Second Saturday is a monthly gathering for all foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows.

Every Second Saturday features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering for all foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows.

Every Second Saturday features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering for all foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows.

Every Second Saturday features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering for all foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

This Second Saturday is our back-to-school event with lots of FREE STUFF for the new year.

1. Backpacks

2. School Supplies

3. Haircuts

4. Clothes

Caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows.

Every Second Saturday features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

A very important aspect of the prayer ministry at Joy Meadows is the collective gathering of people to pray in person. Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly prayer gatherings.

K-1st Outdoor Adventure Day Camp
(K-going into 2nd grade)
Saturday, July 27
9am-12:30pm

The Outdoor Adventure Day Camp provides new enrichment experiences, relational connection, and just plain old outdoor fun for students who are adopted or currently in the foster care system!

A child may attend one camp session per summer.

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering for all foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows.

Every Second Saturday features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering for all foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows.

Every Second Saturday features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

A very important aspect of the prayer ministry at Joy Meadows is the collective gathering of people to pray in person. Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly prayer gatherings.

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering for all foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows.

Every Second Saturday features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

A very important aspect of the prayer ministry at Joy Meadows is the collective gathering of people to pray in person. Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly prayer gatherings.

If you are interested in serving with the equine therapy program at Joy Meadows in 2024 come join us for this training! We are doubling our offerings of equine related services this season and NEED volunteers as horse handlers and sidewalkers! Sessions are offered to children on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April through October. 

A 2-hour training is required for all volunteers who will help with equine therapy (i.e., hippotherapy) at Joy Meadows. During the Equine Volunteer Training volunteers will:

• Meet the leaders of the program and learn the format

• Understand the volunteer roles (What does a sidewalker and horse handler do?)

• Learn the effects of trauma on the body

• Receive an overview of trauma related behaviors

• View the barn layout, tools, and supplies

• Acquire horse safety tips

• Participate in hands-on training for all roles

Who can be a Side Walker? Anyone over 16 who is comfortable around horses, can assist the therapist with different activities throughout the hippotherapy session, and can help stabilize the rider through different holds and positions. 

Who can be a Horse Handler? Anyone over 16 who can groom and tack the horse properly before the child/client rides, lead the horse safely through the different activities directed by the therapist, and untack the horse and put it away, and has equine experience.

A very important aspect of the prayer ministry at Joy Meadows is the collective gathering of people to pray in person. Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly prayer gatherings.

The Clothing Closet is open on First Mondays for shopping!

Help make sure the closet is fully stocked in time. We are full of clothing right now, but we always need socks, underwear, diapers, and wipes. Check out what we need right now on the Amazon Wishlist.

Interested in serving with the equine therapy program at Joy Meadows in 2024?

We are doubling our offerings of equine-related services this season and NEED volunteers as horse handlers and sidewalkers! Equine Sessions are offered to children on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April-October. 

A 2-hour training is required for all volunteers who will help with equine therapy (i.e., hippotherapy) at Joy Meadows. During the Equine Volunteer Training, volunteers will:

• Meet the leaders of the program and learn the format

• Understand the volunteer roles (What does a sidewalker and horse handler do?)

• Learn the effects of trauma on the body

• Receive an overview of trauma-related behaviors

• View the barn layout, tools, and supplies

• Acquire horse safety tips

• Participate in hands-on training for all roles

Who can be a Side Walker? Anyone over 16 who is comfortable around horses, can assist the therapist with different activities throughout the hippotherapy session, and can help stabilize the rider through different holds and positions. 

Who can be a Horse Handler? Anyone over 16 who can groom and tack the horse properly before the child/client rides, lead the horse safely through the different activities directed by the therapist, and untack the horse and put it away, and has equine experience.

A very important aspect of the prayer ministry at Joy Meadows is the collective gathering of people to pray in person. Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly prayer gatherings.

The Clothing Closet is open on First Mondays for shopping!

Help make sure the closet is fully stocked in time. We are full of clothing right now, but we always need socks, underwear, diapers, and wipes. Check out what we need right now on the Amazon Wishlist.