Adult Autism Program: Quad F - Friends, Fun, Fitness & Fusion
We are an alliance that focuses on welcoming people on the autism spectrum. The Spears Family YMCA and Ragsdale Family YMCA, in collaboration with local autism groups, run a program for adults with autism and other communication disorders who may experience challenges in social interactions.
QUAD F is dedicated to developing friendships, motivating each other, having fun and promoting fitness and community engagement. Over the course of the program, participants will dine together and enjoy other activities, which may include movies, bowling, swimming and fitness classes.
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.
QUAD F at the Ragsdale YMCA was made possible through the financial support of the David and Donna Griffin Foundation.
QUAD F at the Spears YMCA was made possible through the financial support of the William A. Stern Foundation and a challenge grant from the Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation.
QUAD F at the Ragsdale YMCA
Session Dates
Fall 2022
August 25, September 8/22, October 6/20, November 3/17, December 1/15
Winter/Spring 2023
January 12/26, February 9/23, March 9/23, April 6/20, May 4/18
Summer 2023
June 1/15/29, July 13/27, August 10
Time: 6:30pm – 8pm
Ages: 18 and up
Registration Fee: $20 YMCA Members and Community Guests
For more information, please contact Joann Sanborn.
QUAD F at the Spears YMCA
Date and Time: Dates Coming Soon!
Ages: 18 and up
Registration Fee:* $20 YMCA Members and Community Guests
For more information, please contact Patience Sides.
Participants must submit an application and waiver before participation — fill out the waiver here.
Youth Autism Program: FITting Another Piece in the Puzzle
Session Dates
Fall 2022
September 25, October 2/9/16/23/30, November 6 and 13
Times
2nd-5th Grade
2pm – 3:15pm
6th-12th Grade
3:30pm – 4:45pm
The Ragsdale Family YMCA offers FITting Another Piece in the Puzzle for exercise and social skills for youth and teens on the autism spectrum. The program is led by UNCG students and founded and funded by the David and Donna Griffin foundation.
For more information, please contact Marlee Rindal or call (336) 882-9622.