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 (America/New_York) | VA
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

Let's Go Fishing
2023-08-03 10:00 - 11:30
This program is for everyone of all ages! No experience necessary. All fishing rods, etc. will be provided.
Program will be led by Beyond Boundaries
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.
Dates: August 3 at 10 am at Crump Park in Glen Allen.
Sign up here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56447-let-s-go-fishing

River City Inclusive Gym - 3:00 - 3:45 pm - Ages 2 to 12
2023-08-05 15:00 - 15:45
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

River City Inclusive Gym - 4:00 - 4:45 pm - 13 to Adult
2023-08-05 16:00 - 16:45

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

Richmond Spray Park Outing
2023-08-12 10:30 - 12:00
Richmond Spray Park Outings
Aug. 12 @ 10:30AM — 12:00
Ages baby to 12
Twin Hickory Spray Park: 1504 Santa Rosa Road, 124 Richmond, Virginia 23229
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56640-richmond-spray-park-outings

Sweet Frog - 25 % donated to VDSA (click here to see locations)
2023-08-17 11:00 - 21:00

RVA Moms' Night Out
2023-08-18 18:30 - 20:30
RVA Moms’ Night Out
Fest Midlothian, Virginia • 7044 Woodlake Commons Loop
Friday, August 18 at 6:30 pm

Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56750-rva-moms-night-out-at-the-boathouse-at-sunday-park

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, 2023-10-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-11 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

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

Richmond - Dads' Night at Top Golf
2023-09-14 18:30 - 20:30
Top Golf
Thursday, Sept. 14 from 6:30-8:30 pm
308 Westwood Ave.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56497-rva-dads-outing-at-top-golf-no-cost

Save the date for the Annu al T21 Golf Tournament on November 10

Richmond - Annual Family Dance Party
2023-09-22 18:00 - 20:00
Annual Family Dance Party
Friday, Sept. 22 from 6:00-8:00 pm at River Road Church Baptist, 8000 River Road, Richmond
Pizza and salad will be served. Including gluten free pizza!
All ages welcome!
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60561-annual-family-dance-party

Art in the Park - Deep Run Park
2023-09-23 10:00 - 11:30
Art in the Park
Sept. 23 and Oct. 21 – 10:00 am -11:30 am
Hands-Up: baby to 5 & Adventures: 6 to 12 yrs
Sept. 23 at Deep Run Park & Oct. 21 at Park365.
Art led by Art on Wheels and play in the park.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60611-art-and-play-in-the-park

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

Richmond Moms' Night Out - Marty's Grill in Mechanicsville
2023-09-29 18:30 - 20:30
Moms’ Night and Lunch Out

Marty’s Grill in Mechanicsville – September 29, Friday at 6:30 pm, 9357 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville VA 23116
The Daily Kitchen and Bar in Short Pump – October 20, Friday at 7:00 pm, 12201 W. Broad St. Henrico.
Mexico on Hull street – November 11, Saturday at Noon, 12031 Southshore Pointe, Midlothian

Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60619-mom-s-lunch-night-outs-sept-oct-nov

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

Rock Climbing - Ages 6 to 12
2023-10-01 13:00 - 14:00
Rock Climbing
Oct. 1 at 1:00 pm
Peak Experiences, 11421 Polo Circle, Midlothian, VA 23113
Adventures: 6 to 12 yrs
Beyond Boundaries will help everyone to climb from beginners to more experienced.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60605-rock-climbing

Outdoor Adventure Club
2023-10-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-16 17:30 - 18:30
Outdoor Adventure Club
6 weeks on Mondays – Oct. 2 to Nov. 6
5:30-6:30 pm at Huguenot, Deep Run & Bryan Park
Ages 13-20 (FunQuest) & 21+ (Fun4Life). Led by Beyond Boundaries. The cost is $25/person.
Learn: fishing, camping and more! Each club member will receive club shirt, field guide book, and name badge, and work toward pins along the way.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60591-outdoor-adventure-club

The Learning Program
2023-10-07 09:00 - 11:00
The Learning Program
Starts October 7 – 9:00 – 11:00 am
-8 monthly sessions held on Saturdays between October 2023 and June 2024.
-All sessions will have an in-person and virtual option (June is all virtual).
-Shady Grove YMCA – 11255 Nuckols Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059
-Cost: The cost of the program is $260 (in person), $160 (virtual) (Scholarships Available).

The Learning Program is an educational program developed by the Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County (DSFOC). It serves as a platform for sharing literacy and math instructional strategies, resources and activities to improve academic outcomes for students with Down syndrome, equipping families with the knowledge and tools to work effectively at home and at school.

Virtual option for parents living outside of Richmond
LP Level 1 (recommended ages PreK-1st grade or emerging readers)
LP Level 2 (recommended ages 2nd-3rd grade)
Parent classes are taught by a local parent of a young adult with Down syndrome using the Learning Program curriculum.

During each session, parents will receive instruction in a separate parent only class. Children will receive hands-on learning in a student class with centers that focus on literacy and math led by qualified teachers and an occupational therapist.

Questions, email sklauer@virginiadsa.org
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/61132-the-learning-program

Rock Climbing - -FunQuest (ages 13-20) & Fun4Life (ages 21+)
2023-10-08 13:00 - 14:00
Rock Climbing
Sunday, Oct. 8 at 1:00 pm
Peak Experiences, 11421 Polo Circle, Midlothian, VA 23113
-FunQuest (ages 13-20) & Fun4Life (ages 21+)
Beyond Boundaries will help everyone to climb from beginners to more experienced.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60605-rock-climbing
