Shelby Jones
Building Bridges of Inclusion: PALS Programs ...

At PALS Programs, our mission has always been to create inclusive camp experiences for young adults with Down syndrome and their peers. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to connect, grow, and have fun in an environment where differences are celebrated. This summer, we are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Brother Rice High School.

Building Bridges of Inclusion: PALS Programs and Brother Rice High School
Shelby Jones
New Additions to the PALS Board of Directors

PALS is fortunate to have a Board of Directors that provides guidance and support for our operations and bolsters our mission of inclusion. We are excited to introduce three new members who joined the board in the past year.

New Additions to the PALS Board of Directors
Shelby Jones
PALS and the Presidential Volunteer Service ...

PALS is thrilled to announce we have been accepted to be a certified organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. In the realm of non-profit organizations dedicated to making a positive impact, PALS Programs is eager to kick-off Summer 2024 and celebrate 20 years of impact and stories.

PALS and the Presidential Volunteer Service Award
Shelby Jones
Calling on the PALS Family to Support Male ...

At the heart of every PALS summer camp experience lies the spirit of inclusivity, transformed lives, and real authentic relationships. As we gear up for our 20th anniversary, PALS faces a perennial challenge – the need for more male volunteers. One-to-one pairings are one of the hallmarks of PALS Programs, and we believe that the PALS family can support our efforts in recruiting dedicated male volunteers.

Calling on the PALS Family to Support Male Volunteer Recruitment
Shelby Jones
Summer 2024 Program Announcements

As we are gearing up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of PALS, we are excited for the slate of programs to take place in 2024! Check out the dates & locations on our summer page! How did you select the locations for this season? 

Summer 2024 Program Announcements

Community

#PALSFriendshipFridays Series | Gabrielle and Shayla

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Meet Gabrielle and her roommate, Shayla. PALS Richmond 2018 was the start of their budding friendship. Read Gabrielle’s answers to find out how they created an amazing friendship.

What is your favorite thing to do at PALS with your roommate?

Our favorite thing to do was create cool Snapchat pics. [Check out some of their Snapchat pictures below!]

What do you do to keep up with each other in between Camps?

We live far away, so we keep in touch through text and Snapchat.

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What advice can you give to new roommates to create amazing friendships like yours?

My best advice is to try to not be homesick because the week goes by fast. 

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Check out last week’s #PALSFriendshipFriday: Gretchen and Gia

Do you have an awesome friendship with your PALS roommate? Email your answers to sarah_henry@palsprograms.org to be featured in a future #PALSFriendshipFriday Series.

Don’t forget to use the hashtag #PALS365 when you’re posting pictures with your PALS friends outside of camp so we can see your friendships year-round!