Move
Let's Get Moving
Bowling lanes, roller coasters at Hersheypark, and pool days all summer. Getting out and moving together.
DayVentures by Elevate SpectrumMore to do.
More to do.
More people to meet.
Community Development Services for adults with developmental disabilities in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
Is DayVentures for you?
Developmental disabilities
DayVentures is designed specifically for adults with developmental disabilities.
Small supported groups
Join others for engaging community experiences with DayVentures support.
Flexible funding
Provider-Managed or Self-Directed DDA funding or private pay may be used.
Self-directing? You're welcome here.
You don't have to choose.
You don't have to choose between self-direction and having a dependable group of people to experience the community with. DayVentures can become part of your weekly routine while you continue directing the rest of your supports.
Learn about DayVentures + self-direction- Add 2–3+ days of social experiences
- Supplement your existing staffing and supports
- Create more variety during the week
- Build a consistent peer group
Flexible by design
Your Week. Your Way.
Mix DayVentures with the supports you already have. Keep your existing staff and routines, and add DayVentures on the days you want more social connection, community experiences and variety.
- MondayDayVenturesSmall-group community experiences with transportation and support included.
- TuesdayOther SupportsYour directly hired staff, employment, personal supports, college courses, appointments or family time.
- WednesdayDayVenturesSmall-group community experiences with transportation and support included.
- ThursdayOther SupportsYour directly hired staff, employment, personal supports, college courses, appointments or family time.
- FridayDayVenturesSmall-group community experiences with transportation and support included.
How often you join
Come as often as it fits.
Days are built around goals, schedule and funding, and they can change as life changes.
2 days / week
Add social connection and new experiences to an existing routine.
3 days / week
Build a consistent weekly social and community schedule.
4–5 days / week
Make DayVentures a major part of your weekly community life.
Mix + match
Combine DayVentures with your own DSPs, employment, appointments and other supports.
Where we are
DayVentures near you.
DayVentures groups meet across Baltimore County and Baltimore City.
Popular DayVentures areas
- Towson
- Lutherville
- Owings Mills
- Pikesville
- Catonsville
- Parkville
- Essex
- Dundalk
- Downtown
A rotating mix
What are you into?
Each day always offers something new to explore.
FoodPlaces to eat and things to cook
MoveBowling, walking, swimming, sports
CreatePottery, art, music, making things
Give BackVolunteering close to home
CultureMuseums, history, live events
OutdoorsParks, trails, farms, waterfronts
SocialTime with people you enjoy
Life SkillsEveryday skills out in the community
LearnClasses, workshops, new interests
DayVentures Stories
Real People. Real Experiences. Real Connections.
Create / Life Skills
Creating Something Delicious
Painting pottery, mixing slime, and making pizza. Hands-on projects we made from start to finish.
Give Back
Giving Back Together
Making sandwiches and packing lunch bags for neighbors in need, as a team.
Find your people.
Find your places.
Find something worth getting out for.
A sample day
What could a DayVentures day look like?
- 7:00 AM
Let's Go
Pickup
- 8:00 AM
Give Back
Volunteer experience
- 12:00 PM
Lunch
Choose somewhere local
- 1:00 PM
Try Something
Pottery workshop
- 2:00 PM
Hang Out
Ice cream with friends
- 3:00 PM
Head Home
Door-to-door drop off
Small groups. Big possibilities.
Every day is built around personal interests, friendships, and real community participation. We keep groups intentionally small — four participants to one navigator — so experiences stay meaningful and each person gets the support they need.
Using Maryland DDA funding?
DayVentures may be available through Community Development Services for eligible Maryland DDA Community Pathways participants, when authorized in the participant's approved plan. Self-directed budgets, provider-managed services and private pay are all welcome.
Included in every DayVentures day
Everything you need is built in.
Community outings, volunteering, fitness, arts, classes, restaurants, local events and social time.
Door-to-door transportation
Trained community navigators
Skill building
Small 1:4 groups
Interest-matched schedule
Activity fee grants
More possibilities for their week.
Discover community experiences built around interests, connection and real life.
For families