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Mondays DSAWM Conference Room 5:00pm-6:00pm Ages 14+ This series of workshops for individuals 14+ will focus on a variety of skills one needs to work towards independence. We will have Independent Living Skills every Monday from 5pm-6pm before Shape Up. Registration is open HERE! Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Mondays SOMI Auditorium 6:00pm-7:30pm Ages 14+ Shape Up is a fun and exciting health program for members 14 and older. We will meet on Mondays from 6pm-7:30pm in the auditorium. There will be 45 minutes of nutrition education and 45 minutes of exercise. There is a zoom link available when you register if you are […]
Tuesdays SOMI Auxiliary Gym 5:00pm-6:00pm Ages 2-7 We are partnering with SOMI again in the fall for the Young Athletes program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 5pm-6pm. Young Athletes is a sport play program designed for our youngest of athletes, ages 2-7. Athletes will be introduced to the basics of sports and start to […]
Tuesdays DSAWM Social Room 6:00pm-7:00pm Ages 6-13 Join our Art program with Ken from Arts in Motion! This is an adaptive program for all of our school-age members age 6-13. Ken leads fun art projects and assists as needed with the participants. Art is offered every Tuesday from 6pm-7pm following Young Athletes. Registration is open HERE! Please contact […]
CMS Music Therapists under the direction of Cindy Edgerton, Director of Music Therapy, will be leading monthly "virtual" music therapy events. The participants are split up into two groups based on age, each group will have their own unique Zoom link. These events are meant to be interactive and there will be a lot of […]
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm Age 6-13 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 age 6-13. We stretch, dance, and play fun percussion instruments while we listen to fun music! We will offer this program weekly on Wednesday nights from 5pm to […]
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 6:00pm-7:00pm Ages 14+ 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 ages 14 and older. We stretch, dance, and play percussion instruments while we listen to participant-selected music! We will offer this program weekly on Wednesday […]
Thursdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm All Ages Join us on Thursdays from 5pm-6pm in the auditorium for a drumming program with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of all ages and it will be a fun opportunity to make some music with friends. Registration is open HERE! Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any […]
Thursdays SOMI Concession Stand 6:00pm-7:30pm Ages 12+ Cooking Capers is a program led by GVSU nutrition students to teach independence in the kitchen for members 12 and older (members 12-15 must have a guardian present). We work on goals and learn kitchen safety, measurements, and more! We cook a delicious 3 course meal each week and enjoy socializing with […]
Saturdays MVP Athletic Club, Crahen 10:15am-11:45am Ages 5+ Buddy Up Tennis is a 90-minute tennis and fitness program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome, our Athletes. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No tennis experience required! Registration is open HERE! In addition, if you are a […]
DSAWM is very excited to announce Family Night Out (FNO) for Kalamazoo area families at Ripple Effects Inclusion Center! Ripple Effects is an inclusive facility that has space for families of all ages and stages. We hope that utilizing this space will provide a space for entire families to get to know and support each […]
Mondays DSAWM Conference Room 5:00pm-6:00pm Ages 14+ This series of workshops for individuals 14+ will focus on a variety of skills one needs to work towards independence. We will have Independent Living Skills every Monday from 5pm-6pm before Shape Up. Registration is open HERE! Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Mondays SOMI Auditorium 6:00pm-7:30pm Ages 14+ Shape Up is a fun and exciting health program for members 14 and older. We will meet on Mondays from 6pm-7:30pm in the auditorium. There will be 45 minutes of nutrition education and 45 minutes of exercise. There is a zoom link available when you register if you are […]
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month5:30-6:30pm Time changed to 6:00pm to 7:00pmSchuler Books (28th St.)Ages 16+ Teens and adults with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbi for Book Club at Schuler Books on 28th Street. Participants in Book Club will get the chance to read fun books with a group of their peers. […]
Tuesdays DSAWM Social Room 6:00pm-7:00pm Ages 6-13 Join our Art program with Ken from Arts in Motion! This is an adaptive program for all of our school-age members age 6-13. Ken leads fun art projects and assists as needed with the participants. Art is offered every Tuesday from 6pm-7pm following Young Athletes. Registration is open HERE! Please contact […]
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm Age 6-13 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 age 6-13. We stretch, dance, and play fun percussion instruments while we listen to fun music! We will offer this program weekly on Wednesday nights from 5pm to […]
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 6:00pm-7:00pm Ages 14+ 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 ages 14 and older. We stretch, dance, and play percussion instruments while we listen to participant-selected music! We will offer this program weekly on Wednesday […]
Thursdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm All Ages Join us on Thursdays from 5pm-6pm in the auditorium for a drumming program with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of all ages and it will be a fun opportunity to make some music with friends. Registration is open HERE! Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any […]
Thursdays SOMI Concession Stand 6:00pm-7:30pm Ages 12+ Cooking Capers is a program led by GVSU nutrition students to teach independence in the kitchen for members 12 and older (members 12-15 must have a guardian present). We work on goals and learn kitchen safety, measurements, and more! We cook a delicious 3 course meal each week and enjoy socializing with […]
