Down Syndrome Association of Central New Jersey

Video Game Club
2025-09-26 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-10-03 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-10-10 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-10-17 18:00 - 18:45 (America/New_York) | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Theis Inclusive Video Gaming Club is a welcoming space were young gamers of abilities, can come together to share their passion for video games. The club encourages teamwork, creativity, and respectful communication through a variety of multiplayer games. Whether you’re a casual player or a competitive gamer, the club offers a supportive environment to make friends, explore new games, and celebrate what makes each player unique.

Open Play/Mommy and Me Saturdays
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for both Open Play from 10-11am and Mommy and Me Yoga— from 11-12pma fun, safe, and inclusive environment where little ones can explore, play, and learn alongside their caregivers. Designed for children under 7, this unstructured playtime encourages social interaction, gross motor development, and parent-child bonding in a welcoming space for all families. Come connect, laugh, and grow together!

Disney EPCOT-themed Cooking Class
2025-09-30 17:15 - 18:00, 2025-10-07 17:15 - 18:00, 2025-10-14 17:15 - 18:00, 2025-10-21 17:15 - 18:00
Cooking with Maria is a hands-on cooking program that teaches you how to make a simple dish from start to finish. You will learn all the skills needed to prepare your ingredients, follow a recipe and cook your dish. Then all that is left to do is enjoy!

Join us for a fun and interactive Disney Epcot-themed cooking class with Maria! Each week, we’ll explore a different country from Epcot’s World Showcase, learning to make a hands-on dish inspired by its culture and flavors. Participants will receive easy-to-follow recipe cards and get their own “passport” stamped as we travel the globe together. It’s a delicious journey filled with learning, laughter, and international tastes—no travel required!

This class is for ages 10 & Up.

Cardio Fitness
2025-09-30 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-10-07 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-10-14 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-10-21 18:00 - 18:45
Our Cardio Fitness Dance class is a fun, high-energy workout. Combining upbeat music with easy-to-follow dance moves, this class helps improve coordination, build endurance, and stay active—all while having a blast. It’s the perfect way to encourage a love for movement and healthy habits in a positive, inclusive environment.
This class if for ages 10 & Up

Open Play
2025-10-01 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-08 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-15 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-22 14:30 - 16:30
Join us at Club DREAMS for Open Play — a fun, inclusive, and safe play space. Let your little ones explore, play, and make new friends every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Admission is just $10 per child and $5 for each sibling. Open play is geared towards ages 7 and under. Come play, imagine, and dream with us!
Payment can be Venmo’d to DSACNJ-DS – subject line Open Play or you can pay cash at the center.
25 Scotch Rd-Suite H, Ewing NJ

Kindness Crew
2025-10-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-24 13:00 - 15:00
The Kindness Crew is a heart-driven initiative that empowers adults with special needs by teaching them valuable job skills in a supportive, inclusive environment. Through hands-on experiences and community-based projects, members not only gain confidence and workplace readiness but also give back to the community through acts of service and kindness. This unique program fosters independence, builds meaningful connections, and proves that everyone has something important to contribute.
This program is for ages 14 and older

Job Ready Journey Mini-Workshops
2025-10-03 17:00 - 17:45, 2025-10-10 17:00 - 17:45, 2025-10-17 17:00 - 17:45, 2025-10-24 17:00 - 17:45
Job Ready Journey is for teens and adults with focus on building confidence and practical abilities for employment. These mini workshops may cover areas such as interview preparation, communication skills and time management. Learning skills that will be useful in retail, food service, or office settings help participants gain real-world experience. Tailored to individual learning styles, these workshops provide supportive environments that encourage growth, independence, and readiness for the workplace.

Kindness Crew -Every 2nd Saturday of the Month
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00
The Kindness Crew is a heart-driven initiative that empowers adults with special needs by teaching them valuable job skills in a supportive, inclusive environment. Through hands-on experiences and community-based projects, members not only gain confidence and workplace readiness but also give back to the community through acts of service and kindness. This unique program fosters independence, builds meaningful connections, and proves that everyone has something important to contribute.
This program is for ages 14 and Up

Community Resource Day
2025-10-11 12:00 - 13:00
Join Us for Club DREAMS’ Annual Community Resource Day!
Club DREAMS invites you to our Community Resource Day on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at 25 Scotch Rd, Ewing, NJ 08628.
This free, family-friendly event connects families and community members with valuable health screenings, resources, and support services. We’re excited to partner for the third year with Rutgers Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences Department to bring you a day full of learning, connection, and fun!
Highlights include:
A gross motor play group in our large play area, run by RU DPT students—perfect for little ones to move and play.
The Club DREAMS Kindness Crew creating utensil roll-ups for a local soup kitchen.
A bake sale hosted by our Job Skills Crew.
Community partners like Children’s Specialized Hospital & Down Syndrome Center of Excellence, NJ Department of Health and Special Populations Outreach, Capitol Kids, Miracle League of Mercer County, and more…offering valuable resources and connections.
Come explore services, meet local organizations, and enjoy activities that celebrate and support individuals with disabilities and their families. We can’t wait to see you there!
