A Social Engagement and Recreation Program for Adults with Diverse Abilities
Friends and Fun Club is an in-person social engagement and recreation program designed for adults ages 18 and above with diverse abilities. The program provides a welcoming, structured, and supportive environment where participants can enjoy recreational activities, connect with others, build friendships, and practice meaningful social interaction.
Many adults with diverse abilities have limited opportunities to participate in consistent, age-appropriate social and recreational programs outside of school, work, or family settings. Friends and Fun Club was created to help meet that need by offering a safe, enjoyable, and encouraging place where individuals can make friends, explore interests, participate in fun activities, and feel a true sense of belonging.
The purpose of Friends and Fun Club is to provide meaningful social engagement and recreational opportunities for adults with diverse abilities.
Through fun, carefully planned activities, participants are encouraged to practice everyday social skills such as taking turns, waiting, sharing, listening, making choices, following group routines, and celebrating others. At the same time, they can enjoy recreation through games, music, creative projects, movement, technology-based activities, and group experiences.
Friends and Fun Club is not only about filling time. It is about creating a positive social and recreational environment where each participant can feel included, respected, and capable.
Who We Serve
Friends and Fun Club is designed for:
- Adults ages 18 and above with diverse abilities
- Individuals who benefit from structured social engagement opportunities
- Participants who enjoy recreational activities
- Families looking for a supportive community-based program for their loved one
Our program is friendly, flexible, and supportive. We understand that every participant has different strengths, needs, communication styles, and comfort levels. Our goal is to meet each person where they are and help them participate in social and recreational activities in a positive and meaningful way.
| How to Join Friends & Fun Club Friends & Fun Club welcomes adults with special needs who may benefit from social engagement, recreational activities, and a supportive community environment. To join a Friends & Fun Club session, families can complete the registration form through our Zeffy registration page or the form below. The registration form will ask for basic participant information, family contact information, emergency contact information, and helpful details about the participant’s interests, communication style, and support needs. This information helps our team prepare a welcoming and well-supported experience for each participant. The fee is $40 per session. After registration and payment are completed, you will receive a confirmation email. We look forward to welcoming you to Friends & Fun Club and creating a safe, respectful, and enjoyable space where participants can connect, explore activities, and have fun together. |
Program Schedule
Friends and Fun Club is planned as a weekly Saturday program.
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Participants: Adults ages 18 and above with diverse abilities
Fee: $40
Program Type: In-person social engagement and recreation program
Each session includes structured recreational activities, social interaction, staff and volunteer support, and opportunities for participants to share, create, play, move, communicate, and connect.
What Participants May Do
Friends and Fun Club offers a variety of recreational activities that naturally support social engagement.
Lego Building
Lego activities allow participants to build, create, solve problems, and share their ideas with others. This recreational activity supports creativity, planning, confidence, and social sharing.
Scratch Coding
Scratch gives participants a fun and creative way to make simple animations, games, and interactive projects. It supports creativity, problem-solving, achievement, and confidence while also giving participants opportunities to share their work with others.
Arts and Crafts
Art and craft activities provide enjoyable recreation while encouraging self-expression, fine motor practice, creativity, and pride in completed work. Participants can also share their projects and respond to others’ creations.
Board Games and Puzzles
Board games and puzzles combine recreation with social learning. Participants practice turn-taking, waiting, decision-making, problem-solving, flexible thinking, and positive peer interaction.
Ball Games and Social Games
Ball games and group games are active recreational activities that naturally promote social engagement. Participants practice teamwork, communication, cooperation, waiting, winning, losing, and encouraging others.
Music and Karaoke
Music and karaoke create joyful recreational experiences where participants can sing, listen, clap, move, cheer for others, and be part of the group. These activities support confidence, self-expression, and social participation.
Social Skills Activities
Social skills are practiced in a natural and enjoyable setting. Participants may practice greeting others, making choices, asking questions, giving compliments, joining a group, taking turns, and responding to peers.
Fun Learning and Themed Activities
Some sessions may include simple cooking, travel-themed activities, movie talk, seasonal projects, or other creative recreational programs designed to encourage interaction, communication, and participation.
Supportive Environment
Friends and Fun Club is designed with structure and support in mind. Activities are planned to be fun, clear, accessible, and age-appropriate. Staff and volunteers provide guidance, encouragement, and assistance as needed.
We aim to maintain a supportive staff-to-participant ratio so each participant can receive attention, encouragement, and appropriate support during social and recreational activities.
Our team values patience, respect, inclusion, safety, and positive interaction. We believe every individual deserves opportunities to be seen, supported, and celebrated.
Registration and Contact
Interested families may contact Bountiful Blossom at office@bountifulblossom.org or complete the Google Form below. Our team will follow up with more information about the schedule, participation requirements, availability, and next steps. Please note that this is an inquiry step only and does not confirm registration.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
We understand that plans may change. If you need to cancel your registration, please contact us as soon as possible at community@bountifulblossom.org.
Participant Cancellation
| Cancellation Time | Refund Rate |
|---|---|
| 7 days or more before the event date | 100% refund |
| Less than 7 days before the event date, but before the event day | 50% refund |
| Event day cancellation/No-show | No refund |
If Bountiful Blossom needs to cancel an event due to unexpected circumstances, families will be notified as soon as possible. In this case, participants may choose to receive a full refund or transfer the registration fee to a future event, when available. Refunds will be processed through the original payment method when possible. Please allow several business days for the refund to appear, depending on the payment platform and financial institution. For cancellation or refund questions, please contact us at community@bountifulblossom.org
We look forward to welcoming new friends into our community.