NFAR Social Workshops

Fun and Creative Workshops for Young Adults (18+)

These fun, imaginative workshops provide a welcoming space where participants can explore a variety of hands-on activities, discover new interests, and enjoy meaningful opportunities for creative expression, personal growth, and social connection.

NFAR Social is designed to engage autistic and other neurodivergent individuals—and welcomes all community members—by bringing people together for shared experiences that are fun, social, and meaningful. The workshop formats encourage creativity, and self-expression, and are designed to help participants discover activities they genuinely enjoy, while building friendships through shared interests, and building a sense of belonging within their community.

NFAR SOCIAL WORKSHOPS

NFAR Social workshops are offered as an 6-8 week workshop series. NFAR offers 3 different workshop series to choose from, and attendees can select up to two (2) different workshop series at a time.

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IMPROV WORKSHOP

Through icebreakers, guided activities, and a mix of short-form and long-form improv games, participants practice communication, active listening, flexibility, and teamwork. No prior experience is needed. These inclusive workshops help build confidence, social connection, and adaptability while creating opportunities to meet new people, or just enjoy a new creative outlet for expression. NFAR Social Improv Workshops offer a welcoming space to jump in and see where the scene goes!

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Game Night Workshop

This workshop includes a mix of classic favorites and new games, offering something for everyone, including whole-group game activities, and small-group play where participants can explore different styles of games while practicing communication, teamwork, and problem-solving in a relaxed, fun environment. Participants can build skills at their own pace while feeling supported and having fun and of course, playing games!

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Creative Arts Workshop

This experience invites participants to explore a variety of art and creative craft projects in a relaxed, supportive environment. No prior experience or artistic expertise is required—just curiosity and a willingness to try something new. Through guided activities and opportunities for personal self-expression, participants will create hands-on projects. These workshops provide a fun way to express yourself, discover new interests, and connect with others while enjoying the simple joy of working with your hands to create!

SCHEDULE

Summer Workshops:

Game Night: TUESDAYS July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, and 25

Creative Arts: THURSDAYS July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20 and 27

Fall Workshops:

Game Night: TUESDAYS Sep 15, 22, 29 and Oct 6, 13, and 20

Creative Arts: THURSDAYS Sep 17, 24, and Oct 1, 8, 15, and 22

Holiday Workshops:

Game Night: TUESDAYS Nov 10, 17, Dec 1, 8, 15 (5 weeks)

Creative Arts: THURSDAYS Nov 12, 19, Dec 3, 10, 17 (5 weeks)

NFAR SOCIAL IS FOR:

  • Age 18 years and over
  • Able to arrive and depart from sessions independently
  • Able to complete simple tasks independently with verbal or written directions
  • Able to refrain from behaviors that are disruptive or aggressive.
  • Able to communicate basic needs in some form with staff and others.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

  • An 8:1 participant-to-instructor ratio.

  • Two hour workshops with breaks provided as needed.

  • Each Workshop is once a week for 6–8 weeks

  • Instruction is primarily delivered in a whole-group format, with individual or small-group support available as needed.

  • NFAR’s Vocational Training Center is conveniently located in the Scripps Ranch area of San Diego just off the I-15 freeway and Carroll Canyon Road, and with MTS bus service from the Miramar College transit center.
    NFAR
    9825 Businesspark Ave.
    San Diego, CA 92131

  • Participants should be able to arrive and depart independently

FUNDING INFORMATION

NFAR SOCIAL is a vendor of the San Diego Regional Center.

Workshops are $34.62 per hour or $69.24 per 2 hour Workshop.

A 6 week Workshop Session = $415.44

Note: We do not offer individual Workshops – only in series of 6.

 

SDRC Traditional Clients:

National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR), Vendor # is PY4412

Social Recreation: Code 094

 

Self Determination Clients:

Add National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR) to your spending plan.

Social Recreation: Code 331

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Interested?

Please start by filling out an interest form.

NFAR BEHAVIOR POLICY AND SUPPORTS

NFAR Social has been designed to offer enrichment-based, creative arts workshops for those with and without mild/moderate intellectual disabilities, at a 1-to-8 instructor to participant ratio.

Individuals who require greater support and/or who have behavioral, medical or other issues that require greater than 1:8 assistance would need to make support arrangements and coordinate with NFAR to attend.

NFAR reserves the right to refuse entry to individuals who have shown or have a history of maladaptive behaviors (elopement, disruptive or aggressive behaviors, self-injurious behaviors, behaviors that are likely to injure others.