Our Response to COVID-19

Climbers writing

At Jacob’s Ladder, we are committed to fostering the greatest possible environment for our Climbers and their families, but we believe that public health and safety should be everyone’s top priority. At this time, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), is a global crisis affecting more than 100 countries. A growing number…

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26th Jacob’s Ladder Golf Classic 2019

Welcome by Aubrey Hall, Executive Director Emeritus, and Sue Albaugh, Executive Director

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…

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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…

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Jacob’s Ladder Spring Retreat

The Jacob’s Ladder Spring Retreat was an amazing time of reconnecting with fellow Climbers at Camp Piankatank. Events included writing letters to new Climbers, brainstorming our camp theme, an egg hunt, games, a bonfire complete with s’mores and devos, and more! A special lunch provided an opportunity for JL Board…

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An Origami Moment

Megan Hicks teaching origami class

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…

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Reflections on the Summer Program

As the 27th Jacob’s Ladder Enrichment Program 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,…

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