North East Westchester Special Recreation, Inc.

04/29/2026

Hello all,

What an eventful and memorable weekend across all of our programs!

At Clubhouse, the kids embraced the rainy weather with a cozy Pajama Day. They got creative in art by making their own sleep masks and even began working on some early Mother’s Day gifts, crafting beautiful flowers for someone special. Over at Escapades, the group kept the good vibes going by creating their own flower crowns, dancing along to music with Miss Marlena, and making their own homemade snacks. It was a great Saturday filled with creativity, movement, and fun.

The excitement continued into Sunday as North East athletes and coaches traveled to West Point for the annual Spring Games. It was a beautiful day and a true celebration of all the hard work our athletes have put in leading up to the competition.

A very special congratulations to our own athlete Mason, who was named this year’s Male Athlete of the Year. Mason also made history as the first North East athlete to compete in powerlifting, bringing home the gold with an incredible 485-pound deadlift. We are so proud of you, Mason!

Congratulations to all of our athletes who competed and earned medals and ribbons. Your dedication and effort continue to inspire us all. A heartfelt thank you as well to our coaches and volunteers who made this amazing weekend possible!

Check out some pictures from the weekend below

04/22/2026

Hello everyone,

It was a great weekend all around! Over at Clubhouse, the kids enjoyed the beautiful weather and spent plenty of time outside. They also got creative in art making their own butterflies and even did some gardening in Hobbies. At Escapades, the group stayed active with Miss Marlana, made their own yogurt parfaits, and had fun exploring all things rainbows.Our teens and adults had an exciting trip to the circus, where they experienced acrobatics, dancing, clowns, and even a robot dog!

The fun didnt end there... On Sunday the Knights headed up to SUNY New Paltz for the regional unified basketball tournament. Our athletes and partners took home the gold! It was all around a great weekend!

Check out some pictures below!

04/10/2026

Hello all,

On Thursday night, our team got a visit from Bedford Police Department and Sergeant Nancy Valdovinos to spread the word about the Blue Envelope Program initiative.

This program is such an important step in creating safer, more understanding interactions between law enforcement and individuals with special needs. It provides peace of mind for families and helps ensure that everyone is treated with patience, respect, and care.

For more information about the program or to register a person with Autism, visit bedfordpoliceny.org

04/08/2026

Hello all!

We hope that everyone enjoyed their holiday weekend!

Even with the holidays, North East had an amazing opportunity to be part of Inclusion Night at the Westchester SC home game in Mount Vernon. Some of our athletes and coaches attended and even got the chance to high-five the players as they walked out onto the field. It was a great night for everyone and a truly special experience! Special thanks to Westchester SC for letting us be apart of this incredible night!

Check out some pictures from the game below!

ALSO Summer camp registration is now open, so be sure to get your registration in as soon as possible. If you know anyone who may be interested in working at our summer camp, please send them our way!

03/26/2026

Hello all,

This past weekend was full of fun across all of our programs!

At Clubhouse, the kids had a great day getting into the spring spirit. They made their own spring flowers in art, played in the gym, and enjoyed a fun and active day all around. Over at Escapades, the group celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by making Lucky Charms Rice Krispie treats and taking part in a leprechaun scavenger hunt, along with other festive activities! Our teens and adults spent the day at Blue Mountain, enjoying time outdoors, a BBQ lunch, arts and crafts and so much more. The teens then wrapped up the experience with an overnight stay at the cabin.

It was a great weekend for everyone. Check out some pictures form the weekend below !

03/25/2026

Do you know what today is!?!

Its Jersey Mike's 16th Annual Day of Giving!!! Every dollar spent today goes to Special Olympics athletes!

We got our lunch today so make sure you stop by a participating location to get yours!

For locations and to learn more, visit: https://www.jerseymikes.com/mog/charities.

03/18/2026

Hello all,

We had a fun-filled weekend across all of our programs!

Over at Escapades, the group got creative in the kitchen making their own pigs in the blanket and even crafted homemade lava lamps. At the Clubhouse, the kids hosted their very own Jr. Basketball Skills Tournament. They have been practicing during gym, and it was such a great event to see come together. A special thank you to our incredible staff and to the Girl Scout troop for helping make the day a success.

