August was packed with summer fun, connection, and community across DSAW! Chapters throughout the state brought families together for pool parties, picnics, park meetups, sailing, camping, fishing, sporting events, inclusive recreation, family outings, educational opportunities, and plenty of time spent with friends. Our communities also came together to give back, volunteer, and support DSAW through fundraisers and special events—including an incredible milestone celebration at the 30th Annual Pip & Homer Golf Classic. From making memories outdoors to trying something new and simply enjoying time together, August was a wonderful way to wrap up summer. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make these opportunities possible and now we’re excited to head into fall and Awareness Walk season! 💙💛
Fox Cities
DSAW Fox Cities – August Recap
August was such a fun month for our DSAW Fox Cities families, with lots of summer activities and opportunities to connect!
We enjoyed a our annual Pool Party at Doyle Pool, a day out on the water for Sailing Day, and a fun Park Play Date at Plamann Park. Families also came together for our Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser and Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser, helping support DSAW while having a great time.
We also celebrated a special milestone with our DSAW Fox Cities Open House at our new connection center! It was so exciting to welcome families, friends, and supporters into our new space and celebrate this next chapter together. 💙
Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout August and helped make it such a memorable month!
Central
Central WI Chapter August Recap:
We held our Splash & Swim at Weston Aquatic Center and are now looking forward to hosting more events as we enter fall and winter!
Green Bay
DSAW-Green Bay August Recap
August was a busy and fun-filled month for DSAW Green Bay! We enjoyed several opportunities to bring our families and community together.
💙💛 Family Picnic – August 2
Families gathered at Voyageur Park for our summer family picnic. It was a wonderful afternoon filled with a potluck lunch, laughter, and time spent connecting with friends and other DSAW families.
🌭 Brat Fry Fundraiser – August 16
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our brat fry at the Festival Foods Brat Barn! We are incredibly grateful to our volunteers and everyone who supported DSAW Green Bay by grabbing a brat and helping make our fundraiser a success.
🌳 Park Meet-Up – August 21
Our families enjoyed an evening together at Emmanuel Inclusive Park in Seymour. It was a great opportunity for kids to play, families to connect, and everyone to enjoy time together in an inclusive community space.
📚 Book Club – August 23
Our summer Book Club discussion focused on Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the conversation thoughtful, meaningful, and engaging.
South Central
DSAW-SC August Recap
DSAW-SC August 2026: A Month Full of Connection, Adventure & Community 💙
August was an incredible month for DSAW-SC, filled with opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities, siblings, parents, and families to connect, learn, explore, and make memories together!
We kicked off the month with an unforgettable overnight camping weekend with Soul to Summit at Yellowstone Lake Park, followed by a special Mom & Me day at Oakstone in Cottage Grove. Families enjoyed a pool party and picnic in Lodi, while The CREW gathered at Culver’s in Edgerton for food, friendship, and fun. We also had opportunities to learn and grow through Improving Communications with Sign Language at Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville and connected over dinner at our Parents of Rock gathering in Milton.
August also brought plenty of opportunities to explore the community, including a Special Olympics resource fair, Sibshop at the Sun Prairie Aquatic Center, an afternoon at Platteville’s Inclusive Park and Picnic, and Critter Connections at Henry Vilas Zoo, followed by a family picnic. We got active with paddling at Lake Wingra and gathered for our beloved end-of-summer beach and picnic at Lake Ripley in Cambridge.
And what better way to wrap up a busy month than with a sensory-friendly playdate at Urban Air! 💙
Southeastern WI
DSAW – SEWI/KRW – Looking Back on August 2026
August was jam-packed with fun, friendship, family, and unforgettable DSAW moments across the Southeastern Region. From swinging golf clubs and cheering on the Brewers to fishing, swimming, mini golf, music, and more, there was truly something for everyone!
Here’s a look back at all the ways our DSAW community made the most of the month. 💙💛
⛳️ Swinging into August with Swing Time Mini Golf!
We kicked off the month with a little friendly competition at Swing Time Mini Golf! ⛳️🏌️♀️ Families came together to putt, laugh, cheer each other on, and—let’s be honest—show off those very serious mini-golf skills. 😎
🏆 Celebrating 30 Years of the Pip & Homer Golf Classic!
August brought a BIG celebration as we marked the 30th Anniversary of the Pip & Homer Golf Classic! ⛳️🎉
And what better way to celebrate three decades of an incredible event than by making an incredible impact?
💰 More than $100,000 was raised in support of DSAW! 💙💛
A HUGE thank-you goes out to everyone who made this milestone possible—golfers, sponsors, volunteers, donors, committee members, staff, and everyone who helped make the day so special.
🍀 DSAW at Irish Fest
We brought plenty of DSAW spirit to Irish Fest! ☘️🎶
It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with families, friends, and members of our community while enjoying all the music, food, dancing, and festive fun that Irish Fest has to offer. 🍀
🎡 DSAW at the Wisconsin State Fair
DSAW families enjoyed a day of classic State Fair fun—from tasty treats and midway adventures to exploring everything the fair has to offer. 🎡🐄🍦
And, of course, no Wisconsin State Fair adventure would be complete without a little food-on-a-stick! 🌭🍩🍦
🎣 Reel Fun on Pewaukee Lake with Fishing for the Heart
DSAW teamed up with Fishing for the Heart for a fantastic fishing expedition on Pewaukee Lake. Families enjoyed time out on the lake, learning, fishing, relaxing, and making memories together.
There may have been fish stories involved… and for once, ALL of them were completely accurate. YES, in fact, a participant caught a 38″ Northern Pike!🐟🎣🚤
A huge thank-you to Fishing for the Heart and all of the amazing volunteers who helped make this special day on the water possible!
🐷🔥 Pig Roast, Hot Off the Grill & Family Fun at Whitnall Park Beer Garden
August wouldn’t be complete without some good old-fashioned summer fun—and this Family Meetup brought plenty of it!
🐷 Pig roast? Check.
🎶 Live music thanks to Hot Off the Grill band? Check.
👨👩👧👦 DSAW families having a blast? CHECK!
Families gathered at the Whitnall Park Beer Garden for delicious food, great music, and even better company. It was the perfect summer evening to relax, connect with friends, and enjoy being together.
⚾️ Behind the Scenes at American Family Field
Take me out to the ballpark! ⚾️🎶
DSAW families got a special tour of American Family Field, giving everyone the chance to explore the home of the Milwaukee Brewers from a whole new perspective.
There’s something pretty cool about getting a behind-the-scenes look at the ballpark—and even more fun when you get to experience it with your DSAW crew! 💙⚾️
💦 Making a Splash at the Cool Waters Pool Party!
Summer + swimming + DSAW families = a perfect combination! 💦☀️😎
Our Cool Waters Pool Party was the perfect way to cool off during the August heat. Families splashed, swam, played, laughed, and enjoyed some quality time together.
🦁 A Wild Time at the Racine Zoo!
And we wrapped up our August adventures with a Family Meetup at the Racine Zoo! 🦒🦁🐒
Families explored the zoo, checked out the animals, and made memories together.
Because when your DSAW crew gets together, even a trip to the zoo becomes an adventure! 🐾💙💛
💙 What a Month!
Now… who’s ready to rock Walk Season!?!? 😎🍂
Sheboygan & Surrounding Counties
DSAW – Sheboygan August Recap
As a group we volunteered at a water table during the Shoreline Striders Sunset Half-marathon. It was a fun evening cheering on all of the runners and keeping them hydrated as it was a pretty warm day.
Our sailing event that was scheduled for August 29 had to be rescheduled to
September 12, due to the weather.
Looking for upcoming events?
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