Holiday Memories at BCCS
At Brookville Center for Children’s Services (BCCS), the holiday season brings many opportunities for young people, families and staff to create memories, continue traditions, and showcase talents and skills.
Here are just some of the ways BCCS celebrated the holidays in 2025:
Chanukah at the Children’s Residential Program
On the second night of Chanukah, young men supported by the Children’s Residential Program (CRP) and staff gathered for an evening of festive celebration and learning led by Deborah Lapidus, Speech-Language Pathologist. Read more at our blog.
Barbara C. Wilson Preschool Families Explored Light Festival Together
The Barbara C. Wilson Preschool Parents’ Association organized a meet-up for students, families, and staff at the LuminoCity Festival at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow on December 20.
Everyone had a wonderful time exploring the light displays and taking festive pictures. Students were amazed to see each other outside of the classroom, and families enjoyed the opportunity to meet and catch up with one another.
Children’s Education Center Students Uplift Families with Joyful Holiday Plays
Throughout December, Children’s Education Center students rehearsed for holiday dinner-theatre style performances for families, staff, and fellow students.
The performances were a great opportunity for families to see their loved ones excel in talents such as drumming, singing, acting, and dancing. In addition to the show, audience members were served delicious treats made by transition students.
Last Holiday Season at Marcus Avenue Preschool
As Marcus Avenue students and staff prepared for their big move, they made time to celebrate the holidays with fun and whimsy.
On National Ugly Sweater Day, students and staff dressed in their coziest, most expressive sweaters. They capped the year with several holiday projects including creating gingerbread people, glue snow art, and coloring pages featuring Santa and his reindeer.
Post Avenue Preschool Indulges in Holiday Treats and Festivities
At Westbury Post, students celebrated the final days of the year with a Spirit Week which included Fancy Dress Day and Pajama Day.
On the last day of school, they set up a hot cocoa bar for students and staff to make their own uniquely satisfying cups with several delightful toppings including marshmallows, crushed candy cane, and whipped cream. They also read holiday-themed books and participated in sing-a-longs during circle time.