For ages 11-15. Students will come together to create a unique art experience incorporating art, music therapy, and social skills.  Project vary from year-to-year and may include visual arts, graphic arts, drama, music, and more.

Students with Down syndrome regress at alarming rates during the summer when school is not in session. That often means the first few months of each school year are spent relearning previously introduced concepts. As a result, DSACK created these camps. Working with our education specialists, each student will work,reading, social, and communication skills. In addition, music therapy, and art will be integrated throughout the day.

For ages 17 & up

Working with certified instructors, this mindful movement class designed especially for DSACK students will provide physical health, mental well-being, and a sense of community in a safe and supportive environment.

For ages 13 & up

Using a book club format, middle students choose a book to read and gather once weekly to discuss the book and complete related activities. Books are adapted to each student’s reading level and activities focus on reading comprehension and social skills. 

For ages 17 and up

Students will spend time on a college campus during the summer rotating through classes learning skills that will help them throughout their lifetime.  We also incorporate physcial activity, music therapy, and art  throughout the day.  Students will come away with new skills and new friends!

For ages 13 and up

Let’s get cooking! DSACK’s Cooking Class uses cooking, games, and take-home recipes to teach students ages 13 and up about food safety, label reading, healthy eating, powering up with breakfast, meal planning, and budgeting.

For all ages

DSACK is happy to partner with Allegro Dance to offer a hybrid-version of this fun class which incorporates physical activity with music and a guest instrumentalist each week.  Students may attend at the DSACK or office or via Zoom.

For ages 17 and up

DSACK works with Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington to create adapted, noncredit courses on a variety of relevant topics. Students attend one class for eight weeks on one of BCTC’s Lexington campuses. They follow a syllabus determined by a college instructor and are assessed throughout the course to monitor their comprehension and knowledge of the topic. 

Production Assistant Class at BCTC:  March 27-May 15

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