Summer Painting Classes at The Art Factory
2024-07-12 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
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
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

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

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

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

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

Richmond - Spray Park and Playground get together!
2024-07-27 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-10 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for the Spray Park and Playground get together!
July 27 and August 10

Twin Hickory Recreation Center

Address: 5011 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059
10:30 am – Noon

Siblings, grandparents and relatives also welcome to join us
The area has fence 3/4 of the way around with one entrance and exit

Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71186-spray-park-outings

Teen Dinner Out - Richmond
2024-07-27 18:30 - 20:30
Join teens ages 13 to 20ish for a dinner out at Plaza Azteca in Short Pump
Address: 12020 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/73357-teen-dinner-out-at-plaza-azteca-short-pump

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 - Fishing(all ages)
2024-08-01 16:00 - 17:30
Come out and join for Fishing! Led by Beyond Boundaries.
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

Richmond - Pajama and Pizza Party at The Art Factory (Baby to 8 yrs old)
2024-08-03 17:00 - 19:00
Pajama and Pizza Party at The Art Factory
Join us on:

Summer Saturday Nights
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

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

Richmond - Moms' Night Out - Midlothian at Charred
2024-08-09 18:30 - 20:00
Join other Moms for a Dinner out for good food and conversation. Everyone pays for their own meal.
Friday, August 9 – Midlothian at Charred
Hope you can join us!
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71054-moms-night-out-greater-richmond

Richmond - River City Inclusive Gym
2024-08-10 15:00 - 17:00
River City Inclusive Gym
Monthly on Saturdays
Dates: Aug. 10, Sept. 21, Oct. 5 & Nov. 9
Times and ages: 3:00-3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 8
Times and ages:4:00-4:45 pm – Ages 9 and up
(age groups will be separated))
Cost: $10 per session
Siblings welcome. Register in age group of sibling with Ds.
Location: 11248 Patterson Ave, Henrico, VA 23238
2 miles from Hwy 288
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74443-richmond-river-city-inclusive-gym
River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage every athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in an 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. This pattern continues for the length of the class

Richmond - Summer Pool Party - Colonial Heights
2024-08-17 11:00 - 14:00
Summer Pool Party
August 17, 2024 @ 11 am to 2 pm

Colonial Heights Swim & Yacht Club 1225 Duke Of Gloucester St

Colonial Heights, VA 23834

No charge for individuals with Ds
$3 per person
Grilled hotdogs and chips will be served
You are welcome to bring a dish to shareRegister here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/73355-summer-family-pool-party

Richmond - Friendship Club - Gals
2024-08-25 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:
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

Richmond - Friendship Club - Guys
2024-08-25 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

Richmond Laser Tag
2024-09-07 11:00 - 13:00
Richmond Laser Tag
September 7, 2024 @ 11:00AM — 12:45PM

Mission Laser 889 Research Rd, Richmond, VA 23236
$12 per person
Includes Laser Tag & PIzza Lunch
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75062-richmond-laser-tag

Richmond - Art and Play in the Park, Midlothian
2024-09-08 10:30 - 12:00
Richmond – Art and Play in the Park, Fall 2024

Sunday, September 8, @ 10:30AM — 12:00PM at Huguenot Park: 10901 Robious Rd Midlothian, VA 23235 Get Directions
Saturday, Oct. 5 @10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Park 365, 3600 Saunders Ave, Richmond, VA 23227

Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75213-richmond-art-and-play-in-the-park-fall-2024

Richmond - Summer Painting Classes (Midlothian)
2024-09-13 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
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

Richmond - Yoga Through the Jungle
2024-09-15 10:00 - 11:00
Join VDSA for this wonderful new program!
Yoga Journey Thru the Jungle

Promoting awareness, focus, balance and socialization
Lots of animal poses and fun
We know the kids will not stay still for too long and that is no problem!
Ages 5 to 12
Siblings are welcome
Cost $5 per person

Sept. 15, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17 – 10 am to 11 am
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75059-richmond-yoga-through-the-jungle

Volunteer Academy - Richmond
2024-09-17 10:30 - 12:30
Self-advocates, 18 and up, are invited to participate in a new program! Join Carol Coffin, MSRC, CRC, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and lead teacher of VDSA’s Summer Employment Academy to participate in community service activities to enhance social engagement, communication, and employability.
Location:
Brandermill Woods Health Center
2100 Brandermill Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
Dates:
September 17, 2024-October 22, 2024
Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm
Volunteers may be dropped off (maximum of 5 registrants) or participate with an attendant (maximum of 2 registrants).
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/76234-volunteer-academy
