
Adventures with Jacob's Chance
Join your Friends for Inclusive Adventures
We partner with other organizations to adapt adventure activities so that anyone can participate! From rock climbing, to skiing, to fishing, surfing, and rafting, we ensure all adventurous spirits are able to access each opportunity and challenge themselves to reach new heights, regardless of their diagnosis.
If you're interested in being placed on a waitlist for a program that's full, feel free to contact us at programs@jacobschance.org to be placed on the list!
Current Adventures:
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​Pontoon Trips | 7/8
Whitewater Rafting | 6/25 & 7/23
Surf Camp | 7/11 & 8/22
Kayaking | 7/17 & 8/18
Fishing Clinic | 7/21​​​​​​​​​​​​
Inclusion Camp | 8/3 - 8/7
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Upcoming Adventures
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Summer Pontoon Trips
​​Trip 1: Tuesday, June 2nd from 11:00am-12:30pm
Trip 2: Tuesday, June 2nd from 1:00pm-2:30pm
Trip 3: Wednesday, July 8th from 11:00am-1:00pm
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Meeting Location: Osbourne Landing
(9530 Osborne Turnpike, Henrico, VA 23231)
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Ages: 8-40
Cost: $30​
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​​​​Partial and full financial assistance is always available
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Summer Pontoon Trips
with Beyond Boundaries
Join us for a relaxing cruise down the beautiful James River, led by Beyond Boundaries! We will begin our pontoon adventure from the dock at Osborne Landing and cruise downriver, enjoying wildlife like river otters, bald eagles, and great blue heron.
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We can't wait to share the pontoon experience with you!
Whitewater Rafting
with Beyond Boundaries & RVA Paddlesports
Enjoy the rapids, breathtaking scenery, and the famous Richmond skyline all in one trip! The Lower James River has something for everyone and is home to America's only urban Class IV rapids. There's no better way to experience the River City!
Thanks to Beyond Boundaries and RVA Paddlesports for leading our trips!
We can't wait to raft with you!

Whitewater Rafting
​​*Registration open through June 18th, or until at capacity
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Trip 1: Thursday, June 25th from 8:45am-12:00pm
Trip 2: Thursday, July 23rd from 8:45am-12:00pm
Meeting Location: RVA Paddlesports
(1511 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220)
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Ages: 8-40
Cost: $65
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​​​​Partial and full financial assistance is always available
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with Beyond Boundaries

Wave Riders Surf Camp
​​*Registration open through July 3rd, or until at capacity
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Camp 1: Saturday, July 11th from 10:00am-12:00pm - FULL
Camp 2: Saturday, August 22nd from 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: 57th Street Beachfront - Wyndham Virginia Beach
(5700 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451)
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Ages: 5-40
Cost: $45
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​​​​Partial and full financial assistance is always available
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with WRV Surf Shop
Wave Riders Surf Camp
Wave Riders Surf Camps with Jacob's Chance offers two opportunities this summer to give youth and adults with developmental, intellectual, physical, and/or complex disabilities the chance to surf with qualified instructors.
Thanks to WRV Surf Shop for leading our camps!
Our time on the beach will be filled with surfing and family fun! Jacob's Chance will be providing a pizza party on the beach during and after surfing. Unfortunately, no gluten-free option will be provided. Families are expected to pack their own coolers with drinks and other snacks.
This is not a drop off event. Parent/guardians are expected to stay the entirety of surf camp.
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*No rain dates will be scheduled, and no refunds will be offered if event is canceled due to inclement weather or unsafe water conditions*
We can't wait to surf with you!
Kayaking
with Beyond Boundaries
Join Jacob's Chance, Beyond Boundaries, and our awesome volunteers for a day of kayaking! We'll spend the day on the water and use adaptive equipment that allows friends of all abilities to paddle! All equipment including personal flotation devices (PFDs) will be provided for participants!
Caregivers of participants under 13 years old are required to stay on-site for the duration of the program. We will not be able to provide any equipment to caregivers, though they are welcome to join us on the water with their own gear, or stay on shore! Personal flotation devices (PFDs) are required.
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We ask families to only register for one trip to allow other participants the opportunity to go kayaking with us.

Kayaking
*Registration open through July 10th, or until at capacity
​​​Trip 1: Friday, July 17th from 10:00am-11:30am
Trip 2: Friday, July 17th from 11:30am-1:00pm
Trip 3: Tuesday, August 18th from 10:00am-11:30am
Trip 4: Tuesday, August 18th from 11:30am-1:00pm
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Location: Deep Bottom Park
(9525 Deep Bottom Rd, Henrico, VA 23231)
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Ages: 8-40
Cost: $25​​
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Partial and full financial assistance is always available
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Summer Fishing Clinic
*Registration open through July 14th, or until at capacity
Date: Tuesday, July 21st
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
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Location: Crump Park
(3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060)​
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Ages: 5-40
Cost: $15​
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Partial and full financial assistance is always available
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Fishing Clinic
with Beyond Boundaries
Join Jacob's Chance, Beyond Boundaries, and our awesome volunteers for an morning of fishing. We'll learn about the different types of fish we'll catch, and see if we can identify each one!
We can't wait to adventure with you!
Inclusion Camp
with Beyond Boundaries and Boys To Men Mentoring Virginia
Join Jacob's Chance, Beyond Boundaries, and our new partners, Boys To Men Mentoring Virginia, for a one-week inclusive camp as we explore the great outdoors! Campers from Jacob's Chance and Boys to Men (a nonprofit serving young men in the Greater Richmond and Tri-Cities areas) will participate together in a different adventure each day, facilitated by our awesome friends at Beyond Boundaries! Each day will consist of the daily adventure, followed by time for lunch that campers will bring on their own each day.
We can't wait to adventure with you!
There will be a pre-camp social on Wednesday, 7/29 from 12:30-1:30pm at the Jacob's Chance office (1707 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225)

Inclusion Camp
*Registration open through July 20th, or until at capacity
Date: August 3rd - August 7th, 2026 (Monday-Friday)
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
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Adventures & Locations:
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​​​Day 1: Archery & Pontoon
Osbourne Landing (9680 Osborne Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23231)
Day 2: Kayaking/SUPing
Deep Bottom Park (9525 Deep Bottom Rd, Henrico, VA 23231)
Day 3: Fishing
Dorey Park (2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA 23231)
Day 4: Whitewater Rafting
RVA Paddlesports (1511 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220) - 8:45am start
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Day 5: Climbing
Peak Experiences (1375 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220)​
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*Events may change due to weather*
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Ages: 13-40
Cost: $135​
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Partial and full financial assistance is always available
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