Junior Teen Friends
Friendship IS a Mitzvah!With your Bar/Bat Mitzvah around the corner you’ve got lots to prep. BUT, there’s always time for friends! Our Junior Teen Friend Workshop Series is geared towards young teens in 6th-8th grades and is a meaningful way to get ready for your special day and learn the power of Friendship, Inclusion, and Fun!
Each workshop features a guest speaker and many fun hands-on experiences to help you get comfortable spending time with a Special Friend. At the completion of the program, our JTF graduates receive a certificate of completion and may apply to join Friendship Circle’s Group Programs as a Junior Teen Friend.
Winter 2026 Schedule:
Session 1
Thursday ~ 2/5
6:00 – 7:30pm
Welcome to the world of Friendship Circle
Redefining Friendship.
Session 2
Thursday ~ 2/12
6:00 – 7:30pm
Engaging people with special needs
and making friends.
Session 3
Thursday ~ 2/19
6:00 – 7:30pm
Recognizing Abilities in
ourselves and others.
Session 4
Thursday ~ 2/26
6:00 – 7:30pm
Bridging the Gap –
What We Can Do About It.
Hand-On Experience
TBD
Join an active Friendship Circle Program or Activity for a Unique Hands-On Experience.
Graduation
Thursday ~ 3/12
6:00 – 7:30pm
A Celebration with Parents and Siblings.
The JTF Program qualifies for 8 Mitzvah Project hours. All workshops are held at Friendship Circle ~ 6619 Sardis Rd. 28270
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