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Join us this summer for the return of dance classe Join us this summer for the return of dance classes with Arts in Motion Studio! Come to the Special Olympics Auditorium on Wednesdays starting June 7 for an hour of fun, music, games, and of course, lots of dancing! Members ages 7 to 12 are invited to join us for Introduction to Dance at 4:00pm and members ages 13 and older are invited to our Social Dance class at 5:00pm. To register, visit the calendar page of our website by clicking the link in our bio!
Join the 21 Shades support group for a cookout! We Join the 21 Shades support group for a cookout! We will be gathering in the courtyard of the Special Olympics Building for an evening of fun! Please bring your own chairs or blankets and any yard games you would like to play. DSAWM will be providing burgers, hotdogs, and drinks! Please register using the link on our website so we know how much food to provide!

21 Shades is a support group for families of color and multicultural/multiracial families who are part of the West Michigan Down syndrome community. Gatherings and opportunities to connect are offered frequently for families to share their experiences and discuss topics relevant to the intersection of Down syndrome and race.
Moviemaking, Music, & More! is back for another se Moviemaking, Music, & More! is back for another season! Join Nate from Arts in Motion Studio for this fun and interactive program that teaches members ages 12 and up how to become amazing performers! Participants will get to learn about filmmaking and acting and will even get the chance to work on a few projects of their own! Come to the SOMI auditorium before Cooking Capers and join in on the fun! Registration is now open! Sign up on our website!
This summer, DSAWM is hosting a fun and educationa This summer, DSAWM is hosting a fun and educational program to help our school-aged members stay engaged in learning over summer break! We will be incorporating lessons in reading, following directions, behavior, social skills, and fine motor skills through engaging crafts, games, stories, and other activities! This program will be held in the DSAWM Offices for members ages 7 to 12. Spaces are limited, so register your child today! Register using the link on our website's calendar page!
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Cooking Capers

Cooking Capers

Join us on Thursday nights for Cooking Capers! Each week participants will work as a team to cook three different courses to make up one delicious, dietary-restriction-friendly meal! Members will get to learn new kitchen skills, improve fine motor skills, and take home recipes to continue cooking outside of this program! There’s no cost to attend; register today!
Rapid Runners

Rapid Runners

Our popular Rapid Runners program will be back for another summer season! Get ready to work out and learn in a fast-paced class focused on healthy lifestyles! We will meet each Monday through the summer. Our goal is to complete the Bridge Run on September 17th, DSAWM will cover the cost of all participants and volunteers!
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  • June 2023

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2023-05-29

DSAWM OFFICE CLOSED

DSAWM OFFICE CLOSED

May 29

DSAWM OFFICE CLOSED

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3 events, 7

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Summer Stars!

June 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Summer Stars!

Wednesdays from June 7 to August 2 1:00pm to 4:00pm DSAWM Office Ages 7 to 12 This summer, DSAWM is partnering with GVSU Occupational Therapy graduate students to put together […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Introduction to Dance with Arts in Motion

June 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Introduction to Dance with Arts in Motion

Wednesdays from June 7 to August 23 4:00pm to 5:00pm SOMI Auditorium Ages 7 to 12 This summer we will once again be offering a dance class for our members […]

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Social Dance with Arts in Motion

June 7 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Social Dance with Arts in Motion

Wednesdays from June 7 to August 23 5:00pm to 6:00pm SOMI Auditorium Ages 13+ This summer we will once again be offering a dance class for our members in partnership […]

1 event, 8

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

GR Moms’ Night Out

June 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

GR Moms’ Night Out

Once a month on Thursdays 6:30pm to 8:00pm Join the Moms' Night Out support group for their monthly gatherings! Moms of children with Down syndrome are invited to meet up […]

1 event, 9

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Park Playgroup

June 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Park Playgroup

Fridays from June 9 through August 18* *Playgroups will be canceled in the event of inclement weather 10:00am to 12:00pm Rosewood Park All ages Join DSAWM Executive Director, Katie and […]

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2 events, 12

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

75-minute time slots 8:30am-4:50pm SOMI Unified Sports & Inclusion Center Join us June 12-16 iCan Bike Camp, a week-long program in partnership with iCan Shine that teaches children with disabilities how […]

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Rapid Runners

June 12 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Rapid Runners

Mondays, June 12 through September 11* *No class on June 19 or July 3 Race Day: September 17 6:30pm to 7:30pm Manhattan Park 14+ Rapid Runners is a fun program […]

2 events, 13

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

75-minute time slots 8:30am-4:50pm SOMI Unified Sports & Inclusion Center Join us June 12-16 iCan Bike Camp, a week-long program in partnership with iCan Shine that teaches children with disabilities how […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Book Club

June 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Book Club

2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month 5:30-6:30pm Time changed to 6:00pm to 7:00pm Schuler Books (28th St.) Ages 16+ Teens and adults with Down syndrome are invited to join […]

4 events, 14

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

75-minute time slots 8:30am-4:50pm SOMI Unified Sports & Inclusion Center Join us June 12-16 iCan Bike Camp, a week-long program in partnership with iCan Shine that teaches children with disabilities how […]

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Summer Stars!

