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Step Up for Down Syndrome

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Jack, 5

Jack loves playing with his brother and going to swim class. He always has a smile or hug for new friends!

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Addison, 6

Addison is the big sister to Aaliyah and little sister to Ella. She is witty, smart, and full of life!

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Eric, 33

Eric is a one man band who plays the guitar, trumpet, keyboard, and sings. He loves his music and making people happy.

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Allie, 26

Allie is a self-advocate who loves her friends, working at her various jobs, dancing, modeling, skiing, exercising, and journaling.

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Jase, 2

Jase loves dancing with his siblings, dogs, and all things baby shark!

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Events Calendar

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  • July 2025

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6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series

MSU Community Music School: Virtual Music Therapy

July 2 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series

MSU Community Music School: Virtual Music Therapy

CMS Music Therapists under the direction of Cindy Edgerton, Director of Music Therapy, will be leading monthly “virtual” music therapy events on the first Wednesday of every month. The participants […]

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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Developmental Sports

July 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Developmental Sports

The Developmental Sports program, in partnership with Special Olympics and Autism Support of Kent County, is designed to introduce children with developmental disabilities, ages 7-13, to a variety of physical […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series

Rapid Runners

July 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series

Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive running program where we train together for the […]

2 events, 8

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Book Club Movie Night

July 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Book Club Movie Night

Teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 16+) are invited to join our Book Club! We finish each book with a fun movie screening. Since we’ve just completed Judy Moody and […]

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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 9 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion

July 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our school-age members aged 7-12. We stretch, dance, and play […]

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion

July 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our teens and adult members aged 13 and older. We stretch, […]

3 events, 10

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 10 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Drumming with Arts in Motion

July 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Drumming with Arts in Motion

Join us on Thursdays from 4pm-5pm for Drumming with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of all ages and it will be a fun opportunity to work on your […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series

Cooking Capers

July 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series

Cooking Capers

DSAWM has Cooking Capers every other week in the summer. Cooking Capers is a program led by GVSU nutrition students to teach independence in the kitchen for members 12 and older (members […]

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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 14 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Developmental Sports

July 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Developmental Sports

The Developmental Sports program, in partnership with Special Olympics and Autism Support of Kent County, is designed to introduce children with developmental disabilities, ages 7-13, to a variety of physical […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series

Rapid Runners

July 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series

Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive running program where we train together for the […]

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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]

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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion

July 16 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our school-age members aged 7-12. We stretch, dance, and play […]

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion

July 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our teens and adult members aged 13 and older. We stretch, […]

2 events, 17

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 17 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Drumming with Arts in Motion

July 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Drumming with Arts in Motion

Join us on Thursdays from 4pm-5pm for Drumming with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of all ages and it will be a fun opportunity to work on your […]

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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

iCan Shine Bike Camp Orientation

July 20 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

iCan Shine Bike Camp Orientation

DSAWM is working with iCan Shine to do another Bike Camp in Grand Rapids! Grand River Preparatory High School is generously donating their gym for the camp. The goal of […]

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

iCan Shine Bike Camp

July 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

iCan Shine Bike Camp

DSAWM is working with iCan Shine to do another Bike Camp in Grand Rapids! Grand River Preparatory High School is generously donating their gym for the camp. The goal of […]

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

iCan Shine Bike Camp

July 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

iCan Shine Bike Camp

DSAWM is working with iCan Shine to do another Bike Camp in Grand Rapids! Grand River Preparatory High School is generously donating their gym for the camp. The goal of […]

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

iCan Shine Bike Camp

July 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

iCan Shine Bike Camp

DSAWM is working with iCan Shine to do another Bike Camp in Grand Rapids! Grand River Preparatory High School is generously donating their gym for the camp. The goal of […]

1 event, 24

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

iCan Shine Bike Camp

July 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

iCan Shine Bike Camp

DSAWM is working with iCan Shine to do another Bike Camp in Grand Rapids! Grand River Preparatory High School is generously donating their gym for the camp. The goal of […]

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

iCan Shine Bike Camp

July 25 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

iCan Shine Bike Camp

DSAWM is working with iCan Shine to do another Bike Camp in Grand Rapids! Grand River Preparatory High School is generously donating their gym for the camp. The goal of […]

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12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kalamazoo Member Picnic

July 26 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kalamazoo Member Picnic

Join us on July 26th for our Kalamazoo picnic for DSAWM members! Come connect with other families and enjoy River Oaks Park. We provide food but we ask that you […]

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12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Annual Member Picnic

July 27 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Annual Member Picnic

Join us July 27th for our annual DSAWM summer picnic! We will have face painting, games, and more so come connect with other families and have some fun! We provide food but […]

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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Developmental Sports

July 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Developmental Sports

The Developmental Sports program, in partnership with Special Olympics and Autism Support of Kent County, is designed to introduce children with developmental disabilities, ages 7-13, to a variety of physical […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series

Rapid Runners

July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series

Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive running program where we train together for the […]

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting

July 28 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting

Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome are invited to this support group that meets every month. The Aging with Down Syndrome Meetings are sponsored by DSAWM and Alzheimer’s Association. Participants […]

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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 29 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]

3 events, 30

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 30 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion

July 30 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our school-age members aged 7-12. We stretch, dance, and play […]

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion

July 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our teens and adult members aged 13 and older. We stretch, […]

2 events, 31

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 31 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Drumming with Arts in Motion

July 31 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Drumming with Arts in Motion

Join us on Thursdays from 4pm-5pm for Drumming with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of all ages and it will be a fun opportunity to work on your […]

1 event, 1

9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Therapeutic Horse Handling

August 1 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Therapeutic Horse Handling

DSAWM is excited to partner with Hestóvin Stables Therapeutic Riding Center (1217 East Paris Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546) again this year to offer Therapeutic Horse Handling sessions on August 1st and August 9th, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 […]

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10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Oh, Baby!

August 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Oh, Baby!

Oh, Baby! is a baby shower for families who have a child with Down syndrome aged 5 and younger. It is a celebration and an opportunity for parents and siblings to […]

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July 2
July 2 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series

MSU Community Music School: Virtual Music Therapy

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There are no events on this day.
July 7
July 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Developmental Sports

July 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series

Rapid Runners

July 8
July 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Book Club Movie Night

July 9
July 9 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion

July 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion

July 9
July 9 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion

July 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion

July 10
July 10 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Drumming with Arts in Motion

July 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series

Cooking Capers

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There are no events on this day.
There are no events on this day.
July 14
July 14 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Developmental Sports

July 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series

Rapid Runners

July 15
July 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 16
July 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 16 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion

July 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion

July 17
July 17 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Drumming with Arts in Motion

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There are no events on this day.
July 20
July 20 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

iCan Shine Bike Camp Orientation

July 21
July 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

iCan Shine Bike Camp

July 22
July 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

iCan Shine Bike Camp

July 23
July 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

iCan Shine Bike Camp

July 24
July 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

iCan Shine Bike Camp

July 25
July 25 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

iCan Shine Bike Camp

July 26
July 26 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kalamazoo Member Picnic

July 27
July 27 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Annual Member Picnic

July 28
July 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Developmental Sports

July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series

Rapid Runners

July 28 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting

July 29
July 29 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 30
July 30 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 30 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion

July 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion

July 31
July 31 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Summer Stars

July 31 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Drumming with Arts in Motion

August 1
August 1 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Therapeutic Horse Handling

August 2
August 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Oh, Baby!

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Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Located inside the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center

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616-956-3488

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Monday – Thursday | 9:00am – 5:00pm

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 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.
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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