Nest Academy RVA

10/31/2025

🔥 It’s almost time! 🔥

Tomorrow is our 2nd Annual Season of Giving: Chili Cook Off with Salem Baptist Church! 🌶️

We can’t wait to taste some amazing chili and enjoy an afternoon full of family fun with hayrides, games, face painting, bounce house, and more!

📅 Tomorrow, Saturday, November 1
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 465 Broad Street Road, Manakin-Sabot, VA

Pre-Order your tickets or register your chili: https://givebutter.com/ChiliSeason2025

We’ll see you there! 💙

10/29/2025

Our celebrity judges are (almost) ready!🌶️
One of them is keeping her sash under wraps until the big day… any guesses who it could be?

Join us this Saturday, November 1st, from 1–4 PM for our 2nd Annual Season of Giving: Chili Cook-Off with Salem Baptist Church!

Get ready for hayrides, face painting, games, a bounce house, and more surprises! Plus plenty of delicious chili to go around!

Think your chili has what it takes to win? 🔥
Sign up today for a shot at Fan Favorite or CASH prizes!
👉 https://givebutter.com/ChiliSeason2025

10/27/2025

We’re excited to announce two of our guest judges for the 2nd Annual Season of Giving: Chili Cook-Off with Salem Baptist Church on Saturday, November 1st from 1–4 PM! 🌶️

Our first returning judge, Jeff Katz, CPS, wasn’t scared off by last year’s competition! An award-winning radio host and dedicated supporter of the disability community, Jeff is ready to dive back into the heat. 🔥

Joining him this year is Greg Worley! Since retiring in 2024, Greg has spent his time enjoying the outdoors and giving back as a CARE Charity Board Member Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.

We’re so thankful to both Jeff Katz and Greg Worley for volunteering their time to be part of this year’s Chili Cook-Off. 💙

Stay tuned to meet the rest of our judging panel!
Don’t forget to secure your spot today to see if your chili has what it takes to win!
👉 https://givebutter.com/ChiliSeason2025

10/27/2025

Help us wish Stefan a very HAPPY birthday! We hope your day is filled with joy, laughter, and everything that makes you smile!

10/24/2025

We’re just ONE WEEK AWAY from our 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off with Salem Baptist Church! 🍲

Think your chili has what it takes to bring the heat? 🌶️ There’s still time to sign up and compete for CASH prizes from our judges and FUN fan-favorite awards!

Sign up today: https://givebutter.com/ChiliSeason2025

Join us for a day full of games, face painting, hayrides, hot dogs, drinks, and family fun, all while supporting the incredible disability community through Nest Academy RVA.

📅 Saturday, November 1st from 1–4 PM
📍 465 Broad Street Road, Manakin-Sabot, VA

We’re also looking for a few more volunteers to help make this day extra special! Please email us at connect@nestacademyrva.org or sign up here: https://www.cfengage.org/opportunity/a0CNw0000BSrRe9MQF/2nd-annual-nest-chili-cook-off

10/23/2025

Reptile Day at Nest Academy RVA!

This week we had Reptile Day, and it was so fascinating! Two of our amazing families brought in their reptilian friends and shared their knowledge with us. We got to meet two snakes (a corn snake and a hognose), a gecko, and two brown mountain tortoises!

Everyone got a chance to hold, feed, or touch our reptilian guests (including our brave teacher, Mrs. Jennie). Thank you to our families for making this such a unique and exciting day!

10/17/2025

Say cheese… or better yet, say chili! 🌶️ The countdown is on with just TWO WEEKS until our 2nd Annual Season of Giving: Chili Cook-Off with Salem Baptist Church!

Put your chili to the test and win prizes while enjoying family fun:
- Hay-rides
- Bounce house
- Games & face painting
- Hotdogs and more!

📅 Saturday, November 1st | 1–4 PM
📍 465 Broad Street Road, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103

🎟️ Pre-order tickets now: $10 single | $25 family
🌶️ Register your chili: $15

Every snapshot of support helps us provide more opportunties for our members with disabilities💙

Click the link to secure your spot: https://givebutter.com/ChiliSeason2025

10/17/2025

Pumpkin season is here, and we had the best time at Levi’s Pumpkins! 🎃🍂 With so many pumpkins to choose from and the perfect fall weather, it couldn’t have been better!

10/16/2025

We are so grateful to the Ladies of SHORT PUMP for hosting The Gatsby Night in support of Nest Academy RVA! It’s always incredible to see our community come together to support adults with disabilities. Join the Ladies of Short Pump on Saturday, October 18, from 6–9 PM for an unforgettable evening! Register today at our website or at ladiesofshortpump.com.

You can also catch more about Ladies of Short Pump and this event on ABC 8 here:
https://www.wric.com/video/the-ladies-of-shortpump-is-hosting-a-night-supporting-nest-academy-a-group-helping-young-adult-students-with-complex-disabilities/11167596

The Ladies of Shortpump is hosting a night supporting Nest Academy - a group helping young adult students with complex disabilities

10/08/2025

Our last fishing trip this year with Beyond Boundaries was fin-tastic! One of our members reeled in 4 fish, including the biggest catch yet, setting two new Nest records! We can't wait for our next Adaptive Adventure!

10/06/2025

We are so excited to have Salem Baptist Church partner with us again for our 2nd Annual Season of Giving: Chili Cook Off! This year’s event is packed with fun for the whole family! Enjoy a hayride, bounce house, games, face painting, and even a few surprises along the way!

Of course, the main event is all about the chili! 🍲 Cast your vote for the Fan Favorite, and watch as our special guest judges decide who takes home some hot prizes!

Register your chili or grab your tickets early: https://givebutter.com/ChiliSeason2025

All proceeds support Nest Academy RVA’s programs for adults with disabilities, helping create opportunities for growth and community.

10/03/2025

We love collaborating with The Center for Creative Healing! Music days are one of our favorite days! 💙 A big thank you to Raven for bringing so much joy and creativity to our members!