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• Health and Wellness - Special Strong FunFit Class

  • Start
    May 17, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM (CDT)
  • End
    May 31, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Anytime Fitness - 4420 W Main St Ste B League City, TX 77573

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  Health and Wellness Program

  Special Strong FunFit Class

  Dates: Saturday May 17th & 31st 
  Time: 2-3pm
  Location: Anytime Fitness - 4420 W Main St Ste B League City, TX 77573

  The FunFit class is for individuals with Ds ages 10 and up.

  If your child has physical limitations the parent may need to help during the class.

  If your child needs 1:1 assistance the parent must help during the class.

  *If your child already attends Special Strong Kickboxing or Boot Camp classes Do Not register for this class so it will give others a chance to attend.

  This class will be held twice a month on a Saturday at 2pm, you must be able to attend both classes, dates of classes will vary on a monthly basis, registration will be posted monthly so you will need to register each month.

  *Wear comfortable clothes, sneakers, and bring a water bottle.

  *Annual Membership Required to register for this event

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• Sib Social - Altitude Trampoline Park

  • When
    May 18, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Altitude - 20810 Gulf Fwy, Suite G in Webster

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  *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

  Sib Social

  Altitude Trampoline Park

  Sunday May 18th from 1-3pm
  

  Location:  20810 Gulf Fwy, Suite G in Webster

  Please arrive early to sign waiver or sign electronically here Altitude Waiver

  This social is for Siblings only, parents can attend or drop off, drop off allowed for children 10 and over.

  *You must have a current Annual Membership to register for this event.*

  
  

  
  

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• Adult Social - Yard Art Painting

  • When
    May 18, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Warren's Home - 911 Glenlea Ct, Friendswood

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  *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

  Adult Social

  Yard Art Painting with Talk'n Artz

  Sunday May 18th at 1pm
  

  Location:  Warren's Home - 911 Glenlea Ct in Friendswood

  This social is for Adults with Ds ages 18 and up and parents/caregivers only.

  Limited space for 10 individuals with Ds. Please wear clothes that can get paint on them. This will be outside in our driveway and there is shade. I will provide drinks for them. If it rains we may have to postpone and figure out another time. Everyone will be doing the same piece.

  **This is a prepaid event, if you no show you will be charged $25 to cover costs.  Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist can attend, thank you.

  *Annual membership required

  
  

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• Health and Wellness - Nutrition Class

  • When
    May 19, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:15 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Clear Lake Freeman Library - 16616 Diana Ln, Houston, TX 77062

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  *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

  Health and Wellness Program

  Nutrition Class

   Monday May 19th from 6pm-715pm
  
  Location: Clear Lake Freeman Library - 16616 Diana Ln, Houston, TX 77062
  This class will be held in the Meeting room, once you enter the front door of the library the room is on the left. This class is for the whole family. 

  May's Nutrition Class - Blood sugar basics and balanced meals to steady blood sugar. Exercise’s role in health and wellness. Cutting calories while maintaining protein. Snacks on the go. Smart swaps. Food labels and what they mean. 

  *Annual Membership Required to register for this event

  
  

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• SUMMER PROGRAM - Music Therapy - Session 1

  • Start
    June 03, 2025
  • End
    June 20, 2025
  • Location
    Helpful Harmonies Music Therapy - 402 E Edgewood Dr Unit D, Friendswood, TX 77546

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  SUMMER PROGRAM

  Music Therapy Camp - Session 1

  Helpful Harmonies Music Therapy
  402 E Edgewood Dr, Unit D 
  Friendswood

  Session 1
  Maximum 6 kids per class
  Register for 1 class this session
  You are allowed to miss 1 class due to being on vacation, camp, etc but should be able to attend the other 2 classes.
  If you register for Session 1 Do Not register for Session 2 so others have a chance to register.

