Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Painting Class at The Art Factory (Homeschoolers & Adults)
2024-05-10 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Painting Class at The Art Factory
Creative Canvas at the Art Factory exclusive adaptive painting class for individuals with disabilities and Virginia Down Syndrome Association. This class is opening to individuals with Down syndrome or other disabilities.
Once a month on Fridays: May 10.
For homeschoolers and Fun4Life ages 21+
$15 per class at The Art Factory. 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian VA 23112.
A VDSA staff member will be there. Parents and caregivers are welcome to either stay in the class, enjoy the Art Factory’s coffee area or drop off and pick up.
Seasonal canvas painting for each class.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65181-painting-class-at-the-art-factory

Putt Putt Golf - Midlothian (Ages 13+)
2024-05-11 11:00 - 13:00
May 11, 2024 @ 11:00AM — 1:00PM
Join for a Saturday for miniature Putt Putt Golf!
Ages 13 to 20 (FunQuest) and 21 Plus (Fun4Life)
Cost: $10 include putt putt and

Hot Dog or a Slice of Pizza
16 oz. Soft Drink
PLUS $5.00 game card for the game room

11:00 am to 1:00 pm
If you have a sibling that wants to join, they are welcome as well.

Putt Putt Fun Center – N. Chesterfield 7901 Midlothian Tpke
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/69258-miniature-golf-at-putt-putt-fun-center

Williamsburg- Jamestown Pontoon Boat Ride
2024-05-11 15:00 - 17:00

River City Inclusive Gym - 4:00-4:45 pm - Ages 9 to Adult
2024-05-18 16:00 - 16:45
4:00 – 4:45 pm – Ages 9 to Adult (Adventurers age 6 to 12) FunQuest (ages 13 to 20) and Fun4Life 21+
$10 per class
Age groups will be separated as appropriate
Sign up for each individually. Choose the dates that work in your schedule.
Location is 3 miles from Hwy 288 & Patterson Ave.

Dates: May 18, June 15

River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format. This provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged. Upon entering the gym, the athletes begin their first course right away. As they go through the course, every obstacle or piece of equipment is adapted to meet individual needs if necessary. After 15 minutes the class takes a water break before beginning the next court.
River City Inclusive Gym, 11248 Patterson Ave, 23238
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65222-river-city-inclusive-gym

Friendship Club - Gals
2024-05-26 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-07-14 13:00 - 14:30
VDSA is excited to announce the Friendship Club for Guys & Gals.
Ages teen to young adult.
Gals time: 1:00- 2:30 pm
Guys time: 3:00- 4:30 pm
Each month will have a new topic included with fun activities.

Friendship skills
Social skills
Build social connections
Learn about emotions
Deal with confrontation
How to cope when things don’t go your way
and more

Club meeting dates are all Sundays:

March 17, April 14, May 5, June 2, July 14, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3 (Club party)

It is important to be able to attend the majority of the dates. Teen and young adult volunteers will be part of the Club as well.
This program is sponsored by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Friendship Club - Guys
2024-05-26 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-06-02 15:00 - 16:30
VDSA is excited to announce the Friendship Club for Guys & Gals.
Ages teen to young adult.
Guys time: 3:00- 4:30 pm
Each month will have a new topic included with fun activities.

Friendship skills
Social skills
Build social connections
Learn about emotions
Deal with confrontation
How to cope when things don’t go your way
and more

Club meeting dates are all Sundays:

March 17, April 14, May 5, June 2, July 14, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3 (Club party)

It is important to be able to attend the majority of the dates. Teen and young adult volunteers will be part of the Club as well.
This program is sponsored by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Friendship Club - Gals
2024-06-02 13:00 - 14:30
VDSA is excited to announce the Friendship Club for Guys & Gals.
Ages teen to young adult.
Gals time: 1:00- 2:30 pm
Guys time: 3:00- 4:30 pm
Each month will have a new topic included with fun activities.

