TryCAN Programs

Below you will find the program sign-ups for all of our Winter TryCAN programs. 

 

Please note that all participants must meet the following criteria:

  • Participants must be able to remain in the classroom/program area for the duration of the class. They may not have elopement issues. 
  • All participants must be toilet trained.
  • Participants may not exhibit self-injurious behaviors
  • Participants must not exhibit injurious behaviors (punching, biting, hitting, etc.) toward teachers or other class participants 


New Mentor Training Added - Monday, April 20 from 4-6PM

Registration: https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/summit-nj/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyNjYzNDY=

 

Peer Mentors are one of the most important groups contributing to the success of the TryCAN Collaboration. Mentors assist TryCAN program participants as they interact with peers or test out new skills, helping them gain the confidence they need to have a positive overall experience.

Peer Mentors will broaden their understanding of developmental disabilities while teaching and mentoring TryCAN youth. Interested in making a difference in the life of a special needs youth? Contact David Guida, Summit TryCAN Coordinator.


Spring TryCAN Cooking

April 20 through June 15, 2026 (No class on 4/27 or 5/25)

@ Benson Room/Kitchen, Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ

Instructor: Ms. Tara Corigliano

In this new program, each week the class will cook a new dinner entrée each week. Everyone will go home with a new entrée recipe to try with their families! Each week, we will also cook a light dessert. The group will then practice social skills, setting a table, and appropriate dinner time behavior. After dinner and dessert, if time allows, we will play a game to conclude the session each night! Join us for dinner, games and social skills! 

 

Spring TryCAN Teen Hang Out

April 14 through June 9, 2026

@ Benson Room/Guida Gym at Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Ave, Summit

Instructor: Ms. Patricia Walsh and Ms. Kendall Black

Each week we will play a different group game, do various active activities and communicate about what is going on in our lives! We will use the gym for majority of our activities. We will also on occasion visit local parks. We will order pizza or make a snack each week. A large emphasis in this class will be building lasting and meaningful social connections with members of our club.


TryCAN Golf

All session for ages 8+

@ Summit Municipal Golf Course, 89 River Road, Summit, NJ

Instructor: Ron Young (parents are encouraged to remain on the course for the class)

Our golf clinics aim to teach each golfer at the level of the instruction they need. All of our lessons cap at a maximum of six individuals which allow for ample amount of 1:1 time to work with our professional on stroke development, skill assessment and drills, and perfecting your game. These lessons are open to all levels. When a group is established, by request, we may allow for us to six golfers per group. In addition to skills, golf etiquette will be taught and reviewed. The primary goal of these instructional lessons is to foster a love of the sport!


TryCAN Tennis

Saturday, April 11 through June 20, 2026 (no class 5/23)

@ Summit's Tatlock Tennis Courts - 70 Butler Parkway, Summit, NJ 07901

Instructor: Karla Ruaya

Love Serving Autism therapeutic tennis classes teach hand-eye coordination, fitness and social/language skills for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Challenges and all other disabilities. A focus is placed on developing fundamental tennis skills! 


TryCAN Baseball

Sundays, April 19 through June 14, 2026 - No classes 4/26, 5/10 or 5/24

@ Lincoln Hubbard Baseball Field - 52 Woodland Ave, Summit, NJ 07901

Instructor: Brett Levine

In this introductory course, we will explore the sport of baseball, but based on participant interest, may mix in other sports. We will begin with warm ups, and then practice different skills and drills. Each week we will end with a game of the sport. This class will be fun for all!


TryCAN Pilates

Saturday, April 11 through June 20, 2026 (no class 5/23)

@ Summit Community Center, Benson Room - 100 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901

Instructor: Karla Ruaya

Would you like to consider Pilates as an alternative way for your children to keep moving and keep active and maybe it is something you can do together as a family. This class will be adapted to meet the needs of all kids!

Find out the benefits of Pilates for children and have a go at some simple exercises that you can do together with your children to get them started with Pilates!

What are the benefits of Pilates for children?

1. Good movement habits

2. Muscle strength

3. Balance and coordination

4. Body confidence

5. Managing stress and mindfulness

6. Posture


2025 Fall Programming Info Below - 2026 Info TBD

TryCAN is thrilled to offer programs to meet all interests of children with unique needs. We offer several sporting options throughout the year. Typically, sport programs are offered the season before they run for mainstream programming. This is to allow children the opportunity to succeed in the main programs by developing skills in a more small and intimate setting. There are also several academic, enrichment and social skills programs offered by TryCAN as well. 

If you have a program suggestion or would like to see something offered through TryCAN, email David Guida.

General Programming

Yoga, Dance and Movement

Yoga, Dance and Movement programs are held all year with a fall session, winter session, spring session and a summer session. Typically there is a two week gap between sessions.

Social Skills Programming

Social Skills programs are held all year with a fall session, winter session, spring session and a summer session. Typically there is a two week gap between sessions.

Game Club Programming

Game Club are held all year with a fall session, winter session, spring session. Typically there is a two week gap between sessions. During the summer, Game Club is held as a Concert Social outing at the Summit Hot Summer Nights Concert Series.

Reading Programming

Reading programs are held all year with a fall session, winter session, spring session and summer session. Typically there is a two week gap between sessions. 

Cooking Programming

Cooking held all year during the academic year with a fall session, winter session, spring session. Typically there is a two week gap between sessions. 

Sports Programming

  • Basketball - Held January/February/March and July/August (alternating years)
  • Tennis - Held October/November and April/May
  • Golf - Held April/May
  • Football - Held September/October
  • Baseball - Held April/May/June
  • Lacrosse - Held indoors November/December
  • Soccer - Held September/October/November and November/December and July/August (alternating years)

Inclusion

Note for all Program offered by any collaborator: TryCAN Promotes Inclusion! TryCAN will provide a peer mentor for any mainstream program run through The Summit Department of Community Programs. If you would like to secure a one to one peer mentor to ensure your child’s success in a program contact dguidajr@cityofsummit.org.