Events Archive - The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte

Couples Respite Weekend with “A Mother’s Rest”

A Mother's Rest at Lawton Place Manor 136 7th Street, Mt Airy, GA, United States

Three nights of peace, sleep and friendship with  other DSAGC  and caregiving  COUPLES who understand your life.   Breakfast is NOT included.  Bring your own, eat in, or try one of a dozen+ amazing local restaurants. Our signature inns function more like AirBnB residences.     OPEN KITCHEN, meals are the responsibility of the guests collectively.   Cook […]

Junior Achievement Career Readiness Camp (for all ind. with I/DD ages 14 – 35)

Junior Acheivement Career Readiness Camp 1701 North Graham Street, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC, United States

In partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Carolinas, JA of Central Carolinas engages students with different abilities in an inclusive summer camp experience. Throughout their week at JA BizTown Adaptive Career Readiness Summer Camp, campers with different skill sets from their peers will work on developing and practicing life skills in hands-on, interactive citizenship role-play […]

Mom’s Night Out- Charlotte

Puttery Charlotte 210 Rampart St, Charlotte, NC, United States

Join us for a night out Mom's in the Down syndrome community. Not only provided for a night of respite but for fellowship and to connect with new and veteran mamas of kiddos with Down syndrome. Enjoy putt putt together (indoors-- no one needs to melt in this heat) and enjoy some food and drinks […]

Camp Horizon Overnight Retreat (youth with Ds ages 10 – 17)

YMCA Camp Harrison 7901 NC-18, Boomer, NC, United States

Camp Horizon is a 4-day/3-night traditional overnight experience at YMCA Camp Harrison in Boomer, NC. Participating campers with Down syndrome, ages 10-17, enjoy traditional camp activities, including horseback riding, arts & crafts, boating, fishing, swimming and more. Campers are assigned a 1:1 volunteer counselor for the duration of their time at camp.  Camp Horizon builds self-confidence […]

$350

Fall Adult Weekend Retreat (adults 18+)

YMCA Camp Thunderbird 1 Thunderbird Way, Lake Wylie, NC, United States

The Adult Weekend Retreat is a 3-day/2-night overnight camp experience for all adults with Down syndrome, ages 18 and above. The Retreats occur two times per year on location near Lake Wylie in South Carolina. The Retreats also offer a 3:1 participant-to-counselor ratio. The counselors support the vocational trainings and work closely with the adult […]

Mom’s Respite Weekend with “A Mother’s Rest”

A Mother's Rest at Lawton Place Manor 136 7th Street, Mt Airy, GA, United States

Three nights of peace, sleep and friendship with  other SN moms, adoptive moms, and adult female caregivers who understand your life challenges.    Our signature inns function more like AirBnB residences.    Breakfast is not provided.  Bring your own, cook in, or eat out!    OPEN KITCHEN, meals are the responsibility of the guests collectively.  […]

Annual Greater Charlotte Buddy Walk

Kannapolis Cannonballers Ballpark 2888 Moose Rd, Kannapolis, NC, United States

A day of inspiration and celebration, the walk brings together the Down syndrome community all while raising funds to support the mission of Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte. DSA of Greater Charlotte is a one-stop-shop for information and resources on Down syndrome. The programs it offers are intended to promote the inclusion of individuals […]

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