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About The Friendship Circle Illinois in Northbrook, IL

The Friendship Circle goes beyond providing a service and becomes an extended family for those involved. Not only do the children benefit from the relationships they build with the volunteers, but the teenagers also grow from the experience. They learn to appreciate life's challenges, how to accept and appreciate those who are different, and how to approach life with a positive attitude. Through this organization, both the children and their families are able to find understanding, acceptance, and joy.

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Experiences

What kind of kids we support

  • Physical abnormalities
  • On the spectrum
  • Jewish
  • Mental Illness
  • Coed
  • Preschool
  • Kids
  • Tweens

Amenities

  • Handicap accessible
  • Indoor/Outdoor Playground
  • Classrooms

Programs at The Friendship Circle Illinois in Northbrook, IL

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Talmud Torah

Talmud Torah is a Sunday morning educational program for children ages 4-8 and 9-11 with special needs who are not in a Jewish Day School. We offer an exciting interactive, hands-on Jewish learning experience. Alef Beis, Hebrew Reading, Mitzvos, Yomim Tovim... This program offers arts & crafts, music, circle time, sensory play, “hands on” activities, baking and meaningful social interaction with Jewish peers. Children are accompanied by a 1:1 volunteer.

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FRIENDS@HOME

Every week pairs of teenage volunteers visit participating children in their homes, offering friendship and sharing activities. These teens are specially trained for their valuable role as friend and mentor. While your child is happily learning and being entertained, you will enjoy regular respite. With the help of an idea booklet for activities, as well as their own creativity, volunteers lead their friend in playing all sorts of fun games and activities around the house.

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WINTER CAMP

FC Camp is back for another wondrous winter! We partner with Camp Gan Israel to create a truly inclusive environment, where campers of all abilities enjoy an unforgettable week, side by side. With daily field trips, sports, games, baking, hands on experiments, and entertainment, winter break is transformed into the Jewish camp experience of a lifetime!

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Location and contact information

2095 Landwehr Rd, Northbrook, IL, 60062