THRIVE/ ADAPTIVE ACTIVITIES
Together Helping Realize Inclusive Victories EverydayTHRIVE is designed for children and adults who are neurodiverse, but all are welcome! At the Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA, we are proud to offer a specially curated space and caring staff who are well trained and take great pride in keeping our Blue Cross of Idaho THRIVE Center safe, clean, and positive for both participants and caregivers.
AquAbility at the Y
AquAbility at the Y supports people with diverse abilities through aquatics programs that increase independence, ability, confidence, health, and well-being. Along with a caregiver and dedicated Y staff member participants will create and work toward individualized goals such as physical and cognitive goals, communication skills, large and small motor skills, motor planning, motor sequencing, confidence, independence, and water safety skills.
THRIVE Camps and Activities
THRIVE camps encourage participants of all ages and abilities a chance to experience various activities at the YMCA in a safe, supportive environment. Explore sensory camps, STEAM, dance, cooking, arts, and more.
Our Own Family Camp
We are excited to bring Our Own Family Camp, a camp for Families affected by Down syndrome to Idaho! Our goal is to offer a camp for families to come up and JUST BE A FAMILY! Leave your diagnosis at the gate, all the pressures of IEPs, therapies and everything else, and be able to bond as a family, forming lasting relationships with other families in the Down Syndrome community!