The Sapling Center Knox County

08/01/2025

Our last 3 drawings for the 2025 Summer splash giveaway was Yesterday at the center! We want to congratulate the youth for their outstanding attendance and participation with our services 🫶🏻💚

08/01/2025

07/29/2025

🧠✨ Self-Care Isn’t Selfish — It’s Essential ✨🧠

Monday self care day using face, under eye, and lip masks to hydrate and refresh our skin.

Taking time for yourself isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Whether it’s going for a walk, journaling, listening to music, or simply saying “no” when you need rest, self-care is how we protect our mental health. 💆🏾‍♀️💪🏽💭

Self-care helps you:
✔️ Manage stress
✔️ Improve your mood
✔️ Strengthen emotional resilience
✔️ Reconnect with yourself

When you show up for yourself, you’re better able to show up for others too. 💛

07/28/2025

Thursday we went to Laurel lake for some water therapy and had an amazing day!
We look forward to the rest of the summer here at the center! Come see us 🫶🏻 💚

07/17/2025

Tuesday we traveled to the Gap and had a cookout and walked the Fitness trail at Cumberland Gap!
We look forward to being active and hiking for the rest of the summer!
Join us and you're sure to have a great time! 🫶🏻💚🌄

07/17/2025

Yesterday we traveled to Norton Virginia to bowl at Hillcrest Lanes!

We had a great time being with the other 4 Sapling Centers! 💚🫶🏻

07/14/2025

Today is art therapy paint your feelings away 💛💛

🎨 Feeling overwhelmed? Try expressing it with art.
Sometimes words aren’t enough—but colors, shapes, and textures can say everything.

Art isn’t just for artists. It’s for anyone who needs a safe space to feel, release, and heal. Whether you’re painting, sketching, coloring, or collaging—creative expression helps calm the mind, process tough emotions, and find clarity.

🖌️ You don’t have to make a masterpiece.
You just have to start.

07/08/2025

Some videos of yesterday's adventures 💚🫶🏻

07/08/2025

We successfully hiked the "Tri-state lookout" trail in its entirety yesterday. The breeze at the top of the mountain was enjoyable. The youth took photos at the signs demarcating each state, and standing at the center of the circle enables one to occupy all three states at once. Our focus is on adventures and discovering new hiking trails. We invite you to join us this month for an amazing time!
🫶🏻💚

07/03/2025

Yesterday we traveled to Cumberland KY to the Kingdom Come State Park to have our Sapling cookout & enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature!
We hiked and saw breathtaking views of the mountains and then ended the trip with paddle boats!