Connections: A Young Adult Social Gathering

Program Activities:

The goal of this program is to increase meaningful social connections for young adults. Throughout the whole 2.5 hour session, there will be plenty of time dedicated to making and strengthening social connections, following the participants’ ideas, debriefing activities and building community. Participants will also be guided through many kinds of collaborative arts experiences. Snacks will be provided.

2025 Program Dates, Times & Details:

Every Wednesday, 3:00pm- 5:30pm

We will be hosting our next eight week session this fall: 

Winter Session: Jan.14th-March 11th, no session on Feb.18th for mid-winter break.

Participants are highly encouraged to participate in the whole 8 week series. Space will be limited to 8-10 participants to ensure each participant gets the support they need to fully participate. Caregivers are welcome (though not required) to attend. 

Each session is a total of 20 hours of DDA respite.

Location:  The Seattle PlayGarden, 1745 24th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98144. 

REGISTRATION PROCESS 

Returning participants: You do not need to submit a new application. Please email liz@seattleplaygarden to sign up. Please include any new payment information, DDA Caseworker, updated contact info,  and anything else you would like to share with us.

New Participants to Connections: Please follow the application steps below: 

1) Complete this registration form and return it via postal mail to the address below or via our new email info@seattleplaygarden.org The Seattle PlayGarden 1745 24th Ave. S Seattle, WA 98144 

2) When we receive your form, you will receive a confirmation email. 

3) We will confirm availability and add you to the program roster or let you know if you are on the waitlist. 

4) Once your spot is confirmed, payment will be due by the 1st session date.  Please send payment via mail or phone.

5) You will receive a welcome letter before the program begins.

PROGRAM FEE

The PlayGarden believes that all young adults interested in this program should be able to participate. No family is turned away because of financial restrictions. Our program fee therefore follows a sliding scale. We ask each family to consider what they can contribute to help cover the cost of the program. 

Payment is $533 for the eight-week series. 

If that is out of reach, we ask you to pay the subsidized rate of $350.

SCHOLARSHIPS & DDA RESPITE FUNDS

1. You may apply for a partial or full scholarship by submitting a letter of request with your application that describes your circumstances and what you’re able to contribute.
2. If you are using DDA respite funds to pay for camp program fees please include the caseworker’s name and email address in the designated spot on the form.