Expand Your Community
Join us to discover connections and build confidence! At the YMCA of Greensboro, we believe everyone deserves a place to feel welcome, valued, and connected. That’s why we offer two unique community-based programs designed specifically for adults who identify as neurodivergent, including those with autism or neurodivergent conditions who may experience social challenges.
The QUAD F and Infinite Horizons programs are all about building meaningful friendships, boosting confidence in communication, and creating a safe, supportive space to connect and grow.
Ready to discover new opportunities and connections? Join us today and find your Y!
QUAD F
Friends, Fun, Fitness, & Fusion
Friends, Fun, Fitness, & Fusion that’s what QUAD F is all about! This unique program is designed to bring adults with autism and other communication disorders together to build friendships, having fun, getting involved, and staying active with peers who understand and support each other. QUAD F is more than welcome. QUAD F is more than a program, it’s a community where everyone belongs.
Program Details
This program is offered at the Spears Family YMCA and Ragsdale Family YMCA. QUAD F is recommended for adults who can participate in a social group independently. To ensure that the group is most beneficial for all, participants must complete an interview prior to enrollment.
Please complete the QUAD F interest form and a program coordinator will be in contact with you.
Questions? Please contact Tina Swain, Program Coordinator at the Spears Family YMCA at [email protected] or Joann Sanborn, Program Coordinator, at the Ragsdale Family YMCA at [email protected].
Meeting Schedule
Groups meet twice per month on an every-other-week schedule.
Spears Family YMCA: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Ragsdale Family YMCA: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Cost
January-March: 6 Meetings - $90 Member | $117 Community Guest
April-June: 6 Meetings - $90 | $117 Community Guest
July-September: 6 Meetings - $90 | $117 Community Guest
October-December: 6 Meetings - $90 | $117 Community Guest
We offer financial assistance for all programs through our financial assistance program. The participants will pay all of their costs for the outings (ex. dinner, movie tickets, bowling, etc.). Start your financial assistance application here.
Infinite Horizons
Empowering Lives, Promoting Inclusion & Independence
Infinite Horizons helps participants build the skills they need for everyday life and long-term success. This program focuses on fostering independence, improving communication, and strengthening social connections. Participants also gain support with employment readiness, including job training and resume building, along with resources that promote both mental health and physical well-being.
Program Details
Meeting topics include, but are not limited to, introduction to independent living, public transportation, maintaining a living space, and more! Infinite Horizons is recommended for adults who have participated in our QUAD F program for at least one session. Participants without QUAD F experience may be accepted into Infinite Horizons after an in-person meeting with our program coordinator.
Questions? Please contact Tina Swain, Program Coordinator at the Spears Family YMCA at [email protected].
Infinite Horizons Interest Form
Meeting Schedule
This program meets weekly at the Spears Family YMCA, with four sessions each month. The program is available throughout the year from January through December.
Spears Family YMCA: Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Cost
$60 per Month Member | $78 per Month Community Guest
Payments are automatic monthly drafts.
We offer financial assistance for all programs through our financial assistance program. The participants will pay all of their costs for the outings (ex. dinner, movie tickets, bowling, etc.). Start your financial assistance application here.