Respite Days
Every parent deserves a break—and every child deserves a day filled with fun, friendship, and care. DSSW Respite Days are designed to support families by providing a safe, structured, and joyful experience for your loved one, while giving parents time to rest, recharge, or tend to everyday needs.
With caring staff and engaging activities, you can feel confident knowing your loved one is supported, supervised, and truly enjoying their time.
- Bring-your-own lunch and snacks
- Movies, games, crafts, and engaging group activities
- Structured schedule with plenty of supervised fun
- A welcoming environment tailored to individual needs
- Open to children AND adults of all abilities: ages 5 and up!
May 15 • 5-9pm
August 8 • 10am-4pm
December 19 • 10am-4pm
Spring Break Hoopla
Spring Break Hoopla is your child’s ticket to fun during school break! Packed with games, group challenges, and hands-on activities, participants stay active, curious, and connected in a safe, supportive environment. The program staff is ready to create a fun and safe experience for kids of all abilities. Siblings and typical peers are more than welcome. With routines that stay positive, friendships that grow, and energy that stays high, Spring Break Hoopla turns every day of break into an exciting adventure.
2026 Dates
March 16-19, 2026
8:30am-4:30pm daily
Program Highlights
- Regular guest presenters and offsite field trips
- Midday snack and outdoor activities.
- Strong social connectivity and friendships.
- Hands-on activities and exploration.
- Learning retention through break times.
- Participants bring their own lunch.
- Typical peers and siblings are WELCOME!
Program Criteria
The Break Programs provide supportive services for individuals of all abilities. The team is dedicated to creating positive, productive interactions in a safe and welcoming environment, while making the best use of everyone’s time. DSSW has the luxury of adequate space to ensure a smaller staff to participant ratio, which limits spots. To help make this possible, check out the program criteria below!
Summer of Discovery
DSSW’s Summer of Discovery is a summer-long adventure bursting with fun, learning, and excitement! Each week brings a brand-new theme packed with hands-on science experiments, music-making, arts and crafts, games, technology exploration, and unforgettable field trips. Kids of all abilities, siblings, and typical peeres are invited to join the fun, building friendships, curiosity, and confidence in a safe, supportive environment. The trained, caring staff make every day an adventure, and with full-day programming, there’s plenty of time to explore, play, and discover – all summer long! DSSW is here to provide a quality experience for busy and working families.
Summer 2026 Dates
Monday through Thursday
8:30am-4:30pm
June 8-July 30, 2026
Must be 5-18 years old. Older kids and adults are encouraged to consider Explore ICT
Must be able to eat independently
Must be able to use the restroom independently, with minimal support. Participants actively potty training, able to adhere to a schedule with pull-ups are welcome!
Must be able to administer their own medication, if required.
Understand and respond to verbal directions.
Participant assessment is $180/weekly. One-month commitment required for summer program.
