Summer Painting Classes at The Art Factory
2024-06-14 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
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

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

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

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

Father's Day
2024-06-16

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

Adventure Camp - Day 3
2024-06-19 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

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

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

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

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

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

$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

Independence Day
2024-07-04

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

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.

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

Future Planning with Eli's Village
2024-07-11 18:30 - 19:30
Eli’s Village is hosting a future planning webinar! Join us for an exclusive webinar tailored for families with loved ones with disabilities. Discover comprehensive planning strategies encompassing financial, legal, and public benefit aspects as you prepare for your family’s future. This presentation will guide you through essential considerations and empower you to make informed decisions on topics such as Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, Decision Making Models and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights and peace of mind.
You can access this webinar through the Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83553480365
Register for this event here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/72121-future-planning-with-eli-s-village

Williamsburg Therapeutic Riding
2024-07-12 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.
SOLD OUT

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

Parent Night Respite Event - Treehouse Pediatric Therapy
2024-07-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Treehouse Pediatric Therapy, 12201 Gayton Rd, Richmond, VA, Va, 23238
Join off the kids for a fun time while you get some R&R! For individuals with Down syndrome and their siblings ages 5+.
