Calendar

Stay up to date with the latest Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network events. There’s always something going on at RGDSN, whether it’s a Board and Committee meeting, or a special engagement. We offer programs and activities for individuals with Down syndrome and events for the whole family. Some events require registration or RSVP. See the full calendar below for more details on what’s coming up.

Events in June 2023

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
May 29, 2023
May 30, 2023
May 31, 2023(1 event)

Volcano Vista Athletic Camps (Ages 6-15)

May 31, 2023 June 2, 2023

Dates: Basketball, Baseball and Soccer May 31-June 2

Age and Time:

Basketball - ages 6-14: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Baseball - ages 8-12: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Soccer - ages 8-15: 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Location: Volcano Vista High School, 8100 Rainbow Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Participants: Individual with Down Syndrome & Buddy/Sibling
What to wear: Athletic Gear
What to bring: Water & Suncreen (Baseball and Soccer)

Register for Volcano Vista Baseball Camp here

SOCCER AND BASKETBALL CAMP FULL
June 1, 2023(1 event)

Volcano Vista Athletic Camps (Ages 6-15)

May 31, 2023 June 2, 2023

Dates: Basketball, Baseball and Soccer May 31-June 2

Age and Time:

Basketball - ages 6-14: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Baseball - ages 8-12: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Soccer - ages 8-15: 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Location: Volcano Vista High School, 8100 Rainbow Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Participants: Individual with Down Syndrome & Buddy/Sibling
What to wear: Athletic Gear
What to bring: Water & Suncreen (Baseball and Soccer)

Register for Volcano Vista Baseball Camp here

SOCCER AND BASKETBALL CAMP FULL
June 2, 2023(1 event)

Volcano Vista Athletic Camps (Ages 6-15)

May 31, 2023 June 2, 2023

Dates: Basketball, Baseball and Soccer May 31-June 2

Age and Time:

Basketball - ages 6-14: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Baseball - ages 8-12: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Soccer - ages 8-15: 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Location: Volcano Vista High School, 8100 Rainbow Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Participants: Individual with Down Syndrome & Buddy/Sibling
What to wear: Athletic Gear
What to bring: Water & Suncreen (Baseball and Soccer)

Register for Volcano Vista Baseball Camp here

SOCCER AND BASKETBALL CAMP FULL
June 3, 2023
June 4, 2023
June 5, 2023
June 6, 2023(1 event)

12:00 pm: Cooking Classes (Teens & Adults)


June 6, 2023

Jermiah's Place will be conducting COOKING classes for adults and teenagers.
Additional forms will be required prior to the camps. Limited Space available for classes. For more specific details, contact Liz Silva at 505-710-8154.

Register for Cooking Classes (Teens & Adults)

COOKING/NUTRITION CLASS

Nutrition – fruits – veggies – meats – breads – water

Quick easy simple recipes and how important it is to have

Good nutritional foods.

  • Bones - strength
  • Muscle strength
  • Brain foods
  • Weight control foods

Dates: (Teens and Adults) - June 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Tuesdays)

Time: Noon-2:30 pm (12-12:25 Check-In, 12:15-1:15 First Class, 1:15-1:30 Break and Transition, 1:30-2:30 Second Class)

Location: Grace Church - 6901 San Antonio Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

Participants:  Individuals with Down Syndrome
Max # of Participants: 15 per session/class
June 7, 2023
June 8, 2023
June 9, 2023
June 10, 2023
June 11, 2023
June 12, 2023(1 event)

11:15 am: SAGA Gymnastic Camp (Ages 6-14)


June 12, 2023 June 14, 2023

Fundamental gymnastics skills: basic movements, tumbling and body positions.
Dates: June 12-14 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
Time: 11:15 am -12:15pm  (structured gym from 11:15-11:45 pm, open gym from 11:45-12:15 pm)
Ages: 6-14
Location: SAGA Gymnastics - 3400 Candalaria NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Max # of Participants: 12
Deadline to Register: TBA
Participants:  Individuals w/ DS and Siblings and/or Buddies
June 13, 2023(3 events)

11:15 am: SAGA Gymnastic Camp (Ages 6-14)


June 12, 2023 June 14, 2023

Fundamental gymnastics skills: basic movements, tumbling and body positions.
Dates: June 12-14 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
Time: 11:15 am -12:15pm  (structured gym from 11:15-11:45 pm, open gym from 11:45-12:15 pm)
Ages: 6-14
Location: SAGA Gymnastics - 3400 Candalaria NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Max # of Participants: 12
Deadline to Register: TBA
Participants:  Individuals w/ DS and Siblings and/or Buddies

11:00 am: UNM Football Clinic (Ages 6-18)


June 13, 2023

Come take part in a great opportunity to engage with Coach Gonzales and the UNM Football team.  Coach and his team will run participants through a variety of football and athletic skills at UNM Stadium (or Indoor Practice Field).

