Family Updates for Ages 13-17

Don’t forget to check out the DSL Calendar for info on all upcoming fun!

DSL & Buddy Up Tennis

For DSL Members 5+

Six week summer program in partnership with Buddy Up For Life

$70 cost per camper at the Southern Indiana Tennis Center in Sellersburg IN

Questions? Email John D

Learn More & Register

DSL Barn Movie Night

Wednesday, May 27th at 7p

Screening of the 2010 animated version of How to Train Your Dragon

Attendees 17 and under require a chaperone throughout

Popcorn, pretzels, and water will be available.
Theater is on the second floor with only stair access.

Questions? Email John D

RSVP Here

Monday, June 1st

Audubon Country Club

CLICK HERE to learn more

DSL Member Golf & Pool Party Registration

Upcoming Performances

Summer of Dancing!

Saturday, June 6th: WHAS Crusade for Children Telethon
Performances at 4:30 & 5:05p
Rain or shine with performance under Paristown Hall Farmer’s Market Awning
724 Brent St, Louisville, KY 40204

Questions? Email John D

Learn More About the BDC

Boogie Down Crew at Turtle Run

Sunday, June 7th

All are welcome to enjoy a wonderful day of live music with Louisville’s favorite Beatles cover band, The Rigbys, at Turtle Run Winery!

The Boogie Down Crew will make a special performance during their intermission.

All proceeds from the grill that day will benefit DSL.

Questions? Email John D

DSL Day at Kentucky Kingdom

Saturday, June 13th

-Everyone in attendance, including DSL members, requires a ticket

-The GA ticket is open to all family and friends of DSL

-DSL is NOT providing transportation to/from Kentucky Kingdom

-No other DSL staff will be guaranteed on-site that day. Families are required to self-chaperone, as this is ultimately a discounted ticket opportunity for DSL members and their families. (A standard Saturday ticket costs $48+)

Questions? Email John Davies

Purchase Tickets

DSL CPR Training Classes

June 22nd & 24th at DSL

DSL’s Red Cross Certified Shelly Durbin, Director of Waiver Services and Adult Programs, hosts her June CPR training class. All members of the community are welcome to join and become CPR certified. All attendees require the $50 ticket and will receive their CPR training certification after the class. Attendees must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent/guardian, each with their own ticket, as the class is limited by the Red Cross to 10 participants.

Purchase tickets for the Monday, June 22nd Class or the Wednesday, June 24th Class

Questions? Email John D

DSL Night at Puttshack

Monday, July 27th from 7 - 8:30p

-For all DSL members, friends, and families

-$25 per player, but play as much Puttshack as you’d like with the unlimited pass!

-Food and drinks are not included in this price.

-Tickets are required for all attendees, including DSL Members.

-What’s Puttshack? Check this out! Click Here!

Questions? Email John D

Purchase Tickets

DSL Night at Derby Dinner: The Little Mermaid

Friday, August 7th

All attendees, including DSL members, require a ticket

Dive under the sea with Ariel as she follows her heart, makes magical new friends, and dares to chase her dreams in this enchanting Broadway musical filled with beloved songs and dazzling adventure. Bring the whole family!

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Doors Open 6pm
Dinner 6-7:10pm
Overtures Pre-Show 7:15pm
Main Show Begins 7:45pm

Questions? Email John D

Purchase Tickets

DSL Day with the Louisville Bats

Sunday, August 16th

Free tickets for all DSL members and their immediate families

Tickets within the “Humana Cabana” provided by our friends at Humana

Questions? Email John D

Register for Tickets

DSL Day at Holiday World

Saturday, August 22nd

-Everyone in attendance, including DSL members, requires a ticket and is open to all family and friends of DSL

-Everyone in attendance requires at least one chaperone. John D will be present to drive the bus, but no other DSL staff will be guaranteed on-site that day.

Questions? Email John Davies at [email protected]

Purchase Tickets

DSL's Got Talent

Sunday, August 30th at 3p

Save the date!

Auditions July 16th & 23rd

DSL Member registration coming soon!

Questions? Email John D

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Get the DSL App Today!

We are so excited to launch our new app for our families, friends & supporters.

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Join NDSS on Capitol Hill for World Down Syndrome Day!

Calling all advocates!

The National Down Syndrome Society is headed back to Capitol Hill on World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, 2024, for our Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference!

If you are interested and need financial assistance to attend, please reach out to [email protected].

Click Here to Learn More!

Join the Mary Carter Legacy Society

Our founder, Mary Carter, left a legacy of potential for people with Down Syndrome.

The Mary Carter Legacy Society is a group of devoted supporters who are investing in the future of individuals with Down Syndrome by including DSL in their estate plans.

Learn more about how you can leave a legacy of compassion by clicking the button below:

Join the Mary Carter Legacy Society

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