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Seven dates, every other week.","categories":["special-needs"],"ages":{"min":6,"max":21},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":840,"unit":"term","note":"Regional Center of the East Bay clients attend through Purchase of Service or Self-Determination funding; other families pay directly."},"afterschool":{"care":false,"term":{"name":"Fall 2026","start":"2026-09-19","end":"2026-12-19"},"meetings":[{"location":"osgood-center","days":["sat"],"start":"16:00","end":"19:00"}]},"source":{"url":"https://fcsn1996.org/east-bay-social-recreation-programs/","fetched":"2026-10-07"},"description":"Dates: 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 12/5 and 12/19.","registration":{"url":"https://fcsn1996.org/east-bay-social-recreation-programs/","status":"open"},"traits":{"specialNeeds":"focused"}},{"id":"music-and-movement","type":"afterschool","name":"Music & Movement","summary":"Saturday music and movement class for children and teens with special needs, ages 7 and up. 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