Join us for our first Fall Festival! Come connect with other families and join us for face painting, cider, donuts, prizes, and fun fall games/crafts on October 12th from 10am-1pm for all ages! Halloween costumes are welcomed but not required. Please register HERE! Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Saturdays MVP Athletic Club, Crahen 10:15am-11:45am Ages 5+ Buddy Up Tennis is a 90-minute tennis and fitness program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome, our Athletes. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No tennis experience required! Registration is open HERE! In addition, if you are a […]
Mondays DSAWM Conference Room 5:00pm-6:00pm Ages 14+ This series of workshops for individuals 14+ will focus on a variety of skills one needs to work towards independence. We will have Independent Living Skills every Monday from 5pm-6pm before Shape Up. Registration is open HERE! Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Mondays SOMI Auditorium 6:00pm-7:30pm Ages 14+ Shape Up is a fun and exciting health program for members 14 and older. We will meet on Mondays from 6pm-7:30pm in the auditorium. There will be 45 minutes of nutrition education and 45 minutes of exercise. There is a zoom link available when you register if you are […]
Tuesdays SOMI Auxiliary Gym 5:00pm-6:00pm Ages 2-7 We are partnering with SOMI again in the fall for the Young Athletes program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 5pm-6pm. Young Athletes is a sport play program designed for our youngest of athletes, ages 2-7. Athletes will be introduced to the basics of sports and start to […]
Tuesdays DSAWM Social Room 6:00pm-7:00pm Ages 6-13 Join our Art program with Ken from Arts in Motion! This is an adaptive program for all of our school-age members age 6-13. Ken leads fun art projects and assists as needed with the participants. Art is offered every Tuesday from 6pm-7pm following Young Athletes. Registration is open HERE! Please contact […]
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm Age 6-13 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 age 6-13. We stretch, dance, and play fun percussion instruments while we listen to fun music! We will offer this program weekly on Wednesday nights from 5pm to […]
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 6:00pm-7:00pm Ages 14+ 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 ages 14 and older. We stretch, dance, and play percussion instruments while we listen to participant-selected music! We will offer this program weekly on Wednesday […]
Mom’s Night Out is a monthly program for mothers raising children with Down syndrome. Each month, mom’s have the opportunity to enjoy different activities and come together to connect, share stories, and support each other. This month’s activity is a private hike with goats! Cost is $10-$15 depending on the size of the group. Please […]
Thursdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm All Ages Join us on Thursdays from 5pm-6pm in the auditorium for a drumming program with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of all ages and it will be a fun opportunity to make some music with friends. Registration is open HERE! Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any […]
Thursdays SOMI Concession Stand 6:00pm-7:30pm Ages 12+ Cooking Capers is a program led by GVSU nutrition students to teach independence in the kitchen for members 12 and older (members 12-15 must have a guardian present). We work on goals and learn kitchen safety, measurements, and more! We cook a delicious 3 course meal each week and enjoy socializing with […]
Saturdays MVP Athletic Club, Crahen 10:15am-11:45am Ages 5+ Buddy Up Tennis is a 90-minute tennis and fitness program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome, our Athletes. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No tennis experience required! Registration is open HERE! In addition, if you are a […]
DSAWM is very excited to have a Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration for our Lakeshore families on October 19th from 11am-2pm at Fellinlove Farm! Come connect with other families, see the animals, explore the Not So Spooky Trail, and celebrate Down syndrome! DSAWM will provide snacks and drinks. If you would like to attend please […]
We are once again excited to be celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness with our community at Good Mooed Cafe from 6:00am-2:00pm and at Railtown Brewing Company from 11:30am-11:00pm on October 21st! We will be selling our merchandise and our self advocates will be hosting. Click HERE to download the flyer! Show the employees at Good Mooed […]
Mondays DSAWM Conference Room 5:00pm-6:00pm Ages 14+ This series of workshops for individuals 14+ will focus on a variety of skills one needs to work towards independence. We will have Independent Living Skills every Monday from 5pm-6pm before Shape Up. Registration is open HERE! Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Mondays SOMI Auditorium 6:00pm-7:30pm Ages 14+ Shape Up is a fun and exciting health program for members 14 and older. We will meet on Mondays from 6pm-7:30pm in the auditorium. There will be 45 minutes of nutrition education and 45 minutes of exercise. There is a zoom link available when you register if you are […]
Parents of school age children join us on October 22nd from 5pm-7pm in the DSAWM conference room for a workshop on strategies to support positive behavior! We have Young Athletes and Art which are both programs for school aged kids happening at the same time (5pm-7pm) so you can focus on the workshop while your […]
Tuesdays SOMI Auxiliary Gym 5:00pm-6:00pm Ages 2-7 We are partnering with SOMI again in the fall for the Young Athletes program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 5pm-6pm. Young Athletes is a sport play program designed for our youngest of athletes, ages 2-7. Athletes will be introduced to the basics of sports and start to […]
