Open Play w/Rutgers OT Student
2025-12-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Open play sessions with the Rutgers occupational therapy students provide children with a fun, supportive environment to explore and develop essential skills. Through guided yet flexible activities, kids can enhance their motor coordination, social interaction, and sensory processing. Occupational therapy students bring fresh energy and evidence-based strategies, creating engaging experiences that promote growth while allowing children to lead the way through imaginative, self-directed play. These sessions foster confidence, creativity, and connection in a safe, encouraging space.
Rutgers OT students will begin at Club DREAMS on 9/26/25

Job Ready Journey Mini-Workshops
2025-12-12 17:00 - 17:45, 2025-12-19 17:00 - 17:45, 2025-12-26 17:00 - 17:45, 2026-01-02 17:00 - 17:45
Job Ready Journey is for teens and adults with focus on building confidence and practical abilities for employment. These mini workshops may cover areas such as interview preparation, communication skills and time management. Learning skills that will be useful in retail, food service, or office settings help participants gain real-world experience. Tailored to individual learning styles, these workshops provide supportive environments that encourage growth, independence, and readiness for the workplace.

Video Game Club
2025-12-12 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-12-19 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-12-26 18:00 - 18:45, 2026-01-02 18:00 - 18:45
Theis Inclusive Video Gaming Club is a welcoming space were young gamers of abilities, can come together to share their passion for video games. The club encourages teamwork, creativity, and respectful communication through a variety of multiplayer games. Whether you’re a casual player or a competitive gamer, the club offers a supportive environment to make friends, explore new games, and celebrate what makes each player unique.

Kindness Crew -Every 2nd Saturday of the Month
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00
The Kindness Crew is a heart-driven initiative that empowers adults with special needs by teaching them valuable job skills in a supportive, inclusive environment. Through hands-on experiences and community-based projects, members not only gain confidence and workplace readiness but also give back to the community through acts of service and kindness. This unique program fosters independence, builds meaningful connections, and proves that everyone has something important to contribute.
This program is for ages 14 and Up

Gross Motor Play Group/Parent Meet Up
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00
Join the Rutgers Doctor of Physical Therapy Students for a gross motor skills exercise playgroup for children. This playgroup provides a fun and active environment where kids can develop essential physical abilities through play. Activities such as jumping, crawling, climbing, running, and balancing help strengthen large muscle groups, improve coordination, and build confidence. The playgroup encourages social interaction and teamwork while supporting physical development in a safe, inclusive, engaging setting tailored to young children’s needs.

During the gross motor playgroup, parents have the opportunity to connect and engage in a casual meet-up while observing their children participate in various physical activities. The relaxed environment encourages open conversation, fostering a sense of community and strengthening relationships among families.

This playgroup is recommended for ages 9 and under. Any questions, please contact

Ashley Conklin, PT, DPT, PCS at Abc148@shp.rutgers.edu

Open Play/Mommy and Me Saturdays
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-03 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for both Open Play from 10-11am and Mommy and Me Yoga— from 11-12pma fun, safe, and inclusive environment where little ones can explore, play, and learn alongside their caregivers. Designed for children under 7, this unstructured playtime encourages social interaction, gross motor development, and parent-child bonding in a welcoming space for all families. Come connect, laugh, and grow together!

New Parent Meet Up/Gross Motor Exercise Play Group
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00
Join us at Club DREAMS for the last Gross Motor Play Group/Parents Meet Up of 2025, in collaboration with Rutgers DPT students! This special event also doubles as a new parent meet-up — a great way to connect while your little ones (ages 7 and under) enjoy fun, movement-based activities designed to support gross motor development. Come play, move, and meet fellow parents in the community!
Saturday, December 13th from 10am-12pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Questions, please contact Ashley Conklin, PT, DPT, PCS at therabilitiesllc@gmail.com

Holiday Cookie Decorating
2025-12-16 17:30 - 20:00
🎄 Holiday Cookie Decorating Class 🎄
Join us for a cozy and festive evening of cookie decorating! Come in your comfiest pajamas, enjoy holiday music, chat with friends, and create delicious treats together.
📅 December 16th⏰ 5:30–8:00 p.m.📍 Club DREAMS
Ages: 12 and upChildren under 12 are welcome but must have a parent or support person stay to help.
✨ Register today and get into the holiday spirit with us!

Open Play
2025-12-17 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-24 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-31 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-07 14:30 - 16:30
Join us at Club DREAMS for Open Play — a fun, inclusive, and safe play space. Let your little ones explore, play, and make new friends every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Admission is just $10 per child and $5 for each sibling. Open play is geared towards ages 7 and under. Come play, imagine, and dream with us!
Payment can be Venmo’d to DSACNJ-DS – subject line Open Play or you can pay cash at the center.
25 Scotch Rd-Suite H, Ewing NJ

Kindness Crew
2025-12-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-02 13:00 - 15:00
The Kindness Crew is a heart-driven initiative that empowers adults with special needs by teaching them valuable job skills in a supportive, inclusive environment. Through hands-on experiences and community-based projects, members not only gain confidence and workplace readiness but also give back to the community through acts of service and kindness. This unique program fosters independence, builds meaningful connections, and proves that everyone has something important to contribute.
This program is for ages 14 and older

Holiday Party
2025-12-20 16:00 - 19:00
🎄 Holiday Party at Club DREAMS! 🎉
Join us for a fun and festive celebration on December 20th from 4:00–7:00 p.m. Enjoy food, live music, and activities for all ages!
✨ Special Guest:Mr. Jesse from Musicworks will be bringing the holiday cheer with a live program beginning at 4:30 p.m.
🎁 Cost:

$10 per child

$5 per sibling

Each registration helps provide a holiday goodie bag for every child, teen, and young adult in attendance.
✨ Register today—don’t miss the fun!

Disney Inspired Cooking Class
2026-01-06 17:15 - 18:30
Join our Disney-inspired cooking class, where each week we’ll bring a beloved Disney character to life—through delicious dishes! Each week, we’ll create a delicious dish inspired by a different Disney character. Enjoy hands-on cooking with friends while learning tasty recipes you can make at home. Build new kitchen skills, explore your creativity, and bring a little Disney magic to every meal!
Every Tuesday from 5:15-6:30p.m.

Ages 12 & Up – Under 12 requires a parent or support person to help

321 Go Fitness Program
2026-01-06 18:45 - 20:00
Club DREAMS is excited to bring 321 Go to our center! The 321go! program is a comprehensive initiative by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome. It focuses on three daily goals and twenty-one challenges that promote healthy lifestyle choices in physical activity, balanced nutrition, and emotional wellness. The program is designed to help individuals with Down syndrome make healthier choices and manage conditions like obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and mental health issues. It also aims to enhance physical and mental health, support focus, boost work and school performance, strengthen social and emotional skills, and improve overall quality of life.
Tuesdays from 6:45-8p.m.
Ages 10 & Up
