Please keep the esp Athens lot open for accessible parking. Instead, you can park at Harris Shoals Park and take the accessible path up to esp Athens.

Friday, July 25

Friend Friday at esp Athens

ALL AGES

Come see what joy looks like!

By esp Athens

Date and time

Friday, July 25 · 8:30 - 10am EDT

Location

Extra Special People, Inc.

189 VFW Drive Watkinsville, GA 30677

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Check-In & Coffee

After checking in with the esp team and grabbing your name tag, our Joyristas (joy + barista) would love to serve you a coffee and say hello!

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Welcome Wagon

Grab some pompoms and get ready to party — it's WELCOME WAGON!! Each morning, our campers are celebrated from the moment they arrive. Today, you get to help! Lean into the fun, get goofy, and help us...

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Flag

After Welcome Wagon, the entire camp comes together for "Flag," an esp tradition. At Flag, we sing camp songs, enjoy a silly skit from summer staff, and brag on each other and the community that make...

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
ALL AGES
Free venue parking

Get a front-row seat to the magic of esp! ✨Join us for Friend Friday at esp Athens: an uplifting morning where community members are invited to experience the joy, purpose, and connection that happen every day at camp. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or a first-time guest, this is your chance to see the transformational power of belonging.

✅ What to Expect:

A warm welcome from our campers and staff
A short tour and immersive camp experience
Inspiring stories of impact
Coffee, community, and joy!

📍 Location: esp Athens – 189 VFW Drive, Watkinsville, Georgia 30677

🚗 Parking: Harris Shoals Park

Organized by

esp Athens

esp is a non-profit that exists to create transformative experiences for people with disabilities and their families, changing communities for the better. We envision a world where every person, of every ability, in every community has universal access to transformative experiences.