Tuesdays DSAWM Social Room 6:00pm-7:00pm Ages 6-13 Join our Art program with Ken from Arts in Motion! This is an adaptive program for all of our school-age members age 6-13. Ken leads fun art projects and assists as needed with the participants. Art is offered every Tuesday from 6pm-7pm following Young Athletes. Registration is open HERE! Please contact […]
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month5:30-6:30pm Time changed to 6:00pm to 7:00pmSchuler Books (28th St.)Ages 16+ Teens and adults with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbi for Book Club at Schuler Books on 28th Street. Participants in Book Club will get the chance to read fun books with a group of their peers. […]
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm Age 6-13 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 age 6-13. We stretch, dance, and play fun percussion instruments while we listen to fun music! We will offer this program weekly on Wednesday nights from 5pm to […]
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 6:00pm-7:00pm Ages 14+ 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 ages 14 and older. We stretch, dance, and play percussion instruments while we listen to participant-selected music! We will offer this program weekly on Wednesday […]
Thursdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm All Ages Join us on Thursdays from 5pm-6pm in the auditorium for a drumming program with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of all ages and it will be a fun opportunity to make some music with friends. Registration is open HERE! Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any […]
Thursdays SOMI Concession Stand 6:00pm-7:30pm Ages 12+ Cooking Capers is a program led by GVSU nutrition students to teach independence in the kitchen for members 12 and older (members 12-15 must have a guardian present). We work on goals and learn kitchen safety, measurements, and more! We cook a delicious 3 course meal each week and enjoy socializing with […]
Dad’s Night Out is a monthly program for fathers raising children with Down syndrome. Each month, dad’s have the opportunity to enjoy different activities and come together to connect, share stories, and support each other. DSAWM covers the cost of meals for first-time attendees if food is included in the event or ordered as part […]
Saturdays MVP Athletic Club, Crahen 10:15am-11:45am Ages 5+ Buddy Up Tennis is a 90-minute tennis and fitness program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome, our Athletes. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No tennis experience required! Registration is open HERE! In addition, if you are a […]
Mondays DSAWM Conference Room 5:00pm-6:00pm Ages 14+ This series of workshops for individuals 14+ will focus on a variety of skills one needs to work towards independence. We will have Independent Living Skills every Monday from 5pm-6pm before Shape Up. Registration is open HERE! Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Mondays SOMI Auditorium 6:00pm-7:30pm Ages 14+ Shape Up is a fun and exciting health program for members 14 and older. We will meet on Mondays from 6pm-7:30pm in the auditorium. There will be 45 minutes of nutrition education and 45 minutes of exercise. There is a zoom link available when you register if you are […]
Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome are invited to this support group located in the DSAWM conference room. The Aging with Down Syndrome Meetings are sponsored by DSAWM and Alzheimer’s Association. Participants share experiences and discuss the process of caring for loved ones growing older with Down syndrome. Please register HERE if you would like […]
Tuesdays SOMI Auxiliary Gym 5:00pm-6:00pm Ages 2-7 We are partnering with SOMI again in the fall for the Young Athletes program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 5pm-6pm. Young Athletes is a sport play program designed for our youngest of athletes, ages 2-7. Athletes will be introduced to the basics of sports and start to […]
Tuesdays DSAWM Social Room 6:00pm-7:00pm Ages 6-13 Join our Art program with Ken from Arts in Motion! This is an adaptive program for all of our school-age members age 6-13. Ken leads fun art projects and assists as needed with the participants. Art is offered every Tuesday from 6pm-7pm following Young Athletes. Registration is open HERE! Please contact […]
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm Age 6-13 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 age 6-13. We stretch, dance, and play fun percussion instruments while we listen to fun music! We will offer this program weekly on Wednesday nights from 5pm to […]
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 6:00pm-7:00pm Ages 14+ 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 ages 14 and older. We stretch, dance, and play percussion instruments while we listen to participant-selected music! We will offer this program weekly on Wednesday […]
Thursdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm All Ages Join us on Thursdays from 5pm-6pm in the auditorium for a drumming program with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of all ages and it will be a fun opportunity to make some music with friends. Registration is open HERE! Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any […]
Thursdays SOMI Concession Stand 6:00pm-7:30pm Ages 12+ Cooking Capers is a program led by GVSU nutrition students to teach independence in the kitchen for members 12 and older (members 12-15 must have a guardian present). We work on goals and learn kitchen safety, measurements, and more! We cook a delicious 3 course meal each week and enjoy socializing with […]
Saturdays MVP Athletic Club, Crahen 10:15am-11:45am Ages 5+ Buddy Up Tennis is a 90-minute tennis and fitness program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome, our Athletes. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No tennis experience required! Registration is open HERE! In addition, if you are a […]
160 68th St. SW, Ste. 110
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Located inside the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center
616-956-3488
Monday – Thursday | 9:00am – 5:00pm
