Improvaneer - ages 16+ (Virtual)
2023-06-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
The Improvaneer Method – Online Style (Virtual) for age 16+, 5 week class
This virtual class helps build key skills that enhance social, workplace, and lifetime opportunities in ways never imagined before!
Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm. Cost: $35 per person for 5 week class
May 4 to June 1
Scholarships Available – https://virginiadsa.org/scholarships/
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56171-improvaneer-method-may-june-2023
Learn more at https://www.theimprovaneermethod.com/

River City Inclusive Gym - 4:00 - 4:45 pm - 13 to Adult
2023-06-10 16:00 - 16:45
River City Inclusive Gym for Virginia Down Syndrome Association
3:00 – 3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 12
4:00 – 4:45 pm – 13 to Adult
$5 per class
June 10, July 8, Aug. 5
Sign up for each individually. Choose the dates that work in your schedule.
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 course.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/55826-river-city-inclusive-gym

Summer Fun Pop Up - Ice Cream Social
2023-06-13 09:00 - 12:00
We are so excited for this new summer program!

Ages 13 to adult
Tuesdays, 9:00 am to Noon
June 13 to Aug. 8 (no meeting on July 4)
8 weeks
Sign up individually or for all 8 weeks
$10 per week or $70 for all eight.
Virginia Down Syndrome Association staff at each weekly program
Programs led by Sandra Thompson from Sandra L. Thompson & Associates.
Scholarships available.
Email Dana at dzedd@virginiadsa.org for more information.

Dates, Locations and Themes

Tuesday, June 13 – 9am-Noon

Location: Virginia Down Syndrome Association, Activity Room, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Richmond, 23229
Theme: Ice Cream Social & Game Day. Kicking off the Summer pop ups with games and ice cream! An enjoyable gathering, making, and eating ice cream, and fun cooperative games.

Sign up and see all dates and themes here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57346-summer-fun-pop-ups

Summer Fun Pop Up - Nature Day and Scavenger Hunt
2023-06-20 09:00 - 12:00
We are so excited for this new summer program!

Ages 13 to adult
Tuesdays, 9:00 am to Noon
June 13 to Aug. 8 (no meeting on July 4)
8 weeks
Sign up individually or for all 8 weeks
$10 per week or $70 for all eight.
Virginia Down Syndrome Association staff at each weekly program
Programs led by Sandra Thompson from Sandra L. Thompson & Associates.
Scholarships available.
Email Dana at dzedd@virginiadsa.org for more information.

Dates, Locations and Themes

Tuesday, June 20 – 9am – Noon

Location: Rockwood Park, Shelter 4, 3401 Courthouse Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23236
Theme: Nature Day and scavenger hunt. Join us for a nature scavenger hunt and make bird feeders to hang in the park and take one home.

Sign up and see all dates and themes here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57346-summer-fun-pop-ups

Summer Dinner & Dance Party - 18+
2023-06-23 18:30 - 20:30
Summer Dinner & Dance Party – 18+

June 23, 2023 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Road Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

The Virginia Down Syndrome Association (VDSA) is excited to bring back (post Covid) Dinner and Dance Party for adults with Down syndrome. This is fun dress up evening.
The dinner will be potluck. VDSA will provide rotisserie chicken as the main dish. After you register, you will be sent a Sign Up Genius link to bring a salad, side dish, dessert or drinks.
Parents who would like to stay during the dance will sit in a separate area than the dance party.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56618-summer-dinner-dance-party

Summer Fun Pop Up - Red, White and Blue Day!
2023-06-27 09:00 - 12:00
We are so excited for this new summer program!

Ages 13 to adult
Tuesdays, 9:00 am to Noon
June 13 to Aug. 8 (no meeting on July 4)
8 weeks
Sign up individually or for all 8 weeks
$10 per week or $70 for all eight.
Virginia Down Syndrome Association staff at each weekly program
Programs led by Sandra Thompson from Sandra L. Thompson & Associates.
Scholarships available.
Email Dana at dzedd@virginiadsa.org for more information.

