Jersey City Special Needs Programs
Jersey City Department of Recreation and Youth Development
Jersey City, New Jersey - Hudson County
Source checked
May 30, 2026
Northern New Jersey
Strong listing detail
Map and directions
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280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
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Quick answer
Jersey City Special Needs Programs has public information connected to inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, accommodation, or special recreation details. This listing includes multiple practical details families can review before contacting the provider. Scan the facts below, then confirm current fit directly with the provider.
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Provider overview
Jersey City offers special-needs recreation for residents, including soccer, golf, Project GLAD Summer Camp, swim, arts and crafts, dance, outdoor sports, and field trips.
Jersey City Department of Recreation and Youth Development manages city recreation, youth, camp, sport, and special-needs programs for Jersey City residents.
Quick facts
- Registration
- https://jcrec.recdesk.com/
- Contact page
- https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/deptofparksrecreationyouthdevelopment/specialneeds
- Phone
- 201-547-5000
- webadmin@jcnj.org
- Ages
- Jersey City residents with special needs; Project GLAD Summer Camp ages 7-22
- Season
- Year-round recreation and summer Project GLAD camp
- Cost
- Families should confirm current resident registration, camp fees, program costs, and scholarship or assistance options.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The source is a city recreation page; confirm exact program and camp sites through Jersey City registration.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Special-needs recreation and Project GLAD
Resident special-needs recreation, soccer, golf, Project GLAD Summer Camp, swimming, arts and crafts, dance, outdoor sports, physical education, and field trips.
- Ages
- Jersey City residents with special needs; Project GLAD Summer Camp ages 7-22
- Season
- Year-round recreation and summer Project GLAD camp
- Schedule
- The source points to special-needs programs, Project GLAD Summer Camp, fall swim lessons, and city recreation registration links.
- Cost
- Families should confirm current resident registration, camp fees, program costs, and scholarship or assistance options.
How we checked this listing (2 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 30, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Jersey City Special Needs Programs page says the Department of Recreation offers a variety of programs for residents with special needs, from soccer to golf to summer camp, with opportunities to socialize, interact with the community, and participate in recreation. The page describes Project GLAD Summer Camp for Jersey City residents ages 7-22 and lists summer activities including swimming, arts and crafts, dance classes, outdoor sports, physical education, and field trips.
- Sources used
- 2 public sources
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Special-needs recreation and Project GLAD
The official Jersey City Special Needs Programs page says the Department of Recreation offers a variety of programs for residents with special needs, from soccer to golf to summer camp, with opportunities to socialize, interact with the community, and participate in recreation. The page describes Project GLAD Summer Camp for Jersey City residents ages 7-22 and lists summer activities including swimming, arts and crafts, dance classes, outdoor sports, physical education, and field trips.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Jersey City says the programs provide participants with opportunities to socialize with peers, interact with the community, and engage in recreation.
Access notes to confirm: Families should ask about residency rules, age eligibility, camp registration, swim support, field trip supervision, staff ratios, transportation, caregiver expectations, and current program openings.
What we checked
What we found: The official Jersey City Special Needs Programs page says the Department of Recreation offers a variety of programs for residents with special needs, from soccer to golf to summer camp, with opportunities to socialize, interact with the community, and participate in recreation. The page describes Project GLAD Summer Camp for Jersey City residents ages 7-22 and lists summer activities including swimming, arts and crafts, dance classes, outdoor sports, physical education, and field trips.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Government sourceJersey City Special Needs Programs
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
- Government sourceCity Directory - City of Jersey City
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For swim: is instruction one-on-one or group-based, and what water safety, changing-room, transfer, sensory, and caregiver-participation details should we confirm?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Jersey City Special Needs Programs reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Jersey City Department of Recreation and Youth Development?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.
Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, recommend, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Listing order, search results, ads, or sponsored placements should not be interpreted as a ranking, recommendation, or endorsement. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, credentials, and fit before enrolling.