About
WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME
to our Kids Hangout Club
where kids can hang out, meet new friends, and have 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:
Buddy Meetups: For those who enjoy face-to-face fun, this in-person program gives kids the chance to hang out, share experiences, and build friendships through engaging activities. This pilot program offers kids the opportunity to practice social skills with a matched volunteer mentor while engaging with the evidence-based PEERS curriculum. Our goal is to help students develop and maintain meaningful friendships through natural conversations and playful interactions in a supportive peer-to-peer environment. All of our Buddy Meetups are led by dedicated teen leads, Rianne Supie Mohammed and Alexia Westwood, under the supervision of Justine Hedlund, a dedicated and highly qualified special education teacher and BCBA-certified provider, and they are completely free! This FREE program is offered by Opening Doors PTA, with teen volunteer mentors supported by Belmont Parks and Recreation VOICES, Carlmont ASB and Key Club, Curiodyssey LIT and other amazing community organizations!. The program is open to all neurodiverse students in K–12th grades, with priority enrollment given to Opening Doors PTA members.
Zoom Meetups: 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 meaningful 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.
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. Register today by clicking the links below:
* 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.
Meet our team!
Leo Kuo
Teen Co-host
Parker Magpayo
Teen Co-host
Avery Magpayo
Teen Volunteer
Anagha Namburi
Teen Volunteer
Michelle Lo
Teen Volunteer
Alaina Yung
Teen Volunteer
Tanya Nair
Teen Volunteer