Down Syndrome Association of the LowCountry - Charleston, SC

Social Sport Day Series

These days are an opportunity for athletes to come together for fun, socialization, play an old or new sport, and meet new friends. I would like EVERYONE to come out to join us for each of these days – athletes, families, group homes, friends, volunteers, coaches and anyone else in or near Charleston. I will be accepting $2+ donations which we will use towards sport seasons, new programs, and scholarships.

  * Soccer – Saturday, June 14
  o 9-11am West Ashley Park
  o RSVP by Wednesday, June 11

  * Golf – Thursday, June 19
  o 6-8pm Charleston Municipal
  o RSVP by Monday, June 16

  * Kickball – Saturday, June 28
  o 10-Noon Rutledge Baptist Church (indoor) ( map)
  o RSVP by Wednesday, June 25

  * Walk, Ride or Roll/Bocce – Thursday, July 10
  o 6-8pm Hampton Park
  o RSVP by Monday, July 7

  * Softball – Thursday, July 17 (weather permitting)
  o 6-8pm Miracle League Field
  o RSVP by Monday, July 14

  * Tennis – Saturday, July 26
  o 10-Noon Rutledge Baptist Church (indoor) ( map)
          o RSVP by Wednesday, July 23

  * Swim – Saturday, August 9
  o 10-Noon WL Stephens Pool (indoor)
  o RSVP by Wednesday, August 6

  * Prom – Saturday, August 16
  o 6-9pm Rutledge Baptist Church (indoor) ( map)
          o RSVP by Monday, August 11

Dates are subject to change. If you have any other ideas, or would like to lead a summer program, please contact me!

Please note the RSVP dates for each program – I need a head count so please email  or call to reserve a spot.


Garden Club

Lead by a Horticultural Therapist

Monday’s 6-7pm

June 9-July 14

Lucas Park (downtown behind Ronald McDonald House)

LIMITED SPACE (the more parent involvement, the more athletes we can accept)

$30 per athlete

Athletes will learn about gardening from planting to making food from their plants. They will study textures, plant and harvest, crafts, pressing and begin to learn job skills. The plants will consist of edibles, butterfly/perennials, strawberries, blueberry bushes, and sensory/texture plants. Please bring garden gloves.

RSVP by Wednesday, June 4


Summer Swim – Volunteers a necessity!

Tuesday’s 7-8pm starting June 10th

WL Stephens Pool
$30 per athlete (scholarships and discounts available!!)

Summer swim will be more social. We will have special guests doing some aerobic swim nights and swim lessons. This is a great introduction to water for athletes.

RSVP by Wednesday, June 4


RiverDogs Night

Saturday, July 26

7:05pm RiverDogs stadium
Athletes FREE (limited space)

Family and Friends $5

RSVP by Monday, July 14


Cheer Camp

TBA (Late July/early August)
This will be a short camp for our cheer leaders. The goals are to introduce cheer or refresh athletes for the fall cheer season and to hopefully perform on Lowcountry Live.

RSVP now


Drama Club
I would like to do a summer program to try out a drama club for our athletes. I need volunteers to help get this program started, and help from the theatre community as well.

RSVP now


Wheelchair Tennis

This program is for non special Olympic athletes using a wheelchair. We have one of our tennis pros instructing the program and look to begin mid - August. Please contact Shelli for more information. 


Fall Sports

  • Golf – Thursday’s, starting July 17
  • Soccer – Saturday’s, starting August 16 (must have 20+ participants)
  • Tennis - TBA
  • Fall swim will start mid Fall

RSVP to all events by contacting Shelli Davis at: 


* Please contact Shelli Davis at , 769.8284 or 708.3651 for more information on any and all programs.

* Volunteers always needed and appreciated. If you can not commit to every practice (it is summer time!), you are still encouraged to join us.

* Sponsorships and donations always needed and appreciated. Our programs would not exist without the help of sponsors and donations. Thanks WAKA!

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 DSAL Board Info
9-8 to 9-12 Down Syndrome Education Week in local classrooms – Scripted Lesson Plans Available!
10-5 5th Annual Buddy Walk
10-18 Down Syndrome Association of Charlotte New Horizons Symposium
2-23-08 Special Olympics Young Athlete Program
4-19 Tips and Strategies to Create Successful Inclusion Experiences
4-26 An evening with Embry Burrus
4-28 Tips and Strategies to Create Successful Inclusion Experiences
Pro-Parents of SC Advocacy Workshop Schedule for April
5-31 Special Olympic Soccer Clinic
Read About Last Year's Buddy Walk
6-23 Buddy Camp 2008
8-10 Pool Party
From the Baltimore Sun News
Excellent New York Times video on prenatal testing for Down syndrome
Excellent New York Times video on parents struggling with pre-birth diagnosis of Down syndrome.

What is Down Syndrome?

Down syndrome is a chromosome disorder which usually causes a delay in physical, intellectual and language development. The degree to which each individual is affected varies widely. The exact causes of Down syndrome are currently unknown, and although there are prenatal tests that can detect Down syndrome, there is at this time no method for prevention and no cure.