Dates, Location and Theme

Tuesday, June 27 – 9am-Noon

Location: Creative Approach Development Center, 2819 N Parham Rd Suite 150, Richmond, VA 23294
Theme: Red, White and Blue Day! Celebrate July 4ht! Crafts, Hotdogs, Chips and Fireworks (on tv)!

Sign up and see all dates and themes here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57346-summer-fun-pop-ups

Summer Pontoon Boat Ride
2023-06-29 16:00 - 18:00
Summer Pontoon Boat Rides

June 29, 2023 and July 25@ 4:00PM — 6:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Osborne Park & Boat Landing 9530 Osborne Tpke
Richmond, VA 23231

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56527-summer-pontoon-boat-rides

River City Inclusive Gym - 4:00 - 4:45 pm - 13 to Adult
2023-07-08 16:00 - 16:45
River City Inclusive Gym for Virginia Down Syndrome Association
3:00 – 3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 12
4:00 – 4:45 pm – 13 to Adult
$5 per class
July 8, Aug. 5
Sign up for each individually. Choose the dates that work in your schedule.
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 course.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/55826-river-city-inclusive-gym

3 Day Adventure Camp - ages 14 plus
2023-07-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-12 10:00 - 13:00
3 Day Adventure Camp – ages 14 plus
3 Day Adventure Camp – July 10, July 11 and July 12
3 Day Adventure Camp – July 31, August 1 & August 2
Join us for a 3 Day Adventure Camp led by Beyond Boundaries. Space is limited. Ages 14 to adult.

Pontoon Boat on ride on the James Rivers – 10 am – 12 pm
Fishing – local pond – 10 – 12 pm
River Rafting on the James Rivers – 10 am – 1 pm.

A VDSA staff member will be present with participants the entire time. Outdoor various locations – James River and fishing location too be announced.
Beyond Boundaries is a non-profit based in Richmond, Virginia specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, at risk youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures.
Register for Adventure Camp here

Summer Fun Pop Up - Movie Madness Day!
2023-07-25 09:00 - 12:00
We are so excited for this new summer program!

Ages 13 to adult
Tuesdays, 9:00 am to Noon
June 13 to Aug. 8 (no meeting on July 4)
8 weeks
Sign up individually or for all 8 weeks
$10 per week or $70 for all eight.
Virginia Down Syndrome Association staff at each weekly program
Programs led by Sandra Thompson from Sandra L. Thompson & Associates.
Scholarships available.
Email Dana at dzedd@virginiadsa.org for more information.

Date, Location and Theme

Tuesday, July 25 – 9 am – Noon

Location: Virginia Down Syndrome Association, Activity Room, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Richmond, 23229
Movie Madness Day! Make your own trail mix, pop popcorn and enjoy a movie with friends!

Sign up and see all dates and themes here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57346-summer-fun-pop-ups

Summer Pontoon Boat Ride
2023-07-25 16:00 - 18:00
Summer Pontoon Boat Rides

June 29, 2023 and July 25 @ 4:00PM — 6:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Osborne Park & Boat Landing 9530 Osborne Tpke

Richmond, VA 23231

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56527-summer-pontoon-boat-rides

3 Day Adventure Camp - ages 14 plus
2023-07-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-02 10:00 - 13:00
3 Day Adventure Camp – ages 14 plus
3 Day Adventure Camp – July 31, August 1 & August 2
Join us for a 3 Day Adventure Camp led by Beyond Boundaries. Space is limited. Ages 14 to adult.

Pontoon Boat on ride on the James Rivers – 10 am – 12 pm
Fishing – local pond – 10 – 12 pm
River Rafting on the James Rivers – 10 am – 1 pm.

A VDSA staff member will be present with participants the entire time. Outdoor various locations – James River and fishing location too be announced.
Beyond Boundaries is a non-profit based in Richmond, Virginia specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, at risk youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures.
Register for Adventure Camp here

Summer Fun Pop Up - Day of Kindness
2023-08-01 09:00 - 12:00
We are so excited for this new summer program!

