Welcome Parents!

The PTA Special Services Committee has created a helpful resource guide for parents of children with special needs. We want to make it easier for you to find local events, activities, programs, and places where you and your children feel supported. 

This newsletter will be updated regularly with new information and seasonal events. Much of the information is time-sensitive, so please click on the links if you are interested in a specific event or program. 

We hope this resource will be a helpful support for you and your family as you navigate our community. 

Warmly,

The PTA Special Services Committee 

SPACES & PLACES

SPACES & PLACES 

everw?nder 

NEWTOWN, CT 

Sensory-friendly hours, sensory accommodations available 

 https://www.everwondermuseum.org/

Mattatuck Museum

Waterbury, CT 

Elementary, middle, and high school-aged children with a variety of developmental, emotional and physical challenges are invited to visit the museum and participate in guided tours

https://www.mattmuseum.org/education/school-tours/access-programs-youth/

STEPPING STONES MUSEUM 

Norwalk, CT

Less busy, quieter hours to visit are usually between 2:00 -5:00pm

weekdays. Visitors may check out a backpack of support items at the Welcome Desk which includes: noise reducing headphones, fidget items, light reducing glasses, sensory-weighted neck snack, and non-verbal communication cards. 

https://www.steppingstonesmuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit

Camps

SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY 

A camp directory is a search engine for camps with components for kids with special needs. Sort by neurodivergence, physical need, mental health etc., state or area to the find the right camp for your child.  

https://www.veryspecialcamps.com/

CAMP INC IN WILTON 

Camp Inc at Wilton YMCA (Wilton): Provides specialized support for campers with special needs in a traditional camp setting. 

https://wiltonymca.org/special-needs-camp/

FAIRFIELD SEPTA 

Lists created by Fairfield PTA local adaptive programs and, resources. 

https://fairfieldsepta.org/

Camp Ramapo 

Residential or day camp options for children affected by social or learning challenges. 

https://ramapoforchildren.org/services-programs/camp-ramapo/

SUMMER CAMP AT THE WINDWARD SCHOOL 

The Windward School is a coeducational, independent day school dedicated to providing a proven instructional program for children with language-based learning disabilities. While The Windward School Summer Program follows the Schools research-based, multi-sensory curriculum when structuring its academic offerings, it is a summer curriculum that can benefit students without language-based learning disabilities. The program's instructors, trained through the Windward Teacher Training Program, are all full-time members of the Windward faculty. 

https://www.thewindwardschool.org/windward-summer-program/

SUMMER AT CAJAL ACADEMY 

Summer day camp in Norwalk for twice exceptional kids, activities include robotics, coding, art, theater

and more. 

https://www.cajalacademy.org/summer

Adaptive Extracurriculars, Activities, and Sports

Families United In Newtown provides individuals with special needs and their fmailies social opportunities in a caring evirnoment through monthly themed meetings. You do not have to be a Newtown resident. 

www.familiesunitedinnewtown.org/

Pop Art! Kids is a sensory art studio that welcomes children of all abilities, founded by Ridgefield mom Rosie Voulgaris. Sensory Explorers Summer Camp begins in June. Scroll down to "starting soon" for registration. 

https://www.popart.kids/

RIDGEFIELD LITTLE LEAGUE 

The Holland Special Needs Division of Ridgefield Little League enables boys and girls with disabilities, ages 4-19 or the completion of high school, to enjoy a game of baseball. 

Open to Ridgefield residents ages 4-19 NO FEE to participate and flexible schedule.

For more info contact Freddy Erazo, faerazo@hotmail.com or 617-821-9641 

Register: https://www.ridgefieldlittleleague.org 

Created for children and young adults with special needs, Swim Angelfish offers adaptive sw

https://swimangelfish.com/

Spring 2026 sessions includes Soccer shots empower, Adaptive Gymnastics, Adaptive Swim Lessons, Adaptive Basketball Skills & Drills. 

https://westporty.org/programs/adaptive-programs/

The Wilton YMCA offers various special needs outreach programs including Friends Buddies, Adaptive Basketball, Arts & Crafts Club, and more! Registration is open: 

https://wiltonymca.org/membership/community-outreach/

Sasco River Center Parenting Discussion Series

Sasco River Center Parenting Discussion Series 

Offers ongoing events from various topics to help support students and parents. 

https://www.sascoriver.com/upcoming/

https://www.sascoriver.com/sasco-presentations/