FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!
Explore the full lineup of 2025/26 Kids Programs
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Friends @ home
This weekly program brings meaningful connection right to your home. Every week, two dedicated teen volunteers visit your child, creating a warm and joyful environment filled with companionship, laughter, and fun. Whether in-person or over Zoom, Friends @ Home is designed to offer your child enriching experiences in the comfort of familiar surroundings. At the same time, our volunteers gain invaluable insights into the power of friendship and the joy of giving back. Choose the day and time that works best for your family, and let us bring the magic of friendship to you.
👥 3+ | Volunteers: Grade 9+
⏰ Customized to your schedule
FC At GYM Time
Your child is invited for non-stop fun and friendship at Gym Time - an incredible all-inclusive indoor gym and play center, together with our awesome high school volunteers! The instructors will work on your child's coordination and motor skills through practice jumping on a trampoline, obstacle courses, games with balls and hoops, light tumbling on mats (summersaults, cartwheels, stretching, warms up and warm down) and more!
This program is offered free of charge for all Friendship Circle families.
👥 4+ | Siblings Welcome | Volunteers: Grades 8-12
📍 Gym Time - 1520 York Ave, New York, NY 10028
📅 October 19, 26, November 9, 23, December 7
⏰ Times vary by date
Space limited to 25 participants
Open to children of all abilities
day camps
At Friendship Circle Day Camp, kids of all abilities have their school breaks transformed into a fun- and friend-filled camp experience! Packed with daily field trips, art, music, sports, special performances and more, FC day camp is where friendships blossom, and memories are made!
👥 4+ | Volunteers: Grade 7+
📍Chabad UES - 419 East 77th Street
Thanksgiving Day Camp: November 27, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jewish holidays
Throughout the year Friendship Circle provides family holiday inspiration and fun! Celebrate Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim and more. At FC holiday programs children, siblings, parents and volunteers come together to share memorable holiday experiences that will leave a lasting impression!
birthday in a box
Every child's big day is a big deal at Friendship Circle! Each child receives a festive birthday package in the mail in honor of their special day!
friendship walk
The highlight of our year! Join thousands from across the NYC community in a tremendous display of spirit and unity as we walk through the streets of the Upper East Side. Together, we'll raise awareness and funds for Friendship Circle NYC and our beloved community of kids, teens, and adults of diverse abilities.
👥 All Ages | Open to the Public
📍 East 77th Street between 1st & York Aves
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