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Apr
1
Sat
Sibshop – No Joke! @ WisconSibs Office
Apr 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

It may be April Fool’s Day…

…But having fun at this Sibshop is No Joke! We’re serious about having fun and making friends with other kids that have brothers or sisters with disabilities.

Join us!

Cost: $15/child
Registration required in advance. To register, CLICK HERE!

Apr
10
Mon
National Siblings Day – Official date
Apr 10 all-day

IT’S NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY!

Every year on April 10, the Siblings celebrate their special day.

We cheer for siblings, especially the sisters and brothers of people with disabilities. Celebrate today! In the words of countless sibs, “My sib helped make me who I am today”.

Celebrate by making a paper crown, taking a photo, and posting on social media with the hashtag #happysiblingsday  #wisconsibs

DOWNLOAD PAPER CROWN TO COLOR AND WEAR

bannerofsibs

Share a photo of you and your sibling(s) on our Facebook page @WisconSibs.

Apr
13
Thu
WisconSibs READ Book Club @ Zoom
Apr 13 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Book Club for adult Sibs!

wisconsibs readJoin other adults who have siblings with disabilities for this new book club designed just for you.

Here’s a chance to connect with other adult sibs while getting into a book on your reading list or a new read.

Any Sib may join from anywhere in Wisconsin. Books will be chosen by participants and meetings are expected to be held once per month via Zoom.

Don’t always have time to read? Join us anyway and read when you can (or use it as extra encouragement to make time to read.) Be open to a world of posSIBility!

https://bit.ly/wisconsibsREAD
(note: case sensitivity)

Upcoming Book Club Discussion
April 13, 2023   7:15 PM
– Book this month –
TBD

 

In the meantime, check out our closed WisconSibsREAD Facebook page.

 

Apr
15
Sat
Kidz Expo 2023 – FREE! @ Fox Cities Exhibition Center
Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Apr
22
Sat
Sibshop at 2023 WI Autism Conference @ KI Convention Center
Apr 22 @ 10:25 am – 12:45 pm

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

May
11
Thu
Circles of Life Sibshop 2023 @ Wilderness Convention Center
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sibshop for ages 8-12 at Circles of Life conference

Circles of Life is Wisconsin’s annual conference for families who have children with disabilities. This event brings together families and the providers who support them to learn, connect, and become more knowledgeable about programs and services for their children.

This year’s conference will be held on May 11-12, 2023. WisconSibs will be offering a Sibshop on Thursday, May 11 from 9 am – noon.

To learn more about the conference go to CirclesofLifeConference.com

May
25
Thu
WisconSibs READ Book Club @ Zoom
May 25 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Book Club for adult Sibs!

wisconsibs readJoin other adults who have siblings with disabilities for this new book club designed just for you.

Here’s a chance to connect with other adult sibs while getting into a book on your reading list or a new read.

Any Sib may join from anywhere in Wisconsin. Books will be chosen by participants and meetings are expected to be held once per month via Zoom.

Don’t always have time to read? Join us anyway.
Be open to a world of posSIBility!

https://bit.ly/wisconsibsREAD
(note: case sensitivity)

Upcoming Book Club Discussion
May 25, 2023   7:15 PM
– Twice in a Lifetime by Melissa Baron

 

In the meantime, check out our closed WisconSibsREAD Facebook page.

 

Jun
9
Fri
Sibshop Facilitator Training @ Lambeau Field
Jun 9 @ 8:00 am – Jun 10 @ 3:30 pm

Sibshop Facilitator Training (First Generation)

Who benefits from attending WisconSibs training?

Adult Sibs
Service providers
School and child care personnel
Therapists, health professionals
Current Sibshop facilitators looking to refresh their knowledge/skills
Teen Sib Leaders age 16 and older

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

MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION

Questions?  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.

Jun
10
Sat
Summer Sibshop in Green Bay @ West Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

That’s right it’s a Sibshop in June! This Sibshop will be a part of a training event WisconSibs is hosting for new Sibshop Facilitators. 

