2023 Sibs Are My Peeps
Photo Challenge

Grab a couple packages of Peeps, a box, some glue, a little paper or decorations, and you’ve got fun for an afternoon.

HOW TO ENTER and SEND YOUR PHOTOS

The theme this year is “Festival of Peeps”. The contest runs from March 1 to March 31, 2023.

More information and see entries from previous years visit  https://wisconsibs.org/what-we-offer/sibs-are-my-peeps/

Finished your entry and ready to show us?

Download entry form. Email the form and 2 photos to [email protected]

FREE!  FAMILY-FRIENDLY!  ACCESSIBLE!

Visit our WisconSibs display and vote for your favorite Sibs Are My Peeps display.

More information about Kidz Expo

WisconSibs will be providing Sibshop for children ages 8-12 who have siblings with autism and attending the WI Autism Conference being held at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay on April 22. WisconSibs Teen Sib Leaders will be leading the Sibshop along with trained WisconSibs Sibshop Facilitators. To sign up, visit the WI Autism Conference registration

Sibshop Facilitator Training (First Generation)

Who benefits from attending WisconSibs training?

Siblings age 16 and older of people with disabilities
Family members
Service providers
School and child care personnel
Therapists, health professionals
Current Sibshop facilitators looking to refresh their knowledge; gain new insight

This two-day Sibshop Facilitator training includes:

• Review of sibling concerns across the life span and strategies that work to address them.
• Panel discussion with adult siblings
• Goals and operation of WisconSibs Sibshop
• Sibshop basics, facilitator agreement
• Demonstration Sibshop
• and more

Questions? We are happy to answer any question. Just contact us

*Note: This is first-generation Sibshop training that allows trainees to start Sibshops in their own community or join the troupe of WisconSibs facilitators that will help expand the number of WisconSibs Sibshops offered throughout Wisconsin. Emily Holl, Director of the Sibling Support Project, will be the trainer.

WisconSibs is excited to see your family at the Butterfly Festival. Visit our WisconSibs table for fun activities and prizes.

More information and registration at foxcitiesbutterflyfestival.com/registration/why-register

INVITATION ONLY

New and previous winners of the Teen Sib Leadership Award are invited to this leadership training event. For details about applying for a Teen Sib Leadership Award click here.

Teen Sib Leadership Day takes place at Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve.

more details to come

SAVE THE DATE

WISCONSIBS FAMILY REUNION AT THE TIMBER RATTLERS

Princess Night
Post-game Fireworks
Kids Run the Bases
Family Night activities

SibDays of Summer – July 17-21, 2023

This high energy day-camp for siblings ages 6-12  is held at Plamann Park just north of Appleton. Each day is packed with activities, including swimming, arts and crafts, hikes and hunts, games, carnival and playground fun. PLUS—siblings have the opportunity to share and celebrate the challenges and joys of being a sibling.

 All campers start the first day at the Chris Brandt shelter. Older campers expand into their own shelter part of each day.

10am-3pm daily
Sign up for 3 or more days.
$50 per day* or $225 for all 5 days **

SibDays directors are trained WisconSibs Sibshop facilitators.  Campers especially enjoy their teen and young adult small group leaders, many of whom also have siblings with special needs. Space is limited to 45 campers.

** Check with your case manager to learn if your county will pay some or all of the fee for this sibling respite program.

Plamann Park—1375 E Broadway Dr, Appleton: From
HWY 41, exit Ballard Rd., go north 2.2 miles, turn left on Broadway to park entrance. Follow signs to your WisconSibs event.

Registrations accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

This camp is full
Contact us if you would like to be added to the waitlist