Our Mission
to empower people with Down syndrome and their families through life-long learning and experiences, while building an accepting and inclusive society.
Learn more about DSC
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Have you registered for Sumer Camp yet?
DSC Summer Camp registration is still open!
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DSC is partnering with FullouT21 to bring inclusive cheerleading camp to the DSC campus! A cheer camp for ages 6-14 where creative expression is loved and appreciated.
*Now open to typically developing friends/siblings
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Picnic Summer Camp:
Participants ages 8-12 can nurture social connections, play games, do movement base activities and plan for, prepare, and partake in their end-of-camp picnic celebration!
*Includes TWO days of programming with the PNW Ballet!
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DSC Fashion Show
in partnership with
Billy Footwear
Sunday, June 4th
5-pm-8:30pm
Sahalee Country Club
The DSC Fashion show is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see you all there!
This glamourous event will feature a fashion show where models with Ds will showcase a collection of Billy Footwear, followed by dinner, dancing, and more!
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Self-Defense Class
*For ages 14-18+
Saturday, June 3rd
2:45pm-4:15pm
DSC Campus
Get hands-on self-defense training including verbal and physical self-defense, demonstrations, and martial arts from instructors Lisa Skvarla and Joey Kane!
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DSC will provide up to 4 Zoo tickets per family. Registration required.
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Zoo Hangout
Friday, June 9th
10:30am
Woodland Park Zoo
Meet other families, see animals, get your steps in, and adventure wherever the kids take you for the day!
A wonderful social opportunity for families to come together!
REGISTER
For any questions, please get in touch with Brandi Kranich at
brandikranich@gmail.com
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Greenlake 4-7 Group Playdate
Saturday, June 17th
10am-12pm
Greenlake Playground
A casual playtime for kids, parents, siblings, and friends.
Feel free to bring a snack or picnic lunch along … come by and say hi!
Join the DSC Friends 4-7 Facebook page now to stay up to date on the latest news.
DSC 4-7 Friends FB Group
For any questions, please get in touch with Johanna Wang at
johannawang1@hotmail.com
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Jogging Strollers
Saturday, June 24th
10:30am
Luther Burbank Park
A family hike!
Another fun opportunity for families in our community to connect.
Strollers with big wheels might be ok, but there are some slopes we can help push you up! There's a waterfront and a playground for kids to enjoy after the walk.
*This event is organized through BAND. To let the organizer know you are attending, you will need to create an account and RSVP using the link provided.
RSVP
For any questions, please get in touch with Brandi Kranich at
brandikranich@gmail.com
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Cheer Camp
DSC is partnering with FullouT21 to bring cheerleading camp to the DSC campus! A cheer camp where creative expression is loved and appreciated.
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Summer Picnic Camp
In this 4-day camp, participants can nurture social connections, play games, movement base activities, and plan for, prepare, and partake in their end-of-camp picnic celebration.
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Therapy Services
Occupational and Speech therapy services for children ages 2-15, to promote long-term success and children achieve their fullest potential.
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Adult Summer Camp
A 4-day camp where participants with Down syndrome over the age of 18 will participate in different activities that aim to promote friendship and fun through community outings, games, art, yoga, and dance!
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Inclusive Bilingual Summer Camp
Immerse your child in Spanish through songs, story times, art, cooking projects, yoga, and a science experiment! Círculos Creativos con Rocío (Creative Circles with Rocio), aims to support children's social-emotional and language development through educational enrichment activities.
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June 3rd: -OT and SLP Therapies
-Self Defense Class
June 4th: DSC Fashion Show
June 9th: Zoo Hangout
June 10th: OT Therapy
June 17th: SLP Therapy
June 17th: Playdate for the 4-7 group at Greenlake Playground
June 24th: Jogging strollers at Luther Burbank Park
Week of June 26th: Summer Cheer Camp
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Meet the Sorensen Family!
We are the Sorensen family! Our household consists of Christian, Katie, Gunnar (almost 5 years old) and Luna (3 years old). We have a 2-year-old Golden Retriever named Biscuit, and a 5-year-old kitty named Pepper. We love taking family walks to playgrounds around our neighborhood in Lake Stevens, going to the Seattle Aquarium and Woodland Park Zoo, fishing at the lake, and listening to a variety of music.
Luna is full of sass with the perfect balance of compassion and tenderness. She will always join in on the fun and make sure she has her turn telling a joke or showing off a sweet dance move. She loves greeting people (especially babies and other kiddos her age) and when it is time to say goodbye, she will go on a hug spree to make sure everyone gets the most perfect hug that includes a little back rub or pat on the shoulder. Luna’s most requested activity to do is dance. She was born hard of hearing so you will often see her with her hearing aid band on her head but despite her hearing difficulties, she doesn’t miss a beat when there is music! This girl was born to MOVE!
We knew Luna would be born with Down syndrome prenatally and received lots of brochures and handouts from the genetic counselors while Katie was pregnant with her. That is how we came to be a part of the DSC community. We have enjoyed a handful of hikes with fellow families, participated in the Buddy Walk, and attended the Open House at the DSC campus. Christian has enjoyed the dad’s nights out as well. We are very excited for the next event on June 4th where Luna will be participating in the Fashion Show! We are excited to see what she thinks of the runway and hope to see many of you there to get a chance to meet more wonderful families in this amazing community.
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Inclusive Boxing Lessons
TITLE Boxing Club is a boutique fitness concept focused on providing a full-body, authentic heavy bag workout designed to build your fitness, control your breathing, and clear your mind. You won’t just learn how to punch, but how to box in a no judgement environment. Over everything, we are dedicated to showing people of all ages, shapes, and abilities that there is no feeling like ripping a heavy bag.
We teach boxing and kickboxing concepts in a non-combat (no sparring, no contact) environment. Our goal is to provide the right support for each individual.
Please reach out to the club for more information; (425) 869-0755
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Make A Positive Impact
Your support goes directly towards building a caring, understanding, supportive community open to all individuals and families whose lives include a person with Down syndrome. We couldn't do it without you.
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