Founded in 2009, Zebra Crossings is a nonprofit based in Dover, New Hampshire, that provides programs for children with chronic medical conditions and their families such as (but not limited to) diabetes, juvenile arthritis, epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, POTS syndrome, heart conditions, Down syndrome, CLOVES syndrome, Proteus syndrome, and asthma. Zebra Crossings offers day programs, family events and overnight camp retreats. Day program participants are primarily from the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Maine and the greater-Boston area. Overnight programs typically draw families from the New England region as well as New York. Programs allow children to renew their spirits through opportunities for play and to connect them with others who are facing similar challenges. Together they have new experiences, can be worry free for a while, and build lasting friendships.
Zebra Crossings’ programs are tailored to the pace and medical needs of participants, and are designed to develop each child’s skills, boost their independence, and reduce anxiety related to their medical condition. Programs are currently available to youth between ages 6 and 18. All programs are small and intimate in size. Participants engage in team building activities, games, sports, swimming, crafts, and more. Through their experiences, participants learn and discover things about themselves that they can apply to their daily lives moving forward.
