Upcoming Events
July
Friday Friends: Friend Mixer
Friday, July 10, 6:30 PM
Teens and adults with Down syndrome and their invited guests are invited to our July Friday Friends! This month, we’ll be hosting a friend mixer in Newark.
Registration to come.
Family Portrait Mini-Sessions
Sunday, July 12 (Clayton), 5:00 PM
Families with individuals with Down syndrome are invited to join us to take beautiful family portraits. You’ll be paired with a photographer for a 20-minute session. This event is free of charge, though we do require a refundable deposit.
Days of Summer Camp: Kent County
July 13-17, 2026
Days of Summer Camp is a fun day camp experience for children with Down syndrome ages 3-13 and their siblings ages 3-10. Children are provided with the traditional camp experience with crafts, games, and many other exciting activities at no cost to their families.
Food Aversions Webinar
July 15, 7:00 PM, Virtual
Join Heidi Edgar from Ivy Rehab for Kids for an informative webinar about food aversions.
Registration to come.
iCan Swim Camp (Wilmington)
July 20-24, 2026
iCan Swim is designed to help people achieve their aquatic goals and learn valuable water safety skills during the weeklong program. iCan Shine is a nonprofit organization that provides quality recreational programs for individuals with disabilities.
Days of Summer Camp: New Castle County
July 27-31, 2026
Days of Summer Camp is a fun day camp experience for children with Down syndrome ages 3-13 and their siblings ages 3-10. Children are provided with the traditional camp experience with crafts, games, and many other exciting activities at no cost to their families.
Family Mini Golf Night
Date TBD, Kent County
We are planning to host a mini golf family meet-up in Kent County! Stay tuned for additional details and RSVPs.
August
SATURDAY Friends: Blue Rocks
Saturday, August 8, Time TBD
Teens and adults with Down syndrome and their invited guests are invited to our August SATURDAY Friends! This month, we’ll be heading to a Blue Rocks baseball game in Wilmington.
Registration to come.
iCan Swim Camp (Seaford)
August 10-14, 2026
iCan Swim is designed to help people achieve their aquatic goals and learn valuable water safety skills during the weeklong program. iCan Shine is a nonprofit organization that provides quality recreational programs for individuals with disabilities.
Monthly Teen/Adult Cooking Class
Date TBD, 6:00 PM
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 18+ are invited to our monthly Cooking Class at Sherm’s Catering Bistro in Newark with Chef Angelo!
Registration to come.
Monthly Youth Cooking Class
Date TBD, 6:15 PM
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 8-17 are invited to our monthly Youth Cooking Class at Westminster Presbyterian Church!
Registration to come.
Monthly Caregiver Connections
DATE TBD, 6:00 PM
Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome are invited to this monthly meetup. Childcare and pizza are provided.
Topic, location, and RSVP to come.
September
Educators Conference
Date TBD
This unique conference offers practical, research-based strategies that general and special education teachers can immediately implement to support students with intellectual disabilities, including Down syndrome.
Registration to come.
Monthly Teen/Adult Cooking Class
Date TBD, 6:00 PM
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 18+ are invited to our monthly Cooking Class at Sherm’s Catering Bistro in Newark with Chef Angelo!
Registration to come.
Monthly Youth Cooking Class
Date TBD, 6:15 PM
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 8-17 are invited to our monthly Youth Cooking Class at Westminster Presbyterian Church!
Registration to come.
Friday Friends
Date & Location TBD
Teens and adults with Down syndrome and their invited guests are invited to our September Friday Friends!
Activity & registration to come.
Monthly Caregiver Connections
DATE TBD, 6:00 PM
Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome are invited to this monthly meetup. Childcare and pizza are provided.
Topic, location, and RSVP to come.