“Typical”

By: Cindi Valenti As a mother of two special needs children, I sometimes find it hard to understand “typical” mothers and their wants and needs. I want my kids to be happy, socialize like “typical” kids do, succeed in the future and be taken care of. I encourage any activity they want to try or… Read More »

Camp Traditions

Every Summer Camp has traditions that are just as important to the faculty and staff as they are to the students and TAPA is no exception.  Here’s a list of our top 10 traditions!     #10: The Camp Photos and DVDs: TAPA teachers love to document all the fun things that happen at camp!  Silly… Read More »

5 Fun Things to do this Summer…

Summer is here and school is out!  Here are five “TAPA-approved” unique things to do with your kids this summer.   1.  Attend a Long Island Ducks Game www.liducks.com You can get tickets to this baseball game in Central Islip for $11 a ticket!  Take the whole family and support Long Island’s team.  They are… Read More »

We’re Famous!

David Feldman from Long Beach NY TV recently visited the TAPA studios and had an opportunity to speak with Ms. Susan and one of our parents about our program!  Check us out the video in the link below: http://longislandny.tv/detail.php?id=18    

Let’s Hear it for the Boys!

During our Summer Workshop TAPA was flooded again!  But this time, it was with incredible art donations! The Boy Scouts of Troupe 656 showered us with canvases, art easels, paints and paper, foam pieces and crafts, and much more in a dozen large cartons.  Alex Adia is working towards becoming an Eagle Scout and selected… Read More »

Summer Fun

By: Miss Lindsay On Sunday, June 9th, TAPA students and faculty celebrated Summer with our last Summer Workshop of the school year. Yoga Ms. Sara started off the afternoon with a calm and relaxing yoga class.  Students enjoyed animal poses and worked on focusing their breathing.  Students practiced classic yoga poses and worked with partners… Read More »

Spend the Summer at TAPA

Join us for these awesome classes each week of the summer…   ART   Students work in small classes to create original sketches, paintings, sculptures, and collages.  While in class, students work one-on-one with our state-certified teachers and have volunteers who assist when needed.     DANCE   Teachers use a mix of Classical, Pop,… Read More »

The Importance of Arts Education

Rachel recently discussed the role that the arts play in our lives and society as a whole.  In her characteristically smart, articulate, and witty manner, Maddow shared her thoughts on the importance of the arts and arts education . Maddow started by boldly stating that she’s not a dance expert, just an appreciator:  “I know… Read More »