Community Events and Programs
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Sunday, July 21 - Friday, August 16
Union CityS.T.E.A.M Summer Camp
Science Technology Engineering Math Camp
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Sunday, July 21 - Friday, August 23
HackensackYouth Resource Center Summer Program
Youth Resource Center offers FREE summer programming for Bergen County youth age 13-18. The Center provides a positive, safe, professionally staffed and supportive environment.
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Sunday, July 21 - Thursday, August 22
TeterboroCATS - Children's After-School Treatment Summer Programming
CATS offers free therapeutically based summer camp for youth who are interested in transitioning into the fall programming. Servicing Bergen County youth ages 7 - 12.
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Monday, July 22 - Monday, August 19
Fair LawnStrengthening Families For Parents and Their Children Ages 10-14
FREE family program called Strengthening Families.
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Wednesday, July 24
WaldwickSummer DBT Skills Intensive Program for College Students & Young Adults
Participants will learn skills to better manage their own emotions, tolerate distressing situations, communicate effectively with others, and to approach life’s challenges with acceptance and compassion.
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Wednesday, July 24 - Wednesday, December 18
Fair LawnParent/Caregiver Wednesday Night Support Group
Join us for an informal group of parents/caregivers sharing concerns, learning resources and supporting one another!
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Wednesday, July 24
ParamusMarsha P. Johnson Social: Picnic Party
Bring Boo-Boo and his Pic-A-Nic basket full of picnic treats. All LGBTQ Friendly are welcome to attend this fun & free event!
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Monday, July 29
TenaflyJoey Travolta's Short Film Camp
Joey Travolta, special educator and film maker and his crew of professionals teach kids age 11 -23 the art of film making from concept to creation.
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Monday, July 29Helping Kids Who Struggle With Managing Screen Time
Join psychologist Kristin Carothers, PhD, to learn practical tips for helping your child manage screen time
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Monday, July 29Helping Kids Who Struggle With Managing Screen Time
Transitioning away from video games or computers can be hard for any kid—and especially for kids with ADHD. Join psychologist Kristin Carothers, PhD, to learn practical tips for helping your child manage screen time.
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Tuesday, July 30Build Life-Long Executive Function Skills in Your Child with ADHD
Summer is a perfect time to teach EF skills without the pressure of academic responsibilities and the burden of homework. Learn how to improve your child's working memory (no more nagging!), create simple, practical organizational systems, build self-control, and more.
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Thursday, August 1
Bergen CountyLast Day to Register for SPECIAL DRAGONS (Special Needs Karate) summer program
Just a reminder that SPECIAL DRAGONS adaptive karate program for Children with Special Needs will be continuing classes uninterrupted over the summer.
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Sunday, August 4 - Monday, November 4
Fair LawnParent/Caregiver Monday Morning Support Group
Join us for an informal group of parents/caregivers sharing concerns, learning resources and supporting one another!
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Tuesday, August 6 - Tuesday, December 3
EnglewoodGrandparents Raising Grandchildren including Resource parents, Adult Relatives and other Adults in the care of Children
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Monthly Support Group...All other relatives raising grandchildren, including resource parents are Welcome too!
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Tuesday, August 6The Gift of Grit: Helping Children with ADHD Overcome Failure, Fear, and Disappointment
Children with ADHD struggle and fail more often than their peers. They have trouble starting and finishing tasks, homework is often a battle, and sometimes it seems their chores will never get done. These repeated challenges lead to guilt, shame, and anxiety.
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Saturday, August 10
PiscatawayNJCSOC Youth Conference: Making a Difference (M.A.D.)
This conference has limited seating and is created for youth by youth.
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Thursday, August 15
Jersey CityThe Jean Krauss Youth Leadership and Development Forum
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Wednesday, August 21
ElizabethTop Annual Youth Conference
Discover your super power at the TOP Annual Youth Conference. In your heart is the strength to face life with courage.
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Wednesday, August 28
MahwahRamapo Yoga Teacher Certification program Information Session
Ramapo Yoga Teacher Certification – 200 Hour
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Thursday, August 29Reset Your Schedule for School: How to Create a Calmer, Happier, Easier Routine
The transition from a less-structured summer back to the school groove is rarely smooth. In this practical webinar, learn why rough mornings are usually tied to executive function weaknesses, how to collaborate with your child on better routines, how to stay calm during the morning rush, and more.
