Events at PREP
The PREP Society for Individuals with Down Syndrome is pleased to host a number of camps, workshops, and information sessions throughout the year, of interest to parents and professionals alike. We also host a number of annual fundraising and family events. Check back here for details on upcoming events.
January 2025
December 23 – January 3 – PREP Closed for Winter Break
January 13 – Ups and Downs Coffee & Chat
January 17 – Digital Safety Workshop (1:30-2:30)
January 24 – Digital Safety Workshop (1:30-2:30)
January 25 – Teens on the Go – Family Skate
January 27 – PALS is coming to visit! 9:30-10:30 (6 year old)
January 28 – Transition to Kindergarten Part 1 (9:00-10:00)
January 28 – Fostering Interactions for Every Kind of Communicator Workshop (10:30-12:00)
January 31 – PREP Specialized Camp – Grades 3-6
February 2025
February 2 – Ups and Downs Hitmen Group Game
February 5 – Introduction to Interoception – The 8th Sensory System Workshop (10:00-11:30)
February 7 – Digital Safety Workshop (1:30-2:30)
February 8 – Teens on the Go – Valentine’s Sweetheart Dance
February 10 – AAC Group Workshop (4:00-5:00)
February 12 – Puberty Workshop with Heather Cobb from AHS (3:15-4:15)
February 12 – Puberty Workshop with Heather Cobb from AHS (6:00-7:00)
February 13 – PREP Specialized Camp – Grades 7-12
February 14 – Puberty Workshop with Heather Cobb from AHS (3:15-4:15)
February 14 – PREP Specialized Camp – Grades 7-12
February 14 – PALS is coming to visit! 1:30-2:30 (6-16 year old)
February 17 – Family Day (PREP Closed)
February 18 – PD Day (PREP Closed)
February 21 – Digital Safety Workshop (1:30-2:30)
February 21 – PALS is coming to visit! 1:30-2:30 (6-16 year old)
February 24 – AAC Group Workshop (4:00-5:00)
February 24 – Toileting 101 Workshop (7:00-8:30)
February 25 – Estate Planning Workshop
February 26 – Pink Shirt Day
March 2025
March 10 – AAC Group Workshop (4:00-5:00)
March 13 – PALS is coming to visit! 9:30-10:30 (3-6 year old)
March 18 – Fostering independence in mealtime routines in the community and at home Workshop (10:30-12:00)
March 21 – Ups and Downs Calgary Wranglers Group Game
March 24-28 – PREP Specialized Camp – Grades 3-6, Grades 7-12
March 31 – AAC Group Workshop (4:00-5:00)
April 2025
April 4 – PALS is coming to visit! 1:30-2:30 (6-16 year old)
April 9 – Transition to Grade 1 Workshop (7:00pm
April 16 – Executive Functioning Workshop (1:30-2:30)
April 21-25 – PREP Specialized Camp – Grades 3-6, Grades 7-12
April 29 – Fostering a Confident Communicator through Play Routines Workshop (10:30-12:00)
May 2025
May 2 – PALS is coming to visit! 1:30-2:30 (6-16 year old)
May 6 – PALS is coming to visit! 9:30-10:30 (3-6 year old)
May 16 – PREP Specialized Camp – Kindergarten – Grade 2, Grades 3-6
May 16 – Employment Readiness Workshop (1:30-3:00)
May 28 – Fostering Independent Mobility in the Home and Community Workshop (10:30-12:00)
May 30 – Employment Readiness Workshop (1:30-3:00)
June 2025
June 13 – Employment Readiness Workshop (1:30-3:00)
June 24 – ECS Last Day of Classes
June 27 – Employment Readiness Workshop (1:30-3:00)