Impact Academy TLH

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Supporting IMPACT Tallahassee is an investment in our city as we work towards becoming the most inclusive city for people with special needs. We provide services for children from infancy to 22 years of age with varying abilities and conditions. Your donation will be directed towards the betterment and expansion of services for those who need it most. Thank You!

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This , make an IMPACT in your local community by donating to IMPACT Tallahassee.

Supporting IMPACT Tallahassee is an investment in our city as we work towards becoming the most inclusive city for people with special needs. We provide services for children from infancy to 22 years of age with varying abilities and conditions. Your donation will be directed towards the betterment and expansion of services for those who need it most. Thank You!



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Thank you again to Second Harvest of the Big Bend for having IMPACT Academy's amazing CCRP students and introducing us to new volunteer friends!

Yesterday on the menu was Spaghetti, Chicken Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Pizza, Acai bowls, and chocolate chip cookies!

Friendly reminder that Monday, October 17th is a Teacher Planning Day!

My Very Own Blanket is dedicated to warming the heart of every child in the foster care system and children in need with a blanket, to give them a feeling of comfort, security and most of all, a SMILE. Handmade blankets are created through the loving care of volunteers; including our CCRP IMPACT Academy Students.

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." - Albert Einstein

In case you missed it!

IMPACT Academy PAES Lab Participates in Community and Career Readiness Program (CCRP) Field Trips every Thursday. Last week we went to Second Harvest of The Big Bend, a partner of Feeding America, and packed boxes each containing 30lbs of frozen meat. Today we learned how to check out and drop off library books; free library cards can be mailed to your home in one week or less. Check back next week to see the excitement continue!

Tuesday update.☀️

Weather update☀️🌤🌦🌧

Weather update☀️🌤🌦🌧

Today our Job Skills Coach, Ms. Adrianna, took the students of CCRP on a PubSub Hunt for all IMPACT Academy Teachers and IMPACT Therapy staff!

Thank you to Maclay School for inviting students of IMPACT Academy for our Community and Career Readiness Program (CCRP) Field Trip. On top of having so much fun we prepared, stocked, and served delicious food!

Feeling like your energy is low? Start your day with Caffeine Cafe every Tuesday morning to refill your battery! We have affordable coffee and free smiles!🌞

We are excited to announce that we will be resuming our Community and Career Readiness Program (CCRP) for our middle school and high school students in September! Our goal is to prepare our students with the academic, social and vocational skills to be successful after they graduate from IMPACT Academy (IA). Check out our first field trip to Second Harvest of the Big Bend!

Let's celebrate national joke day with a joke: Why did the teacher wear sunglasses to school?
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Because her students were so bright!

As it is our last day of summer camp, we plan to celebrate tomorrows holiday a little early 🥳

One friend can change your whole life. I know Summer Escape changed mine. 💞

We're having a really great time over here at Summer Escape as we begin to wrap up camp! Thank you again to Tally Outdoor Rentals!

Check out what else IMPACT is up to on our website. 😆

Summer Escape was filled with excitement and wonder as our campers engaged in a playful approach to learning each day. We had loads of fun and way too many sweet treats! (Don't tell mom :))

Join us as the fun continues for After School starting August 10th!

☀️ - Happy Meet the Staff Member Monday! For our last Monday, we are introducing you to one of our inspiring Summer Escape staff members and Afterschool Counselor!

🦋 - This week, meet Ms. Skye!

⛱ - Through friendship and kindness Skye has created amazing social bonds in afterschool before starting Summer Escape, we are so excited for her to continue her IMPACT journey as we transition to Afterschool August 10th!

👩‍🎨- Fun Fact: Skye loves nature and has even gone to Washington State to camp out under the stars!

🤩 - Be sure to say hi when you see her at camp!

Parenting is a hard job so we wanted to say thank you to parents and guardians for being the best role models for our campers!

Thank you so much to Redemptive Love Farm for an amazing animal visit that included goats, chickens, bunnies, and even a pig!

It takes more than rain to stop the Barnyard Week fun 🥳

Today is National Ice Cream Day, but we celebrate every other Friday at IMPACT Summer Escape!

Rainbows are a promise that tomorrow will be beautiful! 🌈

Don't forget that our Summer Escape Newsletters are posted on the parents corner every day along with more important information. 😆

Thank you to our Water Play Lead Ms. Kinara for planning a thrilling indoor water play! It does not take a few clouds to rain on our Rainbow Week parade 🥳

Thank you to BJ's Party House for being an amazing Rainbow Week Visitor here at Summer Escape!

Afterschool Programs – IMPACT TLH

Enroll your child in a one-of-a-kind Afterschool program! We have a 1:5 ratio and limited slots left for the 22-23 school year. Email [email protected] for additional info!

Afterschool Programs – IMPACT TLH IMPACT Academy’s Afterschool Program runs in alignment with the Leon County Schools calendar and is open Monday – Friday, from 3pm-6pm. Afterschool is closed on days when there is no school. Children will be divided into groups based on their age and developmental level.

