Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Pontoon Boat Ride (RVA)
2024-07-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
​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

Williamsburg Therapeutic Riding
2024-07-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-07-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-08-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-08-09 09:00 - 10:00
Williamsburg
Dream Catchers – Therapeutic Riding
Horseback Riding Lessons with Dream Catchers
Amazing opportunity for 5 people to participate in this pilot program. Take riding lessons on 5 Fridays this summer. Weekly lessons at 9 to 10 am on: July 12, 19, 26 and August 2, and August 9!
Ages 4 thru adult.
Cost: It’s $40 per session or $200 total per person for all 5 sessions. Scholarships available. https://virginiadsa.org/scholarships/
Dream Catchers requires:
Participants should arrive 15 minutes early to allow fitting of helmets.
Parents and caregivers may stay and watch the lesson on the observation deck.
A complete application, including a doctor’s form and signature, is required prior to any participant will be allowed on a horse. (This will be sent out to you after registration)
If you have any questions, please contact Sallie, Williamsburg Coordinator at smclain@virginiadsa.org.
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Charlottesville Moms' Night out!
2024-07-19 18:30 - 20:30
Join for the Charlottesville Moms’ Night out!
May 17 – Sedona Taphouse
June 14 – Beer Run
July 19 – Fiesta Azteca
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71576-charlottesville-moms-night-out

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 - 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

Latinos de VDSA - Serie de Educación gratis por WhatsApp
2024-07-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-15 13:00 - 14:00
Latinos de VDSA – Serie de Educación gratis por WhatsApp
Jueves de 13:00 a 14:00 horas.
Vamos a conversar y dar información sobre:
* Sección de preguntas y repuestas
* Medicaid y SSI
* Abuso de niños en el colegio y en general
* Educación
* Temas legales y mas
Información y soporte para los padres’ que tienen niños/niñas con syndrome de down.
Admisión gratis al grupo VDSA Latinos-Información y soporte por 6 semanas por WhatsApp en espanol.
11, 18, 25 de julio 1, 8 y 15 de agosto
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71965-latinos-de-vdsa-serie-de-educaci-n-gratis-por-whatsapp

preguntas contacte a Cheryl Castle ccastle@virginiadsa.org o 804-390-5640

Comprehensive Caregiver Support Group (for dual diagnosis)
2024-07-26 08:00 - 17:00
Join other caregivers of an individual with a dual diagnosis as we learn more about Medicaid and waivers from Jamie Colgin of Hanover County Support Services. Virtual on zoom. Registration link to come.

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

Charlottesville - VA Discovery Museum
2024-07-28 14:00 - 16:00
Virginia Discovery Museum – Charlottesville
July 28, 2024 @ 2:00PM — 4:00PM

524 E Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
All ages welcome.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71640-discovery-museum-summer-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

Virtual - School-Inclusion Caregiver Support Group
2024-07-31 19:00 - 20:00
Join the discussion this July with other caregivers of school age children with Down syndrome. This group is peer-led and meets virtually each month. Visit the registration link for more details.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/73602-school-inclusion-support-group-july-24

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

Charlottesville -Picnic and Polo
2024-08-11 10:30 - 13:30
August 11, 2024 @ 10:30AM — 1:30PM

King Family Vineyards 6550 Roseland Farm
Crozet, VA 22932
Polo starts at noon. Bring camp chairs.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71673-picnic-and-polo-2024
