Programs and Special Events 2024- updated November 2024
Have you renewed your 2024 membership? To keep program costs affordable for families, our programs are subsidized by the DSASC. We invite you to apply for or renew your 2024 DSASC membership . Visit the "Join Us" page on our website and fill out the membership form. Thank you for your ongoing support!
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Breakfast with Santa!
Saturday, December 14th, 10:00am-12:00pm Our Christmas party at Lions Gate Banquet Centre will be a magical morning filled with a pancake breakfast and Santa Claus himself! To ensure we have ample food and seating for all, we kindly ask you to secure your tickets by Friday, November 29th! Event Details: Cost: $7.50 per person, and individuals with Down syndrome attend for free! Please ensure you get a ticket for each member of your family attending so we can plan accordingly. Location: 386 Blake St, Barrie, ON L4M 1L3 Gifts: Santa will be adding extra magic to the morning by distributing gifts. Don’t forget to bring a wrapped present labeled with your child’s first and last name, to add to Santa’s sack! Scroll to the bottom of our programs page on our website and select your tickets through the Canada Helps portal. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and your family! |
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Taekwondo Fall Session- Sunday's 12pm-12:45pm. November 3-December 1
Taekwondo session, with Master Chip at Champs Academy! Running for 5 weeks, from - Time: 12pm-12:45pm -Location: 556 Bryne Drive, Barrie, ON - Cost for members, $55, uniform included - Cost for non-members, $100, uniform included - Register at the bottom of our programs page through the CanadaHelps portal by October 27th! |
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Wee Ups and Downs Playdates
Share experiences, resources, and encouragement with fellow parents! The goal of our Wee Ups and Downs playdates is to provide a safe and supportive space for parents of young children with Down syndrome to come together and build connections. Location: Barrie Public Library (Downtown Location) 60 Worsley St, Barrie, ON L4M 1L6 Upcoming Dates: November 16th, 2024 10:00am-11:30am, December 7th, 2024 10:00am-11:30am For any inquiries, feel free to send us an email. |
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Last Level Lounge Arcade
Last Level Lounge is an arcade and Pop Culture Retro Museum where you can enjoy pinball and arcade games set to free play. Located at 72 Dunlop St E, Barrie, ON L4M 1A4. We have reserved the space exclusively for our members on November 23rd from 3:30-5:30pm Cost: $5 per person (Individuals with Down syndrome are free, ticket still required, choose the $0 option) Ticket Information: Deadline: Purchase your tickets by November 16th 2024 *Limited quantity available* This event is made possible in part by the support of the City of Barrie Sports and Recreation Grant. |
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Moving Art Dance Classes- Fall 2024 (currently running)
All Ages. Registration required. Thursday nights 6:15-7PM. Sept 12th-Dec 5th (no class on Halloween) Registration Information: Cost: $35 (Members) | $90 (Non-Members) Deadline: Register by August 31st to secure a spot! To register, purchase your tickets directly through the Canada Helps portal on the bottom of the Programs page on our website |
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Parent Chat Nights (Virtual)
Join us online to connect with parents of the DSASC! Once a month, we come together (virtually) to have an open chat with parents in our community who may share similar life experiences. Fall Dates TBA If you are interested in joining the next session, Click here to RSVP. We would love to meet you! |
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Bowling Buddies
The DSASC sponsors a bowling league at the bowling alley in Elmvale! This league meets every Saturday morning to bowl. Want more information about joining this fun bunch? Email us! Fall Dates TBA |