cost: $35/Day - $385/session (12 days)

New to Friendship Circle?

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

Already familiar with the process?

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