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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
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    (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
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    (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
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    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
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    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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• Special Park Saturday's

  • Start
    14 Mar 2020
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    10:00 AM (CDT)
  • End
    06 Jun 2020
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    12:00 PM (CDT)

  
  

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• Pen Pals

  • Start
    13 Apr 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    31 May 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    Mail

  Register

  GHFEDS Pen Pals

  We are starting a Pen Pals program where the kids can write to each other and send a small gift with their letter, gifts are Not required, gifts can include home made items, trinkets, make your own crafts, nothing expensive please, just something simple, wish list added in registration process.

  The program includes kids with Down syndrome and their siblings of all ages.

  The kids/siblings will be paired with someone around the same age.
  

  When you receive the letter/gift take a pic or video and share it with us on our Facebook Group page.

  https://www.facebook.com/groups/119597694807050/?ref=bookmarks
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Virtual NDSC Convention

  • Start
    11 May 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    27 Jun 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    Online

  https://www.ndsccenter.org/annual-convention/
  https://www.ndsccenter.org/annual-convention/convention-from-your-couch/?fbclid=IwAR0JeWnXKWQ4GhVrJAq1Eqt70oGgiSHcP6GudG3EmtyO8alXfyvL76cUYzA
  

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• Camp C.A.M.P

  • Start
    24 May 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    07 Aug 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    515 Skyline Drive Center Point, TX 78010

  http://www.campcamp.org/
  
  Ages 5-50, near Kerrville
  

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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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• Camp Blessing Summer Camps

  • Start
    02 Jun 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    08 Aug 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    Camp Blessing - Brenham

  Summer Camp registration is now open!
  

  Please visit their website for more information.
  
  http://www.campblessing.org
  

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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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• Down Home Ranch Summer Camps

  • Start
    07 Jun 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    26 Jun 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    20250 FM 619 • Elgin, TX 78621

  https://www.downhomeranch.org/ranch-camp/?fbclid=IwAR0ng4fgbViK1v5VJoUisBMWIK6_axDq9pEHMP8BYGo0eZCEU-M19XG-crY
  

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• Camp Marbridge

  • Start
    07 Jun 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    07 Aug 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    2310 Bliss Spillar Road, Manchaca Texas 78652

  Ages 16-30, Located in the Hill Country
  
  http://www.marbridge.org/summer-camp
  

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• Easter Seals - Summer Camps

  • Start
    08 Jun 2020
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    10:00 AM (CDT)
  • End
    24 Jul 2020
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    3:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Easter Seals Houston

  For more information please visit their website:
  
  http://www.eastersealshouston.org/Children/camps.html
  

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• Adaptive Swim Events at Strawberry Waterpark

  • Start
    09 Jun 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    08 Aug 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    Strawberry Waterpark Pasadena

  
  

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• Texas Elks Camp

  • Start
    14 Jun 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    31 Jul 2020
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Texas Elks Camp

  Please visit their website for more information
  
  http://www.texaselkscamp.com/
  
  Ages 7-15 in Gonzales Tx
  

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• TUTS - The River - Summer Camps

  • Start
    15 Jun 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    31 Jul 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    TUTS - Houston

  https://www.tuts.com/river
  

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• Texas Lions Camp - Down syndrome Camp

  • Start
    05 Jul 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    11 Jul 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    Texas Lions Camp - Kerrville

  Please visit their website for more information.
  

  http://texaslionscamp.org/
  

  
  

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• Arc of Houston - Camp Champions

  • Start
    19 Jul 2020
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    (CDT)
  • End
    24 Jul 2020
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    Camp for All

  For more information please visit their website:

  
  

  https://www.aogh.org/social-programs
  

  
  

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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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• Champions Club Walk and Roll - Resource and Job Fair

  • When
    29 Aug 2020
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    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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