Upcoming Events
July
Introduction to Puberty Part 1 & 2
July 2: Part 1 @ Hockessin PAL
July 3: Part 1 @ The DSADE Milton Office
July 9: Part 2 @ Hockessin PAL
July 10: Part 2 @ The DSADE Milton Office
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 12-18 are invited to this two-part series in Hockessin or in Milton exploring the ins and outs of puberty. For more information and to register, click here.
Monthly Teen/Adult Cooking Class
Wednesday, July 9
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 18+ are invited to our monthly Cooking Class on Wednesday, July 9 at Sherm’s Catering Bistro in Newark with Chef Angelo!
Registration is currently full.
July New Castle County Parent Meetup
Saturday, July 12
Parents/guardians of individuals with Down syndrome gather to share experiences, stories, and advice at this monthly event at Nemours Children’s Hospital.
Monthly Youth Cooking Class
Tuesday, July 15
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 8-17 are invited to our monthly Youth Cooking Class on Tuesday, July 15 at the Newark Natural Foods Community Room!
Teen/Adult Trip: Bowling
Tuesday, July 15
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 14+: come hang out with us at Lefty’s in Lewes for bowling and dinner! For more information and to register, click here
Kent County Car Seat Check
Tuesday, July 15
Any family who has a child with Down syndrome is invited to our Free Drive Through Car Seat Check at David E Robinson Elementary School!
This event is provided by DSADE mom Shawn Rohe, who is a Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Tech & Instructor with the DE Office of Highway Safety.
Stop by the school (1038 Briarbush Rd, Magnolia, DE 19962) anytime between 8:15-10:00am & 2-3:00pm.
July Milton Parent Meetup
Sunday, July 20
Parents/guardians of individuals with Down syndrome gather to share experiences, stories, and advice at this monthly event at the DSADE Milton Office.
Managing Our Bodies: Personal Hygiene Workshop
Wednesday, July 23 (Virtual)
Let’s learn about hygiene! Join this virtual session to learn how to manage our bodies better as we grow and change. In this workshop, we will cover:
- hygiene and why it matters
- managing odor, hair, acne, and bodily fluids
- privacy
- showering independently
- routine body checks
This workshop is open to all ages and genders. We encourage a parent or “safe person” to attend this workshop, as well. We will be meeting for one hour from 6:30-7:30 PM.
Teen/Adult Trip: Pottery
Wednesday, July 23
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 14+: paint pottery with us at Your Creation Station in Middletown! For more information and to register, click here.
August
Teen/Adult Trip: Wilmington Blue Rocks
Friday, August 1
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 14+: spend the evening with us in a private suite at the Wilmington Blue Rocks for baseball, fireworks, and food! For more information and to register, click here.
Monthly Cooking Class
Wednesday, August 6
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 18+ are invited to our monthly Cooking Class on Wednesday, August 6 at Sherm’s Catering Bistro in Newark with Chef Angelo!
Healthy Relationships & Boundaries: Part 1 & Part 2
August 6: Part 1 @ Hockessin PAL
August 7: Part 1 @ The DSADE Milton Office
August 13: Part 2 @ Hockessin PAL
August 14: Part 2 @ The DSADE Milton Office
Relationships can be tricky, let’s navigate them together. Join us for a two-part series breaking down types of relationships and boundaries to help us all feel more comfortable and confident.
Workshops will be split into two groups: individuals with Down syndrome ages 12-18 and individuals with Down syndrome ages 18+. We encourage a parent or “safe person” to attend, as well. We will meet for one hour in the evening.
August Milton Parent Meetup
Sunday, August 17
Parents/guardians of individuals with Down syndrome gather to share experiences, stories, and advice at this monthly event at the DSADE Milton Office.
Monthly Youth Cooking Class
Wednesday, August 20
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 8-17 are invited to our monthly Youth Cooking Class on Wednesday, August 20 at Westminster Presbyterian Church!
Safe Technology & Social Media Use Workshop
August 20 @ Hockessin PAL
August 21 @ The DSADE Milton Office
Do we know who we’re connecting with online? Let’s stay safe and learn how to use technology to build and maintain healthy relationships while keeping private things private.
August Wilmington Parent Meetup
Saturday, August 23
Parents/guardians of individuals with Down syndrome gather to share experiences, stories, and advice at this monthly event at Nemours Children’s Hospital.
SibShops
Sunday, August 17 @ the DSADE Milton Office
Saturday, August 23 @ Nemours Children’s Hospital
Sibshops provide siblings of kids with disabilities with peer support and information in a lively, recreational setting. At SibShops, participants meet other siblings, talk about the ins-and-outs of having a sibling with support needs with others who get it, play games, explore how other siblings handle sticky situations, and more.
September
Monthly Cooking Class
Wednesday, September 3
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 18+ are invited to our monthly Cooking Class on Wednesday, September 3 at Sherm’s Catering Bistro in Newark with Chef Angelo!
September Wilmington Parent Meetup
Saturday, September 20
Parents/guardians of individuals with Down syndrome gather to share experiences, stories, and advice at this monthly event at Nemours Children’s Hospital.
Registration link to come.
September Milton Parent Meetup
Sunday, September 21
Parents/guardians of individuals with Down syndrome gather to share experiences, stories, and advice at this monthly event at the DSADE Milton Office.
Registration link to come.