Events Calendar
Mar
6
Sat
“What’s the Dill?” – Sibshop 2021 Theme
There are all kinds of feelings just like there are all kinds of pickles. Sweet ones. Sour ones. And lots of in-betweens. During this series of Sibshops, we’re going to have fun with PICKLES! Yes, pickles.
Sound crazy? It just might be…and we know it will be fun. Games, conversation, and fun activities designed just for kids ages 6-12 growing up with a sibling with disabilities.
You can come as often as you like. Register once and attend any or all of the following:
Sat. Jan 9 at 10 AM What’s in your Pickle Jar?
Sat. Feb 13 at 10 AM “Dill” With It (Strategies for and by siblings)
Sat. Mar 6 at 10 AM It’s Kind of a Big Dill (Sorting out what you can and can’t control)
Sat. April 10 at 10 AM What Kind of a Pickle Am I in Now?
Find a day and time that you can have a quiet spot to join us on your laptop or phone. This is a time set aside for just Sibs.
“What’s the Dill” Sibshops also offered on
Thurs. Jan 14 at 4 PM
Thurs. Feb 4 at 4 PM
Thurs. Mar 4 at 4 PM
Thurs. April 8 at 4 PM
Teen Sib Leaders interested in volunteering to help with Sibshops should contact Brittany or contact us.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW
OR GO TO http://bit.ly/2021Sibshops
Mar
20
Sat
In collaboration with the Urban Air Adventure Park, WisconSibs is offering a unique and safe in-person Sibshop opportunity for kids 6-12 who have a sibling with a disability.
Join us for a very special event – just for WisconSibs Sibshop participants! We will have Urban Air all to ourselves for 2 hours to connect with other Sibshoppers AND play in the Adventure Park!!!
Lots and lots of space for social distancing. Urban Air staff to keep things clean. Sibshop facilitators and volunteers to make it fun and comfortable for siblings.
FREE admission for WisconSibs Sibshop participants, thanks to a grant from the SAC Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!
Saturday, March 20, 2021 9 am – 11 am (Park opens to the public at 11 am)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Teen Sib Leaders interested in volunteering should contact Brittany or contact us.
Apr
8
Thu
“What’s the Dill?” – Sibshop 2021 Theme
There are all kinds of feelings just like there are all kinds of pickles. Sweet ones. Sour ones. And lots of in-betweens. During this series of Sibshops, we’re going to have fun with PICKLES! Yes, pickles.
Sound crazy? It just might be…and we know it will be fun. Games, conversation, and fun activities designed just for kids ages 6-12 growing up with a sibling with disabilities.
You can come as often as you like. Register once and attend any or all of the following:
Thurs. Jan 14 at 4 PM What’s in your Pickle Jar?
Thurs. Feb 4 at 4 PM “Dill” With It (Strategies for and by siblings)
Thurs. Mar 4 at 4 PM It’s Kind of a Big Dill (Sorting out what you can and can’t control)
Thurs. April 8 at 4 PM What Kind of a Pickle Am I in Now?
Find a day and time that you can have a quiet spot to join us on your laptop or phone. This is a time set aside for just Sibs.
“What’s the Dill” Sibshops also offered on
Sat. Jan 9 at 10 AM
Sat. Feb 13 at 10 AM
Sat. Mar 6 at 10 AM
Sat. April 10 at 10 AM
Teen Sib Leaders interested in volunteering to help with Sibshops should contact Brittany or contact us.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW
OR GO TO http://bit.ly/2021Sibshops
Apr
10
Sat
“What’s the Dill?” – Sibshop 2021 Theme
There are all kinds of feelings just like there are all kinds of pickles. Sweet ones. Sour ones. And lots of in-betweens. During this series of Sibshops, we’re going to have fun with PICKLES! Yes, pickles.
Sound crazy? It just might be…and we know it will be fun. Games, conversation, and fun activities designed just for kids ages 6-12 growing up with a sibling with disabilities.
You can come as often as you like. Register once and attend any or all of the following:
Sat. Jan 9 at 10 AM What’s in your Pickle Jar?
Sat. Feb 13 at 10 AM “Dill” With It (Strategies for and by siblings)
Sat. Mar 6 at 10 AM It’s Kind of a Big Dill (Sorting out what you can and can’t control)
Sat. April 10 at 10 AM What Kind of a Pickle Am I in Now?
Find a day and time that you can have a quiet spot to join us on your laptop or phone. This is a time set aside for just Sibs.
“What’s the Dill” Sibshops also offered on
Thurs. Jan 14 at 4 PM
Thurs. Feb 4 at 4 PM
Thurs. Mar 4 at 4 PM
Thurs. April 8 at 4 PM
Teen Sib Leaders interested in volunteering to help with Sibshops should contact Brittany or contact us.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW
OR GO TO http://bit.ly/2021Sibshops
Apr
17
Sat
THIS SIBSHOP WILL BE RESCHEDULED
In collaboration with the Building for Kids Children’s Museum in downtown Appleton, WisconSibs is offering a unique and safe in-person Sibshop opportunity.
