About Us
What Sets Us Apart
We are fiercely friendship-first and all are treated as equals. Our dynamic is peer-to-peer rather than camper / counselor or mentor / mentee. To cultivate this vibe, we do small group hangs vs. the 1:1 pairings typically seen at other programs (1:1 pairings are always available for those who prefer or require the support and are assigned at Adult Camp).
Our programs are carefully designed to encourage social skills development, self-advocacy, positive decision-making, life skills, and independence. Support is always available depending on an individual's needs and goals. We believe in meeting our participants where they are, while also building their capacities with respect to their goals.
We actively include adults with Down syndrome on our Leadership Team, who represent about half of our team.
TDFW Leadership Team
Our Leadership Team is made up entirely of dedicated volunteers with at least 100 hours of experience supporting the Down syndrome community, all of whom are background checked. Inclusion is central to our work, and adults with Down syndrome are active members of our Leadership Team.
Claire
Founder, Executive Director
Callie
Chief Fundraising Officer, Marketing Director
Hannah
Chief of Staff, Director of Participant Advocacy
Troy
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Chief Financial Officer in Training, Adult Camp Associate Director, Troy's Tie Dye Founder
Nurse Amanda
Director of Wellness,
Adult Camp Director
Dakota
Director of Social Media, Adult Camp Director
AnnaRose
Chief Photography Officer
Carrie
Director of Parent / Caregiver Relations, Director of Fundraising, Adult Camp Director
Fjolla
Senior Event Volunteer
Tash
Director of Participant Advocacy
Nick
Adult Camp Associate Director
Brooke
Senior Event Volunteer
