Update 11.17.2021:

Bounce Out the Stigma ® Basketball Winner

NEW DATE & TIME

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 3pm

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The Bayonne Division of Recreation special needs sports program has teamed up with the Bounce Out the Stigma ® Basketball, Winner of the 2019 Jr. NBA Program.

The program will geared for kids and young adults with the challenges of Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy, Neurological Disorders, Spectrum Diagnosis, and Mental/Emotional/Physical Challenges. Those with learning disabilities and slow motor skill development along with peer mistrust and social interaction issues will do well in this great program!

The clinic is non-competitive and seek to empower participants through motor skill development, confidence building, fun challenges, and our unique blend of positive reinforcement. Personal attention is given to every child.

Building Self-Confidence!

Improving Their Motor Skills!

Developing Peer Trust!

Making Friends!

Having FUN!

and Yes, Basketball!

BOUNCE OUT THE STIGMA creates opportunities for those dealing with these disorders. At the same time, tolerance and awareness become a unique message for all others. The Program promotes healthy living and empowers its participants to shed labels that far too often are attached to them via the perception of others.

At Bounce Out the Stigma, no child is ever made to feel different. With its specialized and unique basketball curriculum, every event is constructed to give those with developmental issues a chance to “simply be a kid without a label”. They play among their peers for enjoyment. A day of basketball fun is the agenda to enhance motor skill development, self-confidence, and internal fulfillment with both child and parent.

The Program creates opportunities for children and young adults with special needs, while also raising awareness about stigmas, bullying, and acceptance to all people and ages.

The Project’s goal is to see every man; woman and child with a special need lead a successful and empowered life with a strong sense of self-worth.

The program will take place on Sunday, December 12th, 2021 from 3:00-5:00pm, at the BHS Ice Rink Gym. Pre-Registration is encouraged, but not mandatory. You may register by emailing the Division of Recreation with the participant name, address, phone number, age and name of school.

There is no fee to participate.

For more information, please contact Pete Amadeo at 201-858-6129 or email BAYONNEREC@AOL.COM.