Looking Back on June 2022

We’re looking back at June! It was a busy month all across the state with the kick-off of our summer programming, several fundraiser events, and more fun! DSAW-South Central started their first-ever in-person program, while Fox Cities hosted their 2nd Annual Down for Golf Outing! EXTRAordinary Adventures Camp learned about space, music, and more this month and went out for a bowling trip. And so much more! Read on to learn more.


Green Bay Friendship Group

In Green Bay, the adult friendship group enjoyed a day in the sun and went Frisbee Disc Golfing! We will be hosting more of these friendship group events in Green Bay in the future! Please email abigail@dsaw.org for info or to sign up!


Sheboygan Music & Movement Spring Sessions

DSAW-Sheboygan is teaming up with Take Note Studio to provide free music and movement lessons for children with DS under 7! This program had its first few sessions this month and everyone is enjoying moving and grooving. The chapter will host an adult version of this program SOON! Please email abigail@dsaw.org with any interest.


DSAW-Fox Cities News

June was an exciting month for the Fox Cities! We kicked the month off by taking part in the Little Chute Cheesefest Parade! myTeam Triumph, an incredible nonprofit out of Howard, WI joined us with their race chairs to give participants a break from walking in the heat. We had such a blast!

The Fox Cities chapter closed out June with our 2nd Annual Down for Golf Outing! What an amazing turnout we had! Special thanks to the Vosters & Knackers families for hosting this wonderful event - we had an entire afternoon and evening of golf and fundraising. We haven’t finalized fundraising numbers yet, but we are hoping to beat last year's total by at least $5!

DSAW-Fox Cities Meet-Ups

Our first summer park meet-up was held on Saturday, June 18th at the Washington Park Splash Pad in Neenah! Families joined for a casual morning of fun and friendship. We hope to continue growing this event, with our next park meet-up scheduled on Saturday, July 16th at the Sherwood Park Splash Pad. Join us!

Our first Parent’s Night Out of summer (right) was held on Sunday, June 26th at Wilder's Bistro. Several parents celebrated an evening out while enjoying good conversation and food. Our next night out is scheduled for Sunday, July 31st at Cannova's Pizzeria in Neenah. Please RSVP to attend!


South Central Begins In-Person Programming!

No pictures yet, but we're off to a great start with our first ever in person class in South Central Wisconsin! Our Social Skills class is gathering every Thursday, and Katie, our Program Coordinator, says the class is “teaching me as much as I'm teaching them :)”. Are you in the greater Madison area? Join our new in-person programs!


Summer Rad Rec Events have been going well! We have done events such as mini golfing, yoga, visiting Mayfair Mall, and bowling. We have more awesome Rad Rec Events planned for July — find more info here!

MKE Social Skills groups participated in yoga and have went on two outings this month including Mini Golf! Social Skills and Rad Rec Events also collaborated on a trip to Retzer Nature Center!


Romine's and Shepherd's hosted a pool tournament in the Milwaukee area in memory of Dan Hau and to raise money for DSAW!! Thank you to the Powers family, Kevin Stanelle, and Dave Dahle for organizing this wonderful event that raised $5,000 for DSAW!


EXTRAordinary Adventures Camp

MKE EXTRAordinary Adventures Camp, DSAW’s 2022 summer camp, is still having lots of fun and making new friends!! Participants learned about all things space, music & movement, and sports this month! Each group went on their first outing which was bowling and had an awesome time.

EXTRAordinary Adventures Camp East is making new friends and learning about space and music! The first field trip to the JCC waterpark was very successful for a 90-degree day! SO many smiles (& hugs)


Dinner and a Movie

At Dinner and a Movie, participants enjoyed a delicious meal together and watched Hook. This is a FREE event offered in Southeastern WI the last Wednesday of every month! Find out more about July’s Dinner and a Movie here!