05/27/2026
We are incredibly excited to announce that the Smithfield YMCA has received a generous grant from The Fogarty Foundation to create our BRAND NEW Sensory & Calming Space for children in our summer camp and childcare programs with neurodiverse needs!
This space is being thoughtfully designed to provide children with a safe, supportive, and calming environment whenever they may need a sensory break, quiet time, or additional emotional support throughout the day. The room will include sensory and stimming supplies, calming lighting, flexible seating, tactile activities, fidgets, noise-reducing tools, and interactive sensory experiences designed to help children regulate, refocus, and feel comfortable and included.
The space is almost complete, and we cannot WAIT to share photos with our community soon!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to The Fogarty Foundation for helping make this vision possible for the children and families we serve each day. Enjoy the video of the grantee awards reception.