Nest Academy is filling a much needed void in the special needs community for adults with complex needs. While there are many programs that support adults with disabilities that are higher functioning, there are little to no programs for those with complex disabilities due to physical and cognitive impairments. Nest students typically require one-on-one assistance for every aspect of daily living and are often medically fragile.

We offer educational classes, art, music and field trip opportunities in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. We also provide meaningful socialization opportunities that our students would not otherwise have.

SUMMER REGISTRATION IS FULL!

Please contact us about our wait list.

Come join us and experience some of our classes or fieldtrips and see what we have to offer.   

Nest Summer semester runs from July 5th thru August 19th.  Classes are from 10:30am-12pm Tuesday-Thursday

at Salem Baptist Church (465 Broad St. Road Church)

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$300 for the Summer Seminar (3 days or more) (Priority will be given to this session)

$250 for Two Days | $150 for Once A Week

OCCASIONAL OUTDOOR MONDAY/FRIDAY CLASSES WILL BE PLANNED

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**Please note, students are required to have a parent or aide with them during class**

If interested, please fill out this application form

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After review and confirmed availability of the requested days, a payment form and a student information packet for new students will be sent.

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Click the envelope below to contact us for more information!

Cookies are to Girl Scouts as Totes are to Nest.  Nest has developed this Upcycling tote program to:

• Engage students in meaningful activities such as collecting, tagging and selling totes

• Engage with volunteers in RVA to support the conversion of these feedbags

• Offset costs of Nest Programs

Most tote bags can be purchased for just $15!  Click the photo to view our latest catalog. 

This is a vital component to helping us accomplish our mission. We believe the best way for our initiatives to be successful is for the community to actively get involved. This is an easy and efficient way of contributing to the great work we do at Nest Academy RVA. Get in touch with any questions about how you can volunteer your time today.  We have numerous volunteer positions available with or without special needs experience!  Click the volunteer tab above to learn more.
We are looking for those who are passionate to help this community thrive, contact us if that's you!

Classes!

Summer programming begins July 5th from 10:30AM-12PM at 

Salem Baptist Church

465 Broad St. Road Church

E-mail us at nestacademyrva@gmail.com to learn more about our Summer class schedules

2022 Family Fun Walk

Join us Saturday, May 7th at James River High School at 9:30AM.  All proceeds raised go directly to growing our programming. 

SAVE THE DATE!
Our second annual golf event will be Friday, September 9th!  Sign up and sponsorship details to follow!

Farmer's Market!

Come see us at the South of the James Farmer's Market Saturday, May 21st, June 4th and 18th, July 23rd, August 13th, September 10th and 24th and October 1st from 10AM - 1PM.  We are also looking for volunteers for each of these dates.  Email us here if you can help!