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• AMC Theater - Gulf Pointe 30 - Sensory Friendly Films

  • Start
    01 Jan 2020
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    (CST)
  • End
    31 Dec 2020
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    (CST)
  • Location
    11801 S Sam Houston Pkwy E Houston, TX 77089

  See link below for upcoming shows....

  
  

  https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
  

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• Studio Movie Grill Pearland - Special Needs Screenings

  • Start
    01 Jan 2020
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    (CST)
  • End
    31 Dec 2020
  •  
    (CST)
  • Location
    8440 South Sam Houston East Houston, TX 77075

  https://www.studiomoviegrill.com/Movie/Film-Series/Special-Needs-Screenings
  

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• Star Cinema Grill - Sensory Friendly Movies

  • Start
    01 Jan 2020
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    (CST)
  • End
    31 Dec 2020
  •  
    (CST)
  • Location
    Star Cinema Grill Baybrook

  https://www.starcinemagrill.net/bright-stars
  

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• Sensory Day at Chuck E Cheese's

  • Start
    05 Jan 2020
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    9:00 AM (CST)
  • End
    06 Dec 2020
  •  
    11:00 AM (CST)
  • Location
    Chuck E. Cheese’s (Webster, TX) 1541 W Bay Area Blvd, Webster, Texas 77598

  https://www.chuckecheese.com/deals-offers/sensory-sensitive-sundays
  

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• Camp Drive - Respite Camps

  • Start
    10 Jan 2020
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    (CST)
  • End
    06 Dec 2020
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    (CST)
  • Location
    Down Home Ranch

  For adults 18 and up.

  https://www.campdrive.org/
  

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• Urban Air Sensory Friendy Jump - Pearland

  • Start
    03 Feb 2020
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    4:00 PM (CST)
  • End
    28 Dec 2020
  •  
    8:00 PM (CST)
  • Location
    Pearland

  Urban Air Pearland's Sensory Friendly Jump starts this Monday, February 3rd! Join us every Monday for Next Level fun without the loud music and flashing lights!
  
  All guests are welcome to attend this event and enjoy a calmer atmosphere! Offered from 4pm-8pm every Monday night except for holidays and school breaks!
  

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• Camp Summit

  • Start
    24 May 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    14 Aug 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    17210 Campbell Road, Suite 180-W, Dallas, TX 75252

  http://www.campsummittx.org/
  
  Ages 6 and up in Dallas.
  

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• Charis Hills Camp

  • Start
    07 Jun 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    14 Aug 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    498 Faulkner Rd. Sunset, TX 76270

  http://www.charishills.org/index
  
  Ages 7-18, near Dallas.
  

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• 2020 Step Up Walk Sign

  • Start
    07 Jul 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    12 Oct 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  
  

  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

  Show us your walk sign during the virtual walk on Zoom!
  
  Please order by October 12th!
  
  This is an example of the walk sign, design may be different for this years walk.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 2020 Step Up Walk Buttons

  • Start
    07 Jul 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    12 Oct 2020
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  2020 GHFEDS Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk

  Walk Buttons
  

  Order due by October 12th 

  Buttons are $3 each in quantities of 5.

   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.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Deer Creek Camp

  • Start
    10 Aug 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    15 Aug 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    Deer Creek Camp - near San Antonio

  http://www.deercreekcamp.com/christian-summer-camps/friends-week/
  

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• GHFEDS 2021 Calendar

  • Start
    22 Aug 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    23 Aug 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    TBA

  **Registration closes August 6th at noon**

  GHFEDS 2021 Calendar

  Calendar Rules

  You must have a current Annual Membership.

  Registration fee is $21 per child with Down syndrome and is non-refundable.

  Rescheduling photo shoot will not be permitted, you must be available to attend either date below.

  If you can not attend the photo shoot then notify us immediately so we can open your spot to other members.

  You must sell a minimum of 3 calendars, calendars are $20 each.

  If you have more than one child with Ds you must register each child separately.

  We will be drawing 3 names from each age group live via Zoom on Friday August 7th at 7pm.

  Tiny Tots - ages newborn to 6

  Youth - ages 7 to 12

  Teens - ages 13-19

  Adults - ages 20 and up

  Once names are chosen you will receive a invoice for the $21 registration fee.

  Photo Shoot Dates

  August 22nd - 6 spots only

  August 23rd - 6 spots only

  Location and times TBA by photographer Kerri Liles.

  Calendars will be available to purchase during the registration process for the Step Up Walk.

