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Enrichment Programs
Exploring Interests and Leisure
​​Fall 10-week day enrichment programs - Coming Soon!
September 14th - November 13th
These 10-week sessions of enriching programs are for high school graduates through age 40, focused on exploring new interests and topics through hands-on activities and shared experiences with peers. In these à la carte style programs, try one class, or take them all!
Day Enrichment Programs
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Fall '26 Details
Dates: September 14th - November 13th (10 weeks)​
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Ages: Geared towards high school graduates through age 40
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Cost: See descriptions below for cost per program
*Financial assistance is always available*
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Locations:​
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*Please don't let cost deter you from registering.
If cost is a barrier, simply select "financial assistance"
and we will work with you to ensure your participant is registered.
Spring Program Descriptions
(Fall Coming Soon!)
Culinary Arts:
Fun in the Kitchen
This class is about more than just cooking - it’s about discovering your potential, building confidence, and finding joy in creating something with your own hands. The Culinary Basics class is the first step in your culinary journey, teaching essential techniques like measuring, mixing, sautéing, baking, and plating. Whether you’re cooking at home, with friends, or in a work environment, these skills will empower you to prepare meals independently or with a little help when needed.
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Participant Fee: $160
Culinary Arts:
Advanced Recipes
In this advanced course, you’ll experience the challenge and reward of running each week like our very own restaurant. You’ll take on real roles, working together as a team to create gourmet, gluten-free dishes that rival professional kitchens. Whether you’re leading the prep, crafting beautiful plating, or perfecting a drink pairing, each task will push your skills and showcase what you’re capable of. This curriculum is about more than mastering recipes. It’s about understanding what makes a kitchen thrive: organization, communication, and the ability to adapt under pressure. These are skills that translate beyond the kitchen, preparing you for success in all areas of life.
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Participant Fee: $160
A huge thank you to ECPI University’s College of Culinary Arts,
Culinary Institute of Virginia for partnering with Jacob’s Chance!
Thanks to their generosity, our three Culinary Arts classes have a welcoming home each week — providing the space, tools, and resources for our chefs to explore, learn, and grow their culinary skills.
Helping Hands
A service-based program focused on giving back to the community through service projects. Each week, we will complete a different service project for a community partner while we learn about how small acts of service can make a large positive impact on the community. We will meet at a different location each week.
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Participant Fee: $48
Improv with
Bridge 9 Theater
Step into the world of Improv Comedy with Bridge 9 Theater! Through a variety of exercises and games, students will learn the principles of improvisation: collaboration, creativity, and most importantly, play. We will create scenes together and share plenty of laughs - all without a script!
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Participant Fee: $128
Art from the Heart with
Art on Wheels
A weekly art program where each class offers guided instruction, giving participants the chance to express themselves creatively while exploring a wide range of artistic styles and mediums.
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Participant Fee: $136
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Friendship Foundations: Let's Get Social!
Let’s get social! In this interactive and engaging class, we’ll learn all about boundaries, relationships, and social skills. We’ll practice how to connect with others to keep and maintain friendships. Fun, learning, and social growth included!
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Participant Fee: $128
Music with Andrew
A fun and interactive weekly music program where participants explore new instruments and discover a variety of musical styles! Each class begins with a group warm-up, followed by an introduction to a featured musical artist or genre, and wraps up with everyone playing songs together.
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Participant Fee: $128
Open Mic Karaoke
Open Mic is a virtual weekly Zoom gathering for participants to express themselves through music, art, poetry, or dance! Come out ready to perform or simply sit back and cheer your friends on.
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Participant Fee: FREE!
Enrichment Workshops
Join Jacob’s Chance and community partners for single day enrichment workshops designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and foster connection for youth and young adults of all abilities.
Upcoming Workshops
Red, White, and Kickball
In Partnership with Henrico Recreation & Parks
Sport your red, white, and blue for an inclusive summer kickball game! In this non-competitive, inclusive game, participants of all abilities will have the opportunity to play at their own pace. Join team USA for an exciting game, and then finish the morning off with a medal ceremony and refreshing popsicles. Get your game face on! ​
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Ages 18+ | June 11th | 10:00-11:00am | Hunton Recreation Area
(11690 Old Washington Hwy Glen Allen, VA 23059)
Paint by Button
In Partnership with Henrico Recreation & Parks
Unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on button art workshop! Design vibrant, eye-catching pieces using an assortment of colorful buttons—just in time for Independence Day. Arrange buttons into playful summer-inspired shapes and bring your vision to life on canvas.​
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Ages 18+ | June 26th | 10:30-11:30am | Belmont Recreation Center
(1600 Hilliard Rd, Richmond, VA 23228)