Climbers Overcome
Collegiate senior Marcella Leonard-Jackson joked that she can hear junior Robert Woolwine cheering her on from about 30 miles way.
Category: News
Jacob’s Ladder Names Dr. David Niebuhr as Executive Director
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dr. David H. Niebuhr as Executive Director of Jacob’s Ladder, effective October 21, 2019.
2019 Oyster Tasting
Sunday, September 29, 2019 Sunday was a bit warm for September, but the location was chill and the company was grand!
Reflections on Jacob’s Ladder 2019
26th Jacob’s Ladder Golf Classic 2019
Our 26th Jacob’s Ladder Golf Classic was held on May 13th at The Club at Viniterra in New Kent County. Although a rainy start to the day meant golfers had to keep carts on paths, spirits were high and clubs were swinging as the 1 pm shotgun start got underway. Congratulations…
Jacob’s Ladder at the RVA Greek Festival!
Jacob’s Ladder is pleased to share that we have been selected by the Richmond Greek Festival as a recipient charity for 2019. This event runs from May 30th-June 2nd at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 30 Malvern Avenue. We will have a booth on Thursday, May 30th, beginning at 11:00…
An Origami Moment
Megan Hicks, a longtime instructor for Jacob’s Ladder, shares a moment from summer camp 2018: The Climbers in my afternoon elective origami class had ideas of their own about what kind of origami they wanted to do today. I’m open for suggestions. A couple of kids wanted to make a…
Reflections on Camp
As the 27th Jacob’s Ladder Enrichment Camp ended, I knew one thing for certain…it was worth it! Although this year’s location at Christchurch School near Urbanna, Virginia brought challenges of space and scheduling, it demonstrated to all of us how working together reaps many blessings. At our first Chapel Talk,…
Philanthropic partnerships are changing young lives
River Counties Community Foundation recently awarded more than $550,000 in competitive grants to 47 Northumberland, Lancaster and Middlesex non-profit organizations. These grants were awarded within the foundation’s four focus areas; Cultural Vibrancy, Health and Wellness, Economic Prosperity and Educational Success. Jacob’s Ladder, a free program for intellectually gifted, at-risk children…
End of First Week for Jacob’s Ladder Camp, 2018
The first week of summer camp for Jacob’s Ladder 2018 ended with our 58 Climbers appreciating the art of musical theatre, creating art, and serving others. With tickets donated by the Virginia Repertory Theatre, the Seniors traveled to Richmond Va, Saturday to the enjoy the musical “West Side Story”. Performing…
Jacob’s Ladder Names Dr. David Niebuhr as Executive Director
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dr. David H. Niebuhr as Executive Director of Jacob’s Ladder, effective October 21, 2019.
2019 Oyster Tasting
Sunday, September 29, 2019 Sunday was a bit warm for September, but the location was chill and the company was grand!
Reflections on Jacob’s Ladder 2019
26th Jacob’s Ladder Golf Classic 2019
Our 26th Jacob’s Ladder Golf Classic was held on May 13th at The Club at Viniterra in New Kent County. Although a rainy start to the day meant golfers had to keep carts on paths, spirits were high and clubs were swinging as the 1 pm shotgun start got underway. Congratulations…
Jacob’s Ladder at the RVA Greek Festival!
Jacob’s Ladder is pleased to share that we have been selected by the Richmond Greek Festival as a recipient charity for 2019. This event runs from May 30th-June 2nd at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 30 Malvern Avenue. We will have a booth on Thursday, May 30th, beginning at 11:00…
An Origami Moment
Megan Hicks, a longtime instructor for Jacob’s Ladder, shares a moment from summer camp 2018: The Climbers in my afternoon elective origami class had ideas of their own about what kind of origami they wanted to do today. I’m open for suggestions. A couple of kids wanted to make a…
Reflections on Camp
As the 27th Jacob’s Ladder Enrichment Camp ended, I knew one thing for certain…it was worth it! Although this year’s location at Christchurch School near Urbanna, Virginia brought challenges of space and scheduling, it demonstrated to all of us how working together reaps many blessings. At our first Chapel Talk,…
Philanthropic partnerships are changing young lives
River Counties Community Foundation recently awarded more than $550,000 in competitive grants to 47 Northumberland, Lancaster and Middlesex non-profit organizations. These grants were awarded within the foundation’s four focus areas; Cultural Vibrancy, Health and Wellness, Economic Prosperity and Educational Success. Jacob’s Ladder, a free program for intellectually gifted, at-risk children…
End of First Week for Jacob’s Ladder Camp, 2018
The first week of summer camp for Jacob’s Ladder 2018 ended with our 58 Climbers appreciating the art of musical theatre, creating art, and serving others. With tickets donated by the Virginia Repertory Theatre, the Seniors traveled to Richmond Va, Saturday to the enjoy the musical “West Side Story”. Performing…