  Teen/Adult Group ages 13 and up
  Tuesday's - June 3, 10, 17 
  Time: 315-4pm

  Tiny Tots Group ages 6 and under
  Thursday's - June 5, 12, 19 
  Time: 915-945am

  Teen/Adult Group ages 13 and up
  Thursday's - June 5, 12, 19
  Time: 5-545pm

  Youth Group ages 7-12
  Friday's - June 6, 13, 20
  Time: 415-445pm

  
  

  **You must have a current Annual Membership to register for Summer Programs.**

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• Parents Social - Dinner and Karaoke

  • When
    June 06, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Esteban's Fiesta Shack - 402 W Main St, League City, TX 77573

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  *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

  Parents Social

  Dinner and Karaoke

  Friday June 6th from 6-10pm

  Location: Esteban's Fiesta Shack - 402 W Main St in League City

  This social is for Parents Only and includes a Taco Bar dinner and Karaoke by DJ Dash Gordon.

  There will be a cash bar for margarita's, beer and wine, and you are on your own for alcohol, GHFEDS will Not be purchasing alcohol.

  This is a prepaid event and if you No Show you will be charged $15 per person.

  Registration closes May 30th!

  *Annual membership required

  
  

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• Family Day at Moody Gardens

  • When
    June 22, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM (CDT)
  • Location
    Moody Gardens - 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston

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  *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

  Thanks to a generous grant from BACODA, GHFEDS invites you to our Family Day at Moody Gardens.

  Sunday June 22 at 11am 

   Beginning at 11:00am families will enjoy a lunch buffet at the Moody Gardens Garden Restaurant, followed by a day pass to all the Moody Gardens attractions and Palm Beach.

  *Registration is limited to individual/s with Ds, siblings, and 2 adult caregivers. Due to limited tickets this event is limited up to 6 people per family.

  If you are unable to attend the event please notify us ahead of time so we can offer to families who are on the waiting list, thank you!

  *Annual Membership Required

  
  

  
  

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• SUMMER PROGRAM - Bowling- Week 1

  • When
    July 05, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Main Event - 1125 Magnolia Avenue Webster, TX 77598

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  SUMMER PROGRAM

  Bowling Camp- Week 1
  Date: Saturday - July 5
  Time: 10am-12pm
  Location: Main Event in Webster

  The Bowling Camp is for all ages

  Siblings are welcomed and will be charged $9 per sibling, this fee is non-refundable.

  Includes 1 hour of bowling, Games FunCard, and 2 slices of pizza and drinks. Parents are on their own for food and drinks. If siblings do not eat pizza then you are on your own to purchase their food. 

  **Registration closes July 2nd, if you are not able to attend this date please notify us prior to July 2nd, this is a prepaid event, if you cancel after we close registration on July 2nd or after or no show you will be charged $18 per person.**

  **You must have a current Annual Membership to register for Summer Programs.**

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• SUMMER PROGRAM - Music Therapy - Session 2

  • Start
    July 08, 2025
  • End
    July 25, 2025
  • Location
    Helpful Harmonies Music Therapy - 402 E Edgewood Dr Unit D, Friendswood, TX 77546

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  SUMMER PROGRAM

  Music Therapy Camp - Session 2

  Helpful Harmonies Music Therapy
  402 E Edgewood Dr, Unit D 
  Friendswood

  Session 2
  Maximum 6 kids per class
  Register for 1 class this session
  You are allowed to miss 1 class due to being on vacation, camp, etc but should be able to attend the other 2 classes.
  If you register for Session 2 Do Not register for Session 1 so others have a chance to register.

  Teen/Adult Group ages 13 and up
  Tuesday's - July 8, 15, 22
  Time: 315-4pm

  Tiny Tots Group ages 6 and under
  Thursday's - July 10, 17, 24
  Time: 915-945am

  Teen/Adult Group ages 13 and up
  Thursday's - July 10, 17, 24
  Time: 5-545pm

  Youth Group ages 7-12
  Friday's - July 11, 18, 25
  Time: 415-445pm

  
  

  **You must have a current Annual Membership to register for Summer Programs.**

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• SUMMER PROGRAM - Bowling- Week 2

  • When
    July 12, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Main Event - 1125 Magnolia Avenue Webster, TX 77598

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  SUMMER PROGRAM

  Bowling Camp- Week 2
  Date: Saturday - July 12
  Time: 10am-12pm
  Location: Main Event in Webster

  The Bowling Camp is for all ages

  Siblings are welcomed and will be charged $9 per sibling, this fee is non-refundable.