June 14 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Summer Stars!

Wednesdays from June 7 to August 2 1:00pm to 4:00pm DSAWM Office Ages 7 to 12 This summer, DSAWM is partnering with GVSU Occupational Therapy graduate students to put together […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Introduction to Dance with Arts in Motion

June 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Introduction to Dance with Arts in Motion

Wednesdays from June 7 to August 23 4:00pm to 5:00pm SOMI Auditorium Ages 7 to 12 This summer we will once again be offering a dance class for our members […]

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Social Dance with Arts in Motion

June 14 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Social Dance with Arts in Motion

Wednesdays from June 7 to August 23 5:00pm to 6:00pm SOMI Auditorium Ages 13+ This summer we will once again be offering a dance class for our members in partnership […]

3 events, 15

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

75-minute time slots 8:30am-4:50pm SOMI Unified Sports & Inclusion Center Join us June 12-16 iCan Bike Camp, a week-long program in partnership with iCan Shine that teaches children with disabilities how […]

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Moviemaking with Arts in Motion

June 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Moviemaking with Arts in Motion

Biweekly on Thursdays from June 15 to August 24 5:00pm to 6:00pm SOMI Auditorium Ages 12+  Movie-Making & Music is back for another season! Join Nate from Arts in Motion […]

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

GR Cooking Capers

June 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

GR Cooking Capers

Thursdays, Bi-Weekly DSAWM Building* Ages 16+ or 12-15 with parent/guardian in attendence Join us for Cooking Capers! Participants will work together with volunteers to create three separate dishes to make […]

2 events, 16

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 16 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

75-minute time slots 8:30am-4:50pm SOMI Unified Sports & Inclusion Center Join us June 12-16 iCan Bike Camp, a week-long program in partnership with iCan Shine that teaches children with disabilities how […]

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Park Playgroup

June 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Park Playgroup

Fridays from June 9 through August 18* *Playgroups will be canceled in the event of inclement weather 10:00am to 12:00pm Rosewood Park All ages Join DSAWM Executive Director, Katie and […]

1 event, 17

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

21 Shades Cookout

June 17 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

21 Shades Cookout

Saturday, June 17th 4:00pm to 8:00pm DSAWM Building Courtyard Join the 21 Shades support group for a cookout! We will be gathering in the courtyard of the Special Olympics Building […]

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2023-06-19

DSAWM OFFICE CLOSED

DSAWM OFFICE CLOSED

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June 19 Recurring

DSAWM OFFICE CLOSED

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Kalamazoo iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 19 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Kalamazoo iCan Shine Bike Camp

75-minute time slots 8:30am-4:50pm The Point Community Center Join us June 19-23 iCan Bike Camp, a week-long program in partnership with iCan Shine that teaches children with disabilities how to […]

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Canceled Rapid Runners

June 19 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Canceled Rapid Runners

Mondays, June 12 through September 11* *No class on June 19 or July 3 Race Day: September 17 6:30pm to 7:30pm Manhattan Park 14+ Rapid Runners is a fun program […]

1 event, 20

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Kalamazoo iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 20 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Kalamazoo iCan Shine Bike Camp

75-minute time slots 8:30am-4:50pm The Point Community Center Join us June 19-23 iCan Bike Camp, a week-long program in partnership with iCan Shine that teaches children with disabilities how to […]

4 events, 21

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Kalamazoo iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Kalamazoo iCan Shine Bike Camp

75-minute time slots 8:30am-4:50pm The Point Community Center Join us June 19-23 iCan Bike Camp, a week-long program in partnership with iCan Shine that teaches children with disabilities how to […]

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Summer Stars!

June 21 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Summer Stars!

Wednesdays from June 7 to August 2 1:00pm to 4:00pm DSAWM Office Ages 7 to 12 This summer, DSAWM is partnering with GVSU Occupational Therapy graduate students to put together […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Introduction to Dance with Arts in Motion

June 21 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Introduction to Dance with Arts in Motion

Wednesdays from June 7 to August 23 4:00pm to 5:00pm SOMI Auditorium Ages 7 to 12 This summer we will once again be offering a dance class for our members […]

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Social Dance with Arts in Motion

June 21 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Social Dance with Arts in Motion

Wednesdays from June 7 to August 23 5:00pm to 6:00pm SOMI Auditorium Ages 13+ This summer we will once again be offering a dance class for our members in partnership […]

1 event, 22

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Kalamazoo iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Kalamazoo iCan Shine Bike Camp

75-minute time slots 8:30am-4:50pm The Point Community Center Join us June 19-23 iCan Bike Camp, a week-long program in partnership with iCan Shine that teaches children with disabilities how to […]

2 events, 23

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Kalamazoo iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Kalamazoo iCan Shine Bike Camp

75-minute time slots 8:30am-4:50pm The Point Community Center Join us June 19-23 iCan Bike Camp, a week-long program in partnership with iCan Shine that teaches children with disabilities how to […]

