THRIVE—Together Helping Realize Inclusive Victories Everyday
Creating safe, clean, healthy, and fun spaces for our community that is neurodiverse!

Visiting the THRIVE Center should be a safe, positive, and happy experience for every child. THRIVE is intended for children and young adults who are neurodiverse, but all are welcome! We are proud to offer a safe center and caring staff. Our staff are well trained and take great pride in keeping the THRIVE center safe, clean, and positive for the comfort of both the participant and caregiver.

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AquAbility

AquAbility At The Y

Locations: Ages: All Ages Schedule:

4-week sessions recur monthly

Program Dates by Location:

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA:

Mon–Wed, 12–3pm | Thu, 11:30am–3pm | Sun, 10:30am–1:30pm

AquAbility supports people with diverse abilities through programs that increase independence, ability, confidence, health, and well-being. Participants will create individualized goals. Some goals include but are not limited to physical and cognitive goals, communication skills, large and small motor skills, motor planning, motor sequencing, confidence, independence, and water safety skills. These 30-minute private therapeutic aquatic

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Sensory Storytime

Locations: Member Price: Free Non-Member Price: $6.75 Ages: Youth Schedule:

THRIVE Center:

July 8 | Thu, 11:45am–12:30pm

Where the stories come to life! Come read a story, sing songs, and make friends in the THRIVE Center. We start each class with a welcoming song followed by an interactive book read by one of our amazing volunteers.

THRIVE Adaptive Adventure Hour

Locations: Member Price: Free Non-Member Price: Day Pass Required Ages: All Ages Program Dates by Location:

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA:

Fri, 2–3pm

The Family Adventure Zone will be open for an hour every Friday afternoon for vulnerable populations.

THRIVE Adaptive Dance

Locations: Member Price: $99 Non-Member Price: $131 Ages: 5–13 Dates: September 16, 2021 - October 23, 2021 Program Dates by Location:

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA:

Thu, 5:30–6:30pm & Sat, 10–11am

Participants will learn body awareness, balance, dance moves, meet new friends and have an extremely fun time!

THRIVE Arts and Crafts

Locations: Member Price: $10 Non-Member Price: $15 Ages: All ages Schedule:

THRIVE Center:

3rd Thursday every month, 6:30–7:45pm

Join us once a month for in the THRIVE Center for an arts and crafts activity! Every month will feature a different theme and activity.

THRIVE Life Skills Class

Locations: Member Price: $99 Non-Member Price: $131 Ages: 13+ Schedule:

Sep 21–Oct 25 | Nov 9–Dec 14

Schedule:

THRIVE Center:

Tue, 5–7pm

Learn valuable skills while making friends in this 6-week program! Creating goals, practicing job skills, managing money, practicing shopping, and cooking are all part of this amazing class. This class is geared for our community that is neurodiverse, but all are welcome to join the fun!

THRIVE Music Therapy

Locations: Member Price: $240 Non-Member Price: $240 Ages: 0+ Dates: November 1, 2021 - January 17, 2022 Schedule:

Ages 0–4:	Mon, 2:45–3:45pm
Ages 5–8:	Mon, 4:45–5:45pm
Ages 9–12:	Mon, 5:45–6:45pm
Ages 13+:	Mon, 3:45–4:45pm

Learn about a variety of sounds and musical instruments in this 60-minute class! Participants will focus on individual and group goals, such as social and emotional skills.

THRIVE Pumpkin Decorating

Locations: Member Price: $12 Non-Member Price: $18 Ages: All Ages Schedule:

THRIVE Center:

Saturday, Oct 17, 12–1pm

Let THRIVE be your Ghost Host for the afternoon! Spooky, colorful, sparkly—let your creativity ooze while you decorate a pumpkin. You could even paint your favorite character. All are welcome to join!

THRIVE Skills and Drills

Locations: Member Price: $50 Non-Member Price: $90 Ages: 6–12 Dates: September 20, 2021 - October 25, 2021 Program Dates by Location:

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA:

Mon, 7–8pm

Enjoy some indoor adaptive PE-style activities! Let your kids expand their knowledge of fitness concepts—including flexibility, stamina, strength, and nutrition—while getting the opportunity for self-expression and social interaction.

THRIVE Teen Night

Locations: Ages: 13–15 Program Dates by Location:

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA:

Tue, 6–7:30pm

Join us for a night of fun and games in the THRIVE Center. This weekly program will feature a variety of games and activities!

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