https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
https://www.studiomoviegrill.com/Movie/Film-Series/Special-Needs-Screenings
https://www.starcinemagrill.net/bright-stars
The walk will be held on October 27th from 9am - noon at Walter Hall Park in League City.
We will need volunteers to help from 7am - noon with restocking water and capri-sun's in coolers, restocking snacks, setting up walk signs along walk path, hanging banners, placing fitted table cloths on tables, direct parking, cotton candy machine, popcorn machine, monitor stage, manage registration/volunteer/shirt/prize tables, and clean up.
Each volunteer will receive a walk shirt and a cinch sack filled with goodies and breakfast.
Click on each volunteer job for a description and hours needed. Please bring your own volunteer hours form to be signed if needed.
Please register by October 8th !!
If you have any questions please contact us at admin@ghfeds.org.
We greatly appreciate your time to volunteer for GHFEDS Step Up Walk!!
Order Buttons for the 2018 GHFEDS Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk by October 15th, buttons are $2 each. Please send a "Head Shot" photo to Elizabeth Stevens at elpool@earthlink.net
Buttons can be picked up along with your walk shirt pick up TBA.
This is an example of the buttons, current year will be added to the buttons.
Team Captains will receive 1 free walk sign when your team raises $100 or more. If your team does not raise $100+ or you want extra walk signs you will need to order here, walk signs are $50 each, please send a "Head Shot" photo and Team Name to Elizabeth Stevens at elpool@earthlink.net
http://www.gilmont.org/families.html
Family retreats on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, and one weekend in early August.
Special Needs Welcomed
http://ohanasurfandskate.com/surf-camps/
https://aceware.uhcl.edu/wconnect/ace/home.htm
Kids with Special Needs are welcomed but on a case by case basis, please call Kids U for questions.
Parents of special needs children should indicate their child’s special needs on the Medical Information Form, which is due to Space Center Houston five (5) business days prior to the first day of camp. • Once a parent indicates that their child has a disability, impairment, or condition, a representative from the Space Center Houston education staff will contact the parent to discuss reasonable accommodations for the child.
https://spacecenter.org/day-camps/
Summer Camp registration is now open!
GHFEDS SUMMER PROGRAM
Tennis Camp
GHFEDS would like to invite kids with Down syndrome ages 8 and up for a 6 week Summer Adaptive Tennis Camp presented by The Christina Grillo Sullivan Foundation.
Dates: Tuesday's - June 5,12,19,26, & July 3,10 Time: 830-10am Location: McGuire Dent Recreation Center Tennis Courts 2222 28th St Galveston 77550
Each participant will receive a goody bag and a Camp PossAbilities t-shirt, siblings are welcomed and will be charged $60 per sibling.
Register with GHFEDS first then complete registration for the Tennis Camp through the foundation's website by clicking https://thechristinasullivanfoundation.org/camp-possabilities-sign-up/.
Special swim time for individuals with disabilities of all ages and their immediate family members!
$5 per person
June 9 8-1030am
June 26 6-8pm
July 10 6-8pm
July 28 8-1030am
August 7 6-8pm
August 11 8-1030am
For ages 18 and up.
http://www.beautifulabilities.com/camps.asp
https://www.soleanastables.org/
Riders Only Camp June 18-22 from 1030am-1pm
Sibling Camp July 16-20 from 1030am-1pm
Riders will enjoy one hour riding lesson, arts and crafts, snacks, and games.
Laporte summer camp brochure18.pdf
NEW PROGRAM: ADAPTIVE WATER AEROBICS CLASS Designed for individuals with special needs, parents may attend with their child. As long as the participants meet that criteria they are welcome to attend the class. We have a public class available at 8:30am for others that are interested. Every Monday, 11:30am - 12:15pm starting June 18. We can move to a different day of the week at any time, just need a weeks' notice. Fee will be $3 drop in per person. This will cover the instructor and lifeguard during the course. No pre-registration is required, they can just show up, pay at the desk and take the class. Kenny Walsh HOMETOWN HEROES Pool 1071 W League City Pkwy League City, Texas 77573 Phone (832) 969-0420
Special Needs Class
https://www.gateway-community.org/event/1084583-2018-06-18-summer-kids-club-2018/
HEWITT’S HEROES
~2018 HEWITTS HEROES~ Calling all firefighters aka HEWITT'S HEROES!! It's a chance to help people, that's what it's all about. ~ART HEWITT This group would exercise, clean the station, wash trucks, polish Granny, and learn about fire safety and other health and safety initiatives of all public safety divisions. They would learn simple firefighter tasks in a safe environment. This group would not respond to calls, go into training fires, or drive apparatus. "Hewitt's Heroes" which assists in transitioning adults with developmental disabilities into community service through learning about fire safety and assisting with skill appropriate fire station work tasks. The target age is 18 and up. Please mark your calendars for the next events! June 22 July 20 August 17
ART HEWITT League City Volunteer Fire Department - Fire Station 1 601 2ND ST League City, TX 77573
It's time to get a sitter!!
GHFEDS would like to invite the parents for our Parent Social at Noah's Ark Bar and Grill on Saturday June 23rd at 630pm.
We will be meeting upstairs in the Parrot's Nest Palapa Bar on the Crow's side, GHFEDS will be providing the appetizers.
Noah's Ark 4438 Boulevard Bacliff 77518
GHFEDS was awarded 25 tickets for 2 Houston Astros games this season, 25 tickets for each game. Please choose 1 game to attend, tickets limited to child with Down syndrome, parents and siblings so other families will have a chance to attend.
