The Arc of the St. Johns

06/17/2026

Important information….

We are The Arc of Florida not “ARC Florida.”

06/14/2026

Another epic event!!!

06/12/2026

See you there!

Take a look at the Conference Agenda for our 2026 September 25 – 27. What are your plans this September?



https://www.arcflorida.org/advocacy-days-2026

https://www.arcflorida.org/conference-agenda

06/05/2026

🏅🎉 DOUBLE GOLD ALERT! 🎉🏅

Please join us in congratulating Hui on an incredible achievement at the Special Olympics in Orlando!
Hui represented our community on May 15th with determination, sportsmanship, and heart - and came home with not one, but TWO GOLD MEDALS! 🥇🥇

🏃 Gold Medal – 100 Meter Walk
🥎 Gold Medal – Softball Throw

We are so proud of Hui's hard work, dedication, and outstanding performance. Achievements like these remind us that success comes from perseverance, commitment, and believing in yourself.

Help us celebrate Hui by dropping a 🎉, ❤️, or 🥇 in the comments below!
Way to go, Hui! Your Arc family is cheering you on and couldn't be prouder! 💙💛

06/03/2026

🏄‍♂️🌊 Surfing Is For Everyone! 🌊🏄‍♀️

We are incredibly proud to see one of The Arc of the St. Johns' programs featured in this wonderful story highlighting the power of adaptive recreation and community inclusion.

Our Surf Quest program is about so much more than catching waves. It is about building confidence, fostering friendships, encouraging independence, and creating opportunities for individuals of all abilities to experience the freedom, excitement, and sense of accomplishment that comes from trying something new.

It's about the magic of the ocean, the therapuetic benefits of the water, and the opportunity to pair water safety education with adaptive fun for the whole family.

Every time a participant paddles out, stands on a board, or simply enjoys the experience alongside peers, we are reminded that barriers can be overcome when communities come together with acceptance, encouragement, and support.

We are grateful to our volunteers, instructors, families, community partners, and participants who make this program possible and continue to demonstrate that ability comes in many forms.

Thank you to First Coast Life for sharing the story and helping us spread the message that everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and belong.

Read the full article below and learn more about the impact of Surfing Is For All! 🌊💙
https://firstcoast.life/surfing-is-for-all/

For the past 12 years, Surf Quest, which is a program offered by the ARC of St. Johns, has provided free adaptive surfing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

06/01/2026

🎓✨ Our Hearts Are Full ✨🎓

Join us in celebrating a remarkable group of preschool graduates.

Over the past year, we have watched these little ones grow in ways both big and small. We celebrated so many firsts, new friendships, brave moments, hard-earned accomplishments, and countless milestones that made us smile, laugh, and often tear up. Every child brought their own unique personality, strengths, and spark to our classrooms, leaving an unforgettable mark on our hearts.

As they prepare to begin their next adventure, our hearts are filled with bittersweet pride. While we are excited to see all that lies ahead, it is never easy to send them out into the world.

To our graduates: Keep exploring. Keep learning. Keep believing in yourselves. Be kind, be brave, and never forget how deeply loved you are.

To our families: Thank you for trusting us with your amazing children, partnering with us through every challenge and celebration, and allowing us to be part of such an important chapter in their lives.

No matter where the road leads next, please remember that you will always have a home at TLC.
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Congratulations, TLC Preschool Class of 2026!
We are so proud of you and cannot wait to watch you learn, grow, and accomplish amazing things in the years ahead.

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05/29/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to the St. Johns Community Campus Class of 2026! ✨🎓
Join us in celebrating an incredible group of graduates whose determination, growth, resilience, and accomplishments have inspired us all.

Each of our graduates is uniquely talented, dynamic, and full of potential. They have worked hard, overcome challenges, built meaningful relationships, and left an unforgettable mark on our campus community. Most importantly, they are deeply valued, deeply respected, and deeply loved.

As they turn the page to their next chapter, we could not be more proud of the remarkable young adults they have become. While graduation marks the end of one journey, it is also the beginning of countless new opportunities, adventures, and successes yet to come.

To our graduates: believe in yourselves as much as we believe in you. Continue to dream big, embrace new experiences, and share your gifts with the world. We cannot wait to see what you do next.

A heartfelt thank you to the families, caregivers, teachers, staff, supporters, and community partners who have walked alongside these students every step of the way. Your encouragement, advocacy, dedication, and belief in their potential have helped make this moment possible.

Today we celebrate not only a graduating class, but a community that comes together to support, uplift, and empower one another.

Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright, and we are honored to have been part of your journey. 💙💛

05/29/2026

🎉☀️ That's a wrap on another incredible year at TLC! ☀️🎉

What a year it has been! We are so proud of our TLC students and all they have accomplished. From learning new skills and building friendships to growing in confidence and independence, this year has been filled with milestones worth celebrating.

As we look back on the laughter, achievements, special events, and unforgettable memories we've shared, we are filled with gratitude for our amazing students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and wonderful community.
Thank you for trusting us to be part of your child's journey. Watching our students learn, grow, and thrive is the greatest privilege.

While the school year may be ending, the fun is just getting started! We are looking forward to an exciting summer at Camp TLC filled with adventure, friendships, learning, and plenty of opportunities to make new memories together. ☀️🌊🫧

We wish all of our TLC families a safe, happy, and fun-filled summer, and we can't wait to see many of you at camp!

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05/28/2026