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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for a Summer Sendoff Family Picnic with the DSA of Greater Charlotte We invite families and friends to join us at Pineville Lake Park on Friday August 23 from 5-8pm. We will be hosting under the large shelter (near the playground and a short walk to the splash pad).

To celebrate the end of summer, we will be dancing the evening away at the CAROLINAS HOMECOMING! The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte and Best Buddies of North Carolina along with Next Step Clubhouse are tri-hosting this special dance. In addition to great music by DJ JOEY, there will be pizza, drinks, snacks, and desserts. The best part? This event is free to attend, […]

Trivia Night at Primal Brewery-Huntersville This night is coordinated for Dad's of individuals with Down syndrome for time to get together in fellowship and a night to get away.

DO YOU LOVE TO DANCE? Join Miss April for a special VIRTUAL Hip Hop Dance class that will end in a LIVE performance at the Buddy Walk on Saturday 10/19/24 Join us for a 6-week series hip hop dance class for ages 9 and up! Class will meet weekly via Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm […]

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 […]

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.  […]