  Includes 1 hour of bowling, Games FunCard, and 2 slices of pizza and drinks. Parents are on their own for food and drinks. If siblings do not eat pizza then you are on your own to purchase their food. 

  **Registration closes July 9th, if you are not able to attend this date please notify us prior to July 9th, this is a prepaid event, if you cancel after we close registration on July 9th or after or no show you will be charged $18 per person.**

  **You must have a current Annual Membership to register for Summer Programs.**

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• Family Summer Splash Social

  • When
    July 13, 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center - 1700 5th Avenue North, Texas City 77590

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  *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

  GHFEDS would like to invite your family for our private Summer Splash Social at the Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center in Texas City on Sunday July 13th from 630-830pm.

  The Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center is an amazing aquatic venture for all ages to enjoy that features a lazy river, flume slides, cool water spa, children's play area, and much more.

  Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be provided. NO Alcohol or Glass Bottles allowed in park.

  GHFEDS, park staff and lifeguards are Not responsible for watching your children, please monitor your children at all times.

  Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center
  1700 5th Avenue North
  Texas City 77590

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• SUMMER PROGRAM - Bowling- Week 3

  • When
    July 19, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Main Event - 1125 Magnolia Avenue Webster, TX 77598

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  SUMMER PROGRAM

  Bowling Camp- Week 3
  Date: Saturday - July 19
  Time: 10am-12pm
  Location: Main Event in Webster

  The Bowling Camp is for all ages

  Siblings are welcomed and will be charged $9 per sibling, this fee is non-refundable.

  Includes 1 hour of bowling, Games FunCard, and 2 slices of pizza and drinks. Parents are on their own for food and drinks. If siblings do not eat pizza then you are on your own to purchase their food. 

  **Registration closes July 16th, if you are not able to attend this date please notify us prior to July 16th, this is a prepaid event, if you cancel after we close registration on July 16th or after or no show you will be charged $18 per person.**

  **You must have a current Annual Membership to register for Summer Programs.**

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• NDSC Convention in Dallas

  • Start
    July 24, 2025
  • End
    July 27, 2025
  • Location
    Dallas

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  *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

  GHFEDS will be offering 5 families a $100 reimbursement per family for attending the NDSC Convention which will be held on July 24-27th in Dallas.

  You must have a current Annual Membership to register for the reimbursement.

  Visit the NDSC website for more info and to register for the convention. Registration opens March 11th.

  https://www.ndsccenter.org/
  

  After you attend the conference send a copy of your receipt and proof of attendance to admin@ghfeds.org to receive your $100 reimbursement.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• SUMMER PROGRAM - Bowling- Week 4

  • When
    July 26, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Main Event - 1125 Magnolia Avenue Webster, TX 77598

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  SUMMER PROGRAM

  Bowling Camp- Week 4
  Date: Saturday - July 26
  Time: 10am-12pm
  Location: Main Event in Webster

  The Bowling Camp is for all ages

  Siblings are welcomed and will be charged $9 per sibling, this fee is non-refundable.

  Includes 1 hour of bowling, Games FunCard, and 2 slices of pizza and drinks. Parents are on their own for food and drinks. If siblings do not eat pizza then you are on your own to purchase their food. 

  **Registration closes July 23rd, if you are not able to attend this date please notify us prior to July 23rd, this is a prepaid event, if you cancel after we close registration on July 23rd or after or no show you will be charged $18 per person.**

  **You must have a current Annual Membership to register for Summer Programs.**

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• IDSC Great Wolf Lodge Family Weekend in Webster

  • Start
    September 12, 2025
  • End
    September 14, 2025
  • Location
    Great Wolf Lodge Webster - 1000 Great Wolf Way in Webster

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  GHFEDS will be offering reimbursement for your attendance to the Lumind IDSC Great Wolf Lodge Family Weekend on September 12-14. 