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Thursday, September 5The Best Kind of Discipline: How Behavioral Parent Training Can Transform Your Home Life
You are at your wit’s end — exhausted by your child’s disruptive and wholly frustrating daily behaviors. Tried-and-true parenting advice doesn’t work — but this will. Learn the basics of behavioral parent training (BPT), and how to start a program.
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Thursday, September 5
MahwahRamapo Yoga Teacher Certification program Information Session
Ramapo Yoga Teacher Certification – 200 Hour
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Sunday, September 8
Belmar BeachAutism Beach Bash
Autism Beach Bash benefits individuals and their families living with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This is a free event which will be held on Sunday, September 8th, 2019. The day includes organized activities, DJ, arts and crafts, informational vendors, lunch, beach games and more.
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Monday, September 9
Bedminster21st Liberty Mutual Invitational Autism Charity Golf Outing
Join us for a fun day that supports New Jersey's autism community and walk away with gifts valued at more than $250!
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Tuesday, September 107 No-Fail Strategies for Getting Homework Done on Time and Without Drama
An educational consultant shares some of her research-based strategies for guiding your child efficiently and effectively through homework. Would life be better without homework? Quite possibly. Will you reduce stress and drama by using these techniques? Almost certainly.
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Wednesday, September 11
MahwahFree Mindfulness-Based Stressed Reduction Orientation
Free Mindfulness-Based Stressed Reduction Orientation on September 11 from 7-9pm
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Friday, September 13
MahwahFree Mindfulness-Based Stressed Reduction Orientation
Free Mindfulness-Based Stressed Reduction Orientation on September 13 from 9-11am -
Saturday, September 14
MahwahLearning to Meditate One-Day Retreat
Come learn the basics of how to meditate, or more experienced mediators can deepen their practice. Pause, quiet your mind and body and cultivate balance and learn ways to deal with your stressors.
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Tuesday, September 17
Saddle RiverSpecial Education Boot Camp 101
Beginning at birth, if your child has special needs, you can apply for many services. Yet when a diagnosis is handed to you, there is often panic. We can guide you through a lifetime of services your child may be able to receive over the years.
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Saturday, September 21
Mahwah"Communicating Mindfully"-Half Day Retreat with Catherine & Kailen Krame
For MBSR grads or others with a regular meditation practice
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Monday, September 23
Mahwah"The Power of Mindful Self-Compassion For Emotional Well-Being" with Chris Germer Ph.D
Chris Germer will be at the Krame Center for Mindful Living at Ramapo College on September 23, 2019.
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Thursday, September 26
ParamusGroup Stepping Stones: For Parents of Children with a Developmental Disability
Group Stepping Stones is intended for parents of children with a disability (developmental delay, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, etc.) who developmentally function between 3 and 12 years of age.
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Saturday, September 28
Princeton36th Annual New Jersey Statewide Self-Advocacy Network Fall Conference
Each year The New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project and the New Jersey Statewide Self-Advocacy Network come together to host the annual New Jersey Self-Advocacy Network Fall Conference for an all-day event of advocacy, education, socializing, and networking! This year's theme is: Celebrating Our Connections.
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Monday, September 30
ParamusGroup Standard Triple P Parenting Classes
Group Standard Triple P is intended for parents of children ages 3 to 12 years who have behavioral challenges such as inattention, noncompliance and/or difficulty following directions. This course will teach a variety of parenting skills, including how to manage misbehavior.
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Wednesday, October 16
Fair LawnA Parent's Guide to Evaluating and Troubleshooting Your Child's IEP or 504 Plan\
Once a child is approved for an IEP or 504 Plan, parents rightfully expect to get the most effective accommodations and services to help him or her excel in the classroom.
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Thursday, October 17 - Friday, October 18
Atlantic City37th Annual Autism Conference
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Thursday, October 24
Fair LawnCarePlus Bergen Trauma Treatment Center Advisory Board
We are looking for professionals, youth and parents who are involved members of our youth serving communities to commit their time and talents to make our Trauma Treatment Center a great resource for kids and families.
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Sunday, October 27
WestwoodA Walk to Remember: Lives Lost to Addiction
Alumni In Recovery's Parent Program will be hosting the 1st annual A Walk to Remember, a walk dedicated to honor lives lost to the disease of addiction.
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Tuesday, October 29CBT and DBT for ADHD: How Talk Therapies Reduce ADHD Symptoms and Boost Self-Confidence
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are natural treatment approaches for adults with ADHD. Learn the similarities and differences between these two talk therapies, the structure of sessions and skills taught, and the typical time frames for seeing benefits.