Ages 13 to adult
Tuesdays, 9:00 am to Noon
June 13 to Aug. 8 (no meeting on July 4)
8 weeks
Sign up individually or for all 8 weeks
$10 per week or $70 for all eight.
Virginia Down Syndrome Association staff at each weekly program
Programs led by Sandra Thompson from Sandra L. Thompson & Associates.
Scholarships available.
Email Dana at dzedd@virginiadsa.org for more information.

Date, Location and Theme

Tuesday, August 1 – 9 am – Noon

Location: Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA 23231
Day of Kindness. Paint or decorate rocks with kind words to place around the park.

Sign up and see all dates and themes here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57346-summer-fun-pop-ups

River City Inclusive Gym - 4:00 - 4:45 pm - 13 to Adult
2023-08-05 16:00 - 16:45
River City Inclusive Gym for Virginia Down Syndrome Association
3:00 – 3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 12
4:00 – 4:45 pm – 13 to Adult
$5 per class
Aug. 5
Sign up for each individually. Choose the dates that work in your schedule.
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 course.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/55826-river-city-inclusive-gym

Summer Fun Pop Up - Picasso Painting Day
2023-08-08 09:00 - 12:00
We are so excited for this new summer program!

Ages 13 to adult
Tuesdays, 9:00 am to Noon
June 13 to Aug. 8 (no meeting on July 4)
8 weeks
Sign up individually or for all 8 weeks
$10 per week or $70 for all eight.
Virginia Down Syndrome Association staff at each weekly program
Programs led by Sandra Thompson from Sandra L. Thompson & Associates.
Scholarships available.
Email Dana at dzedd@virginiadsa.org for more information.

Date, Location and Theme

Tuesday, August 8 – 9am – Noon

Location: Creative Approach Development Center, 2819 N Parham Rd Suite 150, Richmond, VA 23294
Picasso Painting Day. Canvas painting day! A masterpieces will be created. Paint an abstract picture on canvas.

Sign up and see all dates and themes here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57346-summer-fun-pop-ups

Step Up Singers
2023-09-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-27 18:00 - 19:00
Practices on Wednesdays, Sept. 6 to Oct. 11. $25.
6:00- 7:00pm -(Ages 16 – 20) and Fun4Life (21+)
Do you love to sing and dance? Play a musical instrument?
Perform at the 17th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome on Oct. 14, 2023.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60589-step-up-singers

Improvaneer - Virtual
2023-09-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-28 19:00 - 20:00
Improvaneer – Virtual
Two sessions: Sept. 7 – Oct. 5 & Oct. 12 – Nov. 16. $25 each 5 week session.
Thursday Nights from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Teens to adults are welcome to sign up! FunQuest (Ages 13 to 20) & Fun4Life (ages 21+)
Join us for this fulfilled virtual hour! The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to offer another session of Improvaneer Method!
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56171-improvaneer-method-october-and-november-2023

Mini Golf - Richmond
2023-09-10 15:00 - 16:00
Mini Golf
Sunday, Sept. 10 at 3:00 pm
Patterson Golf Park, 12586 Patterson Ave(near 288 & Patterson Ave.)
-FunQuest (ages 13-20) & Fun4Life (ages 21+)
Join for a fun round of miniature golf.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60618-mini-golf

Painting Class - Creative Canvas at The Art Factory - Daytime
2023-09-29 12:30 - 13:30
Painting Class – Creative Canvas at The Art Factory
Monthly on Fridays: Sept. 29, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 & Dec. 15
Time: 12:30 pm. – 1:30 pm. $5 per class
FunQuest (13 to 20) & Fun4Life 21+
Exclusive adaptive painting class for individuals with disabilities
at The Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian VA 23112
Register here; https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60574-painting-class-creative-canvas

River City Inclusive Gym - 4:00-4:45 pm - Ages 13 to Adult
2023-09-30 16:00 - 16:45
River City Inclusive Gym
Monthly on Sept. 30, Oct. 21 & Nov. 11
4:00-4:45 pm – Ages 13 to Adult
$5 per session
River City Inclusive Gym classes is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format and provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/55826-river-city-inclusive-gym
