July 2025
Next Step Clubhouse's Family Newsletter
🎨 SAVE THE DATE! 🍻
Clubhouse Creates (aka The View N Brew) is back!
Join us for our annual art show fundraiser benefiting Next Step Clubhouse!
All artwork is created by our incredible Clubhouse members and will be available for auction or purchase.
Enjoy a vibrant evening of creativity, community, cold brews — and delicious BBQ provided by Jim 'N Nick's.
Support. Celebrate. Collect.
You won’t want to miss it.
Birthdays
9th - Sarah!
28th - Volanda!
Send a Shoutout!
Email programs@nextstepclubhouse.org or text us a picture of your loved one and a milestone/ accomplishments!
June Visitors
Bank of America joined us for Lunch Buddies!
The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP), Voice Together Music Therapy and Socializing with Diana (fitness instructor) introduced their programming to our members!
WANT TO VOLUNTEER ON FIELD TRIPS & OUTINGS?? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!
QUICK LINKS
Our members participating in a drum circle with Scott from The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP)!
General Reminders
The weather is getting warmer, PLEASE:
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make sure your loved one is dressing appropriately for our activities,
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bringing a reusable water bottle EVERY DAY!
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Practicing good hygiene! (They can keep an extra deodorant in their bins at the Clubhouse!)
SLASH PAD TUESDAYS ARE BACK! Please remind your member to bring a BATHING SUIT, T-SHIRT (that can get wet), SUNSCREEN, DEODORANT & WATER BOTTLES!!
⚾ Bring the Whole Crew – Baseball Fun Ahead!
Support Next Step Clubhouse by joining us at Truist Field
Friday, July 18th at 7:04pm
A portion of EVERY TICKET purchased through this link will go back to Next Step Clubhouse to help aid the amazing work we do for the Charlotte community!
Invite all your family and friends to cheer on the Knights AND Next Step Clubhouse!
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Camp Next Step
Calling all year-round waitlist members and past summer campers—this one's for you!
🎉 The wait is over - Camp Next Step has BEGUN!🎉
THERE ARE STILL SPOTS OPEN! Refer a new camper today!
💰Registration details:
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A one-time $50 registration fee
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A $25 deposit for each week you want to reserve
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Full balance for each week is due the first Monday of each week.
No Summer Camp (7/14-7/17)
Week 6 - Under the Sea Week (7/21-7/24)
Week 7 - Animal Week (7/28-7/31)
Week 8 - Music Week (8/4- 8/7)
Week 9 - Superhero Week (8/11-8/14)
Week 10 - Baking Week (8/18-8/21)
Week 1 - Nature Week (6/9-6/12)
Week 2 - Science Week (6/16-6/19)
Week 3 - Clubhouse Olympics Week
(6/23-6/26)
Week 4 - Party in the USA Week (6/30-7/3)
Week 5 - Wild West Week (7/7-7/10)
Summer Camp Themes 2025
We want your input!
🚗 Interested in Carpooling?
We know transportation can be a challenge for some families, and we’d love to help make it easier. If you're interested in joining a **carpool** we're happy to help connect you with others in your area.
📚 Family Support Sessions
We’re planning upcoming Family Support Night(s) designed to connect you with helpful community resources and organizations that support individuals with disabilities and their families. We’ll be featuring guest speakers on important topics including: Waiver Services, Financial Planning, Voting, Employment Opportunities, and Caregiver Support & Meditation Groups.
Let us know what your interested in: https://forms.office.com/r/f40WT9d4aS
What's going on in the Community?
(click the events to learn more!)
July 18th - Charlotte Knights Game, tickets benefitting Next Step Clubhouse
July 25-28th - Mother's Respite Weekend, A Mother's Rest
August 2nd - Miss Wildflowers Blossom Pageant, DSA of Greater Charlotte
August 23rd - Carolinas Homecoming, Next Step Clubhouse, Best Buddies NC, and the DSA of Greater Charlotte. (sign up your dancer, or be a volunteer!)
September 24th - CLUBHOUSE CREATES! (Previously known as the View N Brew), Next Step Clubhouse fundraiser (more info to come!)
October 4-9th - Camp Blue Skies, North Carolina #1
October 11-15th - Camp Blue Skies, North Carolina #2
Coming This Fall: Step-a-Thon! Want to help us make the magic happen? We’d love to have you on our planning committee! Reach out to Brigid at brigid@nextstepclubhouse.org if you're interested.