Down Syndrome Association of Central New Jersey

GROSS MOTOR SKILLS PLAYGROUP AGES 2-4
2024-05-11 10:00 - 10:45 UTC | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Gross Motor Skills Exercise Playgroup!

Join the Rutgers Doctor of Physical Therapy Students for a fun filled playgroup where play and music will guide movement and the development of gross motor skills in a supportive, friendly environment.

This program will run the second Saturday of every month.

There will be two groups.
Ages 2-4 from 10-10:45a.m.
Ages 5-8 from 11-11:45a.m.

Questions contact:
Karen at clubdreams@dsacnj.org or
Ashley Conklin, PT, DPT, PCS at Abc148@shp.rutgers.edu

Structured Open Play - All Ages
2024-05-11 09:00 - 21:45, 2024-05-04 09:00 - 21:45, 2024-04-27 09:00 - 21:45 (America/New_York) | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Join Ms.Shakira for a fun structured open play!
All ages welcome!
This program is free for DSACNJ members which include the Down syndrome community. Siblings welcome along with community members with special needs through DREAM Team membership ($21/month or $210/year) Find out more information and sign up to be part of the DREAM team here.
Register Below

Cooking with Maria (Pre-teen/Under)
2024-05-09 17:45 - 18:30, 2024-04-25 17:45 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Grab your apron and come and learn how to make some delicious dishes! This is a hands-on class where participants will learn to make a dish from start to finish!
This class is geared towards pre-teens and under – must be at least 7 to participate.

Job Skills/Kindness Crew
2024-05-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States

Job Skills/Kindness Crew 14 & Up
2024-05-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Every other Wednesday from 6:00-7p.m. we will work on and practice various job skills that can be used in everyday life as well as to seek employment. Combined with Kindness Crew, our job skills program will use the skills learned to do projects geared towards giving back to the community.
Ages 14 & Up

Cardio Fitness Preteen & Under
2024-05-07 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-04-30 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-04-23 18:15 - 19:15 (America/New_York) | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Come break a sweat with Ms. Shakira as she gets your body moving and teaches you some fun dances! This class is designed pre-teens & younger. Bring one sibling.
This program is free for DSACNJ members which include the Down syndrome community. Siblings welcome along with community members with special needs through DREAM Team membership ($21/month or $210/year) Find out more information and sign up to be part of the DREAM team here.

Buddies & Board Games
2024-05-06 18:15 - 18:45, 2024-04-29 18:15 - 18:45, 2024-04-22 18:15 - 18:45 (America/New_York) | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Come hang out, socialize and learn to play a variety of different card and board games with a buddy. Games could include but are not limited to UNO, Trouble, checkers, Jenga, Sorry or Crazy Eights. Ages 7 & up
This program is free for DSACNJ members which include the Down syndrome community. Siblings welcome along with community members with special needs through DREAM Team membership ($21/month or $210/year) Find out more information and sign up to be part of the DREAM team here.

Kahoot
2024-05-06 17:00 - 17:45, 2024-04-29 17:00 - 17:45, 2024-04-22 17:00 - 17:45 (America/New_York) | Virtual Zoom
Join this fun VIRTUAL program every Monday from 5-5:45p.m. A great way to play some fun trivia and also socialize with friends! All that is needed is to pull Kahoot up on your laptop or phone. Meeting code will be given to play with friends.
Zoom Link Below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84028356059
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OPEN PLAY featuring a Rutgers Level 2 Occupational Therapy Student
2024-05-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-26 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Join us for open play with a purpose! A Rutgers level 2 OT student is here and ready to work with your child in an exciting and safe environment! He brings an abundance of positivity and enthusiasm to Club DREAMS! Some examples of what he will be working on is: sensory processing, motor planning, motor coordination, strength, balance, and visual motor integration. This could be running an obstacle course, playing ball or a fun game of Simon says.
This program will run every Friday from 4-5p.m. until May 17th.
Cost is $10 per child, $5 per sibling.
Venmo – DSACNJ-DS or check or cash at center. Checks made out to DSACNJ
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR OPEN PLAY has spots are limited.
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Job Skills
2024-05-01 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Job skills will work on and practice various job skills that can be used in everyday life as well as to seek employment. Combined with Kindness Crew, our job skills program will use the skills learned to do projects geared towards giving back to the community. Ages 14 & Up

Cardio Fitness Teen/Young Adults
2024-04-29 18:45 - 19:30, 2024-04-22 18:45 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Come break a sweat with Ms. Shakira as she gets your body moving and teaches you some fun dances! This class is designed teens & young adults. Bring one sibling.
This program is free for DSACNJ members which include the Down syndrome community. Siblings welcome along with community members with special needs through DREAM Team membership ($21/month or $210/year) Find out more information and sign up to be part of the DREAM team here.

Gymnastics
2024-04-29 17:30 - 18:15, 2024-04-22 17:30 - 18:15 (America/New_York) | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Join Ms. Shakira for this fun class that teaches the basics fundamentals of gymnastics. This class is designed for ages 6 & Up with one sibling.
Must be under 5/3 and 160lbs in order to safely use our equipment.
Why not keep the momentum going and stay for our cardio dance fitness class right after.
This program is free for DSACNJ members which include the Down syndrome community. Siblings welcome along with community members with special needs through DREAM Team membership ($21/month or $210/year) Find out more information and sign up to be part of the DREAM team here.

Drums Alive
2024-04-25 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Join us for this AMAZING class that combines music and movement to give you a fun workout! Drums Alive combines the benefits of a traditional physical fitness program with the brain affected benefits of music and rhythm.
Classes run every Thursday from 6:30-7:30p.m. This class is geared towards ages Pre-teen & up, but younger kids may attend for a trial class to see how they do.
Come at 5:45 and take Art with Emily or Cooking with Maria before Drums Alive!
This program is free for DSACNJ members which include the Down syndrome community. Siblings welcome along with community members with special needs through DREAM Team membership ($21/month or $210/year) Find out more information and sign up to be part of the DREAM team here.

Zumba 18 & Older
2024-04-25 17:45 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Join Ms. Shakira for a fun exercise class combined with dancing. This class is designed for parents and adults to participate in while their children are in art or cooking. Adults only.
Register below.

Line Dancing
2024-04-23 17:15 - 18:15 (America/New_York) | Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd., Suite H, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Join Ms. Shakira and learn both new and old-line dances. Have some fun while receiving step by step instruction on how to do dances such as the cupid shuffle, cha cha slide and many more!
Ages & and up Welcome!

Virtual Buddy to Buddy Life Skills
2024-04-22 19:00 - 19:30 UTC | Virtual Zoom
Join Ms. Brooke every other Monday from 7-7:30p.m. This program is geared towards ages 13 & up. Come hang out, socialize, play games, solve riddles and just chat about life with friends. All of this from the comfort of your own home!
THIS IS NOT AN IN-PERSON EVENT – Please Register and zoom link below:)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpdO2hrjwrHtagc4mrkDus_R8bnlhYgn7n
