Children’s Services offers a wide range of recreational and therapeutic services for children of all ages and may be provided in the home, a community setting or at The Arc’s Therapy Play Center.
Therapy Services includes evaluation and treatment in the areas of Occupational, Physical, Speech and Special Education. Therapy intervention is focused on a family centered multi-disciplinary approach to maximize each child’s potential in all areas of development.
Professional support is offered for families to address areas of need and concern in the home. Our monthly Lecture Series, presented by local professionals, is offered on a wide variety of topics to assist parents and other providers who care for children with disabilities. Educational Advocate services are also available to provide support to both families and schools regarding education issues.
Socialization groups are a big part of what The Arc offers to children and families. Some of these programs include Saturday Friends, Saturday Night Friends, After School Connections, Teen After School Connections, Teen Time and Sensory Swim. A Reading, Math and After School Learning Program is also offered.
Kids' Camp at the Charles B. Wolkon Memorial Day Camp provides children with disabilities and their siblings a chance to experience summertime fun.
For more information, please contact:
Mary Beth Redmond, Director
Community & Family Services
Phone: 315.272.1602
Email: mredmond@thearcolc.org
After school care offered for children with a variety of disabilities Monday through Friday from 3:30-5:30. Limited transportation provided.
Located in Frankfort, NY, camp provides summertime fun to children ages 5-16 (with or without a disability).
Monthly lectures cover various topics on the overall functional development of children.
A tutoring program for children 8-18 years old with developmental disabilities who are OPWDD eligible.
Socialization and supported play activities for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, other developmental disabilities and their siblings. Offers respite and support for parents.
Provides sensory experience in an aquatic environment. Helps improve children’s strength, balance, and sensory awareness.
Socialization and recreation program for tweens and teens.
Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapies and Special Education evaluation and treatment for children with disabilities.