Gala - Dancing with Local Stars
2024-06-13 17:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Join us for our 2nd Annual
Dancing with the Local Stars Gala!

Thursday, June 13th 5:30pm-10pm At Altria Theater

The 2nd annual Dancing with the Local Stars Gala will be both a fundraising event for VDSA as well as an opportunity to celebrate our families and raise community awareness. We are partnering with specialty dancers from Miracles in Motion, a non-profit dance group that provides specialized dance instruction to individuals with disabilities of all ages. These dancers, 4 of whom have Down Syndrome, will be paired with local celebrities to perform a choreographed dance and be celebrated as a pair.

Dancing with the Local Stars Gala

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 - Ages 2 to 8
2024-06-15 15:00 - 15:45
River City Inclusive Gym

3:00 – 3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 8
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.
Parents of children ages 2 & 3 are required to be the 1:1 with your child
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, 23238
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65222-river-city-inclusive-gym

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

Henrico County’s Juneteenth Celebration
2024-06-15 16:00 - 21:45
VDSA will have a table at this annual celebration.
Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Dorey Park
Join Henrico Recreation & Parks for a vendor fair, kids zone, food trucks, and entertainment. FREE and open to the public!
Event Timeline
4:00 PM – Gates Open
4:00-8:00 PM – Vendor Fair & Kids’ Zone
4:00-10:00 PM – Entertainment
9:45 PM – Fireworks Finale

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

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

Fishing - Richmond (all ages)
2024-06-23 10:00 - 11:30
Come out and join for Fishing! Led by Beyond Boundaries.
June 23 – 10:00 – 11:30 am
August 1: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
All ages welcome to come out for fishing!
Location to be announced 1 week before so we can go where the fish are biting.
Past locations have been: Shields Lake, Deep Run Park and Crump Park
Feel free to bring a camp chair as well.
Register here:

https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71127-fishing-led-by-beyond-boundaries

Moms' Night Out - Cary Town at Can Can Brasserie
2024-06-23 18:30 - 20:00
Join other Moms for a Dinner out for good food and conversation. Everyone pays for their own meal.
Sunday, June 23 – Cary Town at Can Can Brasserie
Friday, July 12 – Short Pump at Tazza Kitchen
Friday, August 9 – Midlothian at Charred
Hope you can join us!
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71054-moms-night-out-greater-richmond

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

Pontoon Boat Ride (RVA)
2024-06-25 16:00 - 18:00
​Join VDSA for summer pontoon boat rides!

All ages welcome
Parents must accompany any children under the age of 15 (Life vests are required)
Adults with Ds can be drop off
Families are welcome but limited space
Please ensure your child is comfortable with an almost 2 hour sitting boat ride.
June 25 and July 16
4:00 – 6:00 pm

Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71129-pontoon-boat-ride

$1 Movie at Cinema Cafe - 10:30 am - Secret Life of Pets
2024-06-27 10:30 - 12:30
Join VDSA families at Cinema Cafe’s $1 Summer Movie!!
June 27, 2024 @ 10:30AM

Cinema Cafe 12006 Bermuda Crossroad Lane
Chester, VA 23831
Come see The Secret Life of Pets at 10:30 am on Thursday, June 27.
More fun to see movies with friends! Hope you can join us.
You will pay the movie theater directly.
Register here so we know who is joining us.
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/72125-1-movie-at-cinema-cafe-chester

River Rafting on the James River (RVA)
2024-06-29 09:00 - 12:00
Join us on the James River!

(Ages 13 to 20 – Fun Quest) and ages 21+ – Fun4Life
9:30 am to Noon
If your child has elopement issues, must be accompanied by parent or guardian
Life vests worn and will get wet
Upper James River (calm part of the James River)
Led by Beyond Boundaries and RVA Paddlesports

Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71130-river-rafting-on-the-james-river

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

Moms' Night Out - Short Pump at Tazza Kitchen
2024-07-12 18:30 - 20:00
Join other Moms for a Dinner out for good food and conversation. Everyone pays for their own meal.
Friday, July 12 – Short Pump at Tazza Kitchen
Friday, August 9 – Midlothian at Charred
Hope you can join us!
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71054-moms-night-out-greater-richmond

Pajama and Pizza Party at The Art Factory (Baby to 8 yrs old)
2024-07-13 17:00 - 19:00
Pajama and Pizza Party at The Art Factory
Join us on:

Summer Saturday Nights
July 13, &/or Aug. 3
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Baby to 8 years old
Siblings welcome
$5 per person includes pizza and drinks (Ind. w/Ds free)
Art Factory Play Space, Midlothian (Hwy 288 & Hull St.

Art Factory 4810 Market Square Ln, Midlothian, VA 23112
Register:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71055-pajama-and-pizza-party-at-the-art-factory

Friendship Club - Gals
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
2024-07-14 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

Pontoon Boat Ride (RVA)
2024-07-16 16:00 - 18:00
​Join VDSA for summer pontoon boat rides!

All ages welcome
Parents must accompany any children under the age of 15 (Life vests are required)
Adults with Ds can be drop off
Families are welcome but limited space
Please ensure your child is comfortable with an almost 2 hour sitting boat ride.
July 16
4:00 – 6:00 pm

Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71129-pontoon-boat-ride

Richmond - Swaders Sports Park - Prince George
2024-07-21 12:00 - 14:00
Join VDSA at Swaders Sports Park in Prince George!
Address: 4725 Whitehill Blvd, Prince George, VA 23875
July 21, Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm
​Individual with Down syndrome is free

Indoor only $30- laser tag, bowling, kids zone, arcade
Indoor and outdoor- $45- above+, go-carts, mini golf & batting cages

Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71329-swaders-sport-park

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