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Park Playgroup

June 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Park Playgroup

Fridays from June 9 through August 18* *Playgroups will be canceled in the event of inclement weather 10:00am to 12:00pm Rosewood Park All ages Join DSAWM Executive Director, Katie and […]

0 events, 24

0 events, 25

2 events, 26

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Rapid Runners

June 26 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Rapid Runners

Mondays, June 12 through September 11* *No class on June 19 or July 3 Race Day: September 17 6:30pm to 7:30pm Manhattan Park 14+ Rapid Runners is a fun program […]

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Aging with Down Syndrome

June 26 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Aging with Down Syndrome

4th Mondays 6:30-7:30pm DSAWM Office Parents/Caregivers of individuals with Ds  Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome are invited to this support group sponsored by DSAWM and Alzheimer’s Association. Participants share […]

Free

1 event, 27

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Book Club

June 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Book Club

2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month 5:30-6:30pm Time changed to 6:00pm to 7:00pm Schuler Books (28th St.) Ages 16+ Teens and adults with Down syndrome are invited to join […]

3 events, 28

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Summer Stars!

June 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Summer Stars!

Wednesdays from June 7 to August 2 1:00pm to 4:00pm DSAWM Office Ages 7 to 12 This summer, DSAWM is partnering with GVSU Occupational Therapy graduate students to put together […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Introduction to Dance with Arts in Motion

June 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Introduction to Dance with Arts in Motion

Wednesdays from June 7 to August 23 4:00pm to 5:00pm SOMI Auditorium Ages 7 to 12 This summer we will once again be offering a dance class for our members […]

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Social Dance with Arts in Motion

June 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Social Dance with Arts in Motion

Wednesdays from June 7 to August 23 5:00pm to 6:00pm SOMI Auditorium Ages 13+ This summer we will once again be offering a dance class for our members in partnership […]

3 events, 29

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Moviemaking with Arts in Motion

June 29 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Moviemaking with Arts in Motion

Biweekly on Thursdays from June 15 to August 24 5:00pm to 6:00pm SOMI Auditorium Ages 12+  Movie-Making & Music is back for another season! Join Nate from Arts in Motion […]

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

GR Cooking Capers

June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

GR Cooking Capers

Thursdays, Bi-Weekly DSAWM Building* Ages 16+ or 12-15 with parent/guardian in attendence Join us for Cooking Capers! Participants will work together with volunteers to create three separate dishes to make […]

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Dads’ Night Out

June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Dads’ Night Out

Once a month 6:00pm to 8:00pm Join the Dads' Night Out group for an evening of fun and fellowship! Dads of children with Down syndrome are invited to gather once […]

1 event, 30

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Park Playgroup

June 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Park Playgroup

Fridays from June 9 through August 18* *Playgroups will be canceled in the event of inclement weather 10:00am to 12:00pm Rosewood Park All ages Join DSAWM Executive Director, Katie and […]

0 events, 1

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May 29
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DSAWM OFFICE CLOSED

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June 7
June 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Summer Stars!

June 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Introduction to Dance with Arts in Motion

June 7 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Social Dance with Arts in Motion

June 8
June 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

GR Moms’ Night Out

June 9
June 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Park Playgroup

June 12
June 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 12 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Rapid Runners

June 13
June 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Book Club

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June 12
June 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 12 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Rapid Runners

June 13
June 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Book Club

June 14
June 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 14 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Summer Stars!

June 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Introduction to Dance with Arts in Motion

June 14 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Social Dance with Arts in Motion

June 15
June 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Moviemaking with Arts in Motion

June 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

GR Cooking Capers

June 16
June 16 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

GR iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Park Playgroup

June 17
June 17 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

21 Shades Cookout

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June 19
All day Recurring

DSAWM OFFICE CLOSED

June 19 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Kalamazoo iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 19 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Canceled Rapid Runners

June 20
June 20 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Kalamazoo iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 21
June 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Kalamazoo iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 21 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Summer Stars!

June 21 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Introduction to Dance with Arts in Motion

June 21 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Social Dance with Arts in Motion

June 22
June 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Kalamazoo iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 23
June 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Kalamazoo iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Park Playgroup

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June 26
June 26 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Rapid Runners

June 26 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Aging with Down Syndrome

June 27
June 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Book Club

June 28
June 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Summer Stars!

June 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Introduction to Dance with Arts in Motion

June 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Social Dance with Arts in Motion

June 29
June 29 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Moviemaking with Arts in Motion

June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

GR Cooking Capers

June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Dads’ Night Out

June 30
June 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Park Playgroup

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DSAWM is a proud member of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, an organization dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education, and Advocacy.

DSAWM is a member of Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action, an association of local, state, and regional Down syndrome organizations who share experiences, exchange program materials, and find ways to learn from each other.

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160 68th St. SW, Ste. 110
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
located inside the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center

Phone

616-956-3488

Hours

Monday – Thursday | 9:00am – 5:00pm

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