Efshar Circle provides a Hebrew and Judaic education for children with special needs. Teachers focus on engaging the child’s sense of Jewish identity through exciting, hands-on learning. Each student is paired one-on-one with a volunteer which enables students to learn at their own pace with individualized curriculums. No previous Judaic instruction is necessary. Teachers design curricula to meet each student’s current level and learning style.

During Soul Trips, adults will go on monthly outings in the community to participate in meaningful projects and social opportunities. These trips give adults an opportunity to hangout, mingle and meet new friends. Weekly outings include bowling, movies, museums and more!

*The group is designed for participants who can safely attend and engage without a one-on-one volunteer.

This six-week basketball clinic is a great opportunity for players to build motor and social skills while playing basketball. Skills include ball handling, offensive and defensive strategies, zone and man-to-man defense, passing and moving with and without the ball and more. During the session players run drills, play basketball-style games and scrimmages. This program is appropriate for players looking to build skills in the game of basketball.

Our winter soccer clinic provides the opportunity for participants to have fun while learning and growing their soccer skills. Emphasizing teamwork and belonging, players of all abilities will practice skills including dribbling the ball, passing to teammates, and shooting and aiming the ball.

This program is appropriate for all ages and ability levels.

The Friendship Circle Floor Hockey Clinic is offered with equipment proudly sponsored by the Detroit Red Wings. Our Floor Hockey Clinic creates an inclusive environment where players of all abilities can enjoy the game of hockey while benefiting from exercise and movement. Players will learn to operate hockey sticks in an appropriate, safe way.

Once a month Friendship Circle will be offering a drop-in program where your child will get to meet a new buddy, enjoy a pizza dinner, and have fun in the building! This program is partnering with local organizations to bring new groups of teen volunteers

Each week, participants meet their volunteer at Friendship Circle to enjoy one-on-one free play with full use of the Elkus Gym, Bauer Activity Wing and multipurpose room. Kids and buddies start with a welcome circle in the gym before creating their very own schedule of free play to maximize the fun! During Social Circle, the art room and water room offer a different, in-room activity each week. Participants will also be able to put together their own snacks in the apartment! Siblings are invited to participate.

Open Gym gives participants an opportunity to get some exercise with their one-on-one volunteer in a fun, social environment. Gym time will include familiar games such as basketball, soccer and hockey as well as free choice, stretching, playground games and more. Open Gym allows each person to enjoy exercise and gameplay at an individual level while enjoying social interactions with their volunteer, coaches, and peers.

Life Skills takes place in the state-of-the-art Weinberg Village and gives participants the opportunity to practice life skills in a realistic, safe, and controlled environment. Focus areas for the village include street safety, money skills, personal responsibility, and inter/intrapersonal communication skills. Location-specific goals include things such as visiting the doctor or placing an order in the cafe. Life Skills also offers a simulated job experience for all participants ages 13 and older. This unique program offers the excitement and fun of the village as well as life skill development.

Friendship Track: The Friendship Track is an advanced Life Skills track, structured to give the opportunity for participants to focus on building friendships, taking turns, and considering a friend’s needs. This track does this by pairing 3 participants with 1 volunteer. Participants on this track ages 13 and older, will receive a simulated job experience, in addition to the excitement and fun of the village and building friendships!