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Enrichment Programs
Exploring Interests and Leisure
​​Fall 10-week day enrichment programs
September 14th - November 16th
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
Fall '26 Schedule
Monday
1:30pm-2:30pm | Culinary Arts: Fun in the Kitchen - FULL​
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Tuesday
10:30am-11:30am | Helping Hands
1:30pm-2:30pm | Art from the Heart
2:45pm-3:45pm | Improv with Bridge 9 Theater
Wednesday
10:30am-11:30am | Wonders of Wildlife - FULL
3:45pm-4:45pm | Music with Andrew
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Thursday
1:30pm-2:30pm | Culinary Arts: Independence in the Kitchen - FULL
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Friday
4:00pm-5:15pm | Open Mic Karaoke (Virtual)
Fall '26 Details
Dates: September 14th - November 16th (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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Culinary Arts: Fun in the Kitchen
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ECPI University: Culinary Institute of Virginia (11104 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA 23060)
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Helping Hands
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Field trip based programs. Meeting location s will vary around the metro-Richmond area. Schedule and locations will be sent the week prior to the start of the program
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Improv with Bridge 9 Theater
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Westover Hills United Methodist (1705 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225)
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Art from the Heart
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Westover Hills United Methodist (1705 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225)
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Wonders of Wildlife
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Field trip based programs. Meeting location s will vary around the metro-Richmond area. Schedule and locations will be sent the week prior to the start of the program
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Music with Andrew
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Westover Hills United Methodist (1705 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225)
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Culinary Arts: Independence in the Kitchen
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ECPI University: Culinary Institute of Virginia (11104 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA 23060)​
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Open Mic Karaoke
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Virtual
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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.
Fall Program Descriptions
Culinary Arts:
Fun in the Kitchen
A fun, social, club-style class where participants build confidence in the kitchen while making simple recipes together. This class is geared towards participants who benefit from more support and supervision in the kitchen, and focuses on friendship, teamwork, and enjoying the experience of cooking in a relaxed, supportive environment.
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Participant Fee: $160 - FULL
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Culinary Arts:
Independence in the Kitchen
Designed for participants who are more independent in the kitchen, this fun, club-style class teaches practical cooking techniques, kitchen safety, meal preparation, and everyday skills that can be used at home.​
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Participant Fee: $160 - FULL
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: $75
Improv with
Bridge 9 Theater
Step into the exciting world of improv with Bridge 9 Theater! Through fun games, interactive exercises, and creative activities, participants will build confidence while learning the fundamentals of improvisation, including collaboration, creativity, communication, and thinking on their feet. Together, they'll create original scenes, share plenty of laughs, and discover the joy of performing—all without a script!
This fall, our session will conclude with a special showcase on the last day of class where participants can demonstrate their newfound improv skills for family and friends.
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Participant Fee: $160
Art from the Heart
A weekly art program where participants receive guided instruction while exploring a variety of artistic styles and mediums. Each class encourages creativity, self-expression, and the development of new artistic skills.
This fall, our session will conclude with a special showcase on the last day of class where participants can celebrate their work with family and friends
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Participant Fee: $170
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Wonders of Widlife
Explore the amazing world of wildlife through fun, interactive, and hands-on experiences! This weekly program encourages learning and curiosity while discovering the animals and ecosystems around us. Each week, participants will visit a different location and dive into exciting topics such as amphibians, reptiles, fish, mammals, butterflies, birds, and more through engaging activities and real-world experiences.
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Participant Fee: $160 - FULL
Music with Andrew
A fun and interactive weekly music program where participants explore a variety of musical styles, discover new instruments, and build confidence through music! Most classes begin with a group warm-up, followed by an introduction to a featured artist, genre, or instrument, and concludes with everyone playing music together.
This fall, some of our classes will feature activities such as Music Jeopardy, karaoke, instrument exploration, and other interactive music games designed to make learning fun.
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Participant Fee: $160
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
Summertime Karaoke
In Partnership with Henrico Recreation & Parks
Express your creativity by creating your own beaded suncatcher! Using beads, string, and wooden dowels, experiment with different colors and patterns to create a suncatcher that’s uniquely yours.​
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Ages 18+ | July 24th | 10:30-11:30am | Eastern Henrico Recreation Center (1440 N Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23223)
Beaded Suncatcher
In Partnership with Henrico Recreation & Parks