Ability Center of Virginia

08/27/2026

Down to Earth: An Ability Center of Virginia Production

🎥 Check out the film written and starring our Camp Ability Art Week Film Group on our Youtube!

08/27/2026

ACVA is excited to offer two Ability Scout trips to Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville, VA this fall!

Tuesday, October 6: This trip is geared toward scouts who enjoy a faster pace and are comfortable with a moderate hike. After the hike, the group will head to Carter Mountain Orchard for an afternoon of apple picking, apple cider and donuts!

Wednesday, October 7: This trip is designed for scouts who benefit from a little more time on the trail and those who use mobility aids. After the hike, the group will head to Carter Mountain Orchard for apple picking, apple cider and donuts!

Trip Details:
• Drop-off at the Ability Center: 7:00 AM
• Pick-up at the Ability Center: Approximately 8:00 PM
• Scouts will need to bring a packed lunch and snacks for the ride home.
• Cost: $150 per Scout (Includes: Apple picking, Cider, Donuts, Snack and Water for hike, Ability Scouts patch/button.)

Both trips will include a full day of hiking and time at the orchard. Families can choose the date that best fits their scout's pace and needs. ACVA has 3 Extreme Motus wheelchairs that can accommodate individuals who use mobility aids.

Apply Here: https://forms.gle/eiDbAGMWeyLEfmLS8

*Please note that space is extremely limited, completion of the below form does not guarantee placement on the trip. Trips also must reach a minimum enrollment and are subject to cancellation if the minimum is not met. A member of our team will invite you to fill out a full registration via Camp Network once placement is confirmed.

Email [email protected] with questions

08/24/2026

“What Belonging Looks Like” 💙✨

That is the title of a special feature in Cape Henry Collegiate’s latest newsletter, highlighting ACVA’s recent classroom visits! Our Program Director, Ashley, alongside our participant, Tyme, and aide, Julia, have been spending time with kingergarden students at Cape Henry to foster meaningful conversations about people with different abilities and the importance of inclusion. True inclusion begins with understanding. By creating open, welcoming spaces for kids to learn and ask questions, we can show young minds that while we may navigate the world differently, people with disabilities share the exact same hopes, interests, humor, and need for connection as everyone else.

A huge thank you to Cape Henry Collegiate for opening their doors to us and helping to teach the next generation what true belonging really looks like!

🔗 Click on this link to read the article on page 16 https://www.capehenrycollegiate.org/news/soundings

08/20/2026

Celebrating with our parents and caregivers 😌

August is National Wellness Month, a reminder that taking care of ourselves is just as important as taking care of others. Recently, we hosted a special wellness and sound healing experience for some of the wonderful parents and caregivers in our ACVA family. They dedicate so much of their heart and energy to our community every single day, and we wanted to help provide them with a well-deserved opportunity to unwind and recharge themselves.

A heartfelt thank you to Nita with Marrigold Wellness for guiding everyone through such a soothing and restorative experience!

08/18/2026

An ACVA Summer Grand Finale✨

Camp Ability 2026 has officially come to a close, bringing seven fun-filled weeks of camp to an end! We had the most incredible summer reuniting with familiar faces and welcoming new campers and volunteers.

Finishing with Art Week, Camp Ability concluded with incredible displays of creativity from our craft, dance, film, improv and puppet groups. Our campers were able to show off their artistry and help us celebrate our summer of amazing memories.

08/16/2026

One thing about ACVA is that we love laughing and providing quality comedy.

In honor of here are some moments from our Art Week’s improv session with Brad and Nate

08/14/2026

That’s a wrap on Art Week (A.K.A. the last week of Camp Ability 2026!!!)

This was a week filled with crafts, laughs, dances, and filming. What an extraordinary way to finish this summer chapter at ACVA

🪩 For more photos from this week, visit our Art Week ’26 album on Facebook

08/14/2026