If one had to choose a day for having an Oyster Tasting, then the first Sunday of November would be the day of choice. The weather was just right (not too hot, and not too cold), the location was lovely (oysters served right on the banks of the York River),…
The words below are from our former Executive Director, Dr. David Niebuhr. This was from his first camp experience in 2021, and it was one that he would not soon forget – as anyone know who works with Jacob’s Ladder for any length of time, the experience is unlike any…
The 28th Annual Jacob’s Ladder Golf tournament arrived out of COVID like a smooth swing hitting the sweet spot for a long drive to the tee. With a shotgun start at noon on May 17th, a field of 18 teams (the largest in memory) filled the Irvington, Virginia, Golden Eagle…
As the leaves fall and the air chills, our thoughts turn to the season when we give thanks. On Saturday several Climbers and staff met on Zoom to pause and share a few thoughts of how we need to be thankful in all circumstances, even in the midst of the…
Climbers had a great variety of Zoom spaces to visit with each other this month through Saturday Zoom times: from devotions to a game day, and on to a virtual field trip to a Florida marine laboratory. Game day began with a Zoom poll to choose the game to play.…
The 27th Annual Jacob’s Ladder Golf Tourney was held on Monday 19 October. The day was one of those not-too-cold, not-too-hot, but *just right* days in Fall when the light, the air, and all the stars align to produce a great day for golf!
During the second Zoom get-together, Climbers began to think and talk about strategies of how to better deal with life DURING COVID and what Jacob’s Ladder is going to be like AFTER COVID. Kelly’s group gave us feedback about the Climbers wanting virtual field trips. One of the students stated,…
The family of Earl Charles “Chic” Silver II announces his passing on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at the age of 76. Chic is survived by his wife, Susan; children Garrett (Kim), Austin (Brent), Andy (Kelley); son-in-law, Steve; 11 grandchildren, Chris, Grace, Jon, Coalter, Tanner, Tymber, Ethan, Skye, Connor, Lucas and…
