The Brewhouse Family is hosting the second annual Duluth sauna party, “The Great Duluth Sweat Together,” on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The Brewhouse Family will be using this event to raise money towards supporting youth with ASD by donating 100% of profits to Bots of Another Color.
https://www.duluthsweat.com/
Event Details
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Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
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Time: 10am-7pm
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Location: Endion Station Inn, 200 Lake Place Dr, Duluth, MN 55802
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Cost: Entry fee of $10/person that will go to Bots of Another Color. Kids 12 and under are free.
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Guests are encouraged to bring their own towels and robes. (Get creative with your robe and slippers getup and enter the Parade of Robes contest!)
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Changing tents will be available as well as porta potties for guests to use.
Entertainment
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10-15 Mobile Wood Fire Saunas + Endion Deck Sauna
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Yard Games, Tent Games, & Axe Throwing
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Outdoor Yoga by Evolve Yoga
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Parade of Robe and Slippers on the Board Walk
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Lake Superior Swimming & Cold Plunge Tubs
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Sauna Silent Auction (Proceeds go to Bot of Another Color)
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Fitger’s Brewhouse Craft Beer Trailer
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Food Vendors
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Local Art/Craft Vendors
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Live Music & DJ
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Fire pits and Free Marshmallow for roasting
Schedule of Events
10:00 AM - Gate opens and followed by "The Blessing of the Sweat" on Endion Deck
10:10 AM - Saunas, yard games, tent games, and axe throwing. All vendors will be open
10:30-11:00 AM - Yoga on the grass
11:30-12:00 PM - The parade of robes (Meet on the Endion Deck)
12:15 PM - Winners of the best dressed robe parade will be announced
12:30-1:00 PM - Wim Hof cold plunge educational session (Endion Deck)
1:30-2:00 PM - Yoga on the grass
2:00-4:00 PM - Live music
4:00 PM - Lake Superior 200m shoreline swim for fun
4:30-5:00 PM - Yoga on the grass
6:30 PM - Last call for food and beverage
6:45 PM - The Cedar Branch closing ceremony
Support Neurodiverse Youth
Bots of Another Color: ASD Robotics Program is an innovative robotics program designed for neurodiverse children aged 10 to 18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Founded by Head Coach J.D. Hoverman, who draws on his personal experiences with ASD, the program aims to provide a nurturing environment where participants can socialize, feel included, and leverage their unique focus and interests in a group setting. By encouraging teamwork and the deconstruction and reconstruction of robots, the program fosters social skills, broadens interests, and promotes problem-solving from unique perspectives.
Hoverman's mission is rooted in his own childhood experiences of feeling overlooked despite his knowledge and enthusiasm for various subjects. He understands the value of focusing on a problem and offers a space where participants' natural abilities are seen as strengths. Bots of Another Color emphasizes the importance of collaboration, allowing kids with similar interests to work together, thus enhancing their learning experience and enjoyment.
The program has faced challenges, such as funding limitations and logistical issues, which have impacted the availability of resources and the complexity of designs. Nevertheless, participants have shown resilience and ingenuity by repurposing old robots for parts. Support from the community, including a significant donation from Fitger’s Brewhouse, has been crucial in overcoming these obstacles. The brewery's CEO, Rod Raymond, expressed a personal connection to the cause, highlighting the program's role in providing a safe and creative space for participants.
Donations to Bots of Another Color are encouraged to support its mission and help expand the opportunities available to these young, neurodiverse individuals. Contributions can be made through the Duluth Sweat Venmo or directly to the program at 228 N 2nd Ave E, #1411 Duluth, MN 55805. This initiative not only aids in developing technical skills among participants but also contributes to a more inclusive and understanding society by valuing and nurturing the unique talents of individuals with ASD.
