Youth Special Needs
Shining Star Director: Jerry C.
201-891-2081
Shining Star Express Classes (SSE):
Shining Star Express is an inclusive program available to individuals of all ages and abilities that meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Our program uses peer modeling to provide both structured and unstructured activities and social skills learning. Special outings are planned throughout the year such as bowling, mini golf, and attending local baseball games. Our most popular events include our annual talent show, “Shining Star’s Got Talent” and the Winter Formal.
In an effort to cater to a wide range of personal interests, we offer a variety of classes including fitness, art, social group, cooking, and music classes. There is truly a class for everyone in our Shining Star Express Program!
Budget and Billing Questions Contact: MaryW@wyckoffymca.org
YOUTH PROGRAM REGISTRATION:
2025-26 Session Registration Overview:
- Session I/II Child Programs: June 2, 2025 at 9:30am
- Session I/II Adult Programs: June 3, 2025 at 9:30am
- Session III/IV Child Programs: October 6, 2025 at 9:30am
- Session III/IV Adult Programs: October 7, 2025 at 9:30am
2025-2026 Session Dates:
- Session I: September 8 - November 2
- Session II: November 10 - January 25
- Session III: February 2 - April 12
- Session IV: April 13 - June 14
To Register please Contact: MaryW@wyckoffymca.org
SESSION PROGRAMMING:
To Register please Contact: MaryW@wyckoffymca.org
FUTURE STARS:
The Children’s Program Department is excited to announce our offerings for Children with Special Needs.
FUTURE STARS gives individuals with intellectual and/ or developmental disability access to classes and activities that encourage self-sufficiency, socialization, and staying active.
Participants build developmental assets, personal strengths, self-confidence, and other cognitive and non-cognitive skills through sports, art, movement classes, and more. The Wyckoff YMCA is proud to partially underwrite the cost of this new venture through the philanthropic branch, Wyckoff Y Cares Fund. DON’T MISS OUT!
NEW! YOUNG STARS:
Ages 3 – 6
Session I/II & Session III/IV
- Sports: Sat. 11-11:30am
- Cooking: Wed. 4-4:45pm
Pricing Per Session:
30 Min. Classes: Full Member: $95 $50 Program Member: $115 $60
45 Min. Classes: Full Member: $115 $60 Program Member: $135 $70
NEW! JR. STARS:
Grades K - 2
Session I/II & Session III/IV
- Sports: Sat. 11-11:30pm
- Dance: Sat. 1:30-2:15pm
- Cooking: Wed. 5-5:45pm