Lead by Emily Holl, the Director of the Sibling Support Project, we have a fun filled day planned, for children 7-13 years old, to participate in this extra special Sibshop. Lunch will be provided. There will be time to play, laugh, and talk with other children who get it, while simultaneously helping us teach the trainees what Sibshops are all about.

Space is limited, save your spot and sign up today!

LOCATION: West Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay   311 S Oneida St  Green Bay, WI 54303

MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION

Jun
15
Thu
Sib Camp 2023 – June 15-18 @ Wagon Trail Resort, Door County WI
Jun 15 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 18 @ 12:00 pm

Sib Camp 2023 – June 15-18   Door County Wagon Trail (yurts)

For Sibs Ages 12-16   Yurt and picnic table

Zip line, kayak, and stand-up paddle boarding are just a few of the adventures at Sib Camp .

Join this 4-day (3-night) camping adventure in Door County.  Campers will have a blast experiencing either Door County parks. Campers bike** and hike each day to explore this outdoor adventure camp.

As always, swimming, camp cooking, campfires and talking with other Sibs means lots of fun!

Sib Camp is outfitted and guided by experienced DC Adventure Center staff. The camp session at Wagon Trail features yurt (beds) sleeping and is limited to 14 campers.

WATCH FOR MORE INFO AND ONLINE REGISTRATION IN 2023

** Camper brings their own bike.

Health and Consent Forms will be sent to you after Registration is received. Enrollment is complete once all paperwork and payment have been received.

Jun
17
Sat
Butterfly Festival @ City Park
Jun 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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

Butterfly Festival
June 17, 2023 - City ParkMore information and registration at foxcitiesbutterflyfestival.com/registration/why-register

Jun
21
Wed
Teen Sib Leadership Day 2023 @ Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve
Jun 21 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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

Jun
22
Thu
Sib Camp 2023 – Devil’s Lake – June 22-25 @ Devil's Lake State Park-Baraboo, WI
Jun 22 @ 3:00 pm – Jun 25 @ 12:00 pm

Sib Camp June 22-25 for Ages 12-16 at Devil’s Lake State Park*, Baraboo WI (sleeping in tents) Sib Camp Tent inside

This Sib Camp is  4 days, 3 nights of hiking, swimming, and much more. Guided by experienced Door County Adventure Center staff certified in education, ropes course, kayak, lifeguard, CPR and first aid.  Siblings get to kick back and experience the freedom and thrill of adventure while sharing a great time with other Sibs who “get it”. This camp session features tent sleeping and is limited to 10 campers.

Health and Consent Forms will be sent to you after Registration is received. Enrollment is complete once all paperwork and payment have been received.

NOTE: Campers will meet at 3pm on June 22 at the lower Ice Age Trail Campground and should be picked up by 12pm on June 25.

 

Jun
24
Sat
Sibshop at the Zoo – Madison @ HENRY VILAS ZOO
Jun 24 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join us for Sibshop at the Henry Vilas Zoo – Madison
NEW Zoo animals


What could be more fun than a Sibshop at the Zoo? This Sibshop includes a special live animal program called Animal Encounters. Plus a private viewing of the polar bear exhibit. PLUS a pizza party for the humans!

Registration required. Space limited.

MORE DETAILS and REGISTRATION to come.

Jun
29
Thu
WisconSibs READ Book Club – IN PERSON @ Fratellos
Jun 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Book Club for adult Sibs – IN PERSON – Thursday, June 29!

wisconsibs readJoin other adults who have siblings with disabilities for this IN PERSON session of our book club.

Here’s a chance to connect with other adult sibs while getting into a book on your reading list or a new read. We’ll be having dinner at Fratellos in Appleton. Weather permitting, we’ll sit outside and enjoy the Fox River.

No need to read a book to attend. We’ll be talking about our favorite books and probably everything else under the summer night sky along the Fox River.

 

PLEASE LET KRISTIN KNOW IF YOU ARE ATTENDING
so we can make the appropriate reservations at the restaurant.

