THRIVE

These classes are groups that support key skills for the adult-aged population. We focus on skill building in three main areas: Social/Friendship, Leisure/Recreation and Inter/Independent Living. These very active and fun groups emphasize positive communication and social values, personal awareness and empowerment through vital peer and group relationships, fitness and recreation, and creative movement and the expressive arts. Emphasis is on ability and personal responsibility in a safe and exciting group. 

Berkeley Adults

Thursdays: In - Person: 4:00 - 5:30pm 

Facilitator(s): Jennifer Cooper, Tamara Zirkle

Winter/Spring 2025 Session

• Jan 16, 23, 30
• Feb 6, 13, (No Class 2/20,) 27
• Mar 6, 13, 20, 27
• Apr 3, (No Class 4/10,) 17, 24
• May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Summer 2025 Session

• 3 Community Meetups
  • Jun 26
  •  Jul 17
  • Aug 7

These classes are groups that support key skills for the adult-aged population. We focus on skill building in three main areas: Social/Friendship, Leisure/Recreation and Inter/Independent Living. These very active and fun groups emphasize positive communication and social values, personal awareness and empowerment through vital peer and group relationships, fitness and recreation, and creative movement and the expressive arts. Emphasis is on ability and personal responsibility in a safe and exciting group. 

Concord Adults

Wednesdays: 4:15pm - 5:45pm 

Facilitator(s): Teresa Jorgensen, Lexi Ravarino

Winter/Spring 2025 Session

• Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
• Feb 5, 12, (No Class 2/19,) 26
• Mar 5, 12, 19, 26
• Apr 2, (No Class 4/9,) 16, 23, 30
• May 7, 14, 21

Summer 2025 Session

• 3 Sessions
  • Jun 18
  • Jul 9
  • Jul 30

Elementary THRIVE is educationally and developmentally appropriate for children ages 8-11 with Down syndrome, combining cognitive skill development with positive social and behavioral interaction with a focus on fine and gross motor skills.  

Danville Tween THRIVE (Ages 8-11)

Mondays: 4 - 5:00 pm

Facilitator: Lauren Amador

Winter/Spring 2025 Session

• Jan 13, 20, 27
• Feb 3, 10, 17, 24
• (No Class Mar 3) Mar 10, 17, 24, 31
• Apr 7, 14, 21, (No Class 4/28,)
• May 5, 12, 19, (No Class 5/26) 
• Jun 2

Summer 2025 Session

• Jun 23, 30
• Jul 7, 14, (No Class 7/21) Jul 28,
• Aug 4 

For more information email: Programs@dscba.org

Here is a preview video of the Early Elementary THRIVE program from previous years (formerly Peer Development Class) 

These classes are groups that support key skills for the adult-aged population. We focus on skill building in three main areas: Social/Friendship, Leisure/Recreation and Inter/Independent Living. These very active and fun groups emphasize positive communication and social values, personal awareness and empowerment through vital peer and group relationships, fitness and recreation, and creative movement and the expressive arts. Emphasis is on ability and personal responsibility in a safe and exciting group.

Danville Adults

The goals of the Teen Classes are to improve students’ language development, reading comprehension, confidence and self-expression. The emphasis is on enhancing socialization skills, building friendships and practicing teamwork, cooperation and respect for self and others.

Rohnert Park Teens & Young Adults 

Wednesdays: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Facilitator: Lori Rotolo
Co-Facilitator: Jeremy Rozet

Winter/Spring 2025

• Jan 22, 29
• Feb 5, 12, 19, (No Class 2/26)
• Mar 5, 12, 19, 26
• Apr 2, 9, (No Class 4/16,) 23, 30
• May 7, 14, 21, 28
• Jun 4  

Summer 2025

• Jun 11, 18, 25
• Jul (no class 7/2) Jul 9, 16, 23 

These classes are groups that support key skills for the adult-aged population. We focus on skill building in three main areas: Social/Friendship, Leisure/Recreation and Inter/Independent Living. These very active and fun groups emphasize positive communication and social values, personal awareness and empowerment through vital peer and group relationships, fitness and recreation, and creative movement and the expressive arts. Emphasis is on ability and personal responsibility in a safe and exciting group. 

Rohnert Park Adults 

Thursdays: 4:00pm - 5:30pm 

Facilitator: Cady Zuckerman
Co-Facilitator: Jeremy Rozet

Winter/Spring 2025

• Jan 23, 30
• Feb 6, 13, 20, (No Class 2/27)
• Mar 6, 13, 20, 27
• Apr 3, 10, (No Class 4/17,) 24
• May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
• Jun 5

Summer 2025

• Jun 12 (No class 6/19), Jun 26,
• Jul (No class 7/3), Jul 10, 17, 24, 31 

The goals of the transtioning youth and young adult classes are to improve students’ language development, reading comprehension, confidence and self-expression. The emphasis is on enhancing socialization skills, building friendships and practicing teamwork, cooperation and respect for self and others.

Virtual Teen & Young Adults

Wednesdays: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

     Facilitator: Christina Lewis

Winter/Spring 2025

• Jan 15, 22 29
• Feb 5, 12, 19, (No Class 2/26)
• Mar 5, 12, (No Class 3/19,) 26
• Apr 2, 9, (No Class 4/16,) 23, 30
• May 7, 14, 21, 28
• Jun 4

Summer 2025 - adjusted time*

• 5 sessions - 4:15 pm-5:15 pm*
• Jun 18, 25
• Jul (no class 7/2) Jul 9, (No Class 7/16) 23, 30 

These classes are groups that support key skills for the adult-aged population. We focus on skill building in three main areas: Social/Friendship, Leisure/Recreation and Inter/Independent Living. These very active and fun groups emphasize positive communication and social values, personal awareness and empowerment through vital peer and group relationships, fitness and recreation, and creative movement and the expressive arts. Emphasis is on ability and personal responsibility in a safe and exciting group. 

Virtual Adults

Tuesdays: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

     Facilitators: Christina Lewis

Winter/Spring 2025

• Jan 14, 21, 28
• Feb 4, 11, 18, (No Class 2/25)
• Mar 4, 11, (No Class 3/18,) 25
• Apr 1, 8, (No Class 4/15,) 22, 29
• May 6, 13, 20, 27
• Jun 3

Summer 2025  - adjusted day/time*

• 5 sessions - 3:00pm-4:00pm - Wednesdays*
• Jun 18, 25
• Jul (no class 7/2), Jul 9, (No Class 7/16) 23, 30