Summer 2026 · Virtual CampSun, sand, and smiles. All from home.
A four-week virtual summer camp for teens and adults with special needs. Games, crafts, real connection, and a camp package mailed to your home. The ultimate summer experience, wherever you are.
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Log on. Jump in. Make waves.
It started as just another summer day. July 7th, a regular Monday. One of our members logged on quietly. Camera off. Not quite ready to join.
A volunteer waved anyway. Someone said their name. Another shared a joke that didn't totally land, but somehow, it did.
A few minutes passed. The camera turned on. By the end of the session, they were laughing. Talking. Part of it. And the next day, they came back.
Being greeted by name. Feeling comfortable enough to unmute. Looking forward to seeing the same faces tomorrow. And before you know it, what could have been a long, isolating summer becomes something else entirely. A place of connection. A place of confidence. A place where your jokes always land.
New here? Here's what Friendship Circle Online is.
Friendship Circle Online (FCO) is a virtual community built for teens and adults with special needs. We meet on Zoom for daily and weekly programs that feel like a real friendship circle, music, crafts, conversation, life skills, Jewish moments, and the warm energy that makes people want to come back.
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What four weeks of camp looks like
Two daily sessions, Monday through Friday. Pick what fits your schedule.
4 full weeks
July 6 through July 31, the structure of camp without leaving home.
Two sessions daily
Morning 10 AM-12 PM and afternoon 2-4 PM ET. Join one or both.
Camp package mailed
Every camper gets a package with supplies and a camp T-shirt shipped home.
Real connection
Games, crafts, conversation, and the same friendly faces day after day.
A summer to look forward to.
For many teens and adults with special needs, summer can be especially challenging. Without the structure of school or consistent programming, days can feel long and isolating.
That's where Friendship Circle Online steps in. The Daniella Moffson FCO is bringing the energy, joy, and connection of summer right into participants' homes. Four weeks of games, crafts, meaningful social interaction, and plenty of fun. Totally virtual. Truly connecting.
Quick form to reserve your spot. Or reach out to Batya with any question.
Register Now →Email a QuestionCall 646-212-6753Add a specialty week in August
Beyond the four-week summer camp, we run two one-week specialty camps in August for those who want to go deeper into one passion.
FREEVirtual Theater Camp
Acting, singing, improv, and theater fun with trained Performing Hearts faculty. For those who love to perform.
Learn more →
$80 + KITVirtual STEM Camp
Astronomy, hands-on experiments, and a STEM kit shipped home. Featuring Amelia.Science from the UK. For those who love to explore.
Learn more →Why families pick FCO
A program built for teens and adults with special needs, run by people who do this every week of the year.
Inclusive by design
Not a typical camp adapted for special needs. Built for special needs from the first session, five years ago.
From home, on their terms
No transport, no sensory overload, no awkward drop-offs. Comfortable space, familiar setup, full participation.
Real friendship
Small groups, returning faces, trained facilitators. Participants leave with friends, not just a certificate.
Common questions
Who is Summer Camp for?
Teens and adults with special needs, including autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental and intellectual disabilities. Participants typically range from age 13 through adulthood.
What if my child can only do part of the program?
Totally fine. Join one daily session or both. Come some days, miss others. The schedule is built to flex around what works for your family.
What's in the camp package?
Supplies for the activities and a camp T-shirt, mailed to your home before camp starts. We want it to feel like real camp, even from a distance.
What if my child is shy or new to virtual programs?
Totally normal. The first day is built around easing in. Cameras-on is encouraged but not required. Many participants warm up by day two.
Do parents need to stay on?
Up to you. Some parents stay nearby for support, others use it as their break. Our facilitators are experienced running the room.
Can we volunteer?
Yes. We are always looking for volunteers to make waves with us. Email onlineadmin@friendshipcircle.com to volunteer virtually this summer.
Summer shouldn't be something to get through.
It should be something to look forward to. At FCO it starts with logging on. Sign up below, or reach out to Batya at onlineadmin@friendshipcircle.com or call 646-212-6753 with any question.
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