Date: Tuesday, June 13

Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Ages: 6-18 years old

Participants: Individual w/ DS and a Sibling or Buddy

Location: UNM Football Stadium - 1111 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

12:00 pm: Cooking Classes (Teens & Adults)


June 13, 2023

Jermiah's Place will be conducting COOKING classes for adults and teenagers.
Additional forms will be required prior to the camps. Limited Space available for classes. For more specific details, contact Liz Silva at 505-710-8154.

Register for Cooking Classes (Teens & Adults)

COOKING/NUTRITION CLASS

Nutrition – fruits – veggies – meats – breads – water

Quick easy simple recipes and how important it is to have

Good nutritional foods.

  • Bones - strength
  • Muscle strength
  • Brain foods
  • Weight control foods

Dates: (Teens and Adults) - June 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Tuesdays)

Time: Noon-2:30 pm (12-12:25 Check-In, 12:15-1:15 First Class, 1:15-1:30 Break and Transition, 1:30-2:30 Second Class)

Location: Grace Church - 6901 San Antonio Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

Participants:  Individuals with Down Syndrome
Max # of Participants: 15 per session/class
June 14, 2023(1 event)

11:15 am: SAGA Gymnastic Camp (Ages 6-14)


June 12, 2023 June 14, 2023

Fundamental gymnastics skills: basic movements, tumbling and body positions.
Dates: June 12-14 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
Time: 11:15 am -12:15pm  (structured gym from 11:15-11:45 pm, open gym from 11:45-12:15 pm)
Ages: 6-14
Location: SAGA Gymnastics - 3400 Candalaria NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Max # of Participants: 12
Deadline to Register: TBA
Participants:  Individuals w/ DS and Siblings and/or Buddies
June 15, 2023
June 16, 2023
June 17, 2023
June 18, 2023
June 19, 2023
June 20, 2023(1 event)

12:00 pm: Cooking Classes (Teens & Adults)


June 20, 2023

Jermiah's Place will be conducting COOKING classes for adults and teenagers.
Additional forms will be required prior to the camps. Limited Space available for classes. For more specific details, contact Liz Silva at 505-710-8154.

Register for Cooking Classes (Teens & Adults)

COOKING/NUTRITION CLASS

Nutrition – fruits – veggies – meats – breads – water

Quick easy simple recipes and how important it is to have

Good nutritional foods.

  • Bones - strength
  • Muscle strength
  • Brain foods
  • Weight control foods

Dates: (Teens and Adults) - June 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Tuesdays)

Time: Noon-2:30 pm (12-12:25 Check-In, 12:15-1:15 First Class, 1:15-1:30 Break and Transition, 1:30-2:30 Second Class)

Location: Grace Church - 6901 San Antonio Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

Participants:  Individuals with Down Syndrome
Max # of Participants: 15 per session/class
June 21, 2023
June 22, 2023
June 23, 2023
June 24, 2023
June 25, 2023
June 26, 2023(1 event)

Bike Camp (Ages 8+)

June 26, 2023 June 30, 2023

Register for the Bike Camp here 

Requirements for Participation (Rider must meet all of the below criteria):

·       Minimum age - 8 years old
·       Able to sidestep to both sides
·       Have a disability
·       Able to attend camp all 5 days
·       Able to walk without assistive device
·       Maximum weight 220 lbs.
·       Willing and able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet
·       Minimum inseam of 20” (measure from floor while rider is wearing sneakers)

·       Accompanied by parent/guardian willing and able to intervene or assist staff as requested in addressing  any prolonged disruptive or aggressive behavior

NOTE: Dropping-off Riders at the program is not permitted.  A parent, legal guardian or other adult authorized to take responsibility for the Rider (e.g. another parent) must remain on site for duration of each day's 75-minute program.

Camp host: Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network

Camp location: Volcano Vista High School Gym - 8100 Rainbow BLVD, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Fee: $75 deposit. If you attend the full duration of camp (75 minutes for 5 days), your deposit will be refunded.
Any family that has a financial hardship, please reach out to info@rgdsn.org and we will work with the family.
For questions, please contact Billy Thiebaut at info@rgdsn.org
June 27, 2023(2 events)

Bike Camp (Ages 8+)

June 26, 2023 June 30, 2023

Register for the Bike Camp here 

Requirements for Participation (Rider must meet all of the below criteria):

·       Minimum age - 8 years old
·       Able to sidestep to both sides
·       Have a disability
·       Able to attend camp all 5 days
·       Able to walk without assistive device
·       Maximum weight 220 lbs.
·       Willing and able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet
·       Minimum inseam of 20” (measure from floor while rider is wearing sneakers)

·       Accompanied by parent/guardian willing and able to intervene or assist staff as requested in addressing  any prolonged disruptive or aggressive behavior

NOTE: Dropping-off Riders at the program is not permitted.  A parent, legal guardian or other adult authorized to take responsibility for the Rider (e.g. another parent) must remain on site for duration of each day's 75-minute program.

