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Summer Family Fest – Jacob’s Chance July 30

May 20, 2022 By Carissa Garabedian

 

Summer Family Fest

Although we were bummed the Spring Family Fest was rained out this past weekend, we’re looking forward to our rescheduled date of July 30th! Hope to see you there!

Register here!

Registration for participants and volunteers now open!

Register here: www.jacobschance.org/summer-camps
Camps are filling up quickly! Secure your spot today!

REGISTRATION STILL OPEN!
Spring 2022 Enrichment Programs

Session Length: April 11th-June 6th (8 weeks)
Cost: $120 for paid programs, and no cost for others (financial assistance always available)
Age: 11-35 years old

Spring 2022 Programs

(In person/Virtual/Hybrid)

*End time might vary week to week​

The Wonders of Wildlife (In person)
Music with Brooke (Virtual)
Helping Hands (In person)
Mindful Movement with Connect Wellness (Virtual)
Music with Andrew (Hybrid)
3G – Guys, Gals, and Games (In person)
Art from the Heart with Art on Wheels (In person)
Culinary Arts with Friends (Virtual)
Photography with Chuck (In person)
Open Mic Karaoke (Virtual)
​

Click HERE to register!

Volunteers needed!

Interested in being a volunteer for in person programs? Contact Brooke at artswithjacobschance@gmail.com!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers needed!
RCBB Baseball

Location Change: Tuckahoe Park (2400 Little League Dr, Henrico, VA 23233)
Dates: Saturdays, April 23-June 11 (5 dates left)
Time: 9-11:45am

VOLUNTEERS register here!

Registration for players is full, but volunteers are still needed!

Volunteers needed!
RCBB Tennis

Ages 5-35

Location: Glen Allen High School (10700 Staples Mill Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060)
Dates: Sundays, April 24th-May 22nd
Time: 4-5pm (Ages 5-18yrs)
5-6pm (Ages 19-35yrs)

VOLUNTEERS register here!

Registration for players is full, but volunteers are still needed!

Job Opportunities

Make a new best friend!

Several Jacob’s Chance families are looking for caregivers/companions to assist with their participants during the day/evening/weekend. Flexible hours and great experience for college aged students in working closely with individuals with special needs.

Another wonderful family is looking for a home health nurse. Must be a licensed LPN.

Contact us at info@jacobschance.org if interested!

Birthday Club

The birthday club has been busy celebrating lots of friends over the past month or so!

Happy birthday to all of our friends!

3/31: Janai
4/27: Isaac
4/30: Jonathan
5/5: Bryce

If your participant would like to join the birthday club, register here!

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Quill Theatre

Live performance opportunity

Quill Theatre is a performing arts organization in RVA that is looking for two actors that have the experience of living with physical disability to be a part of this project. No experience neccessary.

Get more info here!

Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarships

For individuals with down syndrome pursing higher education

This awesome non-profit awards scholarships to individuals with down syndrome who are at least 18 years old, or who will turn 18 by August 1 of the application year.

Get more info here!
https://rubysrainbow.org/scholarship-application/

Summer Internship Program with Tablespoons Bakery

A 6-week internship program through The Next Move Program for individuals aged 18-22 with developmental disabilities
Tablespoons Bakery is accepting applications for their FREE internship program this summer!

Applications are due May 27th on their website here!

Questions? Please contact the Director of Education, Kelsey Dunn, at kelsey@thenextmoveprogram.org

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