Fantastic Friends offers programs weekly in our community center and also hosts special events for individuals of all abilities.
Our programs are designed to be fun and provide a variety of social/ learning experiences.
Our special events are held at various handicapped accessible locations throughout Western New York.
Cosplay Creations Program is a unique and engaging experience designed for individuals of all abilities who love costumes, characters, and creativity! This program provides a safe and inclusive space where participants can design, create, and showcase their own cosplay outfits while developing important skills in crafting, self-expression, and social interaction.
Our Arts & Crafts Program provides a fun, hands-on creative space for individuals of all abilities to express themselves through art. Using a variety of materials and techniques, participants will explore their creativity while improving fine motor skills, sensory integration, and social engagement in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Baking Workshops and Kitchen Life Skills programs are hands-on, interactive programs designed to teach individuals of all abilities, the joy of cooking and baking in a supportive and engaging environment. Participants will mix, measure, and decorate delicious treats while learning essential kitchen skills, boosting confidence, and enjoying the sensory experience of being in the kitchen.
Science Club is a hands-on, sensory-friendly program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in individuals of all abilities. Through interactive experiments, exploration, and discovery-based learning, participants engage in the wonders of science in a fun, social, supportive, and accessible environment.
Our Garden Club offers a hands-on, inclusive experience where participants learn about plants, gardening, and nature in our outdoor classroom and accessible garden. Through planting, watering, and caring for flowers, herbs, and vegetables, participants build life skills such as responsibility, teamwork, and patience, while watching our garden grow.
Bingo night is a fun, interactive event designed to build social, listening, and concentration skills while reinforcing number recognition. Participants learn to focus, follow directions, take turns, and engage with peers in a supportive and inclusive setting. Winners earn small prizes, adding excitement and motivation while celebrating everyone’s participation and success.
Drumfit is a fun exercise program, drumming on yoga balls to music. Our program is designed to provide a fun, engaging, and inclusive fitness experience for our friends. Through rhythm-based movement and drumming, participants enhance motor skills, coordination, and social engagement while boosting confidence and self-expression.
Game Changers is a rotating weekly sports program for individuals of all abilities. Each week, participants play a different sport—such as volleyball, flag football, basketball, bocce ball, or cornhole—building athletic skills, teamwork, and confidence. The program promotes recreation, personal wellness, and meaningful community connections through active, inclusive play.
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