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• Champions Club Walk and Roll - Resource and Job Fair

  • When
    29 Aug 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Lakewood Church

  
  

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• IDSC Great Wolf Lodge Family Weekend 2020

  • Start
    18 Sep 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    20 Sep 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    Great Wolf Lodge Dallas

  https://www.lumindidsc.org/8th-annual-family-weekend/
  
  

  Here are the details:

  Rates: $169.00 a night plus tax. {Minimum 2 night stay required}

  
  Plus $9.99 for resort fees. {these fees cover internet, towels, life jackets and parking} 
  
  In the United States, the cost of the room WILL INCLUDE 6 water park passes.
  You can make your reservation by calling toll free at 1-800-559-WOLF (9653) by January 20, 2014.
  
  Identify yourself as a member of the IDSC with the following group codes.

  - See more at: http://www.theidsc.org/p/this-year-we-celebrated-at-5-great-wolf.html#sthash.4jCNmuSC.dpuf

  
  
  

  This year, we celebrated at 5 Great Wolf locations to kick off World Down Syndrome Day. 
  
  We listened to our members' request to host the event at more locations and in 2014 we will host a kick off at ALL the Great Wolf locations! All 11 of them!
  
  Mark your calendars for March 7-9 2014. We hope you can join us!
  
  
  

  Here are the details:

  Rates: $169.00 a night plus tax. {Minimum 2 night stay required}

  
  Plus $9.99 for resort fees. {these fees cover internet, towels, life jackets and parking} 
  
  In the United States, the cost of the room WILL INCLUDE 6 water park passes.
  You can make your reservation by calling toll free at 1-800-559-WOLF (9653) by January 20, 2014.
  
  Identify yourself as a member of the IDSC with the following group codes.
  
  Wisconsin Dells:1403IDSCME
  Sandusky:1403IDSC
  Traverse City:1403IDSC
  Kansas City:1403INTE
  Williamsburg: 0314INTE
  Cincinnati/Mason: 1403INTE
  Grapevine: 1403IDSC
  Grand Mound:1402INTE
  Charlotte/Concord:1403IDSC
  
  *Pocono Mountains: First block is filled. They are extending a new block, with a new rate at $279.00 the code for this is 1403INTE.
  
  The Niagara location WILL INCLUDE 4 water park passes, the hotel will sleep 4 people per room (Max 6). Water park passes can be purchased for $40.00 per room/ per night (maximum 2)
  you can make your reservation for this location by calling the toll free number 1-800-605-9653 by January 20, 2014
  
  Niagara Falls, ON: 1403IDSCME
  
  There will be a Pizza Party at all locations on Saturday night. Purchase your tickets by February 25, 2014. Tickets can be purchased here.
  
  
  

  CANCELLATION POLICY: All rooms must be guaranteed by the individual and accompanied by a first night room deposit. Each individual has 72 hours prior to arrival date to cancel the individual room with a $30.00 cancellation fee per room. If the individual cancels the room within 72 hours of the arrival date, 100% of the first night's room rate plus tax will be charged to the individual's credit card or taken from the deposit.
  
  If you are interested in sponsoring our IDSC Kick Off to World Down Syndrome Day Meet Ups, please click here for more information. 

  - See more at: http://www.theidsc.org/p/this-year-we-celebrated-at-5-great-wolf.html#sthash.4jCNmuSC.dpuf

  
  

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• Buddy Cruise 2020

  • Start
    08 Nov 2020
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    (CST)
  • End
    15 Nov 2020
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    (CST)
  • Location
    Port Canaveral, Fl

  http://www.buddycruise.org

  
  

  Buddy Cruise 2020

  Dates: 11/08/2020 - 11/15/2020
  Onboard Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas
  Departing from Port Canaveral, FL

  Itinerary
  Day 1 - Port Canaveral, Fl.
  Day 2 - CocoCay, Bahamas
  Day 3 - Day at Sea
  Day 4 - Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
  Day 5 - Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis
  Day 6 - Day at Sea
  Day 7 - Day at Sea
  Day 8 - Port Canaveral, Fl.
  JOIN US as we host our annual one of a kind conference at sea!

  

  There is something for all ages and abilities.
  
  

  Rates starting at $785.00!

  Stateroom prices vary depending on availability, type of room and the number of guests.
  The only way to take part in Buddy Cruise 2020 is to call 877-239-2789 #3
  

  Included with your cruise fare: Your stateroom, all meals, some beverages (soda & alcohol are additional), entertainment, activities, etc… Not included: Excursions, casino, souvenirs, specialty dining, gratuities, etc...

  The conference fee for Buddy Cruise is $75.00 per stateroom.
  Each person in the room will receive an ID badge that will give them access to all of Buddy Cruise workshops, events and special activities.
  With all of Buddy’s activities and what the ship has to offer there will not be a dull moment!!!
  

  JOIN US!!!
  Once you have booked your reservation by calling 1-877-239-2789, return here to Register with Buddy Cruise.

  
  

  
  

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