Dream Community Center

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An inclusive recreation center for neurodiverse teens/adults in Southern California. Edlyn Peña, Ph.D. Her pride and joy is her teenage son, Diego.

Chief Executive Officer

For nearly 15 years, Dr. Peña has been highly involved in advocacy, research, and program coordination for the autism community. Dr. Peña is a Professor of Educational Leadership at California Lutheran University. She has sat on government and non-profit advisory boards that support disabled communities across the U.S. Her scholarship has resulted in over two dozen publications. As an autistic self-advocate, Diego’s need for communication support and inclusion inspired Dr. Peña to co-found the Autism and Communication Center at CLU, an incredible community resource that offers conferences, summer camps, college transition programs, professional development training opportunities, and social activities.

10/07/2026

🎃 Dream Community Center is calling all moms & caregivers! 🎃

Take a little time for YOU and treat yourself to an afternoon of fall pumpkin crafts, creativity, and community. All craft skill levels are welcome! Join us for a relaxing afternoon of slowing down, making something beautiful, and enjoying time together.

📅 Saturday, November 14th
⏰ 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
📍 Dream Community Center
🎟️ Tickets: $35 per person

All proceeds will benefit the Autism Society of Ventura County. Autism Society Ventura County 💛

Give yourself permission to enjoy a little creative time. You deserve it! 🎃✨

Grab your ticket and join us for an afternoon just for you! Tickets (live link in bio and stories: https://tixfox.co/e/uoWLQrddjL

09/21/2026

👻🎃 Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon! 🎃👻

Join us for our Halloween Party on Saturday, October 24 from 2–4 PM! 🧡

Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready for games, pizza, music, and plenty of Halloween fun with our autism community! 🎶🍕👻

This special event is co-sponsored by the Autism & Communication Center at Cal Lutheran and Dream Community Center.

📅 RSVP by October 20
Link in our story and bio

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🕸️🧡

09/17/2026

We did it! We’re excited to introduce Community Outings for our Dream Team! Every Thursday, we’ll head out for fun adventures and new experiences together.

🌱 Farms, parks, and trails
🏖️ Beaches and pools
🏛️ Museums and historical sites
🍽️ Restaurants and cafes
…and much more!

There’s so much to see, do, learn, and experience in our community. We can’t wait to explore it together. 💛

Let the Thursday adventures begin! ✨

09/17/2026

We did it! We’re excited to introduce Community Outings for our Dream Team! Every Thursday, we’ll head out for fun adventures and new experiences together.

🌱 Farms and parks
🏖️ Beaches
🏛️ Museums
🍽️ Restaurants
…and more!

There’s so much to see, do, learn, and experience in our community and we can’t wait to explore it together. 💛

Let the Thursday adventures begin! ✨

09/17/2026

🧘‍♀️ Please join us in welcoming our new yoga instructor, Ariana Berry, to the Dream Community Center!

Ariana will be teaching our Saturday Yoga class at 10:00 a.m. Her teaching focuses on accessible yoga practices designed to improve mobility and balance, support cognitive health, reduce stress and anxiety, build confidence through gentle movement, and create meaningful opportunities for social connection.

We’re so excited to have Ariana join the Dream community and can’t wait for our participants to experience her welcoming and accessible approach to yoga! 💛

Message us to try a complimentary yoga class!

🗓 Saturdays
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 Dream Community Center

09/10/2026

Warming up for our fall outings with good drinks, good company, and a whole lot of community. Today’s Starbucks stop was the perfect way to ease in and get everyone comfortable for the adventures ahead.

Address

860 Hampshire Road , Suite V
Thousand Oaks, CA
91361

Telephone

+18057964276

Website

http://www.dreamcommunitycenter.org/

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