Play Group-Ages 3-5-Spring-Sat-MTN

AGES 3-5

DETAILS
Join us for various fun play activities while moving our bodies and using our imaginations! Our Play Group is a physical and social group for all young children 3 to 5 years old.
Our Recreational Therapist will provide social and structured activities; which will include circle time, crafts, gross and fine motor play, exploration and more! These activities will provide opportunities for children to learn in a safe and supportive environment.

PARENT PARTICIPATION - OPTIONAL
Parent/caregiver participation for this program is optional. If you would like to stay in the room, we ask that you participate alongside your child. You are also more than welcome to wait in our waiting area during the program, as we will have staff/volunteers available to work with your child.

LOCATION
Children's Specialized Hospital - Mountainside
150 New Providence Rd
Mountainside, NJ 07092
Auditorium A

GOALS
-Sensory exploration and learning through play
-Following directions/attention to task
-Body awareness and coordination
-Teamwork, turn taking and social interactions with peers

Note:

REQUIRED FORMS
Health Form
Screening Form
Media Release Form

PAYMENT
Our top priority is ensuring all children and young adults have access to recreational and leisure programs. If there are concerns with registration fees, please contact our staff as soon as possible to discuss some of our financial assistance options.

WHAT TO WEAR AND BRING
Comfortable clothing-activities may take place seated at a table, standing, moving around, jumping, crawling, etc. Please do not wear clothes you do not wish to get dirty during some art/sensory activities. Face masks/coverings are not required.

PARK & ENTER
Park & enter at the East Entrance/Ambulance (driveway entrance to the right when looking at the front of the building). Drive straight to the parking lot and enter on side through the double doors in front of the Security desk. Group is located on the top floor - Make your way down the hall from the left of Security, turn left at the pool and either take the elevator or stairs to the top floor. The Auditorium is directly across from the elevator and stairs.

WHAT IF WE MISS CLASS
Registration refunds are available up to 1 week before the start of each session. After this, any cancellations will result in a credit to your account, which can be used for future registration.
In the event that a class is cancelled by hospital staff, you will be notified by phone and/or email and you will be provided with a credit or a rescheduled class.

PHOTOS
You are welcome to take pictures of your child during classes. Please be mindful to take photos of your child only and ask permission to take photos of other participants.

QUESTIONS
For any questions about absences or refunds please check FAQs on our website. For additional questions, please contact our staff at activityconnection@childrens-specialized.org.

Program Type Fitness/Sports
Program Subcategory Mountainside
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 2/21/2026 8:30 AM
Enrollment End Date 4/1/2026
Instructor(s)
Lorianne Megill
Lorianne, Charlie
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 3
Maximum 10
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 3 years Enforced - As of date 4/11/2026
Maximum 5 years Enforced - As of date 4/11/2026
Playgroup (full session)
Residency Restriction -None-
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $110.00
CSH Benefit Fund
Residency Restriction -None-
Membership Restrictions CSH Benefit Fund
Amount $0.00
Saturday - 04/11/2026
Start Time 10:30 AM
End Time 11:10 AM
Location CSH-Mountainside
Saturday - 04/18/2026
Start Time 10:30 AM
End Time 11:10 AM
Location CSH-Mountainside
Saturday - 04/25/2026
Start Time 10:30 AM
End Time 11:10 AM
Location CSH-Mountainside
Saturday - 05/02/2026
Start Time 10:30 AM
End Time 11:10 AM
Location CSH-Mountainside
Saturday - 05/09/2026
Start Time 10:30 AM
End Time 11:10 AM
Location CSH-Mountainside