Our children have been busy organizing our new Sunshine Swag Store, open weekly during all shifts to shop! This kid-adapted venture, under the direction of our Therapeutic Recreation Team, allows Sunshine staff to purchase lots of Sunshine swag. Some of our “crafty” staff have also participated in selling custom-made department-specific swag items as well –promoting […]

The Therapeutic Activities Department held its first Girls Group! Led by Therapeutic Activities Specialist, Brittney, the group dives into all things girly. Meeting every Wednesday, September’s theme was Tea Party — expect plenty of fun and “tea” from this adorable crew!

Our Sunshine Annual Art Show transformed the Kid’s Clubhouse into a canvas of creativity. From pasta butterflies to coffee filter masterpieces, each design was truly a work of art. Bravo to all of our kids who participated in this sensory activity! We are so proud of each of you!

The Therapeutic Activities Team made this the best 4th of July! We played minute-to-win games, including cookie face! Everyone wore Red, White, and Blue Spirits!

Our Sunshine Day of Play event, an awesome idea sparked by our special education teacher Megan O’Sullivan and her 15-year-old daughter while they were visiting a bunch of garage sales one weekend day, was held on June 7. The children were so excited about this wonderful Day of Play, which featured more than 130 toys

Going For the Gold! Our Sunshine Olympics was a fun-filled day of spirited contests between Team Purple and Team Yellow. Our little Olympians crafted Olympic ring paintings, flame sensory bottles, and shiny medals!

The Sunshine Carnival was a day of magical fun and excitement with big top thrills and joy at every booth. From clown toss to mini golf and fishing frenzy – there were many favorites. And, many prizes too! A huge thanks to the Therapeutic Activities Department, for making the day a spectacular experience for everyone

Sunshine appreciates the students from Montford Academy in Mt Vermon for their generous book donations. Creative Writing teacher George Degaetano visited Sunshine, along with several of his student authors and illustrators who penned and designed the donated books. It was a wonderful opportunity for the students to meet the children enjoying the stories they imagined

Our Sunshine Solar Eclipse Viewing Party was out of this world!! Both our staff and children had so much fun viewing the Solar Eclipse with their glasses provided by our Therapeutic Activities Team!!

Sunshine celebrated Dr. Seuss throughout March! A special shout-out to those who wore hats or headbands in honor of one of our favorite books, “Cat in the Hat,” and a big THANK YOU to all our Mystery Readers for making it extra special!