Our teens and adults had an exciting weekend as well, starting with a trip to the Discovery Science Center at Sacred Heart University, which was a whole lot of fun. The excitement continued on Sunday as they participated in their own basketball skills tournament at Rye High School. Our athletes brought home many different ribbons for their hard work and effort.

Check out the pictures below!

03/11/2026

ITS A VERY SPECIAL DAY!

Today we celebrate an incredible milestone. Nancy is celebrating 40 years at North East ! 🥳

For four decades, Nancy has been a dedicated member of the North East family. Her hard work, compassion, and commitment have helped shape our programs and touched the lives of countless participants, families, and staff members along the way. The impact she has made over the years is truly immeasurable.

Nancy, thank you for your unwavering dedication and for the care and heart you bring to everything you do. North East is a better place because of you, and we are so grateful for the incredible impact you have made over the past 40 years. Here's to many more!

Please join us in congratulating Nancy on this amazing milestone!! Comment down below your favorite memory with Nancy!

03/04/2026

Hello all,

Another great weekend of programs is in the books!

Over at Escapades, the group celebrated the end of the Olympics with their very own Olympic-themed day. They created their own events, designed and made custom medals, and of course baked a sweet treat to top it all off. It was a fun and creative way to wrap up the games.

At Clubhouse, the kids stayed active with Miss Marlana, worked hard practicing for their basketball competition next weekend, and learned all about magnets during hobbies. It was a great mix of movement, teamwork, and hands-on learning.

Our teens and adults took a trip to the Palisades Mall for a North East favorite — the mall and movies trip! The group saw the new film GOAT and it was smiles all around.

Check out some pictures from the weekend below!

02/25/2026

Hello all!

Even though we did not have programs last weekend, we still had an exciting and successful few days. A group of athletes and coaches traveled to Rochester to compete in the Special Olympics New York Winter Games.
Our athletes competed in floorball skills and team events. We are proud to share that our team brought home gold in Division 2, and our skills athletes earned a variety of medals for their hard work and dedication. We are incredibly proud of all of our athletes and everything they accomplished

Check out some pictures from the weekend below!

02/11/2026

Did you hear the news!?

Our very own Nancy Bellini has been nominated for the 2026 Outstanding Coach of the Year Award for Special Olympics New York!!!

With a tremendous four decades of coaching experience, Nancy is one of our organization’s most dedicated coaches. From local competitions all the way to World Games, she’s inspired athletes at every level of competition, coaching year-round in multiple sports. The winner will be announced at Special Olympics New York’s State Winter Games Opening Ceremonies on Friday, February 20 in Rochester.

Congratulations Nancy! 🥳

It's our pleasure to congratulate the finalists for the Outstanding Coach of the Year Award! And the nominees are...

- Colleen Belanger, Capital District
- Laura Li, Central
- Rebecca Sherwood, Genesee
- Nancy Bellini, Hudson Valley
- Terry Uellendahl, Long Island
- Victor Pantopoulos, New York City
- Kayla Ware, North Country
- Karli Buday, Southern Tier
- Lisa Balus, Western

We'll announce the winner at State Winter Games in Rochester on February 20. Until then, meet all our nominees at this link: https://pulse.ly/wdvf3ly3us.

02/10/2026

Hello everyone!

It was a wonderful weekend had by all. At Clubhouse our kids celebrated Valentine's Day AND Chinese New Year in style! They created beautiful paint roses in art class, crafted their own festive masks and learned all about Chinese New Year traditions in hobbies, and sang their hearts out to all their favorite songs in music! Meanwhile, our teens braved the cold weather for an exciting day out at Dave & Buster's! Our adults and Escapades program came together for the annual Valentine's in-house celebration! Saturday was filled with smiles as everyone decorated their own cupcakes, got creative with various arts and crafts projects, and enjoyed a sing-along with Miss Marlana!

Check out some pictures below!

REMINDER; There will be no North East programs Saturday February 14th OR February 21st. We will be back on February 28th!