Join us. Be open to a world of posSIBility! In the meantime, check out our closed WisconSibsREAD Facebook page.

 

Jul
8
Sat
WisconSibs Family Reunion at the Timber Rattlers @ Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Jul 8 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Take Me Out to the Ballgame - July 8 - Timber Rattlers

Do you like baseball? Or Fireworks? Or WisconSibs? Then come enjoy some baseball with us at the Fox Cities Stadium as we celebrate all WisconSibs and look to our future in launching our PosSIBility Builders donor program. Follow the link for more information and to secure your tickets today!

REGISTER NOW

EVENT DETAILS:

Cookout from 5:00 – 6:30pm in the Fox Cities Stadium picnic area. The meal includes grilled burgers, brats, hot dogs, cowboy baked beans, pasta salad, chips, and 2 drinks per person.

Game starts at 6:40pm, followed by fireworks. Children in attendance will be able to run the bases after the fireworks.

Ticket fees: $30 per adult & $25 per child (covers meal and game admittance)

Space is limited; sign up today to secure your ticket and join us for an exciting evening at the ballpark.

 

Jul
17
Mon
SibDays of Summer 2023 @ Plamann Park
Jul 17 @ 10:00 am – Jul 21 @ 3:00 pm

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

 

 

Jul
23
Sun
Sib Camp 2023 – July 23-26 @ Wagon Trail Resort, Door County WI
Jul 23 @ 12:00 pm – Jul 26 @ 12:00 pm

Sib Camp 2023 – July 23-26   Door County Wagon Trail (yurts)

For Sibs Ages 9-11   Yurt and picnic table

Zip line, kayak, and stand-up paddle boarding are just a few of the adventures at Sib Camp .

Join this 4-day (3-night) camping adventure in Door County.  Campers will have a blast experiencing either Door County parks. Campers bike** and hike each day to explore this outdoor adventure camp.

As always, swimming, camp cooking, campfires and talking with other Sibs means lots of fun!

Sib Camp is outfitted and guided by experienced DC Adventure Center staff. The camp session at Wagon Trail features yurt (beds) sleeping and is limited to 14 campers.

MORE INFO AND ONLINE REGISTRATION

** Camper brings their own bike.

Health and Consent Forms will be sent to you after Registration is received. Enrollment is complete once all paperwork and payment have been received.

Aug
6
Sun
Sib Camp 2023 – August 6-9 @ Wagon Trail Resort, Door County WI
Aug 6 @ 12:00 pm – Aug 9 @ 12:00 pm

Sib Camp 2023 – August 6-9   Door County Wagon Trail (yurts)

For Sibs Ages 12-16   Yurt and picnic table

Zip line, kayak, and stand-up paddle boarding are just a few of the adventures at Sib Camp .

Join this 4-day (3-night) camping adventure in Door County.  Campers will have a blast experiencing either Door County parks. Campers bike** and hike each day to explore this outdoor adventure camp.

As always, swimming, camp cooking, campfires and talking with other Sibs means lots of fun!

Sib Camp is outfitted and guided by experienced DC Adventure Center staff. The camp session at Wagon Trail features yurt (beds) sleeping and is limited to 14 campers.

MORE INFO AND ONLINE REGISTRATION IN 2023

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

** Camper brings their own bike.

Health and Consent Forms will be sent to you after Registration is received. Enrollment is complete once all paperwork and payment have been received.

Apr
10
Wed
National Siblings Day – Official date
Apr 10 all-day

IT’S NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY!

Every year on April 10, the Siblings celebrate their special day.

We cheer for siblings, especially the sisters and brothers of people with disabilities. Celebrate today! In the words of countless sibs, “My sib helped make me who I am today”.

Celebrate by making a paper crown, taking a photo, and posting on social media with the hashtag #happysiblingsday  #wisconsibs

DOWNLOAD PAPER CROWN TO COLOR AND WEAR

bannerofsibs

Share a photo of you and your sibling(s) on our Facebook page @WisconSibs.