The Connection Special Needs Programs
The Connection
Summit, New Jersey - Union County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Northern New Jersey
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Map and directions
Based on the public address we found.
79 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
The Connection in Summit offers adapted art, dance and music, sports, junior warrior challenge, swim, and youth yoga programs with individualized modifications as needed.
The Connection is a Summit nonprofit community center offering fitness, enrichment, recreation, aquatics, youth programs, community service programs, and adapted special-needs classes.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Phone
- 908-273-4242
- Ages
- Children ages 4-14 depending on class; confirm current class age ranges
- Season
- Seasonal adapted classes and current program sessions
- Cost
- Families should confirm current class fees, membership requirements, financial assistance, and registration windows.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The source footer lists The Connection at 79 Maple Street in Summit.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Adapted classes and swim programs
Adapted art, dance and music, sports, junior warrior challenge, swim, youth yoga, individualized modifications, schedules, and registration.
- Ages
- Children ages 4-14 depending on class; confirm current class age ranges
- Season
- Seasonal adapted classes and current program sessions
- Schedule
- The source links current classes and schedules for adapted art, dance and music, sports, challenge, swim, and youth yoga programs.
- Cost
- Families should confirm current class fees, membership requirements, financial assistance, and registration windows.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Connection Special Needs Programs page says The Connection is committed to providing opportunities for everyone and lists current classes and programs including Adapted Art Collective for ages 4-12, Adapted Dance and Music, Adapted Sports Foundation, Adapted Junior Warrior Challenge, Adapted Swim for ages 6-14, and Adapted Youth Yoga. The page says individualized modifications to activities will be made as needed for dance, music, and youth yoga, and the footer lists the Summit address, email, and phone.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Adapted classes and swim programs
The official Connection Special Needs Programs page says The Connection is committed to providing opportunities for everyone and lists current classes and programs including Adapted Art Collective for ages 4-12, Adapted Dance and Music, Adapted Sports Foundation, Adapted Junior Warrior Challenge, Adapted Swim for ages 6-14, and Adapted Youth Yoga. The page says individualized modifications to activities will be made as needed for dance, music, and youth yoga, and the footer lists the Summit address, email, and phone.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The Connection says individualized modifications to activities will be made as needed for several adapted programs.
Access notes to confirm: Families should ask about class size, individualized modifications, swim readiness, restroom and locker room access, sensory needs, caregiver attendance, trial classes, and financial assistance.
What we checked
What we found: The official Connection Special Needs Programs page says The Connection is committed to providing opportunities for everyone and lists current classes and programs including Adapted Art Collective for ages 4-12, Adapted Dance and Music, Adapted Sports Foundation, Adapted Junior Warrior Challenge, Adapted Swim for ages 6-14, and Adapted Youth Yoga. The page says individualized modifications to activities will be made as needed for dance, music, and youth yoga, and the footer lists the Summit address, email, and phone.
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.
- Provider websiteThe Connection Special Needs Programs
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 The Connection 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 The Connection?
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.
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