WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME
to our Kids Hangout Club
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where we hang out, learn cool things, and have tons of fun together!
Kids Hangout Club is pioneered and run by two amazing student leaders, Rianne Supie Mohammed (Supie Mohammed) and Alexia Westwood, who want to create a safe space for kids to hang out, meet new friends, and have fun together! Since the summer of 2020, this social group has received wonderful feedback on helping kids engage in learning and have fun with friends, from both the kids and their parents!
Our club offers two exciting programs to meet different needs:
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Buddy Meetups
Fostering friendships
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mentorship, inclusive activities, and real-world social learning
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Buddy Meetups is an in-person, inclusive social development program designed for neurodiverse students in grades K–12. The program aims to build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and foster lasting peer relationships through engaging casual social outings, festive community events, and paired teamwork projects and presentations—all supported by 1:1 teen mentors.
Our unique approach emphasizes natural social interactions in real-world settings, offering students opportunities to connect through interactive playdates, small group activities, and collaborative team challenges. Rather than relying on traditional classroom-based instruction, students engage in immersive, experience-based social learning with individualized mentor support as needed.
Participants are thoughtfully matched with trained teen mentors and grouped with peers based on shared interests, communication styles, and support needs. Activities are designed to promote authentic connection, flexible peer dynamics, and social-emotional growth, and are guided by a certified BCBA and experienced PEERS providers to ensure a supportive and inclusive environment.
Buddy Meetups is part of the Belmont Parks and Recreation V.O.I.C.E.S. initiative and is offered at no cost through the generous support of the Opening Doors PTA. The program is open to all neurodiverse students in grades K–12, with priority enrollment for Belmont city residents and Opening Doors PTA members. All sessions are supervised by a dedicated team of professionals, including city staff, a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), and two trained PEERS providers.
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Zoom Meetups
Inspiring connection
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creativity, conversation, and virtual peer engagement
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This program brings kids together online in a safe, interactive environment where they can connect from the comfort of home. It’s ideal for those who prefer virtual interactions or live far apart. Kids Hangout Club develops a unique, peer-to-peer model designed to foster creativity, spark curiosity, and enhance social skills. Using carefully selected educational and engaging videos, the program initiates conversations that inspire kids to ask questions, share ideas, and explore the world together. This dynamic approach not only improves conversation skills but also allows kids to build lasting connections with peers in a fun and exciting way. This program has incorporated the PEERS curriculum since fall 2024. All of our Zoom Meetups are led by passionate teen co-hosts, Rianne Supie Mohammed and Alexia Westwood, under the supervision of Anita Yu, a compassionate PEERS-certified provider, and they are completely free! This FREE program is offered by Opening Doors PTA and is open to all neurodiverse students in 4–12th grades, with priority enrollment given to Opening Doors PTA members.
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We believe every child deserves a place to feel included and grow socially. Whether your child prefers the digital space or in-person experiences, we’ve got the right option. Apply today by clicking the links below:
Buddy Meetups Interest Form (Fall 2025)
Zoom Meetups Application Form (Fall 2025)
* Kids Hangout Club is an Opening Doors PTA Program. Supervision of the group, including its activities and events, is provided by Opening Doors PTA staff.
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* Kids Hangout Club Buddy Meetups is a program under the Belmont Parks and Recreation V.O.I.C.E.S. initiative.
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For all the latest KHC classes and camps, please visit the Kids Hangout Club website
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""The Kids Hangout Club is an excellent program. It is one of the most well run, well structured, and engaging tween programs that I have seen, heard, and experienced to date. My son loved and refused to miss his Friday Kids Hangout sessions. He made new friends and was able to learn and participate in the discussion with the group. The members and instructor were very respectful of each other. The weekly topics were always fresh and interesting, expanding each member's content knowledge of international pop culture to politics to robotics. The members were always engaged throughout the whole session. It was a really fun and educational program that even parents wanted to join in!
Given the technicality of real time online program, one really has to appreciate the amount of effort, preparation, and background work done behind the scene that had ensured how smoothly each session ran. Truly an excellent program!"
- Parent Of Happy Participant Since Summer 2020
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"My autistic son loves Kid's Hangout Club. He struggles with interacting and socializing with peers and the virtual sessions are a low-pressure environment. He looks forward to the weekly sessions and enjoys participating in the conversations."
- A Thankful Dad
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"For the past 4 years (including covid), our now 13 year old daughter has been attending and eagerly participating in the weekly activities with Khc.
She has high functioning autism and other mental health issues and khc has allowed her to fully engage in the group without fear of failure or anxiety around social situations. She has really grown in her ability to converse by sharing her opinions and allowing others to freely speak their mind. She has learned empathy and self-acceptance. She has developed a keen sense of humor because of the open and welcoming environment cultivated by Supie and her team at Khc.
Our daughter has found her tribe! She has been accepted into a kind, loving and neurodiverse family of like-minded friends with shared experiences and hopes and dreams! We highly recommend Khc to all future friends!" 🧡
- Parents of two neurodiverse children ages 13 and 21
Both are happy and thriving!
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“What I liked about Supie’s Kids Hangout Club is that we always do something fun in our weekly meeting. I can meet new friends and talk to them. Anyone is welcome to the group. Attending the group can help me to improve my social skills. I highly recommend it!”
- A Happy KHC Participant
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“Our child has been participating in the Kids Hangout Cub since its inception. Comparing KHC to many teens programs that our child has participated, and there are many, we feel that the Kids Hangout Club is a very well run social program for teens. It is packed full of fun and appropriate educational content that the staffs carefully researched and prepared to present to the teens each week. The topics are often very interesting and dynamic, ranging from personal interests to life skills to pop-culture.
What also appeals to us is the small group size that the club offers. It is definitely more intimate and allows the teens to open up, get to know each other, and make new friends.
Addition to these, is the social emotional support that the KHC Club offers our teens. Teens respect and support each other. They take turns expressing themselves and their opinions during the discussion. They participate in show-and-tell. ...All of this while overcoming their individual challenges in a safe space.
Even to date, our child still looks forward to the weekly KHC club meeting, and would often rush us home to be on time for this online social club. The Kids Hangout Club is truly a special and a remarkable program.”
- An Appreciative Mom
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"My daughter really enjoyed being on Kids Hangout and had been on it every season. It’s been great to be able interact with other kids right at home. Thank you, KHC staff!"
- A Very Happy Parent
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“During Covid Times, thanks to Kids Hangout Club, my daughter found a wonderful space where she can interact with peers and build friendships. The club also offered educational videos that kept kids engaged and entertained. Kids Hangout Club has been a source of joy and learning experience for my daughter.”
- A Thankful Mom
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