  You must register through Lumind/IDSC for their event,  the event is not associated with GHFEDS, we will only be reimbursing you $100 per family for your attendance to off set the cost to you, Please click on the link for more info and the registration process for the Great Wolf Lodge Family Weekend. IDSC ANNUAL FAMILY WEEKEND  

  After attending the event you will need to email your receipt to us for reimbursement.

  We have limited spots so register soon!

  We hope you and your family enjoy the IDSC Family Weekend!

  *Annual Membership Required*

  
  

  
  We listened to our members' request to host the event at more locations and in 2014 we will host a kick off at ALL the Great Wolf locations! All 1
  Mark your calendars for March 7-9 2014. We hope you can join us!
  
  
  

  Here are the details:

  Rates: $169.00 a night plus tax. {Minimum 2 night stay required}

  
  Plus $9.99 for resort fees. {these fees cover internet, towels, life jackets and parking} 
  
  In the United States, the cost of the room WILL INCLUDE 6 water park passes.
  You can make your reservation by calling toll free at 1-800-559-WOLF (9653) by January 20, 2014.
  
  Identify yourself as a member of the IDSC with the following group codes.
  
  Wisconsin Dells:1403IDSCME
  Sandusky:1403IDSC
  Traverse City:1403IDSC
  Kansas City:1403INTE
  Williamsburg: 0314INTE
  Cincinnati/Mason: 1403INTE
  Grapevine: 1403IDSC
  Grand Mound:1402INTE
  Charlotte/Concord:1403IDSC
  
  *Pocono Mountains: First block is filled. They are extending a new block, with a new rate at $279.00 the code for this is 1403INTE.
  
  The Niagara location WILL INCLUDE 4 water park passes, the hotel will sleep 4 people per room (Max 6). Water park passes can be purchased for $40.00 per room/ per night (maximum 2)
  you can make your reservation for this location by calling the toll free number 1-800-605-9653 by January 20, 2014
  
  Niagara Falls, ON: 1403IDSCME
  
  There will be a Pizza Party at all locations on Saturday night. Purchase your tickets by February 25, 2014. Tickets can be purchased here.
  
  
  

  CANCELLATION POLICY: All rooms must be guaranteed by the individual and accompanied by a first night room deposit. Each individual has 72 hours prior to arrival date to cancel the individual room with a $30.00 cancellation fee per room. If the individual cancels the room within 72 hours of the arrival date, 100% of the first night's room rate plus tax will be charged to the individual's credit card or taken from the deposit.
  
  If you are interested in sponsoring our IDSC Kick Off to World Down Syndrome Day Meet Ups, please click here for more information. 

  - See more at: http://www.theidsc.org/p/this-year-we-celebrated-at-5-great-wolf.html#sthash.4jCNmuSC.dpuf

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• Volunteers for Step Up Walk

  • When
    October 11, 2025
  •  
    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Walter Hall Park - 807 Hwy 3 League City 77573

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  If you are interested in volunteering for GHFEDS Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk please register here.

  
  

  The walk will be held on October 11th from 9am - noon at Walter Hall Park in League City.

  We will need volunteers to help from 7am - noon with restocking water and capri-sun's in coolers, restocking snacks, setting up walk signs along walk path, hanging banners, placing fitted table cloths on tables, popcorn machine, monitor stage, help manage registration/volunteer/shirt/prize tables, and clean up.

  Each volunteer will receive a walk shirt and breakfast.

  Click on each volunteer job for a description and hours needed. Please bring your own volunteer hours form to be signed if needed.
  

  Please register by October 1st!
  

  If you have any questions please contact us at admin@ghfeds.org.
  

  We greatly appreciate your time to volunteer for GHFEDS Step Up Walk!!
  

  
  

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