CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AGES 5 – 12
New enhanced program starting October 2026: Sunshine Prevention Center’s, Peer Connection and Skill Building Program provides children and teens with a supportive place to build friendships, strengthen social and emotional skills, and grow in confidence. Each month focuses on important topics such as friendship and relationships, anger management and dealing with tough feelings, communication skills, and appreciation of diversity, with weekly activities that include topic introductions, guest facilitators, family connection nights, and team building.
Age-appropriate groups are offered for children ages 5 through teens, with parent/caregiver groups offered at the same time to encourage learning and growth throughout the family. The program uses evidence-informed and evidence-based prevention strategies while incorporating fun, recreation, creative expression, and opportunities to connect with others. Cost is $125 per month per child.
Youth Leadership Club ages 10 – 12
Meets Tuesday evenings 6:15-7:15pm (September – June)
Cost: $125/month $25 Reg Fee (Parent component included)
Sponsorships and Discounted rates are available – You must apply
If you are interested in learning more about the program, call now 631-476-3099 to schedule an IFA (Initial Family Assessment). This will give you the opportunity to see the facility, meet some of the staff, go over the program events and see if this program may be exactly what you are looking for.
New families that have had an IFA are welcome try the program or join the first week that each month
Testimonies:
“This program helped my daughter and I begin communicating more. She would take time to stop and think before acting, and I would learn to talk and not just yell all the time.” – Karen, mother of a 10 year old
“I can still remember my daughters telling each other “that it is smart and brave to ask for help” when they were having a difficult time in school.” – 😊 Parent of a 6 year old
“My child loved the puppets the most. She related to her being bossy and have some challenges with a sibling. It made her feel she was understood and taught her skills to handle her sibling rivalry better. She was able to wear the Bows costume in a local parade. She was so proud of herself. Father of child in one of the first programs.”