Join us for an Exhibit Exploration Session for the whole household with a pull-out Sibshop for Sibs!
With this very special Exhibit Exploration event, households with a child with disabilities and their siblings will be able to register for 90 minutes of exclusive access to one of four exhibit groupings in the museum, meaning they will be the only ones playing on those exhibits.
Not only that, but the Sibs in each household may attend a fun, socially-distant Sibshop session in the large classroom while parents and child(ren) with disabilities continue their exploration in their Exhibit area.
FREE admission for eligible families (have a child with disabilities and at least one sibling of that child ages 6-12). Register at the Building for Kids.
Two dates in 2021:
February 6, 2021 10:30-Noon
April 17, 2021 10:30-Noon
– Choose your exhibit when you register. Options include:
In collaboration with the Building for Kids Children’s Museum in downtown Appleton, WisconSibs is offering a unique and safe in-person Sibshop opportunity.
Join us for an Exhibit Exploration Session for the whole household with a pull-out Sibshop for Sibs!
With this very special Exhibit Exploration event, households with a child with disabilities and their siblings will be able to register for 90 minutes of exclusive access to one of four exhibit groupings in the museum, meaning they will be the only ones playing on those exhibits.
Not only that, but the Sibs in each household may attend a fun, socially-distant Sibshop session in the large classroom while parents and child(ren) with disabilities continue their exploration in their Exhibit area.
FREE admission for eligible families (have a child with disabilities and at least one sibling of that child ages 6-12). Register at the Building for Kids.
Two dates in 2021:
February 6, 2021 10:30-Noon
April 17, 2021 10:30-Noon
– Choose your exhibit when you register. Options include:
May
6
Thu
SAVE THE DATES
May 6th and 7th PLUS
Sibshop for ages 8-12 on May 8th
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.
To learn more about the conference go to CirclesofLifeConference.com
Sibshop offered to siblings ages 8-12
WisconSibs offers Sibshop for attendees who are 8-12 years old and have a sibling with developmental disabilities.
Sibshops are celebrations of the many contributions made by sisters and brothers of kids with special health or developmental needs.
This special Zoom Sibshop takes place Saturday, May 8 at 10:00 am. It is for kids ages 8-12 who have siblings with disabilities and have registered for the virtual Circles of Life conference.
At Sibshop kids will meet other kids who share the challenges and joys of having a sibling with disabilities. They will also get the opportunity to meet and talk with the amazing Matt Glowacki, the keynote speaker at Circles of Life. Of course, like all Sibshops, this one will be sprinkled with lots of fun stuff like games, scavenger hunts, and even prizes!
Register for the COL conference first to get link to register for COL Zoom Sibshop.
Jul
19
Mon
SibDays of Summer – July 19-23, 2021
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. We will have cruising through the week having fun with our 2021 theme “Sibling Cruise”.
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.
$40 per day* or $175 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.
*Campership grants are awarded, as funds are available, to families needing assistance. For information, check the financial assistance box on the enrollment form found in this brochure.
** 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.
Jul
31
Sat
SAVE THE DATE!
2021 Sib Camp
TENT CAMPING
4 DAY-3 NIGHT camp for kids who have siblings with disabilities.
July 31 – Aug 3 – AGES 9 -14
Adventures, fun, campfires, make friends with other siblings of kids with disabilities, respite. Camp site at the Peninsula State Park in tents. Limit: 10 campers
Registration forms and information available soon.
Aug
12
Thu
Sib Camp ages 9-11
August 12-15, 2021
4 DAY-3 NIGHT camp for kids ages 9-16 who have siblings with disabilities.
August 12-15, 2021 for ages 9-11
Adventures, fun, campfires, make friends with other siblings of kids with disabilities, respite. Camp site at the Wagon Trail Resort in yurts.
Aug
16
Mon
Aug 16 @ 12:00 pm – Aug 19 @ 12:00 pm
Sib Camp – ages 12-17
August 16-19, 2021 for ages 12-17
Sib Campers love Door County!
4 DAY-3 NIGHT camp for kids ages 9-16 who have siblings with disabilities.
Adventures, fun, campfires, make friends with other siblings of kids with disabilities, respite. Campers use Wagon Trail Resort as headquarters and camp in yurts.
Find more specialty camps at https://www.veryspecialcamps.com/summer-camps/2514.html
Oct
19
Tue
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN AT CELEBRATE SISTERHOOD!!!
Join us for our 15th Annual Celebrate Sisterhood luncheon and “Show-off Your Purse-onality” Experience. STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!
Mark your calendar and plan to meet us at the Red Lion Paper Valley Hotel on October 19, 2021.
Sponsors enjoy many benefits. Interested in more information about sponsoring? Click YES
Interested in donating a silent auction item or Encore bag? Click YES
Want more information on how you can get involved in planning? Click YES.
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