Friendship skills
Social skills
Build social connections
Learn about emotions
Deal with confrontation
How to cope when things don’t go your way
and more

Club meeting dates are all Sundays:

March 17, April 14, May 5, June 2, July 14, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3 (Club party)

It is important to be able to attend the majority of the dates. Teen and young adult volunteers will be part of the Club as well.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/73946-friendship-club-guys-and-gals
This program is sponsored by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Summer Painting Classes at The Art Factory
2024-06-14 12:30 - 13:30
Summer Painting Classes at The Art Factory

Once a month on Fridays
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
$15 per class
6/14, 7/12, 8/9, 9/13
FunQuest (Ages 13-21) & Fun4Life (21+)adults!
Siblings welcome.
Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian VA 23112

Register here:

https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71081-painting-class-at-the-art-factory

River City Inclusive Gym - 4:00-4:45 pm - Ages 9 to Adult
2024-06-15 16:00 - 16:45
4:00 – 4:45 pm – Ages 9 to Adult (Adventurers age 6 to 12) FunQuest (ages 13 to 20) and Fun4Life 21+
$10 per class
Age groups will be separated as appropriate
Sign up for each individually. Choose the dates that work in your schedule.
Location is 3 miles from Hwy 288 & Patterson Ave.

Dates: June 15

River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format. This provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged. Upon entering the gym, the athletes begin their first course right away. As they go through the course, every obstacle or piece of equipment is adapted to meet individual needs if necessary. After 15 minutes the class takes a water break before beginning the next court.
River City Inclusive Gym, 11248 Patterson Ave, Henrico

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65222-river-city-inclusive-gym

Adventure Camp - Day 1
2024-06-17 10:00 - 12:00
Adventure Camp
Two sessions: 4 Day Camp
Ages 14+
Two Sessions: June 17 to 20th and July 22 to 25th
Time: 10 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $25
​Adventure Camp

Rafting
Fishing
Kayaking
Pontoon Boat Ride

Locations around the Richmond area.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/68634-adventure-camp

Adventure Camp - Day 2
2024-06-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-23 10:00 - 12:00

Adventure Camp - Day 3
2024-06-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-24 10:00 - 12:00

Adventure Camp - Day 4
2024-06-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-25 10:00 - 12:00

Summer Dance Party - Teens and Adults
2024-06-21 18:30 - 21:00
Summer Dance Party – Teens and Adults

June 21, 2024 @ 6:30PM — 9:00PM

Manchester Moose Lodge 11110 Trade Rd
N. Chesterfield, VA 23236
Dance and Potluck
Join Teens and Adults with Down Syndrome for the Hawaiian Themed Dance Party!!
Potluck dinner, limbo games and more!
Bring a dish to share! Sign up Genius will be sent upon registration.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/72193-summer-dance-party-teens-and-adults

Summer Pop Ups (ages 13+) (RVA)
2024-06-25 09:30 - 12:00
Summer Pop ups 2024

9:30 – Noon
Tuesdays
6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30
All held at Virginia Down Syndrome Office, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Suite 124, Richmond, VA 23239
Ages 13 plus. Siblings invited also.
$10 each session or $55 for all six sessions

Weekly Themes

Games Galore
Movie Day
Carnival Fun
Painting and Karaoke
Mad Science
Master Chef

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71112-summer-pop-ups-2024

Summer Pop Ups (ages 13+) (RVA)
2024-07-02 09:30 - 12:00
Summer Pop ups 2024

9:30 – Noon
Tuesdays
7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30
All held at Virginia Down Syndrome Office, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Suite 124, Richmond, VA 23239
Ages 13 plus. Siblings invited also.
$10 per pop up