You will be receiving a email from the Houston Astros with instructions about printing your tickets or use mobile device to scan tickets.
If you are unable to attend the game please return the tickets through the link that was given in the email and let us know so we can let another family register for tickets.
Royals vs Astros - June 24th - 110pm
Angels vs Astros - September 23rd - 110pm
SB VBS.pdf
2018 Parent Form SB VBS.pdf
SUMMER PROGRAM
Art Camp
Date: June 28th Time: 630-830pm Location: The Urban Easel 527 El Dorado Blvd, Ste B Webster 77598
Join us as we paint with salt! For the first session this summer, we will glue salt down in a cool shape or pattern and then paint over it, giving us a raised surface to paint on. Afterwards, we will choose two colors and put the salt in the paint before putting it on our paper and watch the texture arise and form cool patterns!
Pizza and drinks will be served.
Siblings are welcomed and will be charged $10 per sibling.
You must have a current Annual Membership to register for summer programs, if you need to join or renew membership click here.
2018 Growing Summer.pdf
Bowling Camp Dates: Saturday's - July 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 10am-12pm Location: Main Event in Webster
GHFEDS would like to invite kids with Down syndrome for our Summer Bowling Camp, siblings are welcomed and will be charged $28 per sibling, the kids will enjoy 1 hour of bowling, $10 FunCard, and pizza and drinks for all.
You must have a current Annual Membership to register for Summer Programs, click here to become a member or renew membership.
July 12-15th Sheraton Dallas Hotel Dallas, Tx
GHFEDS will reimburse you a maximum of $200 per family after proof of convention receipt and proof of attendance. You will need to email the proofs to admin@ghfeds.org after attending the convention.
There are only 17 spots open for this stipend, you must have a current Annual Membership to register for a spot, if you need to join membership or renew click here, if you register for a spot and then have to cancel please let us know immediately so we can open your spot to other members.
We hope you enjoy the NDSC Convention, please click link below for more info about the convention, kids camps, brothers and sisters conference, youth and adults conference, hotel information and fee's.
http://www.ndsccenter.org/the-convention/
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http://texaslionscamp.org/
BTLC’s Summer ABA Program is not the loose schedule of summer camp or the rigorous schedule of an all-day clinical ABA program, but something in the middle that is geared towards those children who need structuredsupport through the summer months.
MONDAY – THURSDAY
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Over the years BTLC has learned that many of our clients need a summer-only program to better accommodate their busy school schedules. BTLC’s Summer ABA Program is not the loose schedule of summer camp or the rigorous schedule of an all-day clinical ABA program, but something in the middle that is geared towards those children who need structuredsupport through the summer months.
https://www.aogh.org/social-programs
GHFEDS has been invited to see a performance of Seussical the Musical by Purple Box Theatre.
Date: July 24th Time: 630pm, performance starts at 7pm Location: Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints 1802 Gunwale Houston 77062
The performance is open for all ages and the family, pictures with performers will be taken after performance, light snacks and drinks will be served.
The invite was sent to GHFEDS only so let's show them some support from GHFEDS families !!
Date: July 26th Time: 630-830pm Location: The Urban Easel 527 El Dorado Blvd, Ste B Webster 77598
Join us this summer for Open Studio Paint! Paint anything you want from our wall of inspiration or from your own! Each kid will get an 11x14 size canvas. They can choose their own colors and style!
GHFEDS would like to invite your family for our private Summer Splash Social at the Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center in Texas City on Saturday July 28th from 630-830pm.
We will be celebrating GHFEDS 10th Anniversary since we were unable to celebrate last summer due to Hurricane Harvey!!
The Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center is an amazing aquatic venture for all ages to enjoy that features a lazy river, flume slides, cool water spa, childrens play area, and much more.
Pizza, snacks, drinks and cake will be provided, feel free to bring your own food, snacks and drinks. NO Alcohol or Glass Bottles allowed in park.
GHFEDS, park staff and lifeguards are Not responsible for watching your children, please monitor your children at all times.
Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center 1700 5th Avenue North Texas City 77590
See park rules and policies below:
Slide Rules
Music Therapy Camp presented by Candace Hunt of Ms. Kandy's Kids
August 6th - 10th
Ages 12 and under - 6-645pm
Ages 13 and up - 7-745pm
United Way 1300 Bay Area Blvd, Bldg A Room 133 Houston 77058
Siblings are welcomed and will be charged $25 per sibling.
You must have a current Annual Membership to register for this summer program, to renew or join membership click here.
Candace Hunt's Bio CandaceBio8.docx
Date: August 9th Time: 630-830pm Location: The Urban Easel 527 El Dorado Blvd, Ste B Webster 77598
Join us as we learn to paint with frozen watercolors! Watch the ice melt and the color come to life on canvas! Next, we will cut out fun shapes and create fizzing art! Watch the reaction of products create a fizz on our fun shapes!
http://www.deercreekcamp.com/christian-summer-camps/friends-week/
Save The Date GHFEDS Transitioning into Adulthood Workshop Date & Time: Saturday October 6th from 10am-2pm Location: The Gilruth Center at Nasa The workshop relates to adults with Down syndrome transitioning into adulthood, speaker topics include college programs, employment, state programs, day programs, housing, healthcare, sexuality, and fitness.
More info coming soon!!
http://www.challengeair.com/events1/conroe-tx-november-3rd-2018/
http://www.buddycruise.org
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