Shining Star Express offers socially supportive programs for the specially challenged community. Classes utilize a creative arts therapy approach and are open to a wide range of ages and disabilities. All registrations are by Director's approval. Contact Nina C. Reisman, Director at 201-891-2081 Ext. 123 for further information and appointment for interview. Spring session begins January 19.

Shining Star Swim
Ages 6 and up
Wednesday 5:30-6:00pm
A half-hour of swim for exercise and social time in the pool with voluteers.
Full Member $90
Basic Member $110

SSE Swim Club
Ages 6 and up
Wednesday 4:30-6:00pm
An after school snack and activity for an hour followed by a half hour of recreational swim. Activities vary from cooking to arts and crafts to a gym-related game.
Full Member $175
Basic Member $195

SSE Multi-Media Art Class
Ages 14 and up
Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm
Be inspired by famous works of art to discover your creativity using clay, collage, paint, mosaic, and more.
Full Member $180
Basic Member $200

Saturday S.S.E.
Ages 6-13 Junior
Ages 14+ Senior
Saturday 10:00-12:30pm
Program explores free play and encourages interaction with staff and friends. Movement, music, art, cooking, computers, and more. Indoor and outdoor activities.
Full Member $230
Basic Member $250

S.S.E. Breakout
Ages 14 and up
Saturday 10:00-11:30pm
Free time, socializing, computer time, and group activity followed by drama and/or hip hop workshop. Shining Star and 1 workshop:

Shining Star and 1 workshop:
   Full Member $280
   Basic Member $300

Shining Star and 2 workshops:
   Full Member $320
   Basic Member $340

Jazz/Hip Hop Workshop
Ages 14 and up
Saturday 12:45-1:30pm
Let's warm-up and dance. Develop coordination and rhythm while movin' and groovin' to the latest CD's.
Full Member $130
Basic Member $150

Drama Workshop
Ages 14 and up
Saturday 11:15-12:00pm
Have fun acting with script readings from favorite movies and shows. Learn stage presence for SSE show.
Full Member $130
Basic Member $150

Spectra Yoga
Ages 14 and up
Wednesday 6:15-7:00pm
This approach improves flexibility, strength, and mind/body awareness. Also
incorporates beginning Tai Chi.
Full Member $130
Basic Member $150

Evening Chat
Ages 14 and up
Friday 5:30-6:30pm
Develop conversational skills over a pizza supper with friends. Three Friday nights per month.
Full Member $165
Basic Member $185

Teen/Young Adult Social Club
Ages 14 and up
Friday 6:30-8:30pm
Socialize with friends while helping to plan club activities, parties, and more! Three Friday nights per month.
Full Member $180
Basic Member $200

Shining Star 21+
Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9am-2pm
An integrated special needs program for individuals 21 and older. This curriculum is designed to build self-esteem and self-development. Includes direction in:

• Math, reading, computer skills
• Cooking
• Social behavior, conversational skills
• Swimming
• Workouts, and yoga
• Includes work skill development at the “Y”.

Limited enrollment, minimum 2x/week.
All members: $50 per day
* Admission into all classes by the Director’s approval only.

Family Swim for Special Needs Program Participants
Meets two times each month for students and family members. Students must be accompanied by a parent in the water at all times. Pre-registration is required
at the gymnasium front desk.

Available the following
Sundays, 1:30-2:30

• January 11
• January 25
• February 8
• February 22
• March 8
  
• March 22
• April 5
• April 19
• May 3
• May 17
• May 31
• June 7
• June 21

Shining Star Express“Summer Days”

SSE “21+” Day Program
6-Week Program
9:00am-2:00pm, beg. Mon., June 22
For individuals 21 and older, this curriculum builds self-esteem and self-dependence in social settings and the work environment. Math, reading, computer skills, cooking, conversational skills, swimming, workouts, and yoga.
Work skill development at the “Y”.
2x/Week: $600 3x/Week: $900
4x/Week: $1200

SSE Summer Camp
2-Week Program; Ages 10 & Up
August 3-14, 9:30-2:30pm
Enjoy fun summer camp activiies! Includes dance/exercise, swimming, hiekes, and outings. Bring a picnic lunch, create an art project, and end each day with yoga and Tai Chi
Full Members $390
Basic Members $410

Shining Star Express“Summer Nights”
6-Week Programs Ages 14 and Up

Spectra Yoga
Mon. and Wed., 6-6:45pm
Beg. June 22
Using tranquil music, we strengthen our bodies and mind through yoga positions and beginning Tai Chi postures.
Full Members $80
Basic Members $100

Kitchen N’Cooking Skills
Monday 6:45-8:00pm
Beg. June 22
Practice cooking skills and become familiar with utensils and proper kitchen know-how. Prepare a healthy meal.
Full Members $90
Basic Members $110

Evening Social Club
Wed. 6:45pm-8:30pm
Beg. June 24
Be part of the decision making for activities, cookouts, swim parties, movie nights, outings, and karaoke nights. Come have fun, hanging out with friends.
Full Members $90
Basic Members $110