| DATE |
EVENT |
| February - July |
Classes for Children at The Cummer Museum and Gardens begin. Children on the Spectrum can participate for free thanks to a grant from HEAL. Click here for the list and more information |
| February 9 |
Walk Talk and Pray: Join Amy Groshell for "Walk Talk and Pray” an informal, faith-based support group that meets every other Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 AM at her home. Bring your walking shoes and your troubles! To RSVP or be added to Amy’s list, email her at amygroshell@gmail.com |
| February 27 |
Rising Stars Baseball is back! This spring league is for boys and girls 8-15 looking to build self confidence, teamwork skills and create memories in a non-competitive atmosphere. Rising Stars is able to support a range of abilities from mild coordination concerns to moderate gross motor planning challenges. This league includes weekly practice and six games in a drop-in format. Registration opens in January. All sessions will be held at Cornerstone Park at the southern end of Ponte Vedra. There is no cost to participate.
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| March 2 |
HEALing Families Therapeutic Support Group starts again. This 10 week group is perfect for mothers of a recently diagnosed child, just starting their journey, and for seasoned moms, looking for new coping mechanisms. Meetings are Tuesdays at Palms Presbyterian. Email info@healautismnow.org for more information. |
| March 3 |
Grants are due for HEAL’s Spring Grant review. HEAL has given over $600,000 to Northeast Florida teachers, schools, therapists, museums and camps. Click here for information on HEAL Grants. |
| March 6 |
Ride with Me For Autism Third Annual Bike Ride. Join bikers in support of the Jessica Green Foundation |
| March 10 |
Autism Symposium “Current Medical Evidence and Interventions Regarding Autism”, presented by Wolfson Children’s Hospital, the University of Florida/Jacksonville, and Nemours Children’s Clinic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University Center at the University of North Florida. For more information, call 202-6039, or visit their website at www.wolfsonchildrens.org/autism. |
| March 13 |
HOUSECALLS: The First Steps to HEALing Your Child with Autism with Julie Buckley, MD, renowned Defeat Autism Now! doctor and author. This seminar teaches about the safest and most effective biomedical treatments for improving your loved one’s condition. This is a must for families newly diagnosed with autism or families new to the world of biomedical intervention. HOUSECALLS runs from 9:00 to Noon, and will be held at the TPC Sawgrass Media Center, 110 Championship Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and is $25 per person, or $40 per couple. Email info@healautismnow.org for more information or to RSVP. (click to download the flyer)
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| March 18 |
GF/CF Cooking class with Lynn Yeager (The Cookie Momster) at Whole Foods on San Jose Blvd. This 6:30 pm class is targeted for Moms to learn about kid friendly menu items.
To learn more or register, click here |
| March 25 |
GF/CF Cooking class with Lynn Yeager (The Cookie Momster) at Whole Foods on San Jose Blvd. This 6:30 pm class if for a sophisticated menu.
To learn more or register, click here |
| March 28 |
Sail –A –Thon and Resource Fair with Heart of Sailing: You and your child on the spectrum can join seasoned sailboat crews for a sailboat cruise in St. John’s River . Stay tuned for more information, or visit www.HeartOfSailing.org. |
| April 5-9 |
Rainbow Artists Spring Break Art Camp is back! This full week of camp is designed for children on the Autism Spectrum. With MOCA’s experienced staff, campers will explore a variety of media including clay, painting, sculpture, and more. For questions or to register contact Allison Galloway, Museum Educator at agalloway@mocajacksonville.org. |
| April 25 |
Ready, Set, Walk! Join us at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for another great HEAL Zoo Walk for Autism. Children 12 and under are FREE! It’s just $15 for ages 15 and up. Funds raised at this event stay here on the First Coast! Support the HEAL Walk to support LOCAL Autism education, programs and camps!
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| June 14- July 23 |
The Cummer Museum and Gardens is offering five one-week sessions of Camp Cummer. This camp is for children entering grades 1 through 6 and lasts 9:00AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Camp Cummer is FREE for children with Autism thanks to a grant from the HEAL Foundation. Please mention this when registering. For more information or to register your child, call (904) 355-0630. |
| June 24 & 25 |
HEAL’s Annual Valley Of Dreams Gala and Charity Golf Classic at the Sawgrass TPC |
| July 26-30 |
Middle School Art Camp at The Cummer Museum and Gardens. This one week camp runs from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday for children entering grades 6 through 8. Camp Cummer is FREE for children with Autism thanks to a grant from the HEAL Foundation. Please mention this when registering. For more information or to register your child,
call (904) 355-0630. |
*Visit the CARD Center website for additional information on local Autism related events. |
