The Basketball Camp, Skills & Drills with PAC Athletes, are hosted by the PAC Basketball Program led by Coach Liam Wolfe, community partner and friend of our mission, in collaboration with Down Syndrome Innovations.

Prior to camp, Down Syndrome Innovations' staff will have provided the coaches and athlete mentors training in how to effectively support the learning, participation, and dignity of teens with Down syndrome. The PAC athletes are offering this opportunity to our kids, teens, and adults to inspire them to be active in a sport they love and to build their athletic skills, but also so they can learn to be more inclusive in their sports and athletic practices beyond this camp experience, which benefits many participants with Down syndrome in the future.

Please note that there will be different time slots for different age groups: 

• 6-12 year olds camp will be from 9:30-10:30a
• 13-17 year olds camp will be from 11:00-12:30p
• 18+ year old camp will be from 1:30-3:00p (AT CAPACITY - email CJ@kcdsi.org if you would like to put your loved one on the waitlist)

Each camp has a capacity for 25 DSI athletes, so we can provide one-on-one support and skill station leaders. Registration will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis, and once we hit capacity, we will start a waiting list.

The week prior to camp, the families of the first 25 registrants will be contacted to confirm their spot. Waiting list participants will be contacted to fill any spots that become available at that time. If you have questions, contact CJ Vallejo at cj@kcdsi.org.

DSI's High Support Needs Social Group is a welcoming, structured space where teens and adults with high support needs can connect, engage, and have fun alongside peers. Led by DSI's Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Megan DeBoom, teen and adult self-advocates who benefit from a smaller group setting will be offered a variety of social activities designed with each participant's needs in mind.

Participants will have the opportunity to build meaningful social connections in a supported environment.

The High Support Needs Social Group meets once a month on Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and is free to all participants.

We look forward to welcoming your family!

This is not a therapeutic small group.  Staff to participant ratio will be kept low to ensure a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

These Virtual Social Groups for Teens provide a structured, creative, and dynamic environment for participants to socialize, learn, and have fun together, without the hassle of leaving the house or arranging transportation. Lauren Holmes, the facilitator of the group, who is our Virtual Life Skills Specialist, ensures every individual is included in meaningful ways during the group activities. This is also an awesome opportunity to build meaningful relationships with new friends who are both local and from other states in our country.

All registered participants will receive a Zoom link from the instructor. 

This group will consist of structured activities and semi-structured free time to help self-advocates ages 12–18 build relationships with friends, spend time in their community, and practice a variety of skills.

To provide meaningful engagement and adequate support, participation is limited to 20 teens each week.

If your teen requires a higher level of support, please review our High Support Needs Social Group before registering to help ensure we can provide a safe and successful experience for everyone.