Happy Friday!

To celebrate the end of Community Helpers Week, Summer Escape campers created their very own beautiful flip books. Thank you again to Leon County EMS for showing us how to be Leon Lifesavers!

Today is National Chocolate Day and we are so proud to say that Summer Escape is filled with such sweet campers! 🎂

For our first day of Community Helpers Week the Tallahassee Fire Department came out to visit our amazing campers! 😍

Thank you again to the fire fighters who answered every question and let everyone interact with "Big Red!" City of Tallahassee Fire Department You all have a brave heart in keeping us safe and protected. We were delighted to get your brave service. 👩‍🚒🧑‍🚒👨‍🚒

☀️ - Happy Meet the Staff Member Monday! Every Monday, we will be introducing you to one of our inspiring Summer Escape staff members!

🦋 - This week, meet Ms. Kinara!

⛱ - On top of being a Summer Camp Counselor, Ms. Kinara is the Water play Lead! She organizes and plans water play every Thursday. She is GREAT at making an engaging environment for our campers.

👩‍🎨- Fun Fact: Ms. Kinara is an artist who uses all types of mediums, even oil paints!

🤩 - Be sure to say hi when you see her at camp!

Way to go Kason - Athlete Spotlight for Special Olympics!🤩 Check out more about his journey on the Special Olympics Florida - Northwest Region FB page below.

Like many before him, Kason was inspired to try gymnastics to be like his older brother. Through an established program at local Tallahassee gym, Gym Force, Kason began working with coaches Nikolai Korepanov and Jim Hisley in 2014 and has since competed in local, regional, and the state games each year.

The youngest of four siblings, Kason has been the biggest supporter of his brother and sisters in everything they do. They all flew in from different parts of the country, thrilled to support Kason in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Growing up in a gymnastics family, Kason is no stranger to long drives to competitions and hours at the gym on meet days. But this time felt a little different, a little bit more special. He begins each event with a prolonged “salute” to the judges, worthy of the most serious gymnasts around the world. After competing on rings during the second day in competition, Kason remarked, “I did a flip, I am going to win gold.” And that he did. But it isn’t just about the hardware for Kason; he cheered on each athlete with enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout each competition day. And of course, in classic Kason style, he finished his final day at the Wide World of Sports by completely taking over the dance floor, and making sure each person got a hug before they left.

Kason finished strong in the national competition, taking home the GOLD in Floor, Rings, Parallel Bars and High Bar. He took the BRONZE in Vault and FOURTH on pommel horse and the All-Around Competition. After spending over a week with his teammates, receiving loads of new gear, and winning five medals, Kason says “I miss my team so much. I can’t wait to go back.”

We're sad we missed you in June, but want to see you in July at Summer Escape! Registration only takes a few minutes on our website.

Come join us to participate in Fun-day Friday with Ice Cream from Momma P's every other Friday!🍦

Thank you Blaze Pizza for supporting a good cause! Summer Escape Camp Director, Ms. Adrianna, picked up her pizza with basil pesto, arugula, and balsamic drizzle. What are you going to order for dinner?

Don't forget to use code 1270A during checkout🍕

Today is the day!!! 🍕🍕🍕

Get your pizza fix TODAY and support a good cause! Thank you Blaze Pizza for donating 20% of proceeds to our Summer Escape program. Use CODE 1270A during checkout.

All services are closed on Monday. Enjoy celebrating with your family and friends🎆

Courtney is wearing her patriotic hat made in OT to remind everyone that next Monday IMPACT Therapy is CLOSED for 4th of July. ⭐️🇺🇸⭐️

👑 - Happy Meet the Staff Member Monday! Every Monday, we will be introducing you to one of our inspiring Summer Escape staff members!

✨ - This week, meet Ms. Chris!

📓 - Ms. Chris is a Summer Camp Counselor here in the Music and Movement Homeroom and is a current work-study student at Florida State University in the Department of Humanities and Women Studies! She is amazing!

👩‍🏫 - Fun Fact: Ms. Chris has worked Summer Escape for two years!

☀ - Be sure to say hi when you see her at camp!

Throwback to 2019!

This year at Summer Escape we celebrate water day every Thursday! We have the best time staying cool in the hot Tallahassee sun. 🌞

Water play fun at summer escape on this hot day!

Happy Magic Monday! ✨

This week we are celebrating Halloween early. Take a look as Phil Meyer Magic brought magic a little early for Summer Escape's Week 4, Hocus Pocus Week! 💫

💐 - Happy Meet the Staff Member Monday! Every Monday, we will be introducing you to one of our inspiring Summer Escape staff members!

🌼 - This week, meet Ms. Clare!

🕶 - Ms. Clare is a Summer Camp Counselor here at Summer Escape and will be facilitating Music in all classrooms! This week she will be floating in all classrooms since she has made great connections with all kids!

🎻 - Fun Fact: Ms. Clare plays the Cello!

🤩 - Be sure to say hi when you see her at camp!