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

For Sibs Ages 12-16  

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.

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

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

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.

Join us for Sibshop at the Henry Vilas Zoo – Madison

What could be more fun than a Sibshop at the Zoo? This Sibshop includes a special live animal program called Animal Encounters.

What’s a Sibshop? Sibshops are for children, ages 6-12 years old, who have a brother or sister with special needs. This Sibshop will be held at the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. Children will have the chance to play, and connect with other siblings in discussions about the challenges and joys of life with a sibling with disabilities. They meet and have fun with other kids who “get it.”

Along with our regular Sibshop activities and Zoo presentation, there will be a pizza party. Space is limited and registration is required, sign up today to secure your spot!

REGISTER NOW

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

Join 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.

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.

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

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

For Sibs Ages 9-11  

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.

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

For Sibs Ages 12-16  

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.

WisconSibs Sibshop for children ages 6-12
who have siblings with disabilities

Saturday, September 16, 2023
1:00 PM – 4:00 PMInnovative Growth Sensory Gym

Innovative Growth, LLC provides one-on-one therapy for individual with special needs in their sensory gym. This Sibshop will give Sibs of children with disabilities an opportunity to explore and have fun in the gym with other Sibs.

CLICK TO REGISTER NOW

Book Club for adult Sibs!

Join 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)

Book for September to be announced

Join us!

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

2023 K.I.T.E. Conference

(Knowledge. Independence. Togetherness. Empowerment.)

A mini-conference for parents, young and adult siblings, family members, caregivers, self-advocates, and professionals.

-Parents-
-Siblings-
-Professionals-
-People with disabilities-

Don’t miss this very special K.I.T.E. conference!

“How to Cultivate Resilience and Well-being”

Co-sponsored by:  SOAR Fox Cities, WisconSibs, and Fox Valley Memory Project

Keynote Speaker

Featuring Pelin Kesebir, social psychologist with the Center on Healthy Minds, UW-Madison.

NOW VIRTUAL! Register to attend live Zoom webinar on Saturday, September 23 at 9:00 am or register and get a link to the recording when it becomes available after the webinar.

TO REGISTER, CLICK REGISTER NOW

Teen Sib Leadership opportunity. Click to volunteer.

Great Country Pumpkin Party has new location

The Great Country Pumpkin Party is happening again! Come visit our WisconSibs room and pick up some fun treats!

Teen Sib Leaders who are interested in volunteering at some or all of this event should contact  Tessa.

Book Club for adult Sibs!

Join 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)

Book for November 1, 2023

The Stepping Off Place by Cameron Kelly Rosenblum
Join us!

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

Save the date!  More details to come.

SAVE THE DATE!

Bridges to the Future
Fundraiser for WisconSibs
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Bubolz Nature Preserve
4815 N Lynndale Dr, Appleton, WI 54913

5:00 – 6:00 pm
Social Hour | Cash Bar | Music

6:00 pm – Dinner

7:00 pm – Program
Emcee: Kathryn Brocho, Action 2 News Morning Anchor

9:30 pm – Last Call

Tickets: TBA

Limit of 200 seats available.

More Information Coming Soon

Sibs can feel a little overlooked and loss during this season of the year, but that won’t happen at this Sibshop*. Come have fun, meet other sibs, and discover some great ways to enjoy the holidays.

Sign Up info coming soon.

*Sibshop is for children ages 6-12 who have a sibling with disabilities. Registration form required in advance. Limited to 10 Sibs.