TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
A.N.C.H.O.R Programs
A.N.C.H.O.R is a comprehensive year-round program serving 1,200 children and adults with special needs. Town residents five years of age and over with developmental disabilities may apply for admission to the A.N.C.H.O.R program. The Town Of Hempstead A.N.C.H.O.R Coordinator is MaryAnn Hanson.
Anchor your heart to an individual
with disabilities.
Monday
Bowling
Meet up with old friends and make new ones by signing up for the A.N.C.H.O.R. bowling leagues.
Tuesday
Drama
Take part in this creative acting experience that will spark imagination, build self-confidence, and develop skills in the “performing arts.”
Wednesday
Cooking
This hands-on cooking experience includes prepping, cooking and sharing a meal prepared from scratch.
Sports
Participants will develop skills and be taught various components of several sports including hockey, track & field, basketball, soccer, etc.
Food for Thought
In addition to enjoying lunch together, we will emphasize socialization among our participants. They can choose to participate in activities including board games, cooking, physical activities, movies & more.
Dance Team
Participants will engage in various gross motor movements incorporating different dance activities each session (cultural dances, teamed Dances, dance-a-thon). At the end of the program, participants will put on a recital/show with choregraphed numbers.
Thursday
Swimming
Our swim program at Echo Park provides supervised recreational swimming in a heated pool.
Art
The Camp A.N.C.H.O.R Art Program is designed to tap into the creativity that already exists in each of our participants and develop find motor skills needed for the projects.
Fitness
The A.N.C.H.O.R Fitness Program is a great way to get in shape and have fun! Fitness activities include walking, stretching, yoga, strengthening activities, low-impact aerobics and group games.
Friday
Club A.N.C.H.O.R Dances
Catch up with old friends and make some new friends! Enjoy a pizza dinner and dance the night away.
Friday Night Lights
A Friday night social that allows our participants to choose different activities each session.
Adult Trip Program
Join us on adventures all around Long Island! Trips will include theater events, sporting events, movie events and more at our Adult Saturday Trip Program.
Saturday Recreational Program
The Saturday Recreational Program is modeled afer the Summer Camp format in which each participant will be assigned to a group with staff and volunteers. The group will attend various specials inculdig Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Clubs, Mad Science, Music, W.C.A.R and Lunch.
We will be providing bus transportation to and from Lido Beach with limited centralized bus stops.