What We Offer
360 programs are our recreational and family support offerings. These include afternoon enrichment and weekend events. These programs are open to all ages and abilities.
Java Joy Programs - Java Joy programs are our employment and job training programs. Adults who have finished high school may apply to become a Joyrista!
Afternoon Programs
12 weeks of programming offered Monday through Thursday with enriching activities for individuals ages 4 and up!
CORPS Vocational Classes
10 weeks of programming offered Monday through Thursday with vocational and social skills taught to individuals who have graduated from high school!
Power Hour
This weekly online class gives kids of all abilities from across the country the opportunity to participate in ESP's programming virtually!
Weekend Outings
Our weekend outings allow for fun, age-appropriate activities for individuals 4+, with some events being all-age appropriate and some designed for specific age groups.
ESPlay
Offered once a week on Wednesdays, this 10 week playgroup allows for socialization for individuals under the age of 4 and their parents!
Summer Camp
Our biggest and best event of the year, Summer Camp, allows individuals 4 and up to come to a Day Camp offered for 6 weeks, with the opportunity to also attend 1 week of overnight camp!
Family Events
These events allow for fun and community building for the entire family in an accepting environment, with events like holiday parties, retreats, and monthly dinners.
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For more information about how ESP makes these programs possible for you and your participant:
What is a Joyrista?
joy + barista = Joyrista
A Joyrista is a person with a disability who serves coffee, hugs, and a joy that transforms days. Our joyristas run Java Joy’s mobile coffee cart and attend bookings throughout the community. These bookings could include conferences, employee appreciation events, business meetings, or parties. The joyristas assist with coffee service, brewing, clean up and more. They receive essential job training, an hourly wage, and the opportunity for meaningful employment. In return, the customers who book Java Joy get to experience the unique joy people with disabilities have to share and engage meaningfully with a person of all abilities. Joyristas should be excited to learn new skills, have reliable transportation, and be independently toileting.
How to Become a Joyrista:
Future joyristas go through an application process before being hired. To begin, email madison@espyouandme.org!
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