Camp host: Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network

Camp location: Volcano Vista High School Gym - 8100 Rainbow BLVD, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Fee: $75 deposit. If you attend the full duration of camp (75 minutes for 5 days), your deposit will be refunded.
Any family that has a financial hardship, please reach out to info@rgdsn.org and we will work with the family.
For questions, please contact Billy Thiebaut at info@rgdsn.org

12:00 pm: Cooking Classes (Teens & Adults)


June 27, 2023

Jermiah's Place will be conducting COOKING classes for adults and teenagers.
Additional forms will be required prior to the camps. Limited Space available for classes. For more specific details, contact Liz Silva at 505-710-8154.

Register for Cooking Classes (Teens & Adults)

COOKING/NUTRITION CLASS

Nutrition – fruits – veggies – meats – breads – water

Quick easy simple recipes and how important it is to have

Good nutritional foods.

  • Bones - strength
  • Muscle strength
  • Brain foods
  • Weight control foods

Dates: (Teens and Adults) - June 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Tuesdays)

Time: Noon-2:30 pm (12-12:25 Check-In, 12:15-1:15 First Class, 1:15-1:30 Break and Transition, 1:30-2:30 Second Class)

Location: Grace Church - 6901 San Antonio Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

Participants:  Individuals with Down Syndrome
Max # of Participants: 15 per session/class
June 28, 2023(1 event)

Bike Camp (Ages 8+)

June 26, 2023 June 30, 2023

Register for the Bike Camp here 

Requirements for Participation (Rider must meet all of the below criteria):

·       Minimum age - 8 years old
·       Able to sidestep to both sides
·       Have a disability
·       Able to attend camp all 5 days
·       Able to walk without assistive device
·       Maximum weight 220 lbs.
·       Willing and able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet
·       Minimum inseam of 20” (measure from floor while rider is wearing sneakers)

·       Accompanied by parent/guardian willing and able to intervene or assist staff as requested in addressing  any prolonged disruptive or aggressive behavior

NOTE: Dropping-off Riders at the program is not permitted.  A parent, legal guardian or other adult authorized to take responsibility for the Rider (e.g. another parent) must remain on site for duration of each day's 75-minute program.

Camp host: Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network

Camp location: Volcano Vista High School Gym - 8100 Rainbow BLVD, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Fee: $75 deposit. If you attend the full duration of camp (75 minutes for 5 days), your deposit will be refunded.
Any family that has a financial hardship, please reach out to info@rgdsn.org and we will work with the family.
For questions, please contact Billy Thiebaut at info@rgdsn.org
June 29, 2023(1 event)

Bike Camp (Ages 8+)

June 26, 2023 June 30, 2023

Register for the Bike Camp here 

Requirements for Participation (Rider must meet all of the below criteria):

·       Minimum age - 8 years old
·       Able to sidestep to both sides
·       Have a disability
·       Able to attend camp all 5 days
·       Able to walk without assistive device
·       Maximum weight 220 lbs.
·       Willing and able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet
·       Minimum inseam of 20” (measure from floor while rider is wearing sneakers)

·       Accompanied by parent/guardian willing and able to intervene or assist staff as requested in addressing  any prolonged disruptive or aggressive behavior

NOTE: Dropping-off Riders at the program is not permitted.  A parent, legal guardian or other adult authorized to take responsibility for the Rider (e.g. another parent) must remain on site for duration of each day's 75-minute program.

Camp host: Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network

Camp location: Volcano Vista High School Gym - 8100 Rainbow BLVD, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Fee: $75 deposit. If you attend the full duration of camp (75 minutes for 5 days), your deposit will be refunded.
Any family that has a financial hardship, please reach out to info@rgdsn.org and we will work with the family.
For questions, please contact Billy Thiebaut at info@rgdsn.org
June 30, 2023(1 event)

Bike Camp (Ages 8+)

June 26, 2023 June 30, 2023

Register for the Bike Camp here 

Requirements for Participation (Rider must meet all of the below criteria):

·       Minimum age - 8 years old
·       Able to sidestep to both sides
·       Have a disability
·       Able to attend camp all 5 days
·       Able to walk without assistive device
·       Maximum weight 220 lbs.
·       Willing and able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet
·       Minimum inseam of 20” (measure from floor while rider is wearing sneakers)

·       Accompanied by parent/guardian willing and able to intervene or assist staff as requested in addressing  any prolonged disruptive or aggressive behavior

NOTE: Dropping-off Riders at the program is not permitted.  A parent, legal guardian or other adult authorized to take responsibility for the Rider (e.g. another parent) must remain on site for duration of each day's 75-minute program.

Camp host: Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network

Camp location: Volcano Vista High School Gym - 8100 Rainbow BLVD, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Fee: $75 deposit. If you attend the full duration of camp (75 minutes for 5 days), your deposit will be refunded.
Any family that has a financial hardship, please reach out to info@rgdsn.org and we will work with the family.
For questions, please contact Billy Thiebaut at info@rgdsn.org
July 1, 2023
July 2, 2023
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