Summer Picnics in St. Cloud, Brainerd, Bemidji, and Duluth this week!

It is time to celebrate! DSAMN is hitting the road and will be bringing our Summer Celebration Picnics across the state, all ages welcome, meal provided.

PLUS: Stay tuned for information about 18+ picnics White Bear Lake & Minnetonka this August!

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Locations/Dates/Times are as follows:

• St. Cloud - Thursday, July 18, 5pm - 7pm @ Wilson Park, 625 Riverside Drive NE, St. Cloud, MN 56304

• Brainerd - Friday, July 19, 5pm - 7pm @ Kiwanis Park Pavilion, 1101 E River Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401

• Bemidji - Saturday, July 20, 11am - 1pm @ City Park Multi-Use Building, Bemidji, MN 56601

• Duluth - Sunday, July 21, 4pm - 7pm @ Chambers Grove 13404 MN-23, Duluth, MN 55808

• Owatonna - Wednesday, July 24, 5:30 - 8pm @ Manthey Park Small Pavilion, 225 24th St NE, Owatonna, MN 55060 (*Miracle League Game begins at 6:30)

• Twin Cities - Sunday, July 28, 4 - 7pm @ Central Park Roseville Foundation Shelter 2495 Victoria Street North, Roseville, MN 55113

• Worthington - Tuesday, August 13, 5:30 - 7:30pm @ Chautauqua Park 418 Lake Ave, Worthington, MN 56187

• Willmar - Wednesday, August 14, 5:30 - 7:30pm @ AG Church of Willmar 3821 Abbott Drive, Willmar, MN 56201

We need your smile

Submit a photo of yourself/your loved one with Down syndrome for the 2025 DSAMn Annual Calendar.

We are looking for photos of all ages, faces and places. We love how diverse our community is here in Minnesota and want to showcase that and represent our entire great state! 

The cut off for submission is August 15th.

We Can't Wait To See You at Step Up!

Registration is OPEN! We have two amazing events this year!

Step Up - St. Paul

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Como Park, St. Paul, Minn

Celebrate and dance along with musical guest Laurie Berkner.

Click Here to Join us in St. Paul

Step Up North - Duluth

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Wade Stadium, Duluth, Minn.

This year's baseball themed event features special guest, Dick Bremer, longtime voice of the Minnesota Twins.

Click Here to Join us in Duluth

If you've captained at team in the past, check your email for details about this year's event and incentive levels.

If you are new to captaining a team, email sarah@dsamn.org and we will get you set up!

Click here for descriptions of all classes, camps & intensives.

Cost should not be a barrier to participation in any DSAMn program. All our programs are offered on a sliding fee scale based on Federal Poverty Level Guidelines. Families living at or below 200% if FPL are eligible for the sliding scale. If fees are an issue for any family even if you do not meet the guidelines above, please email dsamn@dsamn.org - we can help.Pro-rated tuition is available for classes that have already begun.

*Partner class offered through YoungDance & Upstream Arts

Join Us for a Camp!

For Middle Schoolers

Theater Camp - August 5 - 8

9:30 - 12:00PM (St. Paul)

Register Here

Puppetry Camp - August 19 - 22

9:30 - 12:00PM (St. Paul)

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For High Schoolers through Adult

Physical Comedy Camp - August 5 - 8

1:30 - 4:00PM (St. Paul)

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Visual & Performing Arts Camp - August 19 - 22

1:30 - 4:00PM (St. Paul)

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Variety Dance Camp 3: For youth with Down Syndrome - YoungDance* Ages 8 - 18

July 22 - 25 12:00 - 4:30pm

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Self-Advocacy Class For Adults with Disabilities - Upstream Arts*

Register Here

This Week at DSAMn: July 15-21