Social Programs
Teen Scene | The Hangout | 3G Guys, Gals, and Games
Programs for Teens and Adults
We believe everyone deserves the chance to feel included in a social setting. In our social groups, individuals of all abilities are invited to join and experience a place where everyone is not only welcomed, but celebrated.
Program full?
Contact us at programs@jacobschance.org to be placed on our wait list!
January Teen Scene: Bowling!
Registration open through January 13th (or until at capacity)
Join your teen friends for an afternoon of strikes, spares, and good times! Beginners and experienced friends of ALL abilities are welcome!
The Teen Scene
Ages 13 through high school
The Teen Scene provides inclusive monthly social events for teens ages 13 through high school. The gatherings are planned by a group of peers that belong to the Teen Board of Directors. Monthly gatherings are held at various locations around the metro Richmond area. Participation costs are minimal and financial assistance is always available.
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Interested in joining the Teen Board? Click HERE for more information!
The Adult
Hangout
High school grads through age 40
The Adult Hangout is an adult social group that encourages relationship building, independence, and socialization between high school graduates up to age 40 with intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities. Monthly gatherings are held at various locations around the metro Richmond area. Participation costs are minimal, and financial assistance is always available.
January Adult Hangout: Draftcade!
Registration open through January 12th (or until at capacity)
Join your young adult friends for a super fun night out at Draftcade as we kick off the new year together! We’ll be hanging out and playing over 80 classic arcade games. A wristband gives you unlimited access to all the games, and while we won’t be sitting down for a group meal, feel free to bring money if you’d like to order food!
Location: Westover Hills United Methodist Church
(1705 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225)
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Dates: Wednesdays, January 14th - March 4th
(8 weeks)
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Time: 5:00-6:00pm
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Cost: $80​
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Partial and full financial assistance is always available
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3G - Guys, Gals, and Games
Registration open through September 1st (or until at capacity)
3G - Guys, Gals,
and Games
Ages 13-40
3G is a weekly social group focused on providing opportunities for socializing, relationship building, and disability acceptance. We come together each week to play card games, board games, build Legos, draw, color, or just hang out! Led by Andrew and with volunteers of a variety of ages helping out, friends of all abilities are welcome to come each week to hang out and make new friends!
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Disney Themed Dance & Karaoke Party!
Sunday, January 25th | Deep Run Rec Center
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​Join Jacob's Chance and JP Jumpers this winter for a Disney Themed Dance & Karaoke Party! Sing and dance along to your favorite Disney hits. Feel free to wear your favorite Disney themed costume, t-shirt, or attire - encouraged but not required! Light refreshments will be available. We offer 1:1 buddies if that is something your participant is interested in! If not, we'll hang out in groups with friends and our awesome volunteers – who will provide support, engagement, and socialization throughout the event. We hope you can join us for a magical afternoon of Disney fun!​
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Date: Sunday, January 25th
Time: 2-4pm
Location: Deep Run Recreation Center (9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233)
Ages: 5+
Cost: FREE!​
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