Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Summer Pop Ups (ages 13+) (RVA)
2024-07-09 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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

Grandparent Support Group
2024-07-08 18:30 - 19:30
Come meet and share with other grandparents of individuals with Down syndrome! This group is peer-led. Join virtually or in-person.

Williamsburg Picnic & Pool Party
2024-07-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Chickahominy River Park, 1350 John Tyler Parkway, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us for an afternoon of fun n the sun. Sponsored by the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71743-williamsburg-picnic-and-pool-party

Independence Day
2024-07-04

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

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

$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

School Inclusion Support Group - June
2024-06-26 19:00 - 20:00
Open to all caregivers of a school-aged individual with Down syndrome!

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

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

Williamsburg Mom's Night Out
2024-06-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Billsburg Brewery, 2054 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States

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

Latino Splash Pad and Picnic - Richmond Junio 23 2024
2024-06-23 11:30 - 15:00
Parque Acuático y Parque Infantil Gratis
Parque Acuático y Parque Infantil. Evento de información y apoyo para las Familias de VDSA. Vamos a tener comida y bebidas.

Si puede traer comida o postres para compartir a picnic.
Necesitan traer toallas para secarse y sillas.
Evento gratis.
Parqueo gratis.

June 23, 2024 @ 11:30AM — 3:00PM

Twin Hickory Park and Recreation Center 5011 Twin Hickory Road
Glen Allen, Virginia 23229
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/72986-latino-splash-pad-and-picnic-richmond-junio-23-2024

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

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

Adventure Camp - Day 4
2024-06-20 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 3
2024-06-19 10:00 - 12:00

Adventure Camp - Day 2
2024-06-18 10:00 - 12:00

Adventure Camp - Day 1
2024-06-17 10:00 - 12:00

Father's Day
2024-06-16

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

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

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

Fredericksburg - Art & Play in the Park
2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:00
Join Fredericksburg area families for Art and Play in the Park at Alum Spring Park

June 15, 2024 @ 10:00AM — 12:00PM

Alum Spring Park 1 Greenbrier Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Hope to see you all there! Bring camp chairs.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71737-fredericksburg-art-play-in-the-park

Charlottesville Moms' Night out!
2024-06-14 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

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

Gala - Dancing with Local Stars
2024-06-13 17:30 - 22:00
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

Beyond Boundaries - 5th annual R.I.M.B.Y Festival!
2024-06-09 12:00 - 16:00
Beyond Boundaries is so excited to host the 5th annual R.I.M.B.Y Festival! R.I.M.B.Y stands for “Right In My Backyard”
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association will be there too!
When: Sunday, June 9th from 12-4, FREE
Where: Hardywood Brewery in RVA at 2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond VA 23220
Live music featuring Mackenzie

Pajama and Pizza Party at The Art Factory (Baby to 8 yrs old)
2024-06-08 17:00 - 19:00
Pajama and Pizza Party at The Art Factory
Join us on:

Summer Saturday Nights
June 8, 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

Art in the Park (ages 2-12) (RVA)
2024-06-08 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for Art in the Park! Art projects and playing are the best!

April 20 – Deep Run Park, Henrico, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233
May 4 – Huguenot Park, Midlothian
June 8 – Park 365, Richmond

10:00 am to 11:30 am
Baby to 12 years old
Siblings welcome
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/68547-art-in-the-park-spring-summer