Weekly Themes

Games Galore
Movie Day
Carnival Fun
Painting and Karaoke
Mad Science
Master Chef

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71112-summer-pop-ups-2024

Summer Pop Ups (ages 13+) (RVA)
2024-07-09 09:30 - 12:00
Summer Pop ups 2024

9:30 – Noon
Tuesdays
7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30
All held at Virginia Down Syndrome Office, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Suite 124, Richmond, VA 23239
Ages 13 plus. Siblings invited also.
$10 per pop up

Weekly Themes

Games Galore
Movie Day
Carnival Fun
Painting and Karaoke
Mad Science
Master Chef

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71112-summer-pop-ups-2024

Summer Painting Classes at The Art Factory
2024-07-12 12:30 - 13:30
Summer Painting Classes at The Art Factory

Once a month on Fridays
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
$15 per class
7/12, 8/9, 9/13
FunQuest (Ages 13-21) & Fun4Life (21+)adults!
Siblings welcome.
Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian VA 23112

Register here:

https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71081-painting-class-at-the-art-factory

Friendship Club - Guys
2024-07-14 15:00 - 16:30
VDSA is excited to announce the Friendship Club for Guys & Gals.
Ages teen to young adult.
Guys time: 3:00- 4:30 pm
Each month will have a new topic included with fun activities.

Friendship skills
Social skills
Build social connections
Learn about emotions
Deal with confrontation
How to cope when things don’t go your way
and more

Club meeting dates are all Sundays:

July 14, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3 (Club party)

It is important to be able to attend the majority of the dates. Teen and young adult volunteers will be part of the Club as well.
This program is sponsored by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/73946-friendship-club-guys-and-gals

Summer Pop Ups (ages 13+) (RVA)
2024-07-16 09:30 - 12:00
Summer Pop ups 2024

9:30 – Noon
Tuesdays
7/16, 7/23, 7/30
All held at Virginia Down Syndrome Office, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Suite 124, Richmond, VA 23239
Ages 13 plus. Siblings invited also.
$10 per pop up

Weekly Themes

Games Galore
Movie Day
Carnival Fun
Painting and Karaoke
Mad Science
Master Chef

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71112-summer-pop-ups-2024

Charlottesville Teen/Young Adult Putt Putt Golf
2024-07-20 16:00 - 17:30
Charlottesville Teen/Young Adult Putt Putt Golf
July 20, 2024 @ 4:00PM — 5:30PM

Putt Putt Fun Center – Charlottesville 1515 Putt Putt Ln
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71675-putt-putt-charlottesville-teen-young-adult-outing

Richmond - Adventure Camp - Day 1
2024-07-22 10:00 - 12:00

Richmond - Summer Pop Ups (ages 13+) (RVA)
2024-07-23 09:30 - 12:00
Summer Pop ups 2024

9:30 – Noon
Tuesdays
7/23, 7/30
All held at Virginia Down Syndrome Office, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Suite 124, Richmond, VA 23239
Ages 13 plus. Siblings invited also.
$10 per pop up

Weekly Themes

Games Galore
Movie Day
Carnival Fun
Painting and Karaoke
Mad Science
Master Chef

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71112-summer-pop-ups-2024

Richmond - Summer Pop Ups (ages 13+) (RVA)
2024-07-30 09:30 - 12:00
Summer Pop ups 2024

9:30 – Noon
Tuesdays
7/30
All held at Virginia Down Syndrome Office, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Suite 124, Richmond, VA 23239
Ages 13 plus. Siblings invited also.
$10 per pop up

Weekly Themes

Games Galore
Movie Day
Carnival Fun
Painting and Karaoke
Mad Science
Master Chef

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71112-summer-pop-ups-2024

Richmond - Summer Painting Classes at The Art Factory
2024-08-09 12:30 - 13:30
Summer Painting Classes at The Art Factory

Once a month on Fridays
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
$15 per class
8/9, 9/13
FunQuest (Ages 13-21) & Fun4Life (21+)adults!
Siblings welcome.
Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian VA 23112

Register here:

https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71081-painting-class-at-the-art-factory
