Teen & Young Adult Programs

Sundays are better with friends! Welcome to Sunday Circle, where members of all abilities come together with awesome high school volunteers for an afternoon of friendship and fun.

Buddies spend the afternoon enjoying sports in the gym, creative workshops, and rotating featured activities. Trips and adventures around the city are also part of the mix throughout the year.

Each Sunday is a chance to spend time together, try new things, and build real friendships.

👥 Ages: 13+ | Siblings Welcome | Volunteers: Grade 9-12

📅 Dates: Oct 18, 25. Nov 8, 15. Dec 6, 13. Jan 10, 24. Feb 7, 21. Mar 7. Apr 4, 11. May 2, 16.

⏰ 1:00 - 2:30 PM**

📍 Friendship Circle HQ - 164 East 68th Street

💲$360/year*

*This is a subsidized rate for all Friendship Circle families. Additional subsidies are available as needed, and no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

**On select trip days, program hours will be extended.

Calling high schoolers and college students of all abilities! Get ready to step out of your social bubble at the weekly FC Virtual Club, hosted by enthusiastic high school leaders. This is your chance to connect, have fun, and build new skills in a super engaging environment. Dive into a lineup of activities that include virtual games, music jams, dance-offs, foodie fun, and so much more. It’s all about making new friends, sharing laughs, and creating unforgettable memories—right from the comfort of your own home!

👥 Volunteers: Grade 9+

⏰ Wednesdays | 7:30-8:30pm

Friends @ Home brings friendship right to your doorstep. Each week, two dedicated high school or young adult volunteers spend time with a Friendship Circle member at home — hanging out, playing games, doing activities, and simply enjoying time together.

Visits are scheduled on a day and time that works for everyone, creating the opportunity for real friendships to grow week after week.

Throughout the year, Friendship Circle brings families together to celebrate the Jewish holidays with meaning, joy, and fun. Celebrate Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim, and more with teens, young adults, siblings, parents, and volunteers coming together for meaningful holiday experiences and shared memories.

Every teen and young adult's big day is a big deal at the Friendship Circle! Each teen and young adult receives a festive birthday package in the mail in honor of their special day!

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 funds raised benefit Friendship Circle of the Upper East Side!

👥 All Ages | Open to the public

📍 East 77th Street between 1st & York Aves